Provide real–world business plan examples for your students
Teach by example
LivePlan's examples of actual business plans show students how they can identify opportunities, meet challenges, and plan their path to profits. Just like real-world entrepreneurs.
No spreadsheets necessary
With all–in–one spreadsheet–free forecasting and pitching tools–students can use LivePlan to build a realistic business plan with accurate projections and compelling pitches. Analyze scenarios. Track progress. Set goals. All in LivePlan.
Works seamlessly with your classroom setup
With LivePlan you can simplify syllabus creation. LivePlan can also be used alongside classroom tools such as Blackboard and Canvas. LivePlan's optional instructional resources can enhance your syllabus with materials that introduce lean planning principles, growth metrics, financial forecasting, and more.
Business consulting software built for efficiency
Know the competition
No business operates in a vacuum. LivePlan incorporates real–world industry data, so students can better understand competitors, plan businesses around industry realities, and confidently execute data–driven strategies.
Build business dreams together
From sharing feedback and engaging in discussions, to simultaneously working on different parts of the plan, students can easily collaborate in groups using LivePlan.
Create a plan that fits their needs
Whether small or big, LivePlan can build out the right–sized business plan for your classroom projects. In LivePlan, students can develop a simple lean plan that focuses their ideas, or create a full business plan with all the details and steps necessary to persuade investors, attract partners, and turn their idea into a profitable reality.
Save time
With so much happening in the classroom, you need a tool that works with you, not one that makes you do extra work. Used by educators, consultants, entrepreneurs, and students all around the world, LivePlan has been regularly improved and streamlined so it's easy to use.
Develop confidence in their plan and themselves
It's one thing to plan a business. It's another thing to know how to talk about a business plan. Students can develop talking points and practice their pitch in LivePlan so they can discuss their enterprise with confidence and authority.
With LivePlan your students exceed expectations
With LivePlan, students create business plans that:
Guide them from concept to actionable plan Build the confidence necessary to be entrepreneurs Combine pitching, forecasting, and collaboration
LivePlan streamlines projects for educators
LivePlan eases project management in the classroom, so instructors can:
Pinpoint feedback and suggest improvements Monitor project progress Teach business planning instead of managing multiple apps
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Teachers and students love LivePlan
“LivePlan really facilitated communication between students who were in a team on the business plan project. Students could comment on sections of their business plan and collaborate on what to change in their plan without having to meet face–to–face.”
Amy Valente
Assistant Professor of Business,
Cayuga Community College, Auburn, New York
“Instructors looking for a great tool to help students develop business plans need to look at Live Plan. The step by step process walks students through the entire process from Pitch to Financials. As the Instructor you can also have online access to their plan and provide feed back and comments as the plan develops.”
Mike Allen
Business Instructor,
North Idaho College, Coeur d'Alene, ID
“The students very much appreciate the guidance the LivePlan program offers. I love the ability to act as a contributor to their plans. The help resources are phenomenal and easy to navigate.”
John Shaw
Assistant Professor of Management,
Davis College of Business – Jacksonville University