Get a business plan template and get going

Using these business plan templates

We’ll send you two types of business plan template – a one-pager and a multi-pager. Choose the one that’s right for you. They come with instructions to help fill them out.

One-page business plan template

• Great for making a start
• Helps you pin down the main idea
• Easy to update as things evolve

Multi-page business plan template

• Ideal for nailing down the details
• Required by most investors and lenders
• Good if you face big startup costs

Why getting this business plan template is a good idea

Doing a business plan will improve your idea. It helps you think about your business from different points of view. The process will flag up unseen risks, but also new opportunities.

Aside from helping refine your idea, a business plan will move it forward. It’ll give you a concrete set of steps to go from ‘I should’ to ‘I did’.

Tips to help with your business plan

Don’t obsess over every detail to start with. That will make the plan really long and hard to change. Plus you’ll get bored. Keep it short and concise initially.

Also, these resources might be handy if you need:

• cash to get going, check out our finance guide
• information about getting started, check out our guide to starting a business
• advice from accountants or bookkeepers, find one near you

Plan on making business fun

Are you looking forward to the bookkeeping and accounting that comes with a new business? Na, we didn’t think so. Xero can automate a lot of that stuff away for you.

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