Business Plan Foundations

This workshop will help small business owners and startups understand the importance of having a business plan that grows with them. You’ll learn how a plan can guide your goals, focus your efforts, and help you make the most of your resources to grow.

Overview:
In this, easy-to-follow workshop, we’ll guide you through a simple template to help you build a solid business plan—step by step. Whether you’re just getting started, already running a business, or looking for funding, grants, or investment, this session will give you a clear starting point and a plan you can actually use.

Main Topics Covered:

• Why Plan?

• Executive Summary

• SWOT

• Products & Value Proposition

• Market & Customer Analysis

• Marketing & Sales Strategy

• Operations & People

• Financial Forecasts

• Risk Management & Compliance

• Measuring Success

• Resources & Next Steps

Suitable for: Small business owners and startups.

Note: Maximum of 2 bookings per business.

Presenter: Marita Plozza, Business Advisor from IPS Management Consultants.

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IPS Management Consultants is a provider of SBDC Regional services in the South West, Peel, Mid West/Gascoyne, Pilbara and Wheatbelt regions.

This SBDC Regional workshop is funded by the State Government through the Small Business Development Corporation.