Business Planning

Our one-day comprehensive Business Planning workshop is your roadmap to build a successful business plan. We will give you the practical skills and confidence you need to thrive.

What You’ll Master

Our course covers the essential pillars of effective business planning, with a focus on practical, real-world application. You’ll get hands-on experience with:

• Financial Fundamentals: Ensure you understand key financial areas like tax, National Insurance (NI), and VAT.
• Marketing and Customer Connection: Learn how to research your industry, competitors, and potential customers to inform your strategy, identify your ideal customer, and reach your audience
• Start up and Beyond: Get a clear picture of Start-up and Running Costs you need
• Personal Financial Planning: Create a realistic Personal Survival Budget to support yourself while your business grows.
• Forecasting for Success: Master the critical skills of Cash Flow Forecasting and Profit and Loss Forecasting to predict and manage your business’s financial future.
• Securing Your Funding: Explore various sources of funding and learn how to secure the capital you need to succeed.

Who this workshop is for

This workshop is perfect for individuals who have already attended the NBV Business Start-up Essentials workshop and are ready to take the next step, whether that’s developing a business plan or creating one to support a funding application. It’s also ideal for early-stage business owners looking to develop their business through a structured planning process.

Don’t let the numbers hold you back, join us and build a solid foundation for long-term success.

Book your spot today and start planning your future!

Available to individuals based in Nottingham City, Nottinghamshire, Lincoln City, Lincolnshire, Leicester City*

This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity fund and delivered locally by NBV Enterprise Solutions Ltd.
* Eligibility checks will be carried out.