Trying to write a business plan the easy way? It depends on what you consider easy, of course, but there are several options available to you depending on the level of sophistication you need and the audience you will ultimately present to. Templates from the Internet can provide you with a working guide of sorts, though most of the research and all of the modeling work for the financials will still be on your shoulders. You can call out to SCORE for help, visit SBA.gov, or recruit local business school students for pointers. But both of these general approaches leave a lot of the onus on you -- and retired business people and/or college kids aren't the best resources for you.
Another option is calling in a consultancy that does nothing else all day, every day but write, review, and model business plans. There are a handful of US companies offering these services, but none as well-versed or as established in business as MasterPlans. Based in Portland, Oregon and founded in 2002, MasterPlans is a company of professional writers, researchers, and financial modelers who work on plans day-in and day-out. Our experience base and client list -- 8,000 engagements and counting -- can put your mind at ease. Call a consultant today for a free consultation and quote: 877-453-2011.
