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“LivePlan earns the top spot on our list of best business plan software—and for good reason. LivePlan's slick and interactive service provides a step-by-step business plan approach, a rich collection of cloud-based features, and online learning tools.”
Brooke HayesSoftware Reviewer, Business.org
Here's How LivePlan Makes it Surprisingly Simple to Write a Convincing Business Plan
You get a step-by-step process to follow
LivePlan asks you questions about your business, you plug in the answers. It's as easy as that. You'll get straight-forward instructions with examples on:
- Ways to write a pitch that grabs investors' attention
- What to include in your marketing plan
- Every other essential piece of your business plan
“LivePlan saved me a lot of time because the software does so much of the work for you. All you have to do is answer questions and plug in numbers.”
Brian Sung, Eugene, OR
Owner of Tailored Coffee
All the financials are calculated for you
LivePlan tells you exactly what kind of financial information you need to enter and then it does all the calculations automatically using built-in formulas. So you end up with razor-accurate financial statements that include all the tables that a lender or investor expects to see.
“Most people are intimidated by the financials, but LivePlan made planning simple, saved me so much time and just knowing that the calculations are correct makes this tool worth every penny!”
Brandie Slaton, Merced, CA
Noelle Notals LLC
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, there are 3 ways to get advice:
- Call a LivePlan expert at 1-888-498-6136
- Start a chat with our advocacy team. Click here to try it.
- Or refer to more than 500 sample plans and tutorial videos built into LivePlan
“LivePlan was user friendly, supportive and provided meaningful guidance all while remaining very flexible.”
Freja Nelson, Oregon
Freja Foods
Get a Polished Business Plan That Will Impress Lenders
Once your plan is done, you can:
- Customize the look of your plan using 10 beautiful document themes
- Download your plan as a PDF or Word doc so you share it easily
- Print out your plan to get a clean, professional document
Join over 1 million entrepreneurs who found success with LivePlan
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“LivePlan is incredibly simple and easy to use. The financial sales forecasting tool is very intuitive and makes writing a business plan more fun.”
Helga Douglas
Owner, Svala
LivePlan Also Gives You Tools to Help Your New Business Succeed
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& Legal Form Templates
Search our library of hundreds of legal forms that cover credit applications, contractor agreements, employee contracts and more.
Get Insights That Will
Help Your Company Grow
Are you charging enough? Will you meet your revenue goals? LivePlan's forecasting tool can answer these type of questions at a glance.
See How You Stack Up
Against Competitors
Plug in your industry and where you're located, and LivePlan will tell you how you're doing compared to businesses just like yours.
You Might Be Surprised By What New Business Owners Have Achieved with LivePlan
E'a Williams
BE Fit! Tri Wellness, Chicago, IL
“Once the investor saw the plan, he believed in it. The interface was fresh and lively. The program gave wonderful examples of what should be in the different sections. I was able to take bits and pieces of those examples, but when I finished each section it sounded like I had written it. “I could just plug in information without having to do any of the math. That saved a lot of work. It made it very easy to get the business plan done. Once the investor saw my business plan on LivePlan, he immediately got back to me and said, ‘I'm in.’”
Mandie O'Neill
Lucky Dog Daycare, Eugene OR
“LivePlan made an overwhelming task easy. LivePlan is incredibly easy to use. LivePlan's web-based nature allows me to log in anywhere (for me it was with my Mac Book Pro or iPad). At times writing a business plan can be a overwhelming task, especially when it comes to formatting and layout. LivePlan has made it easy to focus on putting your business ideas and goals on paper instead of fussing with all the other pesky stuff. I really liked how each section is defined and gives examples of what a quality business plan should look like.”
Rachid Tajiouti
Olive Oil USA, LLC, New York, NY
“I've raised $3M so far with LivePlan! I needed to write a business plan for my investors. I was going nuts trying to create charts and properly format them. Then a friend recommended LivePlan! The financials were so easy to use and I liked knowing the calculations were all correct. It helped me create a precise plan to confidently share with investors, and I've raised $3M so far!”
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Our customers give LivePlan
June 29, 2022
LivePlan allows me to do what I do best, and provide what I lack to create clear and coherent plans that don't have gaps, holes, or missing sections....
June 28, 2022
If you are looking to create a Business Plan then don't waste any time, buy LivePlan as it will make your life so much easier and save you days of work!!...
June 28, 2022
I asked for help several times. EVERY time, my questions were answered and/or the help given was great and basically immediate....
June 25, 2022
I super like the LivePlan app. The resources are great and helpful for small businesses. I would recommend it any day to any business owner....
June 24, 2022
[LivePlan is an] especially a great tool for entrepreneurs with non-finance backgrounds....
June 21, 2022
LivePlan is a joy to use and allows me to test many ideas ahead of execution. I really like the collection of features, the usability, and the impactful output....
June 2, 2022
I recommend LivePlan, especially for busy entrepreneurs who don't or won't figure out the business plan process for themselves!...
May 24, 2022
Because of [LivePlan], I now have a comprehensive, professional-looking business plan... Using this made it much more manageable!...
May 23, 2022
LivePlan provides the balance between stating your vision, the framework to support it, and the numbers....
May 20, 2022
LivePlan service: Great, efficient, precise. Need to prepare a Business Plan? LivePlan is the answer!...
May 12, 2022
Customer service is the best I have ever had in my life. They are there really to help me solve problems!...
May 11, 2022
Overall experience with LivePlan is awesome. Very informative and easy to read....
March 29, 2022
I couldn't be happier with my experience with the program and customer service. It made me feel like my goals and even dreams were actually possible to reach....
March 28, 2022
LivePlan is an excellent product and user experience. Would not hesitate to recommend it. Helps write a professional, well-presented plan built from scratch....
March 24, 2022
This is especially a great tool for entrepreneurs with non-finance backgrounds. LivePlan helps to structure and plan well and makes it simple and easy....
March 23, 2022
LivePlan is a terrific asset for anyone that is interested in a professional and well-designed business plan. The results speak for themselves!...
January 27, 2022
LivePlan was a lifesaver for when we were starting our business! ...
January 21, 2022
LivePlan is the only product I've ever seen that supports building a coherent, accurate business plan in the format that readers expect and demand....
January 14, 2022
Besides the great customer service, I'll add that the product is top-notch, and I don't believe anything in the market compares with it....
December 10, 2021
Really great business planning software. I used liveplan and got approved! It's very detailed, easy to use and worth every penny. ...
December 1, 2021
Best online business plan software, ever. Get it. Use it. Keep it. ...
LivePlan
June 29, 2022
5
I am an entrepreneur with too many ideas, and not enough skill to always present them to others in a clear and structured way. I also am dumb when it comes to finances and spreadsheets. LivePlan allows me to do what I do best, and provide what I lack to create clear and coherent plans that don't have gaps, holes, or missing sections. I have used it to flesh out numerous ideas and sometimes that means cutting them off if they look like they won't pencil out. LivePlan forecasting not only makes this clear and easy, but by changing my assumptions, the program automatically makes the adjustments and can turn a mediocre idea into a great one. This is one of the key software tools I rely on. The interface is clean and easy to use.
LivePlan
June 28, 2022
5
Paul 1 week ago We have been a customer of Palo Alto Software, Inc. the makers of LivePlan for a number of years now and I cannot fault the company nor the product, their customer service is excellent and has always responded promptly to our questions and provided the right solutions, whether technical or account management. If you are looking to create a Business Plan then don't waste any time, buy LivePlan as it will make your life so much easier and save you days of work!!
LivePlan
June 28, 2022
5
I have asked for help several times for different things. EVERY time, my questions were answered and/or the help given was great and basically immediate. This is the kind of customer service ALL businesses should give. Lindsay and Zack have been AWESOME!
LivePlan
June 25, 2022
5
I super like the LivePlan app. The resources are great and helpful for small businesses. I would recommend it any day to any business owner.
LivePlan
June 24, 2022
5
This is Especially A Great Tool For Entrepreneurs With Non Finance Background, We All Have A Business Idea But When It comes To Structuring As A Long Term Plan Its A Challenge. Live Plan Helps To Structure And Plan Well. And The Possibility Of A Well Planned Business Will Always Have A Better Success Rate. And Live Plan Makes It Simple And Easy.
LivePlan
June 21, 2022
5
LivePlan is a joy to use and allows me to test many ideas ahead of execution. I really like the collection of features, the usability, and the impactful output.
LivePlan
June 2, 2022
5
Creating a business plan with LivePlan has actually been fun. It's like training wheels on a bike. The financials really opened up my entire business-think, as I am more the visionary type. I recommend LivePlan, especially for busy entrepreneurs who don't or won't figure out the business plan process for themselves! Enjoy building your business's plan :)
LivePlan
May 24, 2022
5
LivePlan is use-friendly and helpful for me, who had put off writing the business plan because I dreaded the research and didn't really know what I was doing. But, using this template made it much more manageable. the graphs and tables are awesome, as well. Because of you, I now have a comprehensive, professional-looking business plan. Support was also very helpful, responsive, and knowledgeable.
LivePlan
May 23, 2022
5
LivePlan provides the balance between stating your vision, the framework to support it, and the numbers.
LivePlan
May 20, 2022
5
LivePlan service: Great, efficient, precise. Need to prepare a Business Plan? LivePlan is the answer!
LivePlan
May 12, 2022
5
Customer service is the best I have ever had in my life. They are there really to help me solve problems!
LivePlan
May 11, 2022
5
Overall experience with LivePlan is awesome. Very informative and easy to read. Plans also come with templates and other examples you can use to get a sense for how to build you plan. Additionally if you have partners or a team up to five can also build and edit the plan. You can also leave comments about edits. If you have an advisors working with you you can add them as a guest and they can also give you feedback. I like that the financial forecast is separate and you can go into great detail when forecasting. The industry comparison allow you to see how you stack up against competition and others businesses in similar industries. Lastly once done with one business plan you can archive and save the information to work on another business
LivePlan
March 29, 2022
5
I couldn't be happier with my experience with the program and customer service a couple of times when I needed them. The best part for me in the feeling of confidence it gave me. It really made me feel like my goals and even dreams were actually possible to reach.
LivePlan
March 28, 2022
5
Great product, great user interface/user experience. Found the overall functionality and content to be very useful and really does help in getting a professional, well-presented plan built from scratch. In-built tools and 'help' add-ons are also very informative and provide ideal support for developing a meaningful plan. Overall, an excellent product and user experience. Would not hesitate to recommend it.
LivePlan
March 24, 2022
5
This is especially a great tool for entrepreneurs with non-finance backgrounds, we all have a business idea but when it comes to structuring as a long-term plan it's a challenge. LivePlan helps to structure and plan well. And the possibility of a well-planned business will always have a better success rate. And LivePlan makes it simple and easy.
LivePlan
March 23, 2022
5
LivePlan is a terrific asset for anyone that is interested in a professional and well designed business plan. It is easy to use and allows for many changes to review the before and after. The best part is the support staff who are gifted subject matter experts. I am impressed with the support staff and impressed with the tools. The results of the LivePlan system speak for themselves. I just hope that the expectations are exceeded when the secret is out about LivePlan! ; > )
LivePlan
January 27, 2022
5
LivePlan was a lifesaver for when we were starting our business! It allowed us to make a business plan with financial projections to show others, and honestly, everyone was blown away by our business plan. We discovered a lot of fellow business owners never even made a real plan! This kept us organized and on track, it helped us be realistic about our budget, and in the end, thanks to the organization and upfront work, our business's first year was quite a success and we did even better than our projections! I really think live plan is the best option out there for people trying to start a business. We never really needed any customer service help because everything was so user friendly.
LivePlan
January 21, 2022
5
LivePlan is the only product I've ever seen that supports building a coherent, accurate business plan in the format that readers expect and demand. I can build spreadsheets all day long, but as an engineer I can't do them in a proper accounting format. LivePlan does that easily and with great accuracy. As well, the framework for the text portions are exactly what investors look for, so again, ten gold stars for LivePlan.
LivePlan
January 14, 2022
5
I've interacted with several of the team members for LivePlan, and each one has been professional, helpful, and interested in what I have to say. Likewise, it's educational for me when I work with them and have questions, as they are prompt to address any question or issue. Actually, I've never had an "issue," only questions about how to do something. It's refreshing to engage with a software company with this level of quality, timeliness, and professionalism. Besides the great customer service, I'll add that the product is top-notch, and I don't believe anything in the market compares with it. Overall, I recommend it as a great value.
LivePlan
December 10, 2021
5
Really great business planning software. I used liveplan and got approved! It's very detailed, easy to use and worth every penny.
LivePlan
December 1, 2021
5
Best online business plan software, ever. Get it. Use it. Keep it.