Business Plans and Market Research Resources

Writing a business plan and doing market research isn’t necessarily the fun part of starting a food business, but it doesn’t have to be painful. There are lots of resources to help guide you through the process. Check the provincial and federal resources listed here, or check out the links below for step-by-step instructions and templates:

Business Plan Writing 101 (video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlrb_X6fYZ0

Market Research Database
https://www.marketresearch.com/seek/Food-Beverage-North-America/84/1350/1.html

Sample Marketing Plans
https://www.mplans.com

Sample Business Plans
http://www.bplans.com/sample_business_plans.php

Writing the Customer Analysis Section of your Business Plan (video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=How1PSLIwOo