How long did it take you (or is taking you) to prepare your business plan? We write business plans for a living. I get my client`s a first draft to review in about 2 weeks. A complete plan could take up to a month for all edits/changes to be completed. We`re doing this mini-poll to find out how long it takes individuals to write their own plan. (It`s time consuming, isn`t it!?)

Good luck all!

One month of pretty consistent writing and re-writing. In my experience, the business plan is more of a tool for me than for potential investors. I use it as a source of direction, motivation, and education --- most of it through the school of hardknocks. Also, be on the look-out for scammers and con artists who want to charge you a ton of money to "write" your plan for you. A lot of what you need to do can be done on your own. Watch out for "loan/financial consultants" who charge you to "match" you with potential lending sources.

In the meantime, check out this article on business plans and venture capital financing myths:

http://www.antiventurecapital.com/avcguide.html

Good Luck!!