We Write Business Plans for Start-ups or Existing Businesses
Save time, Impress Investors, and Secure Funding.
We’ve assisted entrepreneurs like you in
launching businesses like these with our business plans.
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food service, retail, manufacturing, wholesale, breweries, hydroponics, farm operations
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general repair, autobody, transmission repair, oil change drive through etc.
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Pharmacy, dental clinic, senior home care, therapeutic massage and day spas, yoga studios, fitness consulting
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resort, rental units, hotels etc.
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accounting, business consulting, IT consulting, marketing consulting, law firms etc.
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general merchandise, dollar store, clothing stores
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home and commercial builders, renovation construction, emergency and restoration, junk removal
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Long haul trucking, hotshot services, courier services, limo services, helicopter transportation
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Veterinary clinics, pet grooming services (mobile and retail), K9 training and pet accessories retail sales
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daycares, pre-schools, tutoring academies
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biofuels refinery, oil field services, gas bars, photography, cell phone repair and sales, Immigration entrepreneurship plans, grant application plans, Indigenous entrepreneurship grants, business plans for application to business incubators
Have you tried to write a business plan yourself but can't seem to get over the finish line?
Do you struggle with figuring out what to do for the financial projections?
Perhaps you used an online business planning tool but found it confusing and not helpful in understanding the income statement or cashflow statements?
Or maybe you just haven’t been able to find the time to dedicate to putting the plan together.
You’re not alone.
Writing a business plan is not easy. It can be time consuming, challenging, and at times confusing.
We can help.
Since 2007, we have been helping founders and entrepreneurs, like you, to build business plans that help them start their dream businesses. Our business plans are comprehensive and have everything you need to convince bankers, investors, or picky in-laws that your business idea is profitable.
Your business plan has two major components: the financial plan and the write up.
Financial Plan
Working closely with you, we put together a detailed financial plan so you can easily demonstrate the feasibility of your business. Your financial plan is anywhere between 10-20 pages leaving nothing unanswered for your readers.
Here are the sections of what would be in the financial plan:
Income Statement
Cashflow Statement
Balance Sheet
Revenue Assumptions
Expense Assumptions
Funding Assumptions
“Business Plans Canada was very good to interact with and I very much appreciate the support and direction provided by my Financial Modeller. I think my business plan looks like a professional document that has researched the business and industry it involves. Thanks for the quick turnaround time building my business plan. I will whole heartedly recommend Business Plans Canada. “
Lea Sirr, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Business Plan Body
The body of your business plan fits nicely with the financials pulling together a strong case for your business.
The body of your business plan has the following sections:
An Executive summary enticing your reader to dive deeper into the full plan.
The business overview section describes your vision and mission for the business. This section also highlights your inspiration behind the business so your passion shines through and your readers fall in love with the plan and you – the founder.
The products or services section breaks down your business's value proposition and how it meets customer demands and preferences.
A detailed market analysis section describes the macro and micro markets in your industry. It also describes how you will stand apart from the competition.
The operational management section speaks to your organizational structure and describes why you are the perfect human to start this business and how you will manage your team to success.
An implementation plan that shows step-by-step how you will get your business off the ground, on-time, and on-budget.
“Not only did Business Plans Canada deliver my business plans well in advance of the time line but you far exceeded all of my expectations. I am incredibly proud to show the plan to anyone wishing to look at it!!!! I would recommend your company in a heartbeat. You have gone above and beyond the call of duty. From the first time I spoke with you on the phone I felt at ease and to be perfectly honest as far as I’m concerned I can’t recommend any improvements. I would be honored to have my testimonial on your website and the link would be fantastic. I feel very fortunate that your company was my first call and I genuinely feel any of my company’s success originated from the remarkable job done on the business plan. I wish to thank everyone involved for making this as painless as possible.”
Anne Jennings, ONTARIO
One-on-One Coaching
Included in our business plan writing service is one-on-one coaching with Michael, owner, and chief planner, to help you understand and be able to speak confidently about your business plan.
You will be able to understand, explain, and answer any questions that come your way.
Yes, that includes the financials.
Together, we will review how to read and interpret an income statement, why the cash flow statement is important and how to justify every aspect of revenues and expenses.
You will also understand what's important to talk about when pitching your business plan and we'll brainstorm potential questions and make sure you have all the answers. For example, if a banker questions how you came up with the start-up funding amount, you will know exactly which area in the business plan to point them to, explain the assumptions and justify your numbers.
We help you feel confident and prepared so you can impress the most stubborn sharks.
“Michael and his team produced a solid business plan for our company by taking pieces of information to form a whole. They helped us to get a clearer picture of past, present and future trajectory for our business and financial projections. I strongly recommend Business Plans Canada for your business plan.”
Elvis Zilefac, SASKATCHEWAN
Unlimited Changes
Imagine that are you have a fully developed business plan, and then you stumble on an amazing new location for your business. The only problem is the lease price is higher than what you budgeted in your business plan. You need to know how this change impacts your business plan financials after you incorporate the new lease costs.
You need to understand the impact on your financials, on your marketing strategy and your implementation plan.
No problem. We got you covered.
We know that a business plan will likely need to be updated as you go through the process of finalizing leases, getting financing, or purchasing equipment.
That's why our business plan writing service includes up to 4 months of updates without having to pay any additional fees, saving you money and giving you peace of mind.
Your business plan will be updated quickly and at no additional cost to you.
“With the thousands of to-do lists when starting our Go Tire business, we knew the importance of a business plan but we did not have the expertise to craft it to the level of professionalism that our new brand deserved, nor did we have the time. We looked into other providers but decided on Business Plans Canada and we could not be happier. Their research was thorough, and they spent time to really understand the details of the business and our goals. They were excellent at ensuring we met our guidelines and the process was simple but engaging. I would recommend Business Plans Canada to other companies, and we do recommend them to our franchisees.”
Heather Murphy, ALBERTA
Getting Started - How It Works
Initial (free) consultation
30–to-60-minute discussion where you talk, we listen, and together we figure out if we're a good fit for your needs. We then send a quote and a non-disclosure and service agreement (all in one document so you don't have to read 40 pages of fine print).
Your call (decision)
This is where you decide to make your business plan a reality and work with us.
We shake hands (virtually) and then you sign the non-disclosure and service agreement and apply the initial deposit (usually 50% of the quoted price).
Kick-off call
Here, we do a deep dive into your business. Your vision, your mission, what research you have done to date, who your target audience is and whatever else is important for you and your business. We also send you a questionnaire to get as much information from you as possible.
Then we're off working hard for you while you focus on other important things.
The clock starts here.
Financial model presentation
Within 1-2 weeks from the kick-off call, we present you with a draft financial model for your business. We then work with you to refine it as needed.
Don't worry if you're not an accountant or if the thought of financials makes you queasy because we will explain it all in detail. At the end you'll be in full control of the financials and feel confident and knowledgeable about your business projections.
Final business plan presentation
1-2 weeks later (we're now in week 3-4 since the kick-off call), we present you with the draft business plan.
The business plan combines all the market research, financial plan, vision, mission, marketing plan, SWOT analysis and other custom-write up designed specifically for your unique business. No templates here.
The plan is nicely designed, edited, and reviewed by our team, including Michael, before it is sent to you for review. This ensures that the plan is complete, includes all the important sections and ready for investors or lenders.
Changes and refinement
After you've had a chance to review the business plan, you might have specific changes you want to make.
No problem.
Just let us know what you want changed/revised and we will quickly make the changes and send you back the revised version.
Final Business Plan
After these revisions are completed, we consider the plan officially finished. You will then get the final (investor and/or lender ready) business plan in pdf and Microsoft Word versions so you're able to make any last-minute refinements if you want.
This is also where the other 50% of the payment is due.
While many of our competitors are done at this point, we keep going supporting you.
You know that a business plan is a living document and that changes are inevitable. That's why we continue to make changes on your plan for up to 4 months with no additional fees (sometimes even longer if needed - let's chat if you think that you will need longer than 4 months of updates).
Michael, Your Business Plan Coach
For 15+ years, Michael has been writing, studying, managing and leading teams across multiple disciplines. He earned an MBA and a PhD from one of the top Universities in Canada – the University of Alberta.
Michael uses his deep knowledge and experience in business planning to help you build a business plan that you can stand behind.
“Having Business Plans Canada involved in trying to purchase an existing business was better than expected. We got Michael to look at the evaluation and financial statements. It turns out through his analysis that it was asking way over market value. We brought this information BDC banker who also did an assessment came with the same conclusion. Saved us from spending hundreds of thousands of dollars! It’s nice to know there are still businesses out there that ARE looking out for your best interests.”
Robert M, ALBERTA
Imagine that in as little as 3 to 4 weeks, you could have a fully formed, professionally developed, investor ready business plan. We take care of all the aspects of your business plan. Yes, that includes the financial plan, and the market research, and the competitor analysis, and the SWOT analysis and so much more.
Let us do the work so you can focus on starting your business.
With our one-to-one coaching you'll be a pro at pitching your business plan. And, with the 4 months unlimited changes, you can feel confident that your plan will be up to date and ready when you need it. We only take on a maximum of 5 business plans per month (so we don't jeopardize on quality) – get started now.
More Testimonials (We’ve Been Around Awhile!)
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“Business Plans Canada provided my business with a thorough road map for ensuring the continued success of my business. Their organizational structure, expert advice and ability to recognize my vision and translate it into my business plan made working with each team member a great pleasure.”
Heidi Sherwood, BRITISH COLUMBIA
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“Your product is very good and it really helped me to focus on the details of my business. I feel much more confident in approaching new customers. You responded to all my requests in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend Business Plans Canada to other people.”
Wendy Petryk, ALBERTA
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“The business plan met and exceeded my expectations. Here are the aspects I appreciated the most:
a) The writer captured the essence of my business idea perfectly, b) the project manager was always on top of things, and c) the financial advisor was very knowledgeable and offered solutions whenever we faced an obstacle.”
Raul Barreto, ONTARIO
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“I knew that my business plan would be the most important document in my immigration application through the BC PNP Program (in Regional Business Category) and that it must be realistic. Fortunately, I choose the best company to do this which was Business Plans Canada. Although I was in Iran, I just called them then they arranged everything. Now I’m in Canada and have my business running.”
Hossein Shokouhi, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, we can. Contact us to find out how we can help you make sure your business plan is complete.
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Yes you can. But there are some important pitfalls you'll need to consider. Check out our "how to write a business plan using AI" for more details.
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It depends on the changes. If they are fairly straight forward we'll probably make them quickly and send them back to you. If they are more significant, we will work with you to determine next steps.
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Yes, you will get a Microsoft word version of the business plan so you can make whatever changes you want to the write up. For financial plan changes we will have to make those for you because we use an internal proprietary tool to build your custom financial model.
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