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WORKSHOP
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS PLANNING
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Duration - 2 Days
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Course Summary
Many parts of the organisation
are required to develop business plans. Business plans could be required to
start up, or continue, a new company, department, product or service.
Alternatively, business plans may also be required to illustrate the
components of an organisation product of service, show the impact of new
technology, or identify changes required and the options available. This,
hands-on, 2 day course introduces participants to the principle components
of business plans, through actual examples. Participants will also build a
simple business plan to help reinforce their knowledge and understanding of
the components and their interactions.
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What you will learn
 | The basic components of
business plans |
| When to use plans and
models |
| How to construct a
business plan |
| How different components
interact with each other |
The workshop will introduce highlight and discuss relevant topics, including:
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Introduction
What are business plans ?
What is business modelling ?
Differences between plans and models
Overview of the business planning
Risks from poor plans and models
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Components and scenarios
Components of business plans
Obtaining data
Planning development tools
Business plan scenarios
Building the plan
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Premises
Ownership
Managing premises
Facilities management
Maintenance
Building the premises component
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Marketing
Advertising
Direct mail
Sales
Publicity
Building the marketing component
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Communications infrastructure
Telephony
Internet & Connectivity
Computer Hardware & Software
Building the Communications component
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Administration
Staff and personnel
Equipment
Supplies
Building the Administration component
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Operations
Service provision
Production
Materials
Support
Building the operations component
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Delivery
Order fulfilment
Packaging & storage
Transport
Building the delivery component
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Financial
Funding
Interest
Cost control
Cash flow
Building the financial component
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Other
components
Professional services
Head office apportionment
Other components
Building additional components
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Bringing
it all together
Integrating data and plans
Integrating components
Error correction and adjustments
Review of completed plan
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Presentation method
The workshop is intended to be provided in a workshop format, maximising the
contributions from participants. The workshop will
include a high level of graphic and animated content. A variety of practical
examples and case studies will also be used, which will be current and relevant
to the workshop and the audience. Where possible, instructors will also provide
additional coaching and mentoring to students.
The participants will also be encouraged to play
an active role in the workshop. Participants will be encouraged to take
part in a variety of exercises, as well as discuss various elements
of the workshop and related issues.
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Other information
Participants will receive a comprehensive set of notes
relating to the workshop, together with any supplementary handouts.
Participants will also receive tip sheets, checklists and other
supporting information, to take away for future reference. All of which
can be utilised immediately after completion of the workshop.
This workshop module can also be tailored to the
requirements of the organisation. It can also be adapted to complement
other staff development, or change management related initiatives.
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Cost - £850 for up to 6 participants
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Related courses
Establishing innovation
Establishing new Ventures
Introduction to Business
Models
Understanding key Business
Models
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Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ)
regarding the workshops
All staff development workshops are subject to Migrators
Conditions of Service.
To book the workshop, please download and complete a Booking Form.
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