Business Planning Resources

Get help with starting up and running your business with our free business planning tools. We have calculators, videos, research data, and other resources to help start up and manage your business.

• Sample Business Plans

  Looking for a free business plan example for a company like yours? Get inspired with our gallery of sample business plans created with our best-selling Business Plan Pro software.

• Business Plan Articles

  Proper business planning is key to starting or growing your business. To get started, take a look at our most popular business planning articles.

• Business Calculators

  From cash flow to startup costs, it's a good idea to periodically evaluate different aspects of your business. These business and marketing calculators make it easy.

• Webinars

  Stay focused on the fundamentals of starting and running your business. Our free archive of recorded webinars will provide tips on business planning, marketing, and more.

• Videos

  Check out some videos of expert Tim Berry talking about the business planning process. They'll help you better understand how to write a business plan.

• SBDC Locator

  Need more help with your business plan, or advice about running your business? Find the SBDC near you for free or low-cost professional advice.

• SCORE Offices

  This network of volunteer entrepreneurs and retired executives provide free business counseling and advice. Every state has at least one office - check for one close to you.

• Market Research

  Check out our market research page to find articles about creating market forecasts and conducting your market research. Plus, get additional resources to go to for more information.

• Start a Business

  There's more to starting a business than writing a business plan. Check out this page for articles and tools to help you navigate the process.

• Business Planning Software

  When you are ready to get serious about writing your business plan, or want to easily edit a sample plan, you'll want to purchase a reliable and proven business planning software. Check out Business Plan Pro, the best-selling business planning software on the market, or LivePlan, which allows you to create a business plan online and access your plan from anywhere.