Business Plan Writing Guide with AI

Writing your business plan is both an exciting and complex task. Your business project is taking shape with more precision, but perhaps not all the details are finalized. You may still have questions and information to uncover. The exercise of writing your business plan is precisely the opportunity to enrich all aspects of your project. 

The business plan remains a reference document for the company and will evolve with your business project. It is important to think ahead about its writing, to have clear and relevant data. To initiate this  in-depth reflection, the advisors from SADC+CAE are here to guide you.

Before you begin writing your project or business plan, take a moment to lay the foundation for your thinking. It’s essential to have a clear understanding of certain key elements—starting with your value proposition: what sets your business apart, what problem are you solving for your customers, and why should they choose you over a competitor?

This clarification step is often overlooked, but it’s crucial for guiding your decisions, structuring your offering, and standing out in the market. To help you gain clarity, we recommend completing our free Business Model Matrix. This concise tool will help you organize your ideas, validate the coherence of your business model, and quickly identify the strengths and areas for improvement in your project.

Are you now ready to move on to the step of writing your business plan? Download our Guide and business plan template with artificial intelligence. 

Cash Budget Calculator

The cash budget serves as a vital management tool, enabling effective planning for both monetary inflows and outflows within a business. This process is crucial for determining the necessary cash levels required to maintain seamless operations. Additionally, it plays a key role in assessing the working capital requirements during the startup’s initial months.

Download our free calculator to incorporate it into your business plan.

 

 

Cost and financing of the startup project

Starting a business is much more than launching a product or service: it also involves anticipating essential expenses for a successful start. Whether it’s purchasing equipment, setting up a location, or covering daily operating costs, accurately assessing your financial needs from the beginning will help you avoid surprises. With thoughtful planning, you’ll be able to estimate your costs precisely and structure your funding to support your business’s long-term growth.

Download our free calculator to determine your startup costs.

Free Template Business Model Canvas

Create a comprehensive and effective business matrix that will help you clearly define and execute your business strategy.

Practical tips:

  • Visualize: Draw your Business Model Canvas on a large board or use sticky notes to easily adjust the elements.
  • Be specific: Use concrete and specific examples from your business to fill each component.
  • Keep it simple: Don’t overcomplicate things; start with simple and detailed descriptions as you go.
  • Seek help: The advisors from the SADC and CAE are here to assist you in developing your business plan.

Cheat Sheet: Buying a Business

It’s crucial for entrepreneurs to forecast and monitor cash flow. Even a profitable business can quickly find itself in difficulty if it lacks sufficient liquidity to finance its operations. Here are a few tips to help you maximize your cash flow.

Guide: How to write effective prompts for ChatGPT or Copilot

A prompt is the instruction or question you pose to the artificial intelligence. By providing clear and detailed guidelines, you obtain accurate and tailored responses to your needs. Here is a tool to craft effective prompts every time!

Free financial forecast template

Les prévisions financières estiment les revenus, dépenses et profits futurs de votre entreprise. Elles sont essentielles pour planifier, gérer et évaluer votre performance financière, tout en facilitant l’obtention de financements. Téléchargez nos modèles gratuits de prévisions financières pour préparer votre avenir avec confiance.

Examples of Best Practices in Sustainable Development

To help you integrate sustainable development best practices within your business or community, we provide downloadable fact sheets showcasing successful sustainable development initiatives.

These success stories are grouped by industry sectors. Click to download the relevant fact sheet.

Tools to prepare for the sale of a business

Transferring a business is no easy task. Here are some tools to help you prepare for the sale of your business.

Tools for preparing to buy a business

Un transfert d’entreprise ça ne s’improvise pas. Voici des outils pour vous aider à préparer l’achat d’une entreprise.