Developing a successful business plan
Time: 14:00 - 17:00
Location: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
This course will be delivered online or in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
Course Code: CMTB03
Duration: 2 sessions (over 2 weeks)
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What is the course about?
We will follow a step by step overview on how to write a business plan with a focus on expressing a solid and professional business view.
You will be working on a business plan model that you can present to an investor or to be a guide to start or expand your business. From defining your business, product and brand, bringing your product or service to the market to an exit plan you will understand what is necessary to cover every step of the way in your plan.
You can choose to attend this course either live online or in person.
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.
- A computer with microphone and camera.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
What will we cover?
• Structure and purpose
• Defining your business
• Product
• Market analysis
• Customer analysis
• Competition
• Branding and Marketing overview
• Management and operations
• Exit Plan
• A brief overview of Financial Plan and forecast.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
Write your own business plan as a guide to start a business or to present it to investors.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is designed for anyone wanting to start or expand a business.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
You will be taught by presentations, discussions and by completing practical exercises. We will look at business plans samples and examples.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There is no other costs. Bring a pen and a pad. You might want to bring a USB to save your work.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Please click here to view our business skills courses.
Andrea is a skilled and qualified educator, currently teaching various areas of Design and Marketing, emphasizing real world practice and the latest trends. She studied graphic design at the Royal College of Art and Education at Westminster University. She has over 14 years’ commercial experience working as an art director for high profile advertising agencies on local, pan European and global accounts in Sao Paulo, Rio, London and Amsterdam. She has also freelanced for small agencies and in-house marketing and design studios in London. She now splits her time between teaching, her own practice and her young family.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.