My Business Plan is only 5 pages. Is that too short

**ceo77** · 01-17-2008 12:31 PM

I can't see myself writing a 20 or 30 page business plan. It's a start up and I don't even have a full quarter of sales under my belt, but its getting to the point where I need funding to fill larger orders. My business model is simple so It only took me 1 day to write it up. I'm going to by applying for loans/lines of credit so my question is simple, Is 5 pages too short, even though it outlines/covers everything?

**jasaunders** · 01-17-2008 12:38 PM

Depends what the content is. Maybe you are missing very critical sections in your business plan. My current business plan has no revenue and is 41 pages (29 without the appendices). I am working to cut it down to 25 pages (minus the appendices).

If you have all the content that is necessary in there than 5 pages may be fine. But I bet you are missing critical information, especially if you finished it in one day.

**rogercbryan** · 01-17-2008 12:40 PM

Size is not as important as content. I have two previous plans on my shelf.. one is 11 pages the other is 120 pages. There is no correct number of pages.... if you need someone to take a look at your plan you can send it over and I'll let you know what you might be missing.

I'm in DC and do non-profit fundraising and business development... you decide if there will be a conflict of interest. rogercbryan gmail com