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We have developed a process based on documents and templates to extract the best information from you, this coupled with our own research will develop a plan encompassing many avenues you didn't yet know about resulting in a innovative plan with clear actions for you to follow in the future.

Whilst we perform this process we don't just 'consult' we mentor leaving you in a position to be able to perform these exercises on your own at a later date.

In essence:-

process

Business Plan

In essence we create a business plan based on the basic information you provide, we then analysis this and develop a strategy which is then written into your individual plan. We develop the strategy you just need to provide the input data.

Although plans are tailored to specific businesses and their needs the plan would generally span 20-30 pages and consist of:-

  1. Table of Contents
  2. Executive Summary
  3. Background to the Market
  4. The company
    1. Products and Services
    2. USP’s / Competitive Advantage / IP
    3. Competitors and Substitutes
    4. Market Analysis
    5. Operational structure (process)
    6. Corporate structure / Management team
    7. Market growth channels
  5. The Opportunity
    1. Overview
    2. Summary Financials
  6. Risk factors and Mitigation strategy
    1. Timetable of events
    2. Utilisation of funds
    3. Key objectives and outcomes
  7. Corporate advisors
  8. Appendix
    1. A, PESTEL
    2. B, Porters 5 Forces
    3. C, SWOT (Extended)
    4. Financials (Detail)
    5. Monthly P&L
    6. Cash flow
    7. Management team BIO’s

The Financial model

The financial model is created using our in house developed spread sheet which first captures the input information: basic variables, overheads, products and sales projections. We can then help to match resource requirements to projected capacity and from this we can create the Income statement (P&L) and balance sheet along with the all-important cash flow forecast.

Our process in detail

  1. We send you a set of information gathering documents; after all we don’t know your business yet. The information you provide is for us, it’s not you writing your plan so best keep this open and honest.
    1. PESTEL analysis with prompt questions; simply answer the questions as best you can
      1. This gathers information about the external environment your business operates in.
    2. Porters 5 Forces analysis with prompt questions; simply answer the questions as best you can
      1. This gathers information about the interface between your business and the outside world. Things like supplier power etc.
    3. Internal analysis with prompt questions; simply answer the questions as best you can
      1. This gathers information about your business’ internal capabilities, skills and assets, strengths and weaknesses.
    4. Financial information gathering document
      1. Here you need to enter your overheads, costs, products, sales forecasts etc.
  2. Document examination and completion.
    1. We then add what we can to the information you have provided from research performed by us.
    2. This may often include telephone conversations to gather and clarify information.
  3. Extended SWOT analysis and SWOT party
    1. Here we are able to develop the actions and tasks that will help your business. By creating and extended SWOT we can match:
      1. which of your strength can be used to capitalise on the opportunities available to you
      2. Which of your strength can be used to overcome threats
      3. Which of your weaknesses can be reduced due to opportunities presented to you
      4. Which of your weaknesses may be exposed from threats and what can we do to reduce this risk.
    2. The SWOT Party
      1. This is great event held at your premises to create the extended SWOT, one of our consultants will chair the event to create the extended SWOT with your management and key people you want to participate. He will prompt with reaching questions and debates to develop possible strategic elements for your plan.
  4. The financial part
    1. From the information provided we create your financial model.
    2. This includes cash flow which is paramount for any investment requirement. We will also advise on financial strategies to match any funding requirements within your financial model.
  5. The Plan writing
    1. Once we agreed the financial models and performed all of the above we can put your plan together including a Gantt chart, simple timely business milestones
  6. Delivery

Please don’t hesitate to contact-us to discuss your requirements.