{"id":5550,"date":"2019-05-16T14:07:04","date_gmt":"2019-05-16T18:07:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/caissealliance.absoludev.ca\/?p=5550"},"modified":"2020-04-21T13:56:27","modified_gmt":"2020-04-21T17:56:27","slug":"finance-your-business-document-your-project-and-develop-a-business-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.caissealliance.com\/en\/business\/growth\/finance-your-business-document-your-project-and-develop-a-business-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Finance your business – Document your project and develop a business plan"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the architect of your business, it\u2019s up to you to draw up the plans. Writing up a business plan is an objective way to see if all the elements are there to ensure the success of your project.<\/p>\n

Being in business means also being part of a team. You\u2019ll need the support of lenders, partners, government workers and suppliers. Your business plan will allow you to give each one a precise idea of how you see it all coming together.<\/p>\n

Before meeting your Caisse populaire advisor, be sure to document your project and write up your business plan. You\u2019ll also need to see the\u00a0l\u00e9gislation relative au d\u00e9marrage d\u2019une entreprise<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Business plan writing tool<\/h2>\n

Canada Business\u2019s\u00a0Interactive Business Planner<\/a>\u00a0(IBP) is tailored to various regions and specific industries. The IBP can be used to write up a 3-year business plan for both new and existing businesses. It includes several business plan models and explanations of financial and technical terms. Registration is free.<\/p>\n

Produce your financial statements<\/h2>\n

Your business plan will include your new company\u2019s projected financial statements. These must reflect the plans you have for your business. You can use the IBP for this, as it automatically makes financial projections based on the data provided.
\nYou\u2019ll need to prepare the following documents:<\/p>\n