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Startups.co.uk is reader supported – we may earn a commission from our recommendations, at no extra cost to you and without impacting our editorial impartiality.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n[vc_column_text]Few business projects can succeed without a solid and well-communicated strategic plan<\/strong><\/a>, backed by clearly assigned objectives and effective project management.\n

Our experts recommend using a project plan template as a smart solution that can (almost) guarantee a good outcome. Some also come with built-in AI tools that can help to automate decisions and processes which will save you time and money when it comes to enacting your plan.<\/p>\n

There’s no one-size-fits-all when planning a project. The right template will differ depending on your business ambitions, so it’s a good idea to shop around before you make your choice.[\/vc_column_text]\n <\/p>

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  1. ClickUp Roadmap template<\/strong><\/a> – for long-term business strategy<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Asana Team objectives template<\/strong> <\/a>– for large sales teams<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Wrike Complex project template<\/strong><\/a> – for heavily-regulated industries<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. monday.com Marketing template<\/strong><\/a> – for marketing teams<\/strong><\/li>\n
  5. Smartsheet Scheduling template<\/strong><\/a> – for projects running for 6+ months<\/strong><\/li>\n
  6. ClickUp Content calendar template <\/strong><\/a>– for social media management<\/strong><\/li>\n
  7. Trello Productivity template<\/a> –<\/strong> best for sole traders working day-to-day<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n[vc_column_text]Luckily, the Startups team has done the groundwork for you. We’ve picked out seven user-friendly templates that will bring practical and profit-driven benefits to small business users. All of them are also free, so you won’t be risking capital in the current economic difficulties.\n

    Below, we’ll go through their unique advantages and expert elements to explain which one is best suited to your organisational or campaign targets. We’ll also explain how to approach the planning stage, and what to include in every project plan template.<\/p>\n

    Want to know more about our recommended PM providers? Read our guide to the <\/strong>top small business project management systems<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong>[\/vc_column_text]<\/p>

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