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business plan

British

noun

a detailed plan setting out the objectives of a business, the strategy and tactics planned to achieve them, and the expected profits, usually over a period of three to ten years

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For students who wish to open their own family child-care home, she helps them connect with resources to create a business plan.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The newlyweds developed a business plan while on their honeymoon in the Maldives, in 2018.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The students are going to eventually work on a business plan to take that $1,000, add to it monthly and figure out when the business could grow.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

He began circulating a business plan, and after about 80 rejections, three Kentucky doctors agreed to pony up $300,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

We’re going to work on our business plan for the new volunteer club we want to start now that Sunshine Buddies is over.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

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