Order a thorough, credible and fully-researched business plan written by a serial entrepreneur. Includes detailed financial forecasts checked and verified by a chartered accountant.
Present your idea with clarity and confidence to funders and investors.
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Even the most seasoned entrepreneurs can find it hard to turn their vision into a plan that wins over lenders and investors.
They want to see a gap in the market, demand for your products or services, an edge over your competitors, a capable management team, and a plan with clear milestones to hit your targets and deliver a return.
My experience building, funding, and exiting two businesses means I understand the pressures you face. From our first call, we’ll work through your plan together, making sure every section is clear, evidence-based, and ready to stand up to scrutiny.
We’ll stress-test the financials to make sure the plan can withstand real-world challenges, and we’ll show the strength of your market and your route to reaching it.
The goal is always a plan that gets results.
"Fantastic work. Really attentive to detail and very proactive. Will work with again for sure!", Simon G., Wales
"Diligent and professional working to a tight deadline, Mark produced work beyond expectations.", Lina, Essex
Mark was excellent from start to finish and very professional. I would highly recommend him." Tony, London
"Mark had the right skills, was very patient and got changes over to me in record time for funders." Alan, Reading
"Mark knows his job. He over delivered compared to what we expected. Til the next time, Mark!" Ivan, Sofia
"I am very pleased with the result. Mark handed in very high quality work within a short time frame". Rozalia, Birmingham
"He identified weaknesses in my setup and he & his accountant gave advice on how to put them right", Simon, Wales
"Mark works in the old fashioned way by speaking with his clients so he can fully master his brief". Lenn, London
Lenders and investors have a checklist in mind when they review any proposal. They want to see each of the following clearly set out in your plan:
A concise, standalone overview of the entire plan that outlines the business, its key points, and what you’re asking from lenders or investors.
Define your ideal customer, the size of the market, and the strengths and weaknesses of your competitors.
Set out your strategy for reaching your target market and converting prospects into customers, including channels, tactics, and budget.
Include profit/loss and cash flow forecasts for three years, along with an interactive spreadsheet to stress-test your assumptions.
Profile the key people delivering the plan, their experience, and their roles in launch and growth to show you have the right team in place.
Detail your strategic milestones, long-term ambition, and exit or repayment strategies, showing the path you plan to follow over time.
This is a collaborative process designed to produce a robust business plan that stands up to investor and lender scrutiny. You're in control at every stage. Here's how the process works:
We start with a call to discuss your business, your specific goals, and the funding you need to raise.
I analyse your market and competitors to validate your assumptions and support the evidence in your plan.
You get your first draft, and we work through your feedback together until you’re ready to sign it off.
Your final plan, plus three months’ email support if funders request more detail or clarification.
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Here's a selection of the types of questions customers ask when they contact us.
A: It's worth paying for a professional business plan writer because their approach and strategic vigour really improves your chances of securing investment. They can provide the clarity and credibility investors and lenders want to see before backing you.
A: Business plan templates, especially free business plan templates, are empty documents that indicate what content you should put where. Our business plans are full investor and lender documentation contain the plan itself, a marketing and sales plan and financial forecasts.
A: Lenders and investors want to see a plan that demonstrates a solid understanding of your business model, market, financials, and operations when you're seeking funding. A professional business plan writer brings the structure, clarity and strategic focus needed to present your business as a viable investment and not just as a good idea.
A: Writing a business plan gives you milestones for every stage of company growth so you can measure how well you're doing against your business goals. You also have a blueprint on how to run different aspects of the business including its operations, including management, staff, suppliers, marketing campaigns, KPIs and more.
A: I've set up, grown and sold my share in two companies during my career. The first grew to £1.8m turnover, 17,500 customers and, at its peak, 62 members of staff (sold 2015). The second grew to £700,000 turnover in four years were 2,000 customers and 11 members of staff (sold 2021). Both were marketing businesses and involved accessing outside lender funding for growth.
A: The section in your final business plan include a detailed company description, your mission statement, market analysis, operational plan, management team, full financial projections and your business's position on risk, growth potential and competitive advantage.
A: Part of our business plan writing service is tailoring the plan to its intended audience: a plan is your strategic document. A bank wants to see secure cash flow for loan repayments, while an investor looks for high growth potential. A well crafted business plan reassures lenders they'll get their money back and investors a return on their invesment.
A: A great business plan gives you a clear vision of your operational and funding needs. Key elements like the SWOT analysis identifies your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in advance. Common mistakes some small business owners make is not asking for enough money at the outsetl Seeking additional funding is always harder than going for the initial investment.
A: I have experience in creating comprehensive plans for businesses across a number of sectors. Every specific industry has its own nuances and I undertake thorough research to make sure everything from the financial to the competitive analysis is right. Most businesses don't need someone with specific industry knowledge to write a plan for them as nearly all business plans share the same structure.
A: Three months after the final plan, I'll be around to make minor amendments or clarifications requested by potential partners to your venture like investors or lenders. If you run a new business, I often extend that for longer as you have no track record to present to backers.
A: Turnaround time for a complete business plan is between two and three weeks. That depends on the complexity of the plan, the speed of the research and how responsive you are to questions when we send them over.
A: Your main time commitment is during the initial discovery phase. After that, I work to a step by step guide that, in most cases, may mean a few more short phone calls or emails. I understand you're busy and I want to disrupt your time as little as possible.
A: To start, I just need a brief overview of your business concept and goals. We'll also discuss your specific financial needs for funding. If you have any existing documents, like preliminary financials or market research, that's really helpful.
A: I write every plan myself; I outsource nothing. The only time I bring in a fellow professional is to check over the financial forecasts before you see them to make sure they're robust. That professional is my accountant of six years. His involvement is included in the cost.
A: There are basic plans that are cheaper than mine, but they often lack a comprehensive financial model or meaningful strategic input. I price my service competitively for a premium, founder-led approach. There are many more expensive services available targeting specialist use cases like immigration visas or complex multi-entity structures. When you get in touch, I’ll always let you know if I think I’m the right person for the job.
A: The prices are fixed and all-inclusive for the scope defined in each package. This covers all research, writing, financial plan modelling, and any associated marketing efforts detailed in the plan. There are no hidden charges or extra fees, providing you with complete cost certainty from the start.
A: In most cases, yes, the cost of professional services like this is a tax-deductible business expense. However, tax laws can be complex. I can provide a clear invoice to help you understand the services provided, but I always recommend consulting with your accountant for definitive advice.
A: Your confidentiality is paramount. I treat all client information with the strictest professional discretion, regardless of your business structure or stage. For your complete peace of mind, I am happy to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before any substantive discussions about your idea.
A: Yes, absolutely. An NDA can be signed before you share any sensitive details. This will cover your strategy and any existing financial statements you provide, including income statements, the balance sheet, or your cash flow statement. Your intellectual property is always protected.
A: Due to strict client confidentiality, I cannot share past business plan examples. However, I can walk you through the structure and depth of a typical document, showing how we analyse the competitive landscape through competitive analysis. We can discuss how we define potential customers and forecast metrics like website traffic.
