Business plan writing is what we do. CommonWealth GrantWorks business plan writers tailor plans to meet your specific business aspirations and goals. We write business plans for startups, whether they are nonprofit or for-profit, or something in between. Our comprehensive business plans are based on rigorous market research and analysis. We get to know you and your competitors to provide the most timely and compelling business plan possible.
CommonWealth GrantWorks business plan writers have expertise identifying the strongest and most saleable parts of your business. We highlight that in our writing of your business plan. We work with you to craft a business plan that speaks to benefactors, venture capitalists, donors, and financiers. We use plain language and avoid jargons, which may be distracting or confusing to the reader.
Prior to drafting the business plan, we conduct rigorous market research and analysis. This process begins with us assessing your competition and identifying elements of your business that set yours apart from the others. Our business plan writers have experience conducting break-even analysis to let you know how many clients you must serve or units you must sell in order to remain viable.
We engage in dialogue with you about your business to inform the complete business plan. Based on this dialogue, other elements we include in our business plans are mission and vision statements, SWOT analysis, SMART goals, balanced scorecard, operations management, organizational design, financial recommendations, fund development calendars, and marketing plans. The finished high-quality product is polished, informative, and compelling—all of which is needed to get your business off the ground.
We recognize that startup business plans are unique. Although they include similar features, there are a variety of startup business plan styles. For instance, there are occasions when a very short or “mini-plan” is preferrable. These are suitable for quick reads via a phone or tablet, or to download for a later read. Mini-plans are often all that a small business may need, and they are very cost-effective.
There are other types of startup business plans, such as presentation plans, working plans, and what-if plans. Presentation plans typically include a PowerPoint slide deck and can be quite effective if the reviewer prefers a visual business description. Working plans are used to describe how your business will operate and is usually an internal document. They are typically longer in length, and therefore can be costly to produce. What-if plans are contingency plans that provide different business scenarios for multiple outcomes. For instance, financiers may want to know how your business will survive if there is heavy price competition or loss of a key staff member.
We will work with you to find the right business plan for your startup and finances.
Nonprofit business plans are our specialty. CommonWealth GrantWorks’ writers have decades of experience working in and with nonprofits. Particular areas of nonprofit expertise include behavioral health care, substance use treatment, and intellectual and/or cognitive disabilities (I/DD) services. However, based on our collective years of experience, we have assisted nonprofits in a host of other fields.
Elements of nonprofit business plans differ in that they describe the present organization and include a roadmap for the next 3-5 years. A nonprofit business plan includes the “who, what, where, when” and “how” you will make a difference and improve others’ lives. They are not necessarily lengthy and average anywhere from 7-10 pages. They are often longer as your business grows. Indeed, it is a living document that changes and evolves over time to reflect present circumstances.
Because our principal, Dr. Jennifer Higgins, has established her own nonprofit charitable foundation, our staff have experience with other aspects of nonprofit development that can guide the writing of your business plan. For instance, we have experience with articles of incorporation, Form 990, and charitable solicitation and patent and trademark applications.
Nonprofit business plans not only outline your goals, but they also serve to keep your business on track to meet critical milestones. They serve to attract board members and volunteers as well as donors. These are all important aspects of the nonprofit business plan.
There are many different writing styles, types, and voices used when crafting compelling business plans. Let our experienced business plan writers do this work for you.
Jennifer Higgins | Email: jennifer@commonwealthgrantworks.com | Phone: (413) 626-5151