ExcelBP guide
Business plan: how long does it take, and what does it cost?
Short answer
On your own, a business plan often takes from a few days to a few weeks and costs only your time. With an accountant or a consultant, the price is set by quote. With ExcelBP, allow a 15-minute questionnaire, then 2 business days, for €24.87, then €99 (US$27.38, then US$109, outside the eurozone).
| How | Time | Cost | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| On your own, with a spreadsheet or a free template | Often a few days to a few weeks | Your time | What you build; you check the formulas yourself |
| With a business support network (chamber of commerce, enterprise agency) | At the pace of appointments | Often free or modest, depending on the network | Advice and a review; the number work stays with you |
| With an accountant or a consultant | Depends on their schedule | By quote, depending on the scope | A forecast made by a professional, sometimes with ongoing support |
| With ExcelBP | 15-minute questionnaire, then 2 business days | €24.87, then €99 (US$27.38, then US$109, outside the eurozone) | An 8-page report (PDF and Word) and the Excel workbook that calculates it |
What makes the time vary
Writing takes less time than gathering the figures: equipment quotes, rent, selling prices, salaries, your customers' and suppliers' payment terms. Whichever route you take, that work stays yours. Estimates are enough for a first version; you refine them afterwards.
What makes the cost vary
Scope: a forecast on its own, or a full file with market research, meetings and support all the way to the bank. Compare offers that deliver the same thing: a three-year profit and loss, monthly cash, a funding plan and break-even.
What the ExcelBP price includes
The 8-page report in PDF and Word, the Excel workbook with live formulas, one revision within 7 days (each extra revision: €19), and a satisfied-or-refunded guarantee for 14 days after delivery. The report carries your identity: your logo, your colours, your photos.
See a report before you order
To see what the report contains before ordering, browse the six fictional examples, for instance Chez Pernelle, a bistro in Lyon or Bakhita Logistics, road freight in Dubai.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a business plan within 2 business days?
Yes, if your assumptions are ready. ExcelBP delivers by email within 2 business days of receiving the completed questionnaire, which takes 15 minutes to fill in.
Is a free template enough?
It can work if you are at ease with spreadsheets and check the formulas. A frequent risk: an inconsistency between the profit and loss, the cash forecast and the funding plan; automatic consistency checks help catch it.
What does the ExcelBP price include?
An 8-page report (PDF and Word), the Excel workbook, one revision within 7 days, and a full refund on request within 14 days of delivery. Price: €99 (US$109 outside the eurozone); launch price €24.87 (US$27.38).