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Business plans - templates and samples

Sample business plans and business plan templates can help you to develop a professional document that will serve as a tool to convince others of your venture's potential for success.

An excellent place to start your search for good examples of business plans or templates is the Canada Business office in your region. Our Business Information Officers are able to provide you with access to materials that can be tailored to your needs; all it takes is a visit in person, a phone call or an email. Your local Canada Business centre offers a wealth of information, including practical tools and guides and specific examples, on how to start the planning process.

There are many other organizations and business websites that provide free templates, writing guides and sample plans. You may even choose to use web-based business plan applications or purchase software to help you prepare your plans and forecasts. Listed below are a number of organizations that offer free templates and sample plans.

Canadian Banks

Banks have a vested interest in ensuring that, when you approach them, your business plan includes the information they need to make a decision on financing your project.

• Bank of Montreal's Business Coach Series
  
  http://www.bmo.com/home/small-business/banking/resources/business-resources
  Find booklets, podcasts and planning resources that can help you start, grow and improve your business.
• Your Guide to Business Planning - CIBC
  
  http://www.cibc.com/ca/small-business/article-tools/business-planning.html
  Start planning with the help of this line-by-line approach to business plan writing that takes you through the process one step at a time.
• Create the Plan — RBC Royal Bank
  
  http://www.rbcroyalbank.com/RBC:RnbCjI71JsUAAvCskp8/sme/create-plan/business-plans.html
  Learn about the 7 key sections to a business plan and find samples to help you prepare your plan.
• Scotiabank — Scotia Plan Writer for business
  
  http://www.scotiabank.com/cda/content/0,1608,CID10328_LIDen,00.html
  You can use this interactive tool to help you create an effective business plan.
• TD Canada Trust Business Planner
  
  http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/smallbusiness/windocs.jsp
  Let the TD Canada Trust Business Planner walk you through the development of a seamless business plan to help you get off on the right foot.

Industrial Development Organizations

These organizations may provide tools to help their clients prepare professional business plans through their regional offices or via the Web.

• BDC Business Plan Templates
  
  http://www.bdc.ca/en/advice_centre/tools/business_plan/Pages/default.aspx
  You may create your own professional business plan with the help of BDC's sample plans and business plan template.
• Online Business Plan — CBDC
  
  http://www.cbdc.ca/pdfs/online_business_plan.pdf
  If you are a new or aspiring entrepreneur, you can use this guide to prepare a business plan.

Private Sector

Here you will find business plan samples and templates provided by private sector companies.

• Sample Business Plans — Bplans.com
  
  http://www.bplans.com/samples/sba.cfm
  Get inspired by browsing samples of industry-specific business plans.
• Writing an Effective Business Plan
  
  http://entrepreneurship.ocri.ca/files/2011/11/businessPlanWorkbook.pdf
  Great business plans are the cornerstone of entrepreneurship. This guide will help you write a business plan that will reflect your brilliant ideas.
• Business Plans and Profiles Index
  
  http://www.carnegielibrary.org/research/business/bplansindex.html
  Find sample business plans and profiles for numerous small business types.