business.gov.au planning templates 

Planning should always be the first step in developing a business. A plan gives your business direction and helps you prepare for a lot of what you may need to overcome in the future. After consultation with business intermediaries, business.gov.au has developed a suite of planning templates to help guide your business.

Watch our videos  to find out more about business.gov.au tools to help you start or grow your business.

• Business plan template (Word, 0.61MB) and Business plan guide (Word, 0.67MB)
  This template can help you start your business, research your market, develop business goals and manage your finances.
  
• Emergency management & recovery plan template (Word, 0.52MB) and Emergency management & recovery plan guide (Word, 0.60MB)
  This template can help you prepare, take action and recover from an emergency situation.
• Marketing plan template & guide (Word, 0.54MB)
  This template can help you integrate your total marketing effort and gives you a targeted approach to developing your business' products or services.
• Succession plan template & guide (Word, 0.36MB)
  This template can help you plan for the day when you leave your business. Planning for this time can provide a smooth transition and lowers the risk of disruption to your operations.