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Business plan tool

We're updating the business plan builder tool between 8.00pm and 11.59pm (aest) ..

During this time, you may experience interruptions when using the tool and may lose the information you have entered. If that happens, you will need to start again. If you are redirected to an error page, select 'continue' to keep working on your plan.

For the best experience, we recommend that you use the tool at a later time.

Who this tool is for

This tool can be used by anyone thinking about starting a business or already running a business. It will help you to:

• evaluate a new business idea
• set some goals for the year ahead
• keep your business on track.

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Time to complete

30–60 minutes

Your privacy

We delete all your information 3 hours after your session ends. Learn more about privacy.

What you'll get

We'll ask you some questions about your business and you'll get a business plan that you can email or download at the end. 

Before you start

You may want to forecast your revenue and expenses for the next year to save time.

Seeking finance?

Some lenders ask for more detail, so it's better to use our detailed business plan template .

Terms of Use

This information explains how the Business plan tool should be used and how we handle your information. 

When you click on ‘Agree to Terms of Use’, you acknowledge this information. 

Our Business plan tool is general guidance, not tailored advice. If you need help with your business, seek professional advice.

You agree to use the Business plan tool only for lawful purposes. You must also use it in a way that does not:

• infringe the rights of the authors; or
• restrict or inhibit the use of this tool by anyone else. 

We update the Business plan tool from time to time without notice. 

The Australian Government is not liable for any loss or damage for any reason, including negligence, that you or any other party may suffer from using:

• the website
• the information provided in this tool 
• the information incorporated into this tool by reference or access to links.

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that the content is accurate, and free from error and virus contamination. However, we do not guarantee that:

• the information is entirely current, accurate or complete; or 
• any download has not been corrupted or tainted by viruses.

You are responsible for ensuring that the way you use the Business plan tool does not expose you to viruses, malicious computer code, or other interference that can damage your computer system or disrupt or damage your data.

For your privacy, the tool only stores your information during your session. We delete all your information if you’re inactive for 3 hours. If you end your session without downloading your plan, you need to start over.

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