Key 2
Make the plan do the talking
Even if you've gotten to this point without having a solid business plan on paper, that's OK. It's never too late to write one.
Now that you've reassessed the key pillars of your business, you've done the groundwork to create a business plan that will help you raise money, secure a loan and get partners involved. Use our worksheets below to perfect your plan and sharpen your elevator pitch.
Worksheet: Bringing it all into focus
After reading Key 2, answer these questions to determine whether or not your business plan needs a refresh.
Worksheet: Writing your elevator pitch
Your elevator pitch is a 20- to 30-second summary of your business that any listener could easily understand. This worksheet will help you craft it through a few short questions.
Additional resources
These plan-building tools will help you create a personalized plan that captures your vision for the future of your business.
Business plan outline and creation guide
Check out this guide to see examples and tips for researching and writing each chapter of your business plan.
Sample business plan
Wondering what a complete business plan looks like? Take a peek at this sample.