What is a business plan writer?
A business plan writer is a consultant who develops business plans for the purpose of guiding a newly established organization or raising capital. A business plan writer will typically work with entrepreneurs and business owners to create an organizational road map for an internal or external audience.
How do you hire a business plan writer?
You can source business plan writers on Upwork by following these three steps:
- Write a project description. You’ll want to determine your scope of work and the skills and requirements you are looking for in a business plan writer.
- Post it on Upwork. Once you’ve written a project description, post it to Upwork. Simply follow the prompts to help you input the information you collected to scope out your project.
- Shortlist and interview business plan writers. Once the proposals start coming in, create a shortlist of the professionals you want to interview.
Of these three steps, your project description is where you will determine your scope of work and the specific type of business plan writer you need to complete your project.
How much does it cost to hire a business plan writer?
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How do you write a business plan writer job post?
Your job post is your chance to describe your project scope, budget, and talent needs. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.
Job post title
Create a simple title that describes exactly what you’re looking for. The idea is to target the keywords that your ideal candidate is likely to type into a job search bar to find your project. Here are some sample business plan writer job post titles:
- Business plan writer needed for start-up
- Grant and business plan writer needed for company seeking investment funding
- Nonprofit education start-up looking for business plan expert
Project description
An effective business plan writer job post should include:
- Scope of work: From strategy development to presentations, list all the deliverables you’ll need.
- Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
- Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries, software, or audiences, mention this here.
- Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.
Business plan writer job responsibilities
Here are some examples of business plan writer job responsibilities:
- Develop compelling content for existing business value proposition
- Understand various audiences and write content accordingly
- Conduct a market analysis for the business’s industry and core market
Business plan writer job requirements and qualifications
Be sure to include any requirements and qualifications you’re looking for in a business plan writer. Here are some examples:
- Financial management experience with track record of planning and forecasting
- At least 5 years’ experience in the mobile application industry
- Experience conducting market research and incorporating findings into compelling presentations