HOW TO WRITE A BUSINESS PLAN STEP BY STEP + TEMPLATE | 9 Key Elements

In this video, I am teaching you how to write a business plan step by step. This video will help you create your own business plan that will be catered to your own business. I have included the 9 things you will need to include in your plan:
1. Executive Summary
2. Business Description
3. Market Analysis
4. Competitive Analysis
5. Sales and Marketing Plan
6. Ownership and Management Plan
7. Operating Plan
8. Financial Plan
9. Appendix and Exhibits
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Start now lol, I started my first business at 13 so I think you could do it just find out what you want to do and do it now, do not wait for college the sooner the better

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Mikayla S I mean I don’t know what type of business you want to start so I don’t know what to tell you

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@@haydenbuttonedally4653 I really don’t know how

[@ambercostin4483]

Try sitting them down and tell them you have a really cool idea that you want to bring to the world. Share your passion for that idea. Let them know the only piece missing is their support. Best wishes young queen, you got this. Stay positive, no matter what.

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Best breakdown video I’ve seen for how to write a business plan. It’s straight to the point with no time wasting fluff yet very descriptive and easy to understand. I’m looking forward to writing my plan now. Great job sis! 👍🏾

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Great video

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Great video. You know sometimes we as human beings have a tendency to have a crab in a barrel mentality, but then you come across someone like you who pays it forward which is a blessing. Thank you for sharing and may God continue to bless in all your endeavors.

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Especially us 🦀

[@candicejaxn]

I like how your broke it down in terms of knowing your customer. I never thought to go that deep but that’s important! It’s nice to hear from someone who actually has experience in the field and can give sound advice. Thanks for sharing!

[@iamDestinyAdams]

Thank you so much for watching!!

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You can tell that you know what you're talking about!! Thank you for breaking it down so well. Can't wait to check out your other videos.

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Thank you Destiny! I needed this refresher for my 2021 plan. Great instruction from a beautiful intelligent woman!

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So I'm currently writing my first ever business plan and this really broke it down for me in a way I can understand and execute! You such a boss! It gives me life! Thank you for this

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I want to thank you very much for this!! You have made this so much easier for me. I just started my business and have been so stressed out doing everything right but your business plan has helped me get my thoughts and plans together. Thank you!!

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This 13 minute video took me three days to finish!! sooooo much info to write down, along with that I did a lot of research for a lot the the terms, words and phrases that you mentioned, that I knew absolutely nothing about !! So thank you soooo much Destiny!!!! I appreciate you and what you're doing.

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Starting my business, is very overwhelming, but with all your help you are making it easier for a person like me with no experience. Just want to let you know you are truly a blessing to my life and may god continue to lead you to help educate people like me that need you. Thanks again!

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Thank you, Love. Black Queens are educating the masses.

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I am building a company, I am single woman is difficult to make it alone , I need a business partner we share everything together , am in Germany are you also in Germany?

[@susanpritchett1572]

THANK YOU! Finally someone who actually explained how to do this rather than just an outline. I have been stuck trying to write this plan. You made it so easy and the words just came for my plan. Thank you thank you THANK YOU!!!!!!!

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What makes you different from every other person is you make it plain and simple. You don’t try to talk over our heads. Your very thorough and descriptive I’m enjoying learning from you

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This woman is such a Gem. If you didn’t know but during the video the title changes so you can always go back because ofc its a lot of info. I like to follow along write. If you aint got this to a business playlist of yours then you missing out. We got this yall!

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This was excellent! Straightforward and to the point. THANK YOU!

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You are the first individual I have chosen to watch as I start this incredible journey. Thank you for being so easy to learn from and listen to. This was so helpful!

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OMG! Thank you so much for this. This is exactly what I needed. I love how you broke everything down. Also, I am in the hair industry and I’ve been looking for someone to breakdown a business plan from the perspective of the hair industry. So thank you for this.

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Really enjoyed this video(: Very easy to follow, well-organized, and very informative without being a drag/excessive. Love learning this from a fellow black woman!!!! such a plus, much LOVE

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Thank you. Clear, professional and visually enjoyable. I will write my business plan based off of this knowledge.

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Thank you so much, Destiny! You lay it all out straight forward, and I really appreciate this info. It's great to see other women entrepreneurs tackle the business world. I hope to be just as fierce as you!! 💪👍

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I am building a company, I am single woman is difficult to make it alone , I need a business partner we share everything together , am in Germany are you also in Germany?

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Best business proposal guide I've ever come across. Thank you!

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I can't believe I found you at 4.30 in the morning. Was looking at others and they were just so complicated, you have explained it so so good, how I understand it. Iam saving this to watch again when I wake up lol Thankyou Queen.

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Thank you so much, I'm going to enter a pitch competition and I needed to submit a business plan and this gave me what I needed and more :)

[@iamDestinyAdams]

Best of luck! Glad I could help

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Thanks - I like that you delineate the business plan as something more than just information for potential investors, but blueprints for the entire workings of the business. It's a useful tool even to oneself - in organizing one thoughts, developing plans, strategies, on processes.

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Gurl God sent you. I am so beyond grateful right now. Thank you so much for doing this ☺️🙏🏾

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You kept my attention. You made things easy to understand. You gave examples of your own experiences and successes. You are a true winner. Thank you for sharing this info and pointing me in the right direction

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Hi, I have watched quite a few videos even on SBA and i was struggling with how to write a business plan until i watched your video, it was detailed, short and to the point. Gave me more inspiration and ideas for my business needed. much appreciated

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I've watched 100 videos on this today. This was BY FAR the best.

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Destiny, you have a beautiful spirit; thank you for sharing how to create a business plan. You are absolutely smooth and a professional at what you do. You have made it simple to create and write a business plan. Thank you!😇

[@iamDestinyAdams]

Thank you so much!

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Thanks so much for taking time to make such a detailed video! I’ve been really lost on how to actually get my business in order but this helped tremendously 🧡🧡🧡

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I learned how to write business plans in high school but this was an amazing refresher! You broke everything down beautifully and in great detail! Cant wait to come back and tell you how it all plays out!

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Which high school did you attend?

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I love the fact that you made an outline/ downloadable template! I created a video on how to make a business plan and it was pretty similar in layout to your video plus or minus a few sections. When I was starting my other KZbin brand, my business plan was absolutely essential to the growth of my channel. But I must say, sometimes I feel like I will never reach my social media goals. Thanks for making this video though! And good luck with the growth of your channel.

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You are a God-send. You break down what seems to be extremely difficult in easy digestible pieces plus you give examples that make it even more simpler. Thank you for helping me see this difficult task in a much simpler light. PS: With the all the information you've shared with me I am confident that this time I will complete my entire business plan.

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Thank you so much for this information so many people feel that your a threat or competition when u ask for help and I’m glad you are helping others and broke everything down in the simplest way .

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Greetings Destiny - I just came across your channel - just want to thank you - you are truly a God sent. I am going to forward this to my daughter also! I appreciate you - peace love and abundance.

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This video was amazing! Thank you so much for making it simple and not so intimidating! Blessings to you.

[@iamDestinyAdams]

Glad it was helpful!

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I don't usually comment or like videos but GIRRRLL YOU GOT ME DOING IT. AWESOME EXPLANATION!❤️

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Thank you so much! This information was very detailed. I was able to follow along. I created an 11-page business plan for this information. I appreciate it. Many blessings

[@iamDestinyAdams]

Glad it was helpful!

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Thank you so much Destiny!!! I just watch two videos so far and I am so happy I made the decision to watch. Super helpful.

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Wow, small world!! I took a business class with April Diva Styles when she came to Atlanta!! Great breakdown of this topic!!😍😍😍

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big sister Destiny....Thank you sis!!! There are so many of us who needed help with this. You're doing your part in the Kingdom of GOD. YOU deserve the blessings GOD has in store for you. In Jesus name, Amen.

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I love how this has broken down to where i can understand thank you this is very helpful

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This has been such a huge help! I’ve been looking for a black woman that has has done these steps herself to break this down for me 👏🏾 Perfect! I’m all over your website and IG now 😂🤗💖

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Showed up to class & left with so much information 💞💞💞 thank you💞💞💞

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Thank you so much for watching! I’m so glad you were able to learn from it 🥰🥰

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Straight to the point yet very informative! Thank you 🙏🏾!!

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Thank you Thank you Thank you !!!! This information was needed!!!! God Bless you!!!

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This video helped alootttttttt!!!! I’m taking notes to all of your vids today!!! Creating a mini bible of Knowledge. I’m so thankful!!! Just downloaded the outline as well!!!

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Destiny I am in the process of working on a business plan. I want to thank you for keeping creating a business plan simple. Please keep on keeping. You are my new She-ro

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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This is exactly what I have been searching for. Thank you for making it clear and to the point.

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This is good information. You broke it down and it's appreciated.

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Thank you so much for watching ❤️

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God bless her

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Right on. Thank you!

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This was very helpful & informative. Also appreciate you getting straight to the point. Thank you!

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Thank you so much for watching 🥰

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The phenomenon Destiny is a divine inspiration and lovely Lady Highly Paid Director. Please continue to prosper. Wealthy Black and Wealthy looking brilliant and that is Destiny.

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This was great! It was very detailed and broke down exactly how to build a plan.

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This video take me more than a hour to get through, it was extremely informative, i had to stop every minute to take note and reflect on my business..

[@SylviaKola]

Hello babe, I don't really think you know how this video has helped me and probably many others, I am so grateful to have come across this video. I am looking forward to writing up my business plan now, I have been avoiding it for so long because I honestly didn't know where to start. But this video has given me a head start, so thank you for being so informative and breaking it down so clearly. Thank you x

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Yes ma'am I'm here for it thank you for the tips! I've struggled for years since I've started my business to write out a plan so glad I came across your video ❤️🙌🏾

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I am building a company, I am single woman is difficult to make it alone , I need a business partner we share everything together , am in Germany are you also in Germany?

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Thank you destiny for such a detailed yet easy description on how to draw up a business at no point through out the video did a fall asleep...you were smiling you were professional and very much auidable and most important the simplification and break down easy to understand great use of examples....all love all the way from South Africa🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

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Thank you destiny, found this and it has made huge difference as I was stressed trying to make my business plan draft

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This was dope. I needed someone to break it down nice and simple. you're awesome!

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Ms. Destiny you are AMAZING! I retired at 50 years old 3 years ago. My hasband and I own a trucking company. But I am interested in starting a new business just for me. And your information has helped me to get all of my paperwork in order. I am GLAD that I found your channel, and if takes you hair product your selling. You BETTA WERRRRRK! All of your research paid off, because your hair is LOVELY❤! Thank you for sharing.

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Thank you for this video! You made writing a business plan so much easier ! Just ordered the download now ! ❤️❤️

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I am so glad that I came across your video. I am in the process of starting my own beauty brand and this was so helpful!

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Thank you for explaining all 9 exhibits in great detail.

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Thank you so very much for your video, God brings people across your path whether online or in-person who He allows giving true wisdom and knowledge about creating a business plan this is you Ms. Destiny who's so straightforward whereas people like me who were called "UNLEARNED" can understand this video and prosper and just for that purpose I just can't thank you enough continue to dropping knowledge bombs which is your blessing. Thank you and God bless you and your family and stay safe. I holla.

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This is just what I have been looking for... Thank you so much and many blessings... Str8 to the point and easily explained!

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Young lady I just watched your episode on CNBC Makeit and I love how you doing the damn thing. I too work for the SOM now for 10 years but I have had a business idea I've bn wanting to start for a few years now. I will definitely finish checking out your KZbin page to get info to start my own e-commerce business..keep doing what ur doing 😊

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One of the most underrated entrepreneurial videos on the internet. Liked and Subscribed

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Thank you so much for this video. It made it so clear to on the assignment I'm working on. You are the BEST BEAST EVER.

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Oh wow, you've made my understanding of how to write a business plan much easier. You explained it down to detail, so easy. Thank you for your gift, your content.

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Thank you for taking the time to give knowledge to those without. 💪🏽

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Thanks Destiny! GREAT tips! I downloaded your business plan. Thank you!

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Thank you soooo soooo Much Destiny, Me and my family appreciate you.

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This was SOOOOOOO good!!!! You gave such accurate information! I was greatly impressed and grateful that I found this video!!!! You are wonderful!!! I did have to look up a few things, but I was glad I did! This made me pay close attention and go back several different times on a few things, but this was just SOOOOOOOOO good!!

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Thanks for sharing! I feel so more confident in starting my business. Thank you!

[@iamDestinyAdams]

You got this!

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Destiny Thank you!!!!Thank you!!!! You're amazing!!!!

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Thank you!! This video is very detailed and straightforward. I love how you break each section down. It's kinda like when writing an essay you have an outline with maintopics and supporting details for each topic. Great job!! I'm a new subscriber..

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Thank you so much, but please can I have draft plan for a real estate Company?

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i love everything you said...its detailed and its just what i need

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I’ve overly enjoyed this video!! Thank you soooo much!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

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This seems perfectly followable and doable. Going to the website now. Thanks.

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THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Great help, keep up the great work!💗🌸

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I am soo glad I found this video I am trying to prepare to write a 10 page business plan for my deca competion

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Thanks I needed this video 2020.. very grateful

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Thank you!!!! You’re a blessing

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God bless you and your business! This is SO helpful! Thank you!

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This was very helpful. I appreciate you offering the free download. Bless you.

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May the Universe bless you for this......THANK YOU!!!!!!!

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I have to tell you im so proud of you and you inspire me thank you so much i really enjoyed this information. God bless you and all of your businesses.

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Excellent. Very informative and easy to follow. Best presentation I've watched this far. Thank you and much success to you.

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Thank you Destiny, I am excited.

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That was wildly helpful. I took many notes. Much appreciated!

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Thank you for this outline!

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This video was AMAZING. Thank you so much for this content!

[@iamDestinyAdams]

Glad it was helpful!