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That is exactly what a second expert review is for. It is not a rewrite. It is a structured, honest assessment of whether the plan actually holds up: whether the numbers are credible, whether the story is clear, and whether it matches what the reader on the other end is going to be looking for.

Who This Service Is For

A second expert review makes the most sense if any of the following apply to you:

• You or your team wrote the plan and want an outside check before submitting it
• Another consultant or firm prepared the plan and you want a second opinion
• The plan is going to a bank, an investor, or an immigration program and the stakes of getting it wrong are high
• You suspect there are gaps in the financials, the market analysis, or the overall structure but are not sure exactly where
• You want documented, professional feedback you can point to as part of your due diligence

What's Included

For a second expert review the service includes:

• A full read-through and assessment by a senior consultant, covering structural soundness, clarity of the value proposition, market analysis quality, financial credibility, and alignment with the plan's stated purpose
• A marked-up copy of your document with specific comments and flagged issues
• A written assessment report summarizing strengths, gaps, and prioritized recommendations
• A debrief call to walk through the findings together

If the review turns up sections that need a deeper rewrite or restructuring, we provide a separate, itemized quote for that work. There is no obligation to move forward beyond the review itself.

Pricing and Terms

• Price: From $1500 for business plans depending on the complexity and length.
• Turnaround: 7 to 10 business days from receipt of the final document and a signed engagement letter. Rush service is available on request.
• Payment: 50% due to begin the review, with the balance due on delivery of the assessment report
• Confidentiality: We're glad to sign an NDA before receiving your document
• Scope: Pricing covers one comprehensive review cycle, meaning one full pass through the document and one debrief call

What We Need to Scope Your Review

Every plan is different, so before finalizing a quote we ask a few questions:

1. What is the plan's primary purpose? For example, a bank loan, an investor raise, internal strategy, or an immigration submission.
2. What industry or sector is the business in?
3. Does the plan include financial projections or models that need to be reviewed for accuracy, or is the review focused on narrative and structure only?

Our Experience

We've completed similar review and business plan engagements across healthcare, food and beverage, and professional services, for bank loan, investor, and immigration program submissions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a second expert review the same as having StartCan write my plan? No. This service is specifically for plans that already exist. If you need a plan built from scratch, our Business Plan Development service is a separate offering.

What happens if the review finds serious problems? You'll get a clear, prioritized list of what needs attention in the written assessment report. If you want us to fix those sections, we'll provide a separate itemized quote. You're never obligated to continue.

Can you review a plan that another consultant wrote? Yes. In fact, that's one of the most common reasons clients come to us for this service.

Do you sign NDAs? Yes, we're happy to sign an NDA before receiving your document.

How long does the review take? 7 to 10 business days from when we receive your final document and signed engagement letter, with rush options available if you ask.

Ready to Get an Independent Read on Your Plan?

Book a free consultation and tell us about your plan. We'll ask a few scoping questions and confirm the right level of review for what you need.

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