Developing A Business Plan

Our Developing a Business Plan training course equips individuals and teams with the practical skills needed to create clear, structured and commercially viable business plans.

Aims of the course

Delivered face-to-face across the South West or via live webinar, this course sits within our wider Business Skills Training Courses and supports organisations looking to strengthen planning, decision-making and strategic thinking.

This practical training programme breaks down the key components of effective business planning, enabling participants to confidently develop plans that are both strategic and achievable.

For organisations looking to build broader capability, this course can also be combined with our Leadership Skills Training Courses and our Management Skills Training Courses. 

Participants will work on their own ideas and scenarios throughout the session, ensuring immediate relevance and impact.

Who will benefit from attending?

This course is ideal for:

  • Ref Nr:
    BSDBP
  • Experience Level:
    Standard
  • Group:
    Main Group

Participants will learn to:

  • Use business plans as a platform for business feasibility assessments
  • Provide a focused and practical plan for their own businesses
  • Focus on personal objectives and key areas of concern
  • Communicate purpose and potential through a thorough plan
  • Identify and plan costs with respect to budgeting
  • Identify and effectively map goals, market and competitors

Key topics covered:

  • What is a business plan and why it matters
  • Core components of an effective business plan
  • Linking business planning to organisational strategy
  • Market analysis and competitor insight
  • Financial planning and budgeting fundamentals
  • Creating clear, compelling and consistent plans
  • Understanding the relationship between the business plan, strategic plans, budgets and related business areas
  • Ensuring that your business plan is consistent and compelling

What's included?

Our courses are typically delivered in-house across the South West. Fees include:

  • Pre-training consultation and diagnostics
  • Course customisation
  • Full-day delivery (up to 15 participants)
  • Training materials
  • Post-course recommendations
  • Certificates of completion

You can also explore our full range of in-house courses here .

Whether you're in Exeter, Plymouth, Truro, Taunton, Yeovil or Bournemouth, we deliver Developing a Business Plan training across the South West, including:

Our local trainers combine regional understanding with global expertise, ensuring training that is both relevant and impactful.

Contact us to discuss further.

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