The completion of a Business Plan for your business is critical. It is your blue-print for starting or expanding your business and, most importantly, helps you decide if your proposed business start-up or expansion is viable.

A Business Plan also helps you to identify potential risks and develop strategies to eliminate or at least reduce the potential impact of these risks on your business.

Equally important, your Business Plan will support your loan application to a lender or investor.

Your nearest Community Futures office can provide free advice and coaching to help you start and complete your Business Plan, as well as a number of unique business loans specifically designed to help new businesses get off the ground.