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Business Planning Course

Our Business Planning Course addresses all the relevant aspects of starting and running a business with an emphasis on personal goals, cash flow, taxation marketing and producing a comprehensive plan which could be used, where necessary, to raise finance.

The course is completely FREE and runs over three and a half days and covers nine steps, which gives your business the best possible chance of success:

DAY ONE

Session one ADMINISTRATION & INTRODUCTIONS
   
Session Two PLANNING FOR BUSINESS
  Personal Goals
  Aims & Objectives
  Time Management
   
Session Three YOUR BUSINESS DESCRIPTION (Practical)
  Starting Your Plan
Session Four INTRODUCTONS TO MARKETING
  Definitions/Segmentation
  Market Research
  The Marketing Mix
   
Session Five GETTING CUSTOMERS
  How to Promote Your Business
   
Session Six GETTING CUSTOMERS
  Selling and Negotiating Skills

DAY TWO

Session six PRICING
  Adopting a Pricing Policy
  The Impact of VAT
  Assessing Hourly Rates
   
Session Seven BUDGETS
  What to Budget For
  Working Capital Cycle
  Estimating Sales
  Cost Classification
  The Difference Between Profit and Cash
   
Session Eight FORECASTS
  P&L Cash Flow Forecasts
  Gross Profit Margins

DAY THREE

Session Nine YOUR BUSINESS PLAN (Practical)
  Completion of Business Plan including
  Financial Forecasts
  Individual Counselling
   
Session Ten GUEST SPEAKERS & COURSE EVALUATION

Guest Speakers

Small Business Bank Manager
Webdesigner
Accountant
Solicitors

 

 

 

 

For more information or to book onto the course, call Gen on 01376 340770

Planning your Business Course    Planning your Business Course