{"id":86718,"date":"2018-02-22T11:30:24","date_gmt":"2018-02-22T11:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/startups.co.uk\/?p=86718"},"modified":"2023-11-23T10:09:42","modified_gmt":"2023-11-23T10:09:42","slug":"business-plan-template","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/strategy\/business-plan-template\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Simple Business Plan Template"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column] <\/p><div class=\"flexi-comp-lw\">\n <div class=\"flexi-comp-lw-text\">\n <p>Startups.co.uk is reader supported &ndash; 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]Your business plan is the document that adds structure to your proposal and helps you focus your objectives on an achievable and realistic target. It should cover every aspect of what your business journey will look like, from licensing and revenue, to competitor and sector analysis.\n<p>Writing a business plan doesn&rsquo;t need to be a difficult process, but it should take at least a month to be done properly.<\/p>\n<p>In today&rsquo;s capricious business climate there&rsquo;s a lot to consider, such as the impact of political challenges like Brexit. These details are especially important in today&rsquo;s bad economy. Investors are looking for entrepreneurs who are aware of the challenges ahead and how to properly plan for them.<\/p>\n<p>Below, you&rsquo;ll find everything you need to create a concise, specific and authoritative business plan. So let&rsquo;s get started turning your idea into a reality![\/vc_column_text]<\/p><div class=\"flexi-comp-downloadable\">\n\n <div class=\"flexi-comp-downloadable-svg\">\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"40px\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewbox=\"0 0 69 93.6\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\n <g>\n <lineargradient id=\"downloadable-svg\" gradientunits=\"userSpaceOnUse\" x1=\"34.5\" y1=\"93.625\" x2=\"34.5\" y2=\"6.375\">\n <stop offset=\"0\" style=\"stop-color:#eb566f\"><\/stop>\n <stop offset=\"1\" style=\"stop-color:#f4984a\"><\/stop>\n <\/lineargradient>\n <path fill=\"url(#downloadable-svg)\" d=\"M69,93.6H0V6.4h69V93.6z M3,90.6h63V9.4H3V90.6z\"><\/path>\n <path fill=\"#eb566f\" d=\"M11.4,42.5l0-2l28.3-0.1l0,2L11.4,42.5z M39.6,57.4l0-2l-28.3,0.1l0,2L39.6,57.4z M39.6,72.4l0-2l-28.3,0.1\n l0,2L39.6,72.4z M58.4,38.2l-1.3-1.6l-6.9,5.6L46.9,39l-1.4,1.4l4.5,4.4L58.4,38.2z M58.4,53.2l-1.3-1.6l-6.9,5.6L46.9,54l-1.4,1.4\n l4.5,4.4L58.4,53.2z 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creating an effective business plan needs&hellip;.planning! That&rsquo;s where a <strong>high quality planning tool<\/strong> can help.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend using the <a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/go\/monday-business-plan-template\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cta-type=\"inline-link\"><strong>monday.com business plan workflow<\/strong><\/a> to ensure nothing gets missed. Every step involved in the business planning process &ndash; strategy, marketing, finances, and market analysis &ndash; is <strong>already mapped out for you<\/strong>. You can use this to work through each stage, ticking off your progress and getting a real sense of achievement as you go. Your journey doesn&rsquo;t need to stop there, of course &ndash; with a business up and running, having an effective project management tool is essential.<br>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-150828 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/monday.com-business-plan-template.png\" alt=\"monday.com business plan template\" width=\"706\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/monday.com-business-plan-template.png 706w, https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/monday.com-business-plan-template-480x248.png 480w, https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/monday.com-business-plan-template-640x331.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\"><\/p>\n<p>We recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/go\/monday-business-plan-template\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cta-type=\"inline-link\">creating an account with monday<\/a> to use this tool &ndash; there&rsquo;s even a <strong>free trial<\/strong>. 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You can <strong>unsubscribe<\/strong> at any time. <\/p>\n\n <\/form>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h2>What to include in your business plan template<\/h2>\n<p>There&rsquo;s a lot of information online about how to write a business plan &ndash; making it a confusing task to work out what is and isn&rsquo;t good advice.<\/p>\n<p>We&rsquo;re here to cut through the noise by telling you exactly what you need to include for a business plan that will satisfy stakeholders and help develop a key identity for your brand. 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86.2696559,4.04074932 86.2696559,4.0213508 Z\"><\/path>\n <\/g>\n <\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"highlight-box-headline\">\n \n <span class=\"highlight-box-title\">\n Business plan example: 'The Plew' <\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"highlight-box-content\">\n <p>Throughout this guide, we&rsquo;ve featured an example business plan template for a new restaurant opening in Birmingham called &lsquo;The Plew&rsquo;. In each section, you&rsquo;ll be able to see what the contents we&rsquo;re describing would look like in a &lsquo;real-life&rsquo; document.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-153940 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Cover-Page-1-e1686072675428.png\" alt=\"Cover Page\" width=\"706\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Cover-Page-1-e1686072675428.png 706w, https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Cover-Page-1-e1686072675428-480x320.png 480w, https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Cover-Page-1-e1686072675428-640x427.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\"><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"jumplinks-content\">\n <h3 class=\"jumplinks-content-title\">\n What to include in your business plan: <\/h3>\n <ul class=\"jumplinks-content-list\">\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-executive-summary\">Executive Summary<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-personal-summary\">Personal summary<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-business-idea\">Business idea<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-your-product-or-service\">Your product or service<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-market-analysis\">Market analysis<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-competitor-analysis\">Competitor analysis<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-cash-forecast\">Cash forecast<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-operations-and-logistics\">Operations and logistics<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-backup-plan\">Backup plan<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-top-tips-for-writing-a-business-plan\">Top tips for writing a business plan<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-business-plan-template-uk-faqs\">Business plan template UK FAQs<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-executive-summary\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text]\n<h3>1. Executive summary<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>This section is a summary of your entire business plan.&nbsp;Because of this, it is a good idea to write it at the end of your plan, not the beginning.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Just as with the overall business plan, the executive summary should be clearly written and powerfully persuasive, yet it should balance sales talk with realism in order to be convincing. It should be <strong>no more than 1,000 words.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It should cover:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mission statement&nbsp;<\/strong>&ndash; what is your company&rsquo;s purpose?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Business idea and opportunity &ndash; <\/strong>what unique selling point (USP) will you provide?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Business model &ndash; <\/strong>how will your business operate?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Business objectives &ndash; <\/strong>what are you aiming to achieve?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Target market &ndash; <\/strong>who is your customer base?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Management team &ndash; <\/strong>who are the owners\/senior staff?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Competition &ndash; <\/strong>who are you competing against?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Financial summary &ndash; <\/strong>can you prove the business will be profitable?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Marketing strategy &ndash; <\/strong>what is your marketing plan and associated costs?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Timeline &ndash; <\/strong>how long will it take to launch\/grow your new business?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It sounds like a lot &ndash; but don&rsquo;t feel you have to spend hours putting this together. Here&rsquo;s what the above information for an executive summary might look like when put into our example business plan template for &lsquo;The Plew&rsquo;:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_153949\" style=\"width: 716px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-153949\" class=\"wp-image-153949 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Executive-Summary-2.png\" alt=\"Example of an executive summary&nbsp;in a business plan for a Birmingham restaurant called 'The Plew'\" width=\"706\" height=\"458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Executive-Summary-2.png 706w, https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Executive-Summary-2-480x311.png 480w, https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Executive-Summary-2-640x415.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-153949\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Startups&rsquo; business plan template example: executive summary<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/p><div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-personal-summary\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text]\n<h3>2. Personal summary<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Investors want to know who they&rsquo;re investing in, as much as what. This is where you tell people who you are, and why you&rsquo;re starting your business.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Outline your general contact details first, giving your <strong>telephone number, email address, website or portfolio, <\/strong>and any <strong>professional social media profiles <\/strong>you might have.<\/p>\n<p>Run through this checklist to tell the reader more about yourself, and put your business ambitions into context.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What skills\/qualifications do you have?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>What are you passionate about?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>What is\/are your area(s) of industry expertise?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Why do you want to run your own business?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here&rsquo;s what our two fictional co-founders of &lsquo;The Plew&rsquo; might write in their personal summaries for our example business plan. CEO Gabrielle Shelby, has highlighted her expertise in the restaurant industry, while CFO Freya Moore outlines her accounting and finance knowledge.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_153943\" style=\"width: 716px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-153943\" class=\"wp-image-153943 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Leadership-Organization-e1686072800935.png\" alt=\"Example of a personal summary&nbsp;in a business plan for a Birmingham restaurant called 'The Plew'\" width=\"706\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Leadership-Organization-e1686072800935.png 706w, https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Leadership-Organization-e1686072800935-480x281.png 480w, https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Leadership-Organization-e1686072800935-640x375.png 640w\" 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Business idea<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>This section is essentially to offer a general outline of what your business idea is, and why it brings something new to the market.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here, you should include your general company details, such as your business name and a&nbsp;<strong>one-line summary of your business idea <\/strong>known as an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/strategy\/successful-elevator-pitch-examples-and-how-to-write-your-own\/\">elevator pitch.<\/a> This section should also list a few key business objectives to show how you plan to scale over the next 1-3 years.<\/p>\n<p>We also recommend carrying out a SWOT analysis to tell investors what the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats are for your business idea. Think about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Strengths: <\/strong>ie. why is this a good time to enter the sector?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weaknesses: <\/strong>ie. what market challenges might you encounter?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Opportunities: <\/strong>ie. what demand is your product\/service meeting in today&rsquo;s market?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Threats: <\/strong>ie. how will the business be financed to maintain liquidity?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the template below, you can see a breakdown of the above information for &lsquo;The Plew&rsquo;. 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86.2696559,4.0213508 Z\"><\/path>\n <\/g>\n <\/svg>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"highlight-box-content\">\n <p><strong>Need a business idea? <\/strong>We&rsquo;ve crunched the numbers and come up with a list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/business-ideas\/opportunities\/\">best business ideas for startup success in 2023<\/a> based on today&rsquo;s most popular and growing industries.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-your-product-or-service\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text]\n<h3>4. Your products or services<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Now it&rsquo;s time to explain what you are selling to customers and how will you produce your sales offering.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Use this section to answer all of the below questions and explain what you plan to sell and how. Just like your business idea outline, your answers should be concise and declarative.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What product(s) or service(s) will you sell?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Do you plan to offer new products or services in the future?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>How much does the product or service cost to produce\/deliver?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>What is your <a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/strategy\/pricing-strategy-guide\/\">pricing strategy<\/a>?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>What sales channels will you use?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Are there legal requirements to start this business?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>What about insurance requirements?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>What is the growth potential for the product or service?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>What are the challenges? <\/strong>eg. if you&rsquo;re looking to sell abroad, acknowledge the potential delays caused by post-Brexit regulations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What insurance and licensing requirements do you need to consider?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Depending on what your business offers, you might need to invest in insurance or licensing. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/guides\/\">How To Start<\/a> guides have more details about sector-specific insurance or licensing.<\/p>\n<p>Public Liability, Professional Indemnity, and Employers&rsquo; Liability are the most well-known types of <a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/insurance\/starting-a-business-what-insurance-do-you-need\/\">business insurance.<\/a> We&rsquo;ve listed some other common other licensing and insurance requirements below:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-1041\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-1041\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Common insurance requirements:<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Common license requirements:<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Income Protection insurance<br>\nCritical Illness insurance<br>\nLife Cover insurance<br>\nOffice or Home insurance<br>\nAutomobile insurance<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Health and Safety licensing<br>\nFood Hygiene and Safety licensing<br>\nIntellectual Property licensing<br>\nCopyrights licensing<br>\nPatent licensing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p>In our example product\/service page for &lsquo;The Plew&rdquo;s business plan, the founders choose to separate this information into multiple pages. Below, they outline their cost and pricing, as well as sales strategy. But they also include an example menu, to offer something a bit more unique and tantalising to the reader:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_153948\" style=\"width: 716px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-153948\" class=\"wp-image-153948 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Product-List-1-e1686074431482.png\" alt=\"Example of an product \/ service page in a business plan for a Birmingham restaurant called 'The Plew'\" width=\"706\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Product-List-1-e1686074431482.png 706w, https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Product-List-1-e1686074431482-480x320.png 480w, https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Product-List-1-e1686074431482-640x427.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-153948\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Startups&rsquo; business plan template example: product list and pricing strategy<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/p><div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-market-analysis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text]\n<h3>5. Market analysis<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>This section demonstrates your understanding of the market you are entering, and any challenges you will likely face when trying to establish your company.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This section pulls all of your target market and customer research together to indicate to stakeholders that you are knowledgable about the sector and how to succeed in it.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Who is your typical customer and where are they are based?<\/strong> Describe the profile of your expected customers eg. average age, location, budget, interests, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How many customers will your business reach?<\/strong> Outline the size of your market, and the share of the market that your business can reach.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Have you sold any products\/services to customers already?<\/strong> If yes, describe these sales. If no, have people expressed interest in buying your products or services?<\/li>\n<li><strong>What have you learned about the market from desk-based research?<\/strong> What are the industry&rsquo;s current challenges, and how has it been affected by the economic downturn?<\/li>\n<li><strong>What have you learned about the market from field research?<\/strong> (eg. feedback from market testing like customer questionnaires or focus group feedback).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What is your marketing strategy?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once you&rsquo;ve highlighted who your rivals are in the market, you can provide details on how you plan to stand out from them through your marketing strategy. Outline your&nbsp;<strong>business&rsquo; USP, <\/strong>your current <strong>marketing strategy, <\/strong>and any associated<strong> advertising costs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&lsquo;The Plew&rsquo; identifies its target audience as young, adventurous people in their mid-30s. Because of the restaurant&rsquo;s premium service offering, its audience works in a well-paid sector like tech:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_153944\" style=\"width: 716px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-153944\" class=\"wp-image-153944 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Market-Analysis-e1686072857670.png\" alt=\"Startups' example: market analysis in a business plan \" width=\"706\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Market-Analysis-e1686072857670.png 706w, https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Market-Analysis-e1686072857670-480x283.png 480w, https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Market-Analysis-e1686072857670-640x377.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-153944\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Startups&rsquo; business plan template example: customer analysis<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/p><div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-competitor-analysis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 18.72px\"><b>6. Competitor analysis<\/b><\/span>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>This section demonstrates how well you know the key players and rivals in the industry. It should show the research you have carried out in a table format.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Begin by listing the key information about your competitors. Don&rsquo;t worry about sounding too critical, or too positive. Try to prioritise accuracy above all else.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Name<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Business size<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Product\/service offering<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sales channels<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Strengths\/weaknesses<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Competitors will take two forms, either <strong>direct&nbsp;<\/strong>or&nbsp;<strong>indirect. <\/strong>Direct competitors sell the same or similar products or services.&nbsp;Indirect competitors sell substitute or alternative products or services.<\/p>\n<p>Here&rsquo;s a breakdown of the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities, and threats presented by a competitor restaurant for &lsquo;The Plew&rsquo; called Eateria 24. At the bottom, the founders have written what learnings they can take from the chart.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_153939\" style=\"width: 716px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-153939\" class=\"wp-image-153939 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Competitor-Analysis-e1686072889574.png\" alt=\"Startups' example: competitor analysis in a business plan\" width=\"706\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Competitor-Analysis-e1686072889574.png 706w, https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Competitor-Analysis-e1686072889574-480x320.png 480w, https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Competitor-Analysis-e1686072889574-640x427.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-153939\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Startups&rsquo; business plan 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class=\"highlight-box-headline\">\n \n <span class=\"highlight-box-title\">\n Want to know more about how to carry out competitor analysis? <\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"highlight-box-content\">\n <p>Check out our list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/project-management-software\/free-competitor-analysis-templates\/\">top competitor analysis templates<\/a> to download free resources for your business, plus advice on what to include and how to get started.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-cash-forecast\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text]\n<h3>7. Cash forecast<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Outline your financial outlook including how much you expect to spend, and make, in your first year<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">All of your considered costs can be put into one easy-to-read document called a monthly <strong>cash forecast. <\/strong>Cash forecasts contain:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Incoming costs<\/strong> such as sales revenue, customer account fees, or funding.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Outgoing costs<\/strong> such as staff wages or operating expenses. The latter can cover everything from advertising costs to office supplies.<\/p>\n<p>For those firms which have already started trading, include any previous year&rsquo;s accounts (up to three years) as well as details of any outstanding loans or assets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual cash forecast: what is it?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By conducting 12 monthly cash forecasts, you can create an annual <a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/accounting\/how-to-create-a-cashflow-forecast\/\">cash forecast<\/a> to work out when your company will become profitable (also known as <a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/strategy\/how-to-calculate-your-break-even-point\/\">breakeven analysis)<\/a>. You will break even when <strong>total incoming costs = total outgoing costs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In your annual cost budget, make sure to also include <strong>month opening\/closing balance.&nbsp;<\/strong>This is important to monitor for accounting, particularly for year-end.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Opening balance <\/strong>= the amount of cash at the beginning of the month<\/li>\n<li><strong>Closing balance<\/strong> = the amount of cash at the end of the month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The opening balance of any month will always be the same as the closing balance of the previous month. If you are repeatedly opening months with a negative closing balance, you need to adjust your spending. Here&rsquo;s an example of what &lsquo;The Plew&rsquo;s financials might look like in its first year of operation:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_153942\" style=\"width: 716px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-153942\" class=\"wp-image-153942 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Financial-Plan-e1686072915551.png\" alt=\"Example of an cash forecast&nbsp;in a business plan for a Birmingham restaurant called 'The Plew'\" width=\"706\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Financial-Plan-e1686072915551.png 706w, https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Financial-Plan-e1686072915551-480x264.png 480w, https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Financial-Plan-e1686072915551-640x352.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-153942\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Startups&rsquo; business plan template example: cash forecast<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/p><div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-operations-and-logistics\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text]\n<h3>8. Operations and logistics<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Explain how your day-to-day business activities will be run, including key business partnerships around production and delivery.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A.) Production<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>List all of the behind the scenes information about how your business will operate. Include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Management team &ndash;<\/strong> who do you plan to hire as senior staff and why?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Premises &ndash;&nbsp;<\/strong>where will you be based? What will be the cost?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Materials &ndash;&nbsp;<\/strong>what materials\/equipment will you need to make your product\/service?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Staffing &ndash;&nbsp;<\/strong>how many employees will you hire? How much will they cost?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Insurance &ndash;<\/strong> what insurance do you need for production?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>B.) Delivery<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Detail how your customers will receive your product or service. Include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Distribution &ndash;&nbsp;<\/strong>how will you sell your product to customers?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transport &ndash;&nbsp;<\/strong>how will you transport the product\/service to customers or partners?<\/li>\n<li><b>Insurance &ndash;&nbsp;<\/b>what insurance do you need for delivery?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>C.) Supplier analysis<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lastly, you should carry out a <strong>supplier analysis.&nbsp;<\/strong>Write down 2-3 suppliers you plan to use as part of your business operations and evaluate them on factors like location and pricing.<\/p>\n<p>In our example business plan for &lsquo;The Plew&rsquo;, the founders have chosen to present this information in an easily-digestible chart, breaking down the leadership and employees into two different areas: product development and operations.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_153947\" style=\"width: 716px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-153947\" class=\"wp-image-153947 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Restaurant-Business-Plan-in-Red-Pink-Color-Blocks-Style-Presentation-43-e1686073137353.png\" alt=\"Example of a page showing staffing information&nbsp;in a business plan for a Birmingham restaurant called 'The Plew'\" width=\"706\" height=\"344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Restaurant-Business-Plan-in-Red-Pink-Color-Blocks-Style-Presentation-43-e1686073137353.png 706w, https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Restaurant-Business-Plan-in-Red-Pink-Color-Blocks-Style-Presentation-43-e1686073137353-480x234.png 480w, https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Restaurant-Business-Plan-in-Red-Pink-Color-Blocks-Style-Presentation-43-e1686073137353-640x312.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-153947\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Startups&rsquo; business plan template example: staffing section<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/p><div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-backup-plan\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text]\n<h3>9. Backup plan<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Explain how you will manage any surprise losses if your cash forecast does not go to plan.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the event that your business does not go to plan, there will be costs to incur. A backup plan outlines to potential investors how you will pay back any outstanding loans or debt.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In the short-term:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If your cash-flow temporarily stalls, what steps could you take to quickly raise money or make savings? For example, by negotiating shorter payment terms with your customers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In the long-term:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you&rsquo;ve noticed a drop in sales that seems to be persisting, what changes can you make that would improve cash flow longer term? For example, can you do more of your business online to reduce rent fees?<\/p>\n<p>To placate investors even further, it&rsquo;s a good idea to include details about potential <strong>support channels<\/strong> you can utilise (eg. a business network or contact) who might be able to help if you get caught in a sticky cash-flow situation.[\/vc_column_text]<\/p><div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-top-tips-for-writing-a-business-plan\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text]\n<h2>Startups&rsquo; 5 top tips for writing a business plan<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Keep your predictions realistic. <\/strong>Your business plan should showcase your knowledge of the sector and what&rsquo;s achievable. It&rsquo;s not about impressing investors with big numbers or meaningless buzzwords.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don&rsquo;t go over 15 pages. <\/strong>Business plans should be engaging, which means sticking to the point and avoiding a lot of long-winded sentences. Keep your executive summary to less than 1,000 words, for example.<\/li>\n<li><strong>End with supporting documents. <\/strong>Use your appendix to include product diagrams or detailed research findings if these are helpful to your business case.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get a second pair of eyes. <\/strong>Everyone misses a spelling error or two &ndash; invite a trusted business contact or associate to look over your business plan before you send it anywhere.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Leave enough time to write! <\/strong>It&rsquo;s exciting to think about getting your business up and running &ndash; but planning is an important step that can&rsquo;t be rushed over. 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