Startup Business Plan Template

Description
Before you start writing your business plan for your startup, spend as much time as you can reading through some sample business plans created for startups.

Reading sample business plans will give you a good idea of what you’re aiming for. It will also show you the different sections that different entrepreneurs include and the language they use to write about themselves and their business goals.

We have created this startup business plan template to get a good idea about what a perfect startup business plan should look like and what details you will need to include in your stunning business plan.

Startup Business Plan Outline
This is the standard startup business plan template outline which will cover all important sections that you should include in your business plan.

Executive Summary
Business Overview
Mission Statement
Product/Service Summary
Market Opportunity Summary
Traction Summary
Next Steps
Vision Statement
Capital Request
Company Synopsis
Problem
Problem Analysis
Solution
Market Overview
Market Size & Growth
Market Trends
Market Segments
Industry Success Stories
Product & Services
Products/Services
Features
Market position
Unique selling position
Pricing strategy
Value to customer
Revenue Model
Revenue Channels
Pricing
COGS
Margins
Operating Model
Critical Costs
Cost Maturation & Milestones
Investment Costs
Operating Efficiencies
Competitive Analysis
Competitors
Competitor 1
Competitor 2
Traction
Similarities & Differences
Marketing Plan
Customer Definition
Customer Acquisition
Channels
Channel Cost Assumptions
SWOT – internal and external forces
Launch Strategy and Budget
Distribution Channels
Traction
Product Development
Manufacturing/Distribution
Early Customers & Revenue
Testimonials & Social Proof
Partnerships
Intellectual Property
Press Mentions
Management & Organization
Management Team
John Doe
Advisory Board Members
John Doe
Organization Chart
Hiring Plan
Funding
Funding Goal
Terms
Use of Funds
Milestones
Why Invest? / Conclusion
Financial Plan
Income Statement
Cashflow
Balance Sheet
Break-Even Analysis