Career Research Library Guide

Comprehensive guide to creating a business plan, including important steps in the business planning process such as industry analysis, competitor analysis, and product feature comparisons.

Bplans is owned and operated by Palo Alto Software, Inc. as a free resource to help entrepreneurs build better businesses. In addition to ideas, guidance, and tools for entrepreneurs, Bplans offers a gallery of more than 500 sample business plans.

The now-defunct Global Venture Labs Investment Competition (formerly the Moot Corp® Competition) simulated entrepreneurs asking investors for funding. MBAs from the best business schools in the world presented their business plans to panels of investors. The investors then chose the best new venture. The linked business plans were presented at Moot Corp® Competitions.

You can use the templates below as a starting point to create your startup business plan or map out how you will expand your existing business.

Plan your business, conduct competitive analysis using Market Research, Write your business plan, calculate startup costs, fund your business or buy an existing business or franchise.

A step-by-step business plan workbook provided by Capital One Bank.

"Spark Business IQ is a resource for business owners, providing you with growth strategies, financial improvement tips and inspirational stories from successful entrepreneurs." Resources include "A Guide to Build Your Business Plan"