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Writing a Business Plan
Individual Licence (EUR 40)
€40.00
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Writing a Business Plan
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Develop practical knowledge and confidence in Writing a Business Plan.
This course is designed for business owners and entrepreneurs who are ready to create a business plan. All the essential steps are covered, including drafting the original document; identifying the audience; gathering information; researching; describing product plans; and marketing, sales, and accounting terms. Students will come away from the course energized and prepared to write their business plan.
Why this course matters
This course turns the subject into practical, structured learning you can apply in real business and workplace situations. It is designed to help you move beyond definitions and understand how the ideas, tools and decisions covered in the course fit together.
What you will gain
- Build a practical understanding of the key concepts covered in Writing a Business Plan.
- Recognise where the topic applies in real workplace or business situations.
- Apply the methods and good-practice approaches covered in the course with greater confidence.
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for business professionals, administrators, managers and learners who want practical workplace skills they can apply immediately.
Course at a glance
- Study time: approximately 2 hours.
- Format: self-paced online learning.
- Professional development: CPD course.
This course is designed for business owners and entrepreneurs who are ready to create a business plan. All the essential steps are covered, including drafting the original document; identifying the audience; gathering information; researching; describing product plans; and marketing, sales, and accounting terms. Students will come away from the course energized and prepared to write their business plan.
After you complete this course, you will be able to:
- Research and analyze the individual components needed for a business plan.
- Apply skills to create a business plan for different audiences, including investors, banks, and other stakeholders.
- Explain the purpose and future of your business in easy to understand terms.
- Use accounting terms to describe the future for your business.
- Describe your marketing, sales, and planning strategies.
Course Topics:
Session One: Course Overview
Session Two: What is a Business Plan For?
Session Three: A General Business Plan Framework
- Creating a Framework
- Pre-Assignment Review
Session Four: Identifying Your Audience
- Who Are You Writing For?
- The Rules of Writing
Session Five: Gathering and Analyzing Information
- GO-PARSE
- PARSE in Action
Session Six: Defining Your Company
- Identifying Your USP
- Writing Your Company Description
- Describing Your Products and Services
- Performing a Market Analysis
- Developing an Operations Plan
- Types of Operations
Session Seven: Getting to Work
Session Eight: Creating a Marketing Strategy
- Introduction to Marketing
- Analyzing the Competition and Yourself
- Analyzing Distribution Channels
- Creating a Marketing Plan
- Sketching Out the Plan
- Evaluate, Review, and Revise
- Leveraging Social Media
Session Nine: Creating the Sales Plan
- Building Your Sales Force
- The Sales Cycle
Session Ten: Developing Financial Projections
- Accounting Terminology
- General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Key Reports
- Financial Projections
Session Eleven: Putting It All Together
- Writing the Executive Summary
- Making a Strong Presentation
- The Finishing Touches
- Reviewing and Revising
- Recommended Reading List
- Personal Action Plan
Continue your learning
Part of this learning pathway: Administrative Skills
Learners also take: Advanced Writing Skills
Course pathway: eBSI SME Academy > Administrative Skills > Writing a Business Plan
Explore more Administrative Skills training or return to the eBSI SME Academy.