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Tell us about your business

These questions are for everyone — they’re the heart of your plan.

What is your business name?

Write 'Undecided' if you haven't chosen one.

Where will the business operate?

In one sentence, what will your business do?

Who is your main customer?

Homeowners, landlords, restaurants, offices — whoever pays you.

What stage are you in right now?

Just an idea Getting ready to start Already operating, but I need a formal plan

What products or services will you sell, and what will you charge?

One per line. Example: Weekly mowing — $65 per visit.

What startup costs do you already know?

Equipment, vehicle, licenses, insurance, supplies, deposits — estimates are fine.

What major equipment or vehicles will you need?

What equipment or vehicles do you already own for this business?

What equipment do you still need to buy before you can start — or to grow?

Must-haves first.

For the equipment you still need, do you prefer:

New Used A mix of new and used Not sure yet

Equipment budget, if you have one ($)

$

How will customers find you?

Google search or Google Business Profile Facebook or other social media Referrals and word of mouth Door hangers, flyers, or yard signs A website with an online request form Partnerships with other businesses Paid advertising Not sure yet

Other

Who will do the work?

Anything to add (how many people, part-time/full-time/seasonal)?

What are your total sales goals for each year? (Total sales before expenses — not profit.)

Year 1

$

Year 2

$

Year 3

$

Year 4

$

Year 5

$

Amount you hope to raise or borrow ($)

$

When do you want to open or start offering services?

Example: Spring 2027, or within 90 days.

Is there anything else we should know before writing your plan?

Experience you have, a partner's role, a deadline, a special goal.

Your kind of business

Pick the closest match — a short set of questions for your trade will appear below.

Which best describes your business?

Lawn care & landscaping questionsLawn care

What area will you serve?

Main towns, or the farthest you'll travel from home base.

What kinds of properties do you want to serve?

Will you apply fertilizer, herbicide, pesticide, or other lawn chemicals?

No chemical applications Yes — I already have the required license Yes — I still need to get licensed I may hire or partner with a licensed applicator Not sure yet

What equipment do you own, and what do you still need?

How will you handle seasons and slower months?

Who will help, and how will clippings or debris be handled?

Cleaning services questionsCleaning

Which cleaning services will you offer?

Other

Who will you clean for, and how often?

What area will you serve?

How will you charge?

Known rates, minimum charge, or target hourly rate

Will cleaning supplies and equipment be included?

I will provide them The customer will provide them It depends on the job Not sure yet

When will the work be done, and how will customers book?

Are there services or properties you will not take?

Food business questionsFood

What food or drinks will you sell?

Expected best sellers first; prices if you know them.

How many days and hours do you expect to operate each week?

Where will food be prepared and stored?

Which permits or approvals have you checked into?

What major equipment or vehicle costs do you expect?

Where will you buy ingredients and supplies?

Who will work in the business, and how will customers pay?

Handyman & contracting questionsHandyman

What area will you serve, and how far will you travel?

How will you price jobs?

Known hourly rate, minimum charge, or materials markup

What licenses, registrations, insurance, or permits apply to your work?

Home improvement contractor registration, if required Trade license for specific work General liability insurance Workers' compensation, if required Building or trade permits pulled when required None yet Not sure what is required

What tools and transportation do you own, and what do you still need?

How will you schedule jobs and stand behind the work?

Tell us about your businessSomething else

Describe your business idea in your own words

Who pays for this, and why?

How is it priced — per job, per hour, per item, subscription, or something else?

Walk us through one job or one sale, start to finish

What does a normal week look like — hours, travel, busy and slow seasons?

Choose the sections for my plan

Optional — check the sections you want in your plan. Not sure? Leave them blank and we’ll include the ones that fit your business.

Executive summaryThe whole story on one page — what the business is, who it serves, and where it's headed. Services & pricingWhat you sell, what you charge, and how the prices were set. Startup cost breakdownWhat it takes to get open, item by item, so nothing surprises you. Marketing planHow customers will find you, and what you'll do each month to keep them coming. Operations & staffing planWho does the work, how the week runs, and how jobs get handled. 5-year sales roadmapYour year-by-year sales goals and the steps that get you there. Licenses & permits checklist for my state and tradeThe licenses and permits your business needs, in the order to get them.

Add-ons you added at checkout

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