Recommended Websites and Databases
While there isn't a single, standard format for a business plan, there are many print and online resources to help you write your plan and including key components. To learn the best resources for your particular plan, please send an additional note to businesslib@lists.jh.edu.
- BPlans.comThis useful website provides free business planning guides, templates, a pitch deck gallery and sample business plans.
- Canva's Pitch Deck TemplatesUse Canva's design tools to create a visually appealing pitch deck.
- Gale Business Plan BuilderProvides templates for for business planning and ideation. Create a SWOT analysis or financial projections with guided steps.
- SBA's Guide to Writing a Business PlanSmall Business Administration's step by step guide to writing a business plan.
- SCORE Business Planning and Financial TemplatesFind free templates for business plans, financial statements, and marketing plans.
- StatistaGo to the "Services" menu at the top of Statista to access the "Business Plan Export" tool.
eBooks
- Business Plans HandbookProvides thousands of examples of successful business plans. Search multiple volumes by keyword or business type.
- CatalystSearch the library's catalog and limit by online access.
- O'Reilly for Higher EducationInstruction and reference materials on computer programming, technology, career development and business transformation. The platform includes books, videos, case studies, interactive tutorials, audio books and structured learning paths.
- ProQuest EBook CentralContains thousands of books on entrepreneurship. Browse by subject or search for topics.