Business planning is critical in the achievement of business objectives and hitting targets. This business planning training course provides a thorough grounding in how to create, measure and implement a business plan. Delegates will address the key strategic, planning and budgetary issues for implementing a successful business plan and have the opportunity to review the initial stages of their own plans using their own real data.

Course Objectives

Identify the key steps of the business planning process.
Relate your plan to the organisation's business plans and objectives.
Devise, evaluate and implement a successful business plan.
Develop key indicators to track progress versus the plan.
Manage the budgetary aspects of a business plan.
Decide how to review and revise the business plan.

Course Designed For

Any member of staff for whom the production of a business plan is in their area of responsibility.

Maximum Number of Delegates

 Eight

In-House Delivery Option Available

 Yes

The Key Elements of a Business Plan

What is the business plan? - purpose and key elements
Understanding the business plan cycle
Techniques for developing business planning
Relating your plan to corporate objectives and strategy
Identifying resources required

Business Analysis and Strategic Planning

Market analysis - SWOT
Competitive profiling and analysis
Market analysis - market size and future trends
Boston Matrix
Strategic planning

Implementing the Plan

Financial management and reporting
Creating and controlling a budget - managing costs, cash flow, income and profit
Pay out and return on investment
Risk identification and management
Managing resources - setting team/departmental objectives and direction

Evaluating and Evolving the Business Plan

Measuring success - where are you in the plan and what have you achieved
Reviewing and reporting progress versus plan

Personal Development

Develop a personal action plan

£454.25 (£395 + VAT) per Delegate

Discounts are available if 2 or more delegates from the same organisation attend the same course.

Please read 'How much does each course cost' on our FAQ's page for details.

This was a daunting subject for me before today but the course was delivered in such a way that I now have a higher level of expertise and confidence than before. I am very happy with the outcome and will approach our business planning sessions with an expectation of some success. Many thanks for this.

Project Manager - UK Pensions Provider

Simply the best training course I have attended. I wish I had found Training and Development Solutions years ago, they would have made my working life so much simpler.

Project Manager - UK Service Provider

An outstanding example of how to make a difficult subject easy to understand in a relaxed and friendly manner.

Business Manager - UK Pharmaceutical Company

I would like to thank Mark for this one to one session which was extremely helpful in building my confidence and giving me a clear understanding of the subject.

Business Planner - UK Liquid Gas Supplier