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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 Hayes
Software 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
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. ...
November 17, 2021
With LivePlan, we were able to get the funding we needed to grow our business. ...
October 28, 2021
Just enter your numbers and category descriptions and the software does the rest! ...
October 21, 2021
It seriously saved me a ton of time and filled all of the gaps I missed in my original draft....
October 6, 2021
LivePlan offered a very excellent product and outstanding service. ...
October 6, 2021
I am excited about this platform for our organization's financial planning needs....
September 8, 2021
LivePlan is the most complete business plan I have ever experienced. It guided me through each and every step... to reach my goals. Very good program....
September 1, 2021
Well planned and organized. [LivePlan] covers any phase of business planning that could be needed. Amazing customer service....
August 25, 2021
I found [LivePlan] exceptionally powerful, easy to use, and credit the business plan [I] created with getting me a significant line of credit....
August 18, 2021
I'm extremely pleased with the overall layout, the extensive help video selection, and the final product this site produces. Very professional....
August 6, 2021
Not only did [LivePlan] manage to make planning in a breeze, I also learned so much about the ins and outs of running a business during the writing process....
July 14, 2021
At first I was intimidated by all the sections I had to complete, but LivePlan actually explains in detail what they want you to put in each section....
July 10, 2021
LivePlan helped me to develop my business from the start until actual execution with updating the plan along progress. Customer services provided are excellent....
June 7, 2021
It was super easy, very in depth and thorough. It allowed me to present a package that allowed me to secure a 10 year lease during a pandemic. ...
May 6, 2021
The service I received from the get-go was excellent and the material, easy to understand and follow. ...
April 21, 2021
LivePlan worked great for me. I wrote a business plan for the first time, used it to get funding and make financial projections, and now opening up my business....
April 12, 2021
LivePlan has far exceeded my expectations in product features and in customer support! My business mentor suggested I get LivePlan and I'm so glad I [tried!]...
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.
LivePlan
November 17, 2021
5
Our LivePlan experience was great. No technical issues whatsoever. Their user interface made navigating the platform easy, and there were always helpful hints and videos to get us started. Not only did it help us write a great business plan, but it also made financial projections easy and helped us create a great pitch. With LivePlan, we were able to get the funding we needed to grow our business. Highly recommended.
LivePlan
October 28, 2021
5
The Liveplan software/website is very user-friendly. The products and templates available provide wording and diverse business samples to assist with customizing your own. The graphs and chart features are great also!! Just enter your numbers and category descriptions and the software does the rest! I recommend Liveplan!
LivePlan
October 21, 2021
5
I found this tool at the right time. I had to write a full business plan which can be daunting. Although I had most of my sections fleshed out, this tool helped me organize, offered tips, wording, examples and guidance throughout the process. It seriously saved me a ton of time and filled all of the gaps I missed in my original draft. LivePlan's breadth of information and tools provide a holistic approach to a plan. I would recommend this to anyone tasked with writing a business plan, even if you have most of the information already.
LivePlan
October 6, 2021
4
LivePlan offered a very excellent product and outstanding service. The user interface is fantastic and can be used by anyone at any level of competence due to its simplicity. I would recommend this product any day.
LivePlan
October 6, 2021
5
User friendly, robust tool and I am just getting started. To top it off their customer service is super efficient, responding to inquiries within 24 hours or same day! I am shock at how well they respond and then follow up to evaluate each touch point I've experienced thus far. Also, I am already loving the webinars and the direct way to ask questions. I am excited about this platform for our organization's financial planning needs.
LivePlan
September 8, 2021
5
LivePlan is the most complete business plan I have ever experienced. It guided me through each and every step, reminded me of each step and advised what I needed to do to reach my goals. Very good program, lots of help and a very effective plan resulted. Very happy with it.
LivePlan
September 1, 2021
5
I have taught and consulted on business planning for many years. The software is well planned and organized. It covers any phase of business planning that could be needed. Amazing customer service. I am pleased.
LivePlan
August 25, 2021
5
I used the Liveplan software in the development of my business plan for a new electric bike business. I found it exceptionally powerful, easy to use, and credit the business plan created by it with getting me a significant line of credit to floor my electric bikes. I have recommended it to several other new electric bike shop owners to help them with their business planning efforts and have truly enjoyed using the product.
LivePlan
August 18, 2021
5
I looked at a number of other sites when starting my business plan. Liveplan seemed to have the best reviews and the most comprehensive program that was still expertly suited for someone like me that needed a little more guidance in building a great plan. I'm extremely pleased with the overall layout, the extensive help video selection, and the final product this site produces. Very professional. The customer service is top notch and it is evident their number one goal is to provide customers with what they want and will go above and beyond to try and make that possible.
LivePlan
August 6, 2021
5
This was an amazing and seamless experience! Not only did I manage to make my business plan in a breeze, I also learnt so much about the ins and outs of running a business during this writing process and it makes me feel much better prepared for the future when my business starts running. I will come back to LivePlan when it's time for another business plan! I highly recommend them, their services are excellent!
LivePlan
July 14, 2021
5
I love LivePlan! When I thought about writing my business plan at first I was intimidated by all the sections I had to complete. But LivePlan actually explains in detail what they want you to put in each section. This is the best system for your business plan needs!
LivePlan
July 10, 2021
5
LivePlan is a professional website and it helped me to develop my business from the start until actual execution with updating the plan along progress. The customer services provided on the live chat or thru email are excellent. It helped me in every business I made big or small it was there with high accuracy and efficiency.
LivePlan
June 7, 2021
5
It was super easy, very in depth and thorough. It allowed me to present a package that allowed me to secure a 10 year lease during a pandemic. Not many can say that. Professional and amazing quality.
LivePlan
May 6, 2021
5
Before I stumbled upon LivePlan I was desperately searching for an online tool or existing drafts to develop my business plan for my startup. After a few minutes of searching I found LivePlan and immediately registered and made payment for my subscription. The service I received from the get-go was excellent and the material, easy to understand and follow. The same night I shared LivePlan with my friend and her response made me realized I was in good hands with LivePlan and it's products. Her exact words were, "I'm so jealous of you right now. LivePlan subscription is on my bucket list items."
LivePlan
April 21, 2021
5
LivePlan worked great for me. I wrote a business plan for the first time, used it to get funding and make financial projections, and now I am opening up my business in the next couple of weeks. I would have had a much harder time writing this plan if I had needed to learn the whole process myself. Thanks!
LivePlan
April 12, 2021
5
LivePlan has far exceeded my expectations in product features and in customer support! Customer service Rep Jess understood my concern and resolved my needs expeditiously and pain-free. My business mentor suggested I get LivePlan and I'm so glad I gave it a try!