Below is a sample business plan for a hypothetical made-to-order manufacturing company. While the details are illustrative, they provide a solid framework you can tailor to your specific venture. Each section includes typical considerations and assumptions that apply in a made-to-order context.
Business Plan Example for Starting an Auto Repair Shop Chain
Below is an illustrative business plan for a multi-location auto repair business. The numbers are rough estimates for demonstration purposes; actual figures will vary based on geography, market conditions, and specific strategy. Nonetheless, this plan provides a framework for how one might structure, operate, and grow an auto repair business to 20 locations over 10 years, with an eye toward potential exit strategies.
Commercial Real Estate Financial Modeling Expert (me)
The first thing I ever modeled was a real estate underwriting tool back at my first job in 2012. The owner owned auto repair shops and also the real estate related to 13 locations. That was my first exposure to cap rates, DSCR, and analyzing real estate deals in general. I've come a long way from there and worked on 100s of custom builds from self-storage to mixed-use, industrial, retail / strip malls, and everything else you can think of.
When is the Right Time to Pivot as an Entrepreneur?
Deciding when to move on from a business idea is one of the toughest calls an entrepreneur can make. However, letting go of an unworkable idea early can save resources—time, money, and emotional energy—that could be better spent on a new opportunity. Below are key considerations regarding time, effort, MVP work, and signals that it’s time to walk away:
Business Plan Example for a Startup Professional Services Firm
Below is a comprehensive business plan framework for a professional services firm that generates revenue by taking a cut (margin) of its consultants’ billable hours. This write-up covers core business model elements, unit economics, scaling to profitability, initial costs, exit strategies, major risks (and mitigations), and how to balance risk versus reward for sustainable growth.
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