your business successful in a competitive market. Use your plan's table of contents to map out your summary, and elaborate on important areas. It's a good idea to end your executive summary with a short statement of why your business is poised to be a success. External reviews It's a good idea to let a few people read your draft business plan before you finalise it and print it out. Paying to have your business plan professionally proof read will ensure it is free of embarrassing spelling and grammatical errors. Ask your accountant and a few business acquaintances or mentors to read through your plan to help identify any inconsistencies or gaps in the information. Getting started The best place to start is by accessing the free Online business plan training module to create a quick outline of your business idea. While you're completing this, download the Planning for success [PDF, 3957kb] guide, which helps explain some of the detail you'll need to consider. If your business plan is being written to help raise capital, download the Investment ready guide to help you better understand this process. The business plan template below can help you structure your business plan and give you some ideas about what to write in each section of the business plan.