If you plan on starting a leasing company and need investment, a business plan is likely to be needed at some point. Pro Business Plans has worked with many leasing companies to create professional plans for investment and strategy. This article outlines what is typically included in a leasing company business plan and how it is structured.

There are several things to consider when creating a business plan for a leasing company. For instance, the assets that will be leased and how they will be procured are a distinguishing factor of the plan. The background of the management team as it applies to running the company is very pertinent for this industry, as investors will trust that the owners have a thorough understanding of how to successfully manage the asset and collect on the lease payments.

The business model section of a leasing company business plan provides investors with information about what assets will be leased and how the collections will be made. The background of the management team as it applies to the lease is also important. For instance, the leasing of an apartment complex is much different than auto leasing on the finance or asset management side. Investors will seek to understand the specific model that applies to your leasing company before committing any capital.

The marketing section of a leasing company business plan is typically designed to acquire lessors. The actual promotion strategy will vary depending on the nature of the asset being leased and its location. For instance, automotive leasing promotions will be substantially different than those for an apartment unit. However, the leasing promotion is typically designed to be structured in a way that will acquire people to sign on and begin leasing the assets that you provide.

The financial projections section of the business plan is designed to demonstrate the return on assets based on the leasing revenue generated over the useful life of the asset base. It will also demonstrate how your company will leverage its internally generated cash flows via the acquisition and lease of future assets or distribution of dividends. Most investors will request to see a three to five-year projection period in the form of an income statement, cash flow forecast, and balance sheet.