A business plan has to convince someone: a lender, an investor, a grant reviewer or an immigration officer. GERC’s business plan writing services produce plans backed by real market research and defensible financial projections, because economic analysis is what we do every day. Every plan is custom, fixed-price and built for the person who will read it.
Business plans we write
- SBA loan and bank loan business plans: built around what lenders review: repayment ability, cash flow and collateral.
- Investor business plans and pitch decks: market opportunity, competition, growth strategy and a clear ask.
- E-2 treaty investor visa business plans: show that the investment is substantial and at risk and that the business is not marginal.
- L-1A new office business plans: show that the U.S. office can support a manager or executive within its first year.
- EB-5 business plans: written to the “comprehensive business plan” standard USCIS applies (Matter of Ho), including job creation for 10 full-time U.S. workers per investor.
- Startup and expansion plans: for new ventures, second locations and new markets.
- Nonprofit and grant-supported business plans: sustainability plans funders ask for.
What’s included in every GERC business plan
- Executive summary written for your specific reader
- Company description, ownership and management
- Industry and market analysis with local data and cited sources
- Target customers and competitor analysis
- Marketing and sales strategy
- Operations plan and hiring (staffing) plan
- Five-year financial projections: profit and loss, cash flow, balance sheet and break-even
- Startup costs and use of funds
- Risks and how you will manage them
- Editable financial model (Excel) on request
Visa business plans for E-2, L-1 and EB-5
Immigration business plans are reviewed by USCIS or consular officers who read hundreds of them. Weak market research or unrealistic numbers can lead to requests for evidence or denials.
| Visa | What the plan must show |
|---|---|
| E-2 Treaty Investor | A real, operating business; a substantial investment at risk; a business that is not marginal, with five-year projections and a hiring plan for U.S. workers |
| L-1A New Office | The U.S. entity’s structure, funding and growth, and that it can support a managerial or executive role within one year |
| EB-5 Investor | A comprehensive, credible plan (Matter of Ho standard), with a job-creation analysis for at least 10 full-time jobs per investor |
We work alongside your immigration attorney, deliver on the attorney’s timeline and revise until the attorney is satisfied. GERC doesn’t give legal advice. Your attorney handles the petition itself.
SBA loan business plans
SBA lenders want to see that the business can repay the loan. Our SBA business plans include realistic revenue assumptions, monthly cash flow for the first year, debt service coverage, use of loan proceeds and owner background. We can also prepare the market and feasibility analysis some lenders ask for on larger or startup loans.
Business plan writing prices
Every plan is quoted at a fixed price after a short call. Starting prices:
| Business plan | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Startup and expansion plans | From $3,500 |
| SBA loan and bank loan plans | From $5,000 |
| E-2 treaty investor visa plans | From $4,500 |
| Investor plans and pitch decks | From $5,500 |
| L-1A new office plans | From $5,500 |
| EB-2 NIW business plans | From $4,500 |
| EB-5 plans (Matter of Ho standard) | From $9,500 |
The final price depends on the depth of market research and financial modeling your reader expects. Nonprofits may qualify for our nonprofit discount.
Why choose GERC to write your business plan
- Written by economists and researchers, not templates or AI filler. Our work includes feasibility studies, market analysis and economic impact studies for agencies and developers.
- Real market data, local to your city, county or region.
- Financial projections you can defend in front of a lender, investor or officer.
- Fixed price, clear timeline and revisions included.
- Woman-owned small business, based in San Bernardino and serving clients nationwide.
Our business plan writing process
- Free consultation: your goals, reader and deadline
- Questionnaire and documents from you
- Market research and financial modeling
- First draft
- Revisions, including with your attorney or lender
- Final plan in Word and PDF (and Excel model if ordered)
Business plan FAQ
How much does a business plan cost?
It depends on the type of plan and the depth of research. After a short call we give you a fixed price. SBA loan plans start at $5,000, E-2 visa plans at $4,500 and EB-5 plans at $9,500. See the price table above.
How long does it take to write a business plan?
Most plans take one to three weeks after we receive your information. Rush timelines can often be arranged for visa deadlines.
Do you write E-2 visa business plans?
Yes. We write E-2 plans with five-year projections, a hiring plan and market research that address the marginality requirement, and we coordinate with your immigration attorney.
Can you write a business plan for an SBA loan?
Yes. Our SBA plans focus on cash flow and repayment ability, which is what lenders review first.
Will my business plan be original?
Yes. Every plan is researched and written for your business. We never reuse templates.
Do you sign an NDA?
Yes, on request.
Get a business plan that gets a yes
Tell us who needs to approve your plan and when. After a short call, we’ll send you a fixed-price quote.
Writing it yourself? Get our Business Plan Template ($79) or the Immigration Business Plan Bundle ($249) with E-2, EB-2 NIW and L-1A templates and a financial projections workbook.