Project: Business Plan Generator

Writing a business plan is often a tedious and frustrating experience. You find yourself staring at a blank document, struggling to articulate your ideas while worrying about sensitive data in cloud-based tools. I wanted to create a solution that was private, flexible, and free from subscription fees — so I built the Business Plan Generator.

This Python script simplifies the process by generating professional business plans automatically. It uses a local Ollama AI model, meaning no internet connection is required and your data never leaves your computer. All you need to do is provide your business details in a simple CSV file. The script then creates a comprehensive business plan.

What makes this tool unique is its focus on privacy and customization. Unlike cloud-based alternatives, everything runs offline. It can handle multiple businesses at once through batch processing, and you can easily modify the templates to suit specific industries. The script includes error logging for troubleshooting and uses tqdm for progress visualization, making the process transparent even for non-technical users.

The Business Plan Generator is ideal for solopreneurs who want to save time, startup accelerators teaching business fundamentals, and consultants who need to create draft plans quickly. The script is available for free on GitHub, or pay-what-you-can on Gumroad.

This project represents my belief that business tools should respect user privacy while remaining accessible. By combining local AI with simple file inputs, I've tried to create something genuinely useful for the independent business community.

Try it yourself and let me know what you think — what features would make it even more helpful for your workflow?