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“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.”
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...”
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”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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. ”
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. ”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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...”
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”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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. ”
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. ”
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.”
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.”
Shaumit
Shopper Approved Review
Here’s how LivePlan makes it surprisingly simple to write a convincing business plan
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.
Proven Framework
Follow a guided process
LivePlan asks you questions about your business, you plug in the answers. It’s as easy as that. Our framework was built using over 30+ years of proven planning expertise. 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
“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
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.
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 has a market, and get deep insights about your audience.
“I have such a better clarity of thought because I can see the impact of marketing by using LivePlan versus just using a spreadsheet.”
Marc-Andre Seguin
JazzGuitarLessons.net
Business Plan Review
Be ready before you walk in the door
Finishing a plan and being confident your plan is ready to present are two different things.
Business Plan Review scores every section of your plan and tells you exactly what's lender- and investor-ready and what still needs work.
Be confident before you walk into that room.
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
“It’s our road map, continually helping us stay on track. We wrote a business plan we can take to any investor, and it’s game on.”
Stacie Overman
Lavender Kisses Farm
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