Business Planning for Small Businesses
Many entrepreneurs write a business plan only when they need to secure start-up financing. However, your plan is far more than a document for banks and investors to read; it’s an invaluable roadmap for launching and growing your business.
In order to put your business concept on paper, you need to think through and research the many factors that are needed to make sure your business is a success. With a plan, not only can you spot potential weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, your plan can help you make informed decisions about your venture before you commit yourself legally or financially.
Download our Business Plan Checklist
So you have decided you want to run your own business, but have you started your business planning process? Start with Small Business BC’s Business Plan Checklist.
Get StartedBusiness Plan Consulting and Review Service
No matter what stage you’re at in the business planning process, our review service can keep you on course for success. Currently 50% courtesy of a subsidy from Fortis BC.
Get StartedDownload Our Free Business Plan Template
Our business plan template allows you to map sales forecasts, project costs, coordinate marketing and determine an optimal financing request all in one simple easy to use tool.
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Takasa
Hear from Ruby and Kuljit Rakhra of Takasa about how Laura Aveledo, our business plan advisor, helped them hone in on their unique selling point, focus on market research and their marketing plan to achieve their vision of starting a socially and environmentally responsible retail business.
The Garden Strathcona + More
Hear how several SBBC Business Plan clients have navigated the unique challenges of their industries and achieved success.
Business Planning Articles
Other ways Small Business BC can help you:
At Small Business BC we offer affordable services to help you start and grow your small business.
- Looking to register your business? Let our team help you with our business registration services
- View our offering of online webinars and education to upskill your business
- Visit our B.C. Business COVID Support Service to get help answering your COVID-19 Questions
- List your business and support other local businesses in the BC Marketplace