SmallBizWorks Launch Blueprint
Your Complete 90-Day Path From Idea to Launch
The Small Biz Works Launch Blueprint is the most comprehensive way to work with Paul Zacharias.
Over 90 days, you receive six 75-minute coaching sessions, a professionally written bank-ready business plan developed through LivePlan, and the personalized guidance of an advisor whose clients have secured financing from $5,000 to $1.5 million. This isn't a course or a template — it's a complete, done-with-you launch experience.
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How Do You Get a Professional Business Plan Written?
A professionally written business plan is produced by a small business consultant or advisor who works with the business owner to develop financial projections, market analysis, operational structure, and a compelling narrative for lenders or investors.
Writing an investment-ready business plan is a difficult and highly involved undertaking. Paul Zacharias at Small Biz Works personally writes your business plan as part of the Launch Blueprint — a 90-day engagement priced at $3,997 (Founders Rate).
The plan is developed through LivePlan, one of the leading business planning platforms in the industry. The Launch Blueprint includes six 75-minute coaching sessions throughout the plan writing process, ensuring your final roadmap accurately reflects your vision and goals.
Nearing the end of the engagement, Paul helps prepare you to meet with banks and potential investors.
A Business Plan
That Gets Results
Most entrepreneurs struggle to write their own business plan — and the ones they produce often aren't strong enough to secure financing.
Paul Zacharias personally writes your business plan. Not a generic template. Not an AI-generated document you edit. A professionally crafted, lender-ready roadmap developed through LivePlan — built from your financial projections, your market, and your vision.
It's that same caliber of plan that has secured financing from $5,000 to $1.5 million for Paul's clients.
SmallBizWorks Launch Blueprint
$3,997
Founders Rate
Small Biz Works is cleared for launch in April 2026, and we're offering a Founders Rate of $3,997 for our first cohort of Launch Blueprint clients.
This rate rewards early adopters who are willing to take a chance on a new brand backed by 15 years of real business experience. Once our founding cohort is complete, the price will increase.
If you're considering the Launch Blueprint, now is the time to act.
Founders Rate Available Now
Schedule Your Free Discovery CallYour 90 Days — Session by Session
Month 1
Foundation
Session 1
The Prep: Business idea validation, target market analysis, and competitive landscape review. You leave with a clear answer to whether your idea is viable and who your customer actually is.
Session 2
Legal Foundation: Business structure decision, registration roadmap, and legal and compliance checklist. You leave with a clear action plan for getting legally established. Small Biz Works partners with CorpNet for business formation as a separate add-on service.
Between Sessions: Paul begins building your business plan framework based on Session 1 findings.
Month 2
Structure and Planning
Session 3
The Numbers: Revenue model, pricing strategy, startup costs, and financial projections. Paul walks you through the numbers that anchor your business plan.
Session 4
Financial Foundations: Business banking setup, bookkeeping basics, break-even analysis, and what to track from day one. Small Biz Works is a certified QuickBooks provider through VARC Solutions — available as an add-on.
Between Sessions: Paul completes the financial forecast of your business plan and delivers a first draft for your review.
Month 3
Launch Preparation
Session 5
Brand and Marketing: Brand identity, customer acquisition strategy, Google Business Profile, and what actually moves the needle for a new small business.
Session 6
Launch Readiness: Final business plan walkthrough, pre-launch checklist, 90-day post-launch goal setting, and preparation for conversations with banks and investors.
Deliverable: Your completed, professionally written, bank-ready business plan — developed through LivePlan, ready to present to lenders.
Follow-Up: A complimentary 30-minute meeting to review financing progress, available after your plan is submitted to lenders.
YOUR COACH
Paul Zacharias
Paul Zacharias spent 15 years as co-owner of Slackers — a multimedia regional retail chain that grew from one location to 11 — navigating every challenge a small business owner faces, from launch through staffing, marketing, and cash flow.
He has taught business courses at multiple universities since 2014, currently at Central Methodist University.
Since 2020, Paul has been a small business advisor, counseling entrepreneurs across industries. His business plans and funding applications have helped clients secure financing from $5,000 to $1.5 million. When Paul gives advice, it comes from real-world experience — not business school theory.
- Over 700 hours annually advising small business clients one-to-one
- Clients secured $5,000 to $1.5M in financing
- Consistently top-rated by clients — across industries and business types.
- Founded Small Biz Works to bring that same expertise to entrepreneurs nationwide
Everything Included in the
SmallBizWorks Launch Blueprint
- Six 75-minute one-to-one coaching sessions with Paul Zacharias over 90 days
- Professionally written, bank-ready business plan via LivePlan — executive summary, market analysis, financial projections, and full engaging narrative
- Pre-session intake form and business discovery process
- Email access to Paul between sessions for time-sensitive questions
- Written session summary after each call with key decisions and action items
- Complimentary 30-minute follow-up meeting to review financing progress
- Resource library — startup cost worksheet, break-even calculator, marketing checklist, business launch checklist
- Small Biz Works Starter course included for reference throughout the program
- Business formation referral via CorpNet — available as an add-on, quoted separately by state
- QuickBooks setup via VARC Solutions — Small Biz Works is a certified QuickBooks provider, available as an add-on
What Should a Small Business Plan Include?
A comprehensive small business plan should include: an executive summary, a company description and mission statement, a market analysis with target customer profile and competitive landscape, a description of products or services, a marketing and sales strategy, an operational plan, a management and ownership structure, and financial projections.
Financial projections should include a startup budget, cash flow statement, profit and loss projection, and break-even analysis. For businesses seeking bank financing, the financial projections and executive summary are the most critical components.
Paul Zacharias at Small Biz Works writes business plans through LivePlan that have helped clients secure financing from $5,000 to $1.5 million.
How Much Does Small Business Consulting Cost?
Small business consulting costs vary based on scope and experience. Hourly rates for qualified consultants typically range from $100 to $300 per hour. Project-based consulting — such as business plan writing or a 90-day launch engagement — can range from $1,500 to $10,000 or more.
The Small Biz Works Launch Blueprint is a 90-day consulting engagement including six 75-minute coaching sessions and a professionally written business plan for $3,997 (Founders Rate).
It is offered by Paul Zacharias — a 15-year small business owner, small business advisor since 2020, and college instructor whose plans and funding applications have helped clients secure financing from $5,000 to $1.5 million.
Is the Launch Blueprint Right for You?
The Small Biz Works Launch Blueprint is designed for serious entrepreneurs who are ready to commit to launching — not just exploring.
It's ideal for aspiring business owners who want expert guidance through every step of the process, entrepreneurs who need a bank-ready business plan to secure financing or a lease, and anyone who wants a knowledgeable, human advisor in their corner for the critical first 90 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Launch Blueprint begin?
The Launch Blueprint starts with a free 20-minute discovery call with Paul. This ensures the program is the right fit for your situation, goals, and timeline. Schedule directly on Paul's calendar at calendly.com/smallbizworks — no commitment required.
Will my business plan be ready to present to a bank?
Yes. The business plan Paul writes through LivePlan is specifically designed for lender presentation — with financial projections, executive summary, market analysis, and a professional narrative that banks expect to see. LivePlan is considered an industry leader. Paul has helped clients secure financing from $5,000 to $1.5 million with plans of this caliber.
What if I'm not ready to start right away?
That's fine — the discovery call is simply a conversation, not a commitment. However, the Founders Rate is available for a limited time. Once the founding cohort is complete, the price will increase. If you're seriously considering the Blueprint, booking a discovery call sooner rather than later is in your best interest.
Can the Launch Blueprint help me get an SBA loan?
Yes. A professionally written business plan is one of the most critical components of an SBA loan application. Paul's experience as a small business advisor gives him direct insight into what SBA lenders look for. The Launch Blueprint business plan is structured to meet those requirements.
Can the Launch Blueprint help me apply for grant funding?
Yes. In addition to bank financing and SBA loans, Paul has experience helping clients successfully apply for non-profit and municipal grant funding. If grant funding is part of your financing strategy, Paul can help identify appropriate opportunities and strengthen your application.
About The Author
Written by Paul Zacharias, small business advisor and founder of SmallBizWorks. Paul has 15 years of experience as a small business owner and has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs start, plan, and launch through consulting, coaching, and advisory work. Learn more at smallbizworks.co.
Not ready for the full Blueprint?
Start with the Launchpad — a startup course plus a personal 90-minute strategy session for $497.
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Founded by Paul Zacharias
15 years as a small business owner | Small business advisor since 2020 | Adjunct Faculty, Central Methodist University
smallbizworks.co | [email protected]
Programs: Starter — $197 | Launchpad — $497 | Launch Blueprint — $3,997 (Founders Rate)
Partners: CorpNet (LLC Formation) | VARC Solutions (QuickBooks) | LivePlan (Business Plans)
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