How to Write a Small Business Plan for a Customer

An important document for a new company is the business plan, which lays out critical details about a venture. Potential investors and lenders review a company's business plan before making a decision about investing money into it. Some owners may not have the skills, or want to spend the time, writing out a plan. If you are a freelance writer and have a knack for business details or working with companies, offer your services to entrepreneurs to write the plan for them.

Instructions

1. Meet with the customer and discuss the basics of the business plan. Plan for this to be a light consultation. Find out basic information about the business and discuss your fees. According to Swan-net.com in 2010, freelance business plan writers charge as low as $35 per hour and as high as $150.

2. Research the target market and ask the client to provide you with details about the financing. If the client agrees with your fee and hires you, get to work gathering resources for the business plan.

3. Organize the business plan by sections. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) website, the plan should include an introduction, a short analysis of the business market (including information about competitors), details about the product or service, a marketing plan and a financial section.

4. Use your research and the information provided to you by your client to write the business plan. Keep track of your work hours, including the time that you spend researching and analyzing information about the business.

5. Submit a draft to the client for approval. Revise and rewrite as necessary. Submit your invoice with the final draft.

References

• U.S. Small Business Administration: Write a Business Plan
• Swan-net.com: How Much Should I Charge?

Resources

• U.S. Small Business Administration: Small Business Planner