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BUSINESS PLANNING RESOURCES
Whether you are just starting or want to grow your business, your first step should be to develop a reliable business plan. A good business plan should be flexible and unique, allowing you to have a dependable strategy for the future. Here we want to share with you some Documents and Resources that will help you develop your Business Plan.
Online Tools
SBA’s Build Your Business Plan Tool: The U.S Small Business Association provides this step-by-step guide that allows you to save and update your business plan. The SBA also offers learning resources for small businesses through its Learning Center.
Canvanizer: This web page provides you with Model Canvas templates for Business Plan, Service Design, Project Management and SWOT Analysis.
SCORE Detroit: Provides business tools and templates, and free business mentoring via a network of experienced volunteer executives. They also offer free business workshops on topics including marketing, finance and accounting, management, and others.
BizGrid: features scores of Detroit-focused organizations offering services that range from business planning and strategy to real estate assistance, funding, co-working space, and beyond
Enloop (paid): detailed forecasting.
LivePlan (paid): offers a friendly guide alongside performance tracking.
Initiate: Initiate is an online business resource with hundreds of interactive tools, templates, videos, and guides to help you plan your business.
Articles
5 Reasons you need a Business Plan for Long-Term Success: If you are asking yourself if you really need a business plan, take a look at this article.
Beginner’s Guide for a Business Plan
Entrepreneur’s Elements of a Business Plan: This article describes the seven essential sections of a business plan and suggests what you should and shouldn’t include
