The only AI plan maker created by business planning experts

Tackle your business plan in no time with automatic content generation, automated market research, step-by-step instructions, and human support.

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Give your business a plan

“Before LivePlan, my team and I had no idea where or how to start [...] It helped us focus on and build every single area of our business strategy and recognize that some aspects of the company needed to be adjusted before we could launch.”

Capterra Review

Ifeanyi K.

Capterra Review

Visibility like never before

“I've been using LivePlan with Xero for a few months now and love it. It's given me visibility about how we're doing against Forecast like I've never had before...”

Xero App Store Review

Rob M.

Xero App Store Review

Like a coach guiding you through the process

“LivePlan was a great help to design, work out, plan and strategically organize and think about all the ideas that go into developing a new project and business plan”

Shopper Approved Review

Alvaro F.

Shopper Approved Review

Thank you for this software!

“I learned more about running my small business from a week of focused work in [LivePlan] than I have from any other single source. It has fundamentally changed the way I view my business ventures.”

Capterra Review

Matthew H.

Capterra Review

So much value, so much assistance!

“There are examples, templates, and videos explaining what to write. [...] It does the math for you. It creates graphs and charts. It is amazing.”

G2 Review

Shawnnell B.

G2 Review

The platform is a game changer

“I have never created a business plan before, so I like how easy and friendly it is to use. [LivePlan] also gives guidance and ideas to put in your business plan and also does market research [..] which is great.”

Shopper Approved Review

Noel

Shopper Approved Review

No expertise needed

“I really like the prompts, ease of entry and flow. The ability to keep making edits and multiple editions. You don't need to read a manual to get started, it guides you step by step. ”

Capterra Review

Meridith F.

Capterra Review

Transformed our planning experience

“LivePlan is incredibly user-friendly, making the complex process of business planning feel straightforward and even enjoyable. ”

G2 Review

Ugo R.

G2 Review

Can't say enough about the ease of use

“I have created multiple scenarios for my business and its helped me make important decisions for 2026. The integration with QB is flawless and I would recommend this to any small business.”

Trust Radius Review

Mike N.

Trust Radius Review

I love the platform

“Easy to use and understand. I am always in favour of all business having a plan, Liveplan is by far the best in the market.”

Shopper Approved Review

Shaumit

Shopper Approved Review

Give your business a plan

“Before LivePlan, my team and I had no idea where or how to start [...] It helped us focus on and build every single area of our business strategy and recognize that some aspects of the company needed to be adjusted before we could launch.”

Capterra Review

Ifeanyi K.

Capterra Review

Visibility like never before

“I've been using LivePlan with Xero for a few months now and love it. It's given me visibility about how we're doing against Forecast like I've never had before...”

Xero App Store Review

Rob M.

Xero App Store Review

Like a coach guiding you through the process

“LivePlan was a great help to design, work out, plan and strategically organize and think about all the ideas that go into developing a new project and business plan”

Shopper Approved Review

Alvaro F.

Shopper Approved Review

Thank you for this software!

“I learned more about running my small business from a week of focused work in [LivePlan] than I have from any other single source. It has fundamentally changed the way I view my business ventures.”

Capterra Review

Matthew H.

Capterra Review

So much value, so much assistance!

“There are examples, templates, and videos explaining what to write. [...] It does the math for you. It creates graphs and charts. It is amazing.”

G2 Review

Shawnnell B.

G2 Review

The platform is a game changer

“I have never created a business plan before, so I like how easy and friendly it is to use. [LivePlan] also gives guidance and ideas to put in your business plan and also does market research [..] which is great.”

Shopper Approved Review

Noel

Shopper Approved Review

No expertise needed

“I really like the prompts, ease of entry and flow. The ability to keep making edits and multiple editions. You don't need to read a manual to get started, it guides you step by step. ”

Capterra Review

Meridith F.

Capterra Review

Transformed our planning experience

“LivePlan is incredibly user-friendly, making the complex process of business planning feel straightforward and even enjoyable. ”

G2 Review

Ugo R.

G2 Review

Can't say enough about the ease of use

“I have created multiple scenarios for my business and its helped me make important decisions for 2026. The integration with QB is flawless and I would recommend this to any small business.”

Trust Radius Review

Mike N.

Trust Radius Review

I love the platform

“Easy to use and understand. I am always in favour of all business having a plan, Liveplan is by far the best in the market.”

Shopper Approved Review

Shaumit

Shopper Approved Review

Here's how LivePlan helps you succeed

Reference Files

Start with what you have, not from scratch

Import your scattered notes, spreadsheets, research, or early drafts into LivePlan.

As you create each section of your plan, LivePlan learns as you go and references your files to provide relevant suggestions and data, helping you turn your existing work into a complete, professional plan.

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Writing Assistance

Get the right words for every plan section

Stop wasting time staring at a blank page or wondering how to best translate your idea into words.

Automatically generate content for each section of your plan with LivePlan Assistant’s Help Me Write feature.

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Automatic Calculations

Forecast faster than ever

LivePlan tells you exactly what financial information you need to enter and then does all the calculations automatically using built-in formulas.

Get suggestions for revenue streams, expense types, and other forecast categories that are specific to your business and add them to your forecast with one-click.

Have QuickBooks or Xero? Create a starting forecast from your actuals using the Forecast Builder.

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Market Research

Know your market. Skip the overwhelm.

Stop spending days on browser tabs or thousands on consultants or industry reports.

LivePlan generates comprehensive market research specific to your business: market size and opportunity, competitive landscape, customer profiles, and industry benchmarks. Validate your idea and market, impress investors, and plan with confidence.

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Proven Framework

Follow a step-by-step process

LivePlan asks you questions about your business, you plug in the answers. It's as easy as that. You'll get custom instructions and examples on:

  • Writing a pitch that grabs investors' attention
  • What to include in your marketing plan
  • Every other essential piece of your business plan
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Expert human support

If you ever get stuck, we'll help you out

Most LivePlan users are able to breeze through their first business plan. But if you ever have a question, here's some ways to get advice:

  • Chat with our world-class customer support team
  • Browse our 500+ sample business plans
  • Join a live group onboarding call
  • Leverage 1:1 video support with LivePlan Expert
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A complete business planning solution

Features
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Business plan outline
Writing suggestions
Expert business plan framework
Consolidated market research
Accurate, reliable financials
SBA approved formatting
Automatic charts & graphs
Industry specific market data
“What if” forecast scenarios
Integrates with accounting data
Lender-ready plan export

Join over 1 million entrepreneurs who found success with LivePlan

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"LivePlan has enabled me to not only build a cohesive plan, but also to think proactively about what should be included. The AI element helped me to generate some great ideas about how to proceed - it is a valuable tool for any small business."
Mary P.
"The AI rewrite tool has helped me to help my clients articulate their business model, goals, and projections for the lender to understand. This is a game changer in writing business plans."
Rodney K.
"Using this app not only helped me to understand the business I was looking to start, but HOW to start a business and ensure it's a good idea to do so. Very valuable app! Highly recommend."
Adam R.