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There are many non-commercial sources that can get you started on the process of developing a business plan. Whether your objective is determining the feasibility of your business idea, getting a bank loan, finding investors, satisfying a potential landlord or insurer or having a useful management tool to measure the progress of the business, there is plenty of assistance for you.

To get you started, the South Metro Denver SBDC offers workshops throughout the year. Be sure to sign up to receive our e-mail newsletter which will keep you up to date on educational offerings.

The South Metro Denver SBDC also works with individuals on an ongoing basis to help them develop a business plan and assist in getting the plan funded. We do not write your business plan for you but mentor you through the process. To make an appointment with an SBDC program consultant click here.

The following non-commercial websites offer important information and tools for writing a business plan.

www.score.org Affiliated with the US Small Business Administration, the site’s Business Resource Index has many links to useful sites with amortization tables, templates for a business plan, copyright research, demographic data, etc.
www.scoredenver.org Denver Chapter of SCORE offers small business workshops on many startup topics, including writing a business plan
www.myownbusiness.org
Features a free online course in starting a business and developing a business plan.
www.startupjournal.com Wall Street Journal Center for Entrepreneurs - Toolkit includes tools such as: starting costs calculator, cash flow calculator and sample business plans.
http://sbdcnet.utsa.edu National Information Clearinghouse Small Business Information Center. A portal for comprehensive information about small business. Includes business plan templates and sample business plans