Business Plan Template

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Many businesses fail without a well thought-out business plan and most banks will require that you have one before being considered for a loan.

Business Plan Templates / Builders

There are many options for creating a business plan. You may either:

Use Google Docs/Drive
1. Open the Business Plan Template on Google Docs
2. Click File -> Make a Copy to save your own version in your Google account
View, Download or print the templates below (PDF or Word document) to help you complete a basic business plan.
Business Plan Template in Doc (MS Word) format
Business Plan Template in PDF
Plan your Business with the Small Business Administration (SBA) has an online business plan tool with helpful guides to develop a business plan.

Assistance with Creating a Business Plan

For more assistance on creating business plans you can contact the SCORE program and/or the New York State Small Business Development Centers, both of which provide low and no-cost assistance in the development of business plans.