SquarePlan has officially launched in the UK, targeting people who have long imagined starting a business but feel overwhelmed by the practical and financial planning involved.
As January brings renewed focus on career satisfaction and future goals, a new business planning platform is aiming to help aspiring entrepreneurs move from uncertainty to action. SquarePlan has been created for those who know what they want to build, but not how to begin.
Billed as the UK’s first business planning software tailored specifically for British entrepreneurs, SquarePlan addresses the gap between ambition and execution. Many potential founders struggle to translate their ideas into structured financial plans that give them confidence or credibility with funders.
The start of the year is traditionally a time for reassessment, with research showing that one in three UK workers plan to change jobs by 2026. For many, the appeal of self-employment is strong, yet the lack of clear guidance often delays progress.
“After years of working with UK startups as a Chartered Accountant, I kept seeing the same pattern,” said Clive Unitt FCA, founder of SquarePlan. “People have brilliant business ideas but don’t have large budgets for bespoke business plans and really struggle to know where to begin. They don’t realise that a business plan isn’t just their idea written down – its backbone is solid financial data that inspires confidence, both in yourself and in lenders or investors.”
SquarePlan has been developed to remove that sense of being stuck. The platform guides users through the planning journey using structured questions, helping them build both their narrative and financial forecasts without requiring prior business expertise.
Unlike many existing tools, SquarePlan has been built with the UK regulatory environment in mind. The software includes calculations for VAT, Corporation Tax and National Insurance, ensuring plans reflect UK requirements from the outset.
“We built this for the person who’s been saying ‘one day I’ll start that business’ for years,” added Clive Unitt. “The January blues are the perfect time to stop dreaming and start planning. Our software guides you through the process step by step, ensuring you don’t miss the critical financial elements that give your idea a real foundation.”
Available at £39.99 per month with no long-term tie-in, SquarePlan removes the financial barrier often associated with professional business planning services. The platform offers an accessible route for individuals ready to explore entrepreneurship seriously.
With almost one in ten UK workers planning to resign this January and more than a quarter intending to start a business in 2026, SquarePlan positions itself as a timely tool for those ready to turn reflection into action.
