Business plan support
If you want to formulate your business idea, gain access to business start-up support such as, grants, Access to Work, financial support etc you will generally require a business plan.
Our self employment service can support you to complete your business plan with our free business plan pack which contains;
- Notes on how to use the pack.
- Business plan template.
- Completed business plan example.
- Guidance on how to complete a business plan.
- Cash flow forecast template.
- Completed cash flow forecast example.
If you require a business plan, you can download our business plan pack.
Who may require a business plan?
- Funding organisations - to determine whether the business is viable, if it qualifies for a business start-up grant and why funding is required.
- Access to Work - to help make a decision on the viability of the business.
- Working tax credits – to ascertain the expected profit that the business could make in the first year of trading.
- New enterprise allowance – to determine if your business is viable.
- Job Centre Plus - to determine eligibility for support schemes, such as Permitted Work.
- You the business owner - clarify your vision, estimate start-up costs, research your market, and identify risks and potential problems.
Completing the business plan will ensure that the core elements of the business have been investigated and been given due consideration before you fully commit to the business.
Where to get help
If you need advice about self employment then please contact your local Action team and they will put you in touch with someone who can help.
Contact your local Action team
Frequently asked questions
A range of our most frequently asked questions and how Action's self employment service can help.
