Business Plan Writer (Contract)

Job Summary The Business Plan Writer will assist Bahamian entrepreneurs in preparing high-quality, lender-ready, and Investment Committee-ready business plans aligned with the realities of the Bahamian business environment and MSME funding ecosystem. The successful candidate will work closely with entrepreneurs, accountants, advisors, reviewers, and the Funding Team to develop commercially viable business plans capable of achieving passing reviewer scores and advancing successfully through financial institution and Investment Committee review processes. Duties/Responsibilities: Business Plan Development Prepare professional, comprehensive, and lender-ready business plans for MSMEs Develop plans aligned with SBDC business plan assessment guidelines Conduct research to support market analysis, operational planning, and financial assumptions Ensure business plans are clear, realistic, commercially viable, and properly structured for funding review processes Communicate with stakeholders and provide regular updates on plan progress and revisions to meet deadlines and maintain high-quality standards Ensure Plans Include: Executive Summary Value Proposition Target Customer Analysis Sourcing & Procurement Plan Production and/or Service Capacity Plan Distribution Channels Personnel Plan Market Analysis Community Impact Environmental Impact Strategic Partnerships Use of Funds Funding Structure Marketing Strategy Sales Targets Breakeven Analysis Competitor Analysis Competitive Advantage SWOT Analysis Growth Milestones Profit & Loss Projections Balance Sheet Projections Cash Flow Projections Financial Ratio Projections Financial Statement Notes Supporting Documents & Appendices (where applicable) Work collaboratively with Accountants and Clients to ensure: Projections align with operational assumptions Revenue forecasts are supportable Staffing plans are realistic Repayment assumptions are commercially viable Ensure alignment between: Business narrative Financial assumptions Use of funds Requirements Use the below link to complete the Business Plan Writer Profile: https://zfrmz.com/aqpBXftH319W1bOfXItX Education and Experience: Bachelors Degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting or Business Administration Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential Business writing Market research Financial interpretation Financial assumption development Presentation preparation Microsoft Word & Excel proficiency Data analysis Experience working with: MSMEs Commercial banks Development finance institutions Entrepreneurship programmes Experience preparing business plans for: Loan applications Grants Government programmes Investment funding