Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Template – Guided & Fill-In for Businesses

This SOP template is a guided, fill-in framework designed to help businesses and organizations document their processes clearly, consistently, and professionally.

Created by LC Business Consultants & Advisory, this template walks you step-by-step through building Standard Operating Procedures without confusion, overwhelm, or industry-specific jargon. It is designed so that once downloaded, all you need to do is replace the bracketed text with your company’s information.

This is not a generic outline. This SOP template includes purpose explanations, guided questions, and example language to help you clearly define how work is done in your business.

What This SOP Template Includes

This guided SOP template provides a repeatable structure you can use for multiple procedures, including:

• SOP Overview

• Purpose & Scope

• Roles & Responsibilities

• Required Tools & Resources

• Definitions & Key Terms

• Step-by-Step Procedures

• Quality Standards & Expectations

• Safety & Risk Considerations

• Documentation & Recordkeeping

• Performance Review & Updates

• SOP Acknowledgment Form

Each section includes:

• A clear explanation of why the section matters

• Guided questions to prompt accuracy and clarity

• Example SOP language you can customize

Who This SOP Template Is For

This SOP template is ideal for:

• Small business owners

• Startups and growing companies

• Nonprofit organizations

• Teams needing consistency and structure

• Businesses preparing to scale or onboard staff

This template is designed for any industry and any state as a foundational SOP framework.

Important Information

This SOP template is provided for educational and organizational purposes only and does not constitute legal, regulatory, or compliance advice.

Certain industries and roles require state-specific or regulated SOPs that are not included in this template. Users are responsible for reviewing and customizing procedures to align with their operations.

Businesses needing fully customized, role-specific, or compliance-driven SOPs may engage LC Business Consultants & Advisory LLC for professional services.

Why This SOP Template Matters

Clear SOPs reduce confusion, improve consistency, and protect your business from operational chaos. This SOP template gives you a professional starting point to document how your business actually runs — without starting from scratch.