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Business Plan
NextGen Docs form ND-1128. Search ND-1128 on docs.ngz.ca to make this document again.
A guided business plan outline for a bank, investor or your own planning: idea, customers, marketing, costs and funding.
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What you will fill in
- Business name
- Owner or owners
- Business structure
- What do you sell, and what problem does it solve?
- Who are your customers?
- Who are your competitors and why will people choose you?
- How will customers find you?
- Where will you operate?
- Start-up costs ($)
- Where will the start-up money come from?
- Expected monthly sales after 6 months ($)
- Expected monthly costs ($)
Good to know
- Free help: Ontario's Small Business Enterprise Centres, Futurpreneur (ages 18 to 39) and BDC all review business plans.
- Register your business name with the Ontario Business Registry, and register for HST once sales pass $30,000 in four quarters in a row.
- Keep a 3 to 6 month cash cushion. Most new businesses fail from running out of cash, not from lack of customers.
Help in your language
Every question comes with help like this. For example, “Business name”:
English: For example: Spice Route Catering.
اردو: کاروبار کا نام۔
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ: ਕਾਰੋਬਾਰ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ।
हिन्दी: कारोबार का नाम।
Français: Par exemple : Spice Route Catering.
Questions people ask
How much does the Business Plan cost?
It is free to fill in, preview and download.
Can I fill in the Business Plan in Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi or French?
Yes. The finished document is in English, but every question has plain help in English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi and French, and you can speak your answers.
Do I need a lawyer?
Many people use this document on their own. If your situation is complicated, or a lot of money or your home is involved, talk to a lawyer or licensed paralegal. In Ontario, the Law Society Referral Service (findlegalhelp.ca) gives a free 30-minute consultation.
Is my information private?
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