Looking for certified business planners? Unfortunately, there's really no such certification. You can spend years in business learning the inner workings of an operation, or earn a high-powered MBA from Wharton, but neither will immediately qualify you to be a business plan writer. Surprisingly, some of the best business plan writers not only aren't certified, they aren't really business minds – they're just good writers. The whole concept of a certification just doesn't apply when it comes to business plan writing. Similar to preparing a novel, there's no criteria one has to meet to be an author. If you're capable, have the necessary experience, and are willing to put the time in to craft a great document, you can be a business plan writer. Whether you outsource the production or struggle through the plan yourself, remember these important points:
• The entire plan really shouldn't be longer than 30 pages
• The executive summary should encapsulate your entire vision
• The break-even point should be clearly displayed in the projections
• You should be able to show how you will use your funding, by category
• If your management team will need help, show that, don't hide it
The business plan is a flexible and ever-changing document and whether you use software or build from scratch you should be ready to make updates to your plan as you learn prices more firmly, your team members shuffle, or you think of a parallel market you can explore. You can also outsource this entire production process to a trained, experienced professional – as close as it gets to certified! – like MasterPlans.com. MasterPlans has been writing business plans since its inception in 2002 and the company employs some of the best writers, researchers, and modelers in the industry. Call 877-453-2011 today to get a free consultation and fee quote.
