Business plan development consulting services vary depending on who you go to and what you've retained them to do. If you only need basic guidance on what goes into a business plan or what the document is meant to accomplish, you can probably learn all you need to without putting a professional on retainer or signing a contract. The US Small Business Administration (SBA) and the small business mentoring and training organization SCORE can provide you with all the input you need to get your own plan underway. Beyond that, you can network with business executives or look to business school students (or newly-minted MBAs) for support, most often for a modest fee. There are also guidebooks galore, and templates, calculators and other resources online.
Another route – which is certainly better for the end result, if you can afford to hire help – is choosing to use a company external to yours to develop the business plan for you. MasterPlans is the industry's most establish and most capable business plan development consulting firm. Based in Portland, Oregon and originally founded in 2002, MasterPlans has worked on more than 8,000 separate client engagements, delivering funding-ready business plans for clients spanning a wide range of industries from energy to high technology to retail. We have helped start-up businesses and existing companies alike develop the business plans and investment proposals they need to pitch VCs, present at major banks, and seek an audience with accredited investors. Our team of expert researchers, writers, and financial modelers will deliver you a top-notch plan in short order. Call a consultant today to learn more about our suite of services. Our toll-free line is (877) 453-2011.
