A business plan can be considered a crucial part of a loan package. It provides specific and organized information about the company and can explain how a loan will be repaid. A business plan may also serve as a guide to keep owners focused on the entity's goals.

A business plan is a written, detailed description that serves as the "resume" for the business, identifying its goals. It also can include information about the entity's financial standing, resources, decisions and plans. Business plans may also be used to keep invested parties informed about the company's operation and goals.

CVS Fife has development staff who can support your organisation to develop a Business Plan using your ideas and aspirations. The approach may vary from one organisation to another. Please contact us for further information.

Although the NCWBLF does not provide direct counseling, we work closely with a variety of agencies and organizations who provide assistance to borrowers going through the loan application process. (See links below)

Scottish enterprise can also provide many services to help your organisation through Business gateway or your local enterprise company.

Yes we will provide you with all the information you need to successfully run and promote you franchise.

Yes, we can provide you with a blueprint to help you with a business plan on a one-to-one basis. We can also provide you with a template for preparing a cash flow forecast and projected profit.

For do-it-yourselfers, the SBDP PC Lab has the PlanWrite? software loaded on it's computers. This software guides you through the business plan writing process.

Your business plan is a sales tool for your financial backers and to yourself. First, to investors, the business plan is most often thought of as a means of generating start-up funding from investors. Each segment in the plan is researched and written in an approach that sells investors on your goals and specific business strategies.

A business plan is a "road map" for the direction of your business. It will contain such items as the history and development of your business, an explanation of the products and/ or services you offer, your marketing strategy, your legal and ownership structure, your management team, your human resources plan, and your financial projections. If you seek financing, you will almost certainly need one.

There is no universally accepted format for a business plan.