Custom Business Plans and
Strategic Consulting Services

Here are some questions that prospective clients have asked me about my services. If you don’t see your question answered here, please feel free to contact us.

Q. What does it cost to have you write my business plan?
A. It depends on a few key factors. Give us a call and we will discuss your needs and give you a price range for the services you’re interested in. If that’s in your ballpark, then we’ll set up a meeting. If it seems like a good fit, we will submit a proposal. As soon as we sign an agreement about the scope, schedule, and costs for the project (and upon receipt of an initial advance payment), the work will begin.

Q. How long does it take you to complete a business plan?
A. It usually takes about a month, maybe longer if your idea needs more research. Sometimes a re-write can happen faster.

Q. Do you work with clients outside the Pacific Northwest?
A. Yes, we have successfully written plans for clients in locations across the United States and in Europe using telephone and Internet communications. It is also possible to negotiate trips to a client location.

Q. Why can’t I just use a business plan software package?
A. You can, but there are obvious limitations. These generic programs can’t offer business insight. They may provide some useful analysis exercises for refining your business model, but they don’t tell a story, which is what you need to get your foot in the door.

Q. Can I see samples of your work?
A. Yes. Contact us via phone to discuss your project and we will be send you appropriate samples of work.

Q. Will a well-written business plan ensure that I get funded?
A. No, it's not a guarantee. Investors also look for passionate founders, experienced managers with proven success, ideas with huge market potential … and they follow their gut instinct about where to put their money. A good plan gets your foot in the door, and then will actually serve as a foundation for what you hope will be an ongoing conversation with an interested investor. And, hopefully that will lead to a successful funding event.

Successful entrepreneurs will tell you that it’s smart to use skilled professionals to help jump start a business. Contact us and let’s start talking about how Business Plans Northwest can help you.