Hello,

I was wondering if anyone has a business plan or startup documents that they would be willing to share as a resource for others?

I have looked at a few MS templates for business plans, but I am not sure if the plans are workable for the web hosting industry.

Thank you for anyone willing to share!

You cant use someone elses business plan... You need to have your own!

I understand...I just wanna see how it should look and what it should include.

I think he was after the format, not the actual contents :)

Originally posted by rois
I think he was after the format, not the actual contents :)

Exactually.

But if want to include the contents...sure ill have a look at that too. Will respect copyright laws.

So you want to build a hosting company.

*Plan for the business registration in your local area. (including getting a name, business office and office setup.)
*Get your company policies ready.
*Specify which Data Center/Network you'll use. Then get the server(s) you want.
*Specify which software you'll have and licenses needed.
*Get a 3PPP or Merchant Account
*Setup your hosting plans and pricing.
*Write down all costs involved
*Build your hosting website
*Setup marketing plan
*Accept Clients and Support them!
*The more customers, you increase your marketing tools.

I am not sure if that what you're asking about, but If there's a particular question, just ask.

No, I am looking for a business plan.

I have a domain, site, server (at a DC), hosting plans made, marketing, costs prices, support ....i have all that I just need a document that I can give the bank to secure a loan or get government support.

Ah sorry I misunderstand then. :)

In your business plan you could have the following:

Company objective
Mission
Keys to success
Company Summary
Company Ownership
Start-up Table (startup costs)
Start-up summary
What you are selling
Your market analysis
The business you are in
Sales forecast
Your marketing plan
Your management team
Start-up funding
Cash flow chart
Break even analysis
Financial Plan summary
Strategy and Implementation
And executive summary

Just a few to start off with. Too lazy to type out the rest.

get business plan pro it helps you along

http://www.sampleplans.com/spv/3301/toc.cfm

That contains a business plan for an ISP... that might help you a little bit.

ya you def, need to create your own business plan

Originally posted by webpromo
No, I am looking for a business plan.

I have a domain, site, server (at a DC), hosting plans made, marketing, costs prices, support ....i have all that I just need a document that I can give the bank to secure a loan or get government support.

File for bankruptcy now, you're never going to get anywhere. Why? Well you've jumped right in, without having a plan to start with - Fail to plan and you plan to fail, as they say. I don't see how you can aim to run a business without having a plan to start with (Sure, a rare few make a go of it, usually by wasting a lot of money to start with, and usually self financed, so no banks knocking on doors).

If I'm wrong, and you have planned all this, then just turn your notes into a formal document, easy as that.

Read this thread : "HOW-TO: Structure and Write a Business Plan"
http://www.webhostingtalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=272345