Many entrepreneurs, or those who dream of starting their own enterprise need to present a business plan in order to apply for start up funding. With the resources available on the Internet, finding a template and/or small business plan sample has never been easier.

Free Business Plan Templates

The US Small Business Administration is a good starting point for finding business plan templates. An SBA business plan sample is found at this site and it is also an excellent resource when it comes to providing other information such how to get started, how to manage the business, legal concerns and start up loans.

Downloadable templates can also be found at the Microsoft site, with a step-by-step guide on writing a comprehensive plan.