Which business plan template do you need?

Every BPlanMaker template is fully written, industry-specific, and structured to match what U.S. lenders, SBA reviewers, and investors expect. Instead of a one-size-fits-all sample, you choose the industry that matches your idea—and use that complete plan template as your startup plan, small-business plan, SBA loan package, investor deck support, or nonprofit plan.

Every template on BPlanMaker can serve multiple purposes — startup, SBA loan, investor-ready, nonprofit, or expansion.

For startups

Pick the industry that fits your idea and use that plan as your complete startup roadmap. Funding request, market analysis, pricing, operations, and a three-year forecast are already written using real U.S. market assumptions—simply customize the details to match your new venture.

For existing small businesses

Owners use our templates when expanding, refinancing, or renegotiating a lease. The lender-aligned structure fits service businesses, retail shops, trades, and more—update the location, pricing, and staffing, and the plan becomes a polished small-business document ready for banks or partners.

For SBA loans

Each template can be used as an SBA loan business plan. The layout follows lender expectations—including use of funds, job creation, break-even logic, and lender-ready financials—making it ideal for SBA 7(a), 504, and other bank-backed packages once personalized with your numbers.

For investors & partners

Founders adapt our industry templates for investor meetings when they need a professional explanation of unit economics, growth milestones, and a credible operating model. The lender-level clarity helps you pitch angels, partners, or equity investors with confidence.

For nonprofits

Mission-driven organizations use our templates for donor outreach, grants, and 501(c)(3) applications. Focus the narrative on programs and community impact while keeping our clean, professional structure that funding reviewers prefer.

For e-commerce & online models

Service or retail templates can be adapted into a complete e-commerce plan by updating channels, fulfillment, and traffic strategy. You keep the same lender-style layout—just tailor it for your online store, subscription box, or digital service.

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What makes a great business plan template?

Not all business plan templates are created equal. Banks, SBA reviewers, and investors look for specific signals of clarity, realism, and credibility. Here's what separates a strong, fundable business plan template from a generic, one-page download:

1. Realistic industry-specific content

A real business plan template reflects how the business actually operates—staffing, equipment, pricing, startup costs, and customer patterns. This credibility is what helps a bank officer understand your model instantly.

2. SBA-aligned structure

Lenders expect a familiar format: Executive Summary, Market, Operations, Management, and Financials. A template that follows these sections helps reviewers evaluate your plan faster and with fewer questions.

3. A three-year financial model

A strong template includes revenue assumptions, startup costs, and cash-flow projections you can customize. Lenders need to see realistic numbers—not guesswork.

4. Clear, plain-English writing

Reviewers skim. Clear language, logical sections, and lender-friendly formatting make your plan easier to understand and more likely to be approved.

5. Fully editable files

The best templates let you update your plan as your business evolves. Word and Google Docs formats ensure your plan stays flexible, editable, and future-proof.

6. Industry-specific examples

Examples tailored to your business—whether a restaurant, auto shop, retail store, healthcare clinic, or online service—give you a polished starting point instead of forcing you to guess what to write.

Every BPlanMaker download includes these elements, giving you a fundable, professional plan that’s easy to customize and trusted by lenders across the U.S.

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