LibGuides: Business plans and financing: Business plan guides

Finding real business plans

2:40 tutorial by RRU librarian on finding genuine business plans that are freely available online.

Sample business plans

BPlans.com
Over 500 free business plan samples, organized by industry type.
Business Plans Handbook (from Gale Reference)
Actual business plans compiled by, and aimed at, entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses. Presents sample plans taken from businesses in the manufacturing, retail and service industries which serve as examples of how to approach, structure and compose business plans.

Business plan guides & tools

What type of business plan do you need?
Design your business plan to suit your purpose.
How to write a business plan (from Business Development Canada)
A business plan can be a key tool to convince lenders and partners that your projects are serious. Here’s how to prepare a winning one
RBC's Business Plan Builder
The Business Plan Builder guides you through a series of questions, offering resources and providing a framework for success.
Starting a Business (from Small Business B.C.)
A selection of business planning guides and sample business plans.
Futurpreneur Canada - Business Plan Writer
A business planning tool.

Books online and in print @ RRU

The Business Plan Workbook [ebook] by Colin Barrow; Robert Brown; Paul Barrow
Call Number: ebook
Publication Date: 2012
Real life business plans from companies such as IKEA, Starbucks and LinkedIn,
The Complete book of business plans [electronic resource] : simple steps to writing powerful business plans, second edition by Joseph Covello and Brian Hazelgren
Call Number: ebook
Publication Date: 2006
How to Write a Business Plan by Brian Finch
Call Number: ebook
ISBN: 9780749475703
Publication Date: 2016-09-03
The One-Hour Business Plan by John McAdam
ISBN: 9781118747155
Publication Date: 2013-09-12
Start at the End by David Lavinsky
ISBN: 9781118417447
Publication Date: 2012-10-23

Small business accelerator guides

From UBC's Irving K Barber Learning Centre, these guides are tailored to specific types of businesses. They provide clear descriptions of various industries and tips on getting started, as well as finding specific industry, competitive, and customer information.

Small business planning topics include:

Click here to see all the business accelerator planning guides.