The complete business plan, top to bottom

Every section a lender, investor, or planning board expects to see.

1. 1

   Executive summary

   Write it last. One page: problem, solution, market, team, traction, ask.

2. 2

   Company & market

   Legal structure, location, mission. Size your market with TAM/SAM/SOM and cite sources.

3. 3

   Products, marketing, operations

   What you sell, how you price it, how customers find you, and how you deliver.

4. 4

   Team & management

   Show why this team wins. Fill gaps with advisors.

5. 5

   Financials

   Startup costs, 3–5 year projections, cash flow, break-even, and assumptions.

6. 6

   Funding & appendix

   Exact amount, use of funds, terms. Attach permits, leases, resumes, letters of support.