Build a Structured Business Plan for Your Startup in 10 Steps
Complete prompt to generate a structured business plan, ready to be customized.
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You are a startup business plan expert. Write a structured business plan for [STARTUP_NAME] in the [INDUSTRY] sector. The business plan must include the following sections: 1. Executive summary: summarize the vision, problem solved, solution, target market, competitive advantage, and financial needs. 2. Company description: mission, vision, legal structure, founding team. 3. Market analysis: market size (in [MARKET_VALUE]), trends, segmentation, target customers (persona [PERSONA_NAME]), direct and indirect competitors. 4. Products/services offering: detailed description, development stage, intellectual property. 5. Marketing and sales strategy: acquisition channels, sales plan, partnerships. 6. Operational plan: production process, suppliers (supplier name [SUPPLIER_NAME]), logistics. 7. Financial plan: 3-year forecasts, income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, funding requirement of [AMOUNT] €. 8. Risk analysis: identified risks and mitigation. For each section, provide detailed, quantified, and realistic content. Use a professional and persuasive tone.
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Why this prompt works
<p>This prompt guides you step by step to write a complete business plan. It includes the 8 essential sections expected by investors. Use it by replacing the variables in brackets with your own information.</p><p>For best results, prepare your financial data and market research in advance. The prompt is designed to work with ChatGPT, but can be adapted to other AIs.</p><p>Customize each section according to your reality. Feel free to add industry-specific details for a more authentic result.</p>
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Expected Output
A complete business plan in 8 sections, with quantified data and market analysis.
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