PROJECT NEWS: Launch of the SEALIVE Business Plan Tool

As part of SEALIVE ’s training activities, Gate2Growth – a member of SEALIVE partner Greenovate! Europe EEIG – has launched an online tool to guide entrepreneurs in developing business plans. The tool will be used by project partners to develop business plans for SEALIVE results and to see how to integrate the developed products into their business models.

However, the tool is also open to the public and can be used by other interested entrepreneurs to assess their own business plans.

The Gate2Growth Business Plan Writer contains three components:

• An online business plan writer to ensure the business plan has a narrative, and that all business model components are outlined;
• A budget module to strengthen the financial background of the business plan, and;
• A business plan quality assessment to provide an indication of the completeness of the business plan and investor readiness.

By working through all three parts, entrepreneurs can convert their business idea into a complete business plan and comprehensive budget overview, covering all of the most important elements. The new tool also includes considerations of circularity and sustainability, explaining how to include these in a business plan.

All data is saved in a protected space, and each user has full control over who can get access to the information uploaded. The final business plan can be downloaded as a .pdf ready to be shared with potential investors or used in grant applications.

Get started on your business plan now using the Business Plan Writer!