Course Summary: The business plan is important to a business. It sets out your business and financial objectives as well as the plans for achieving those goals. This course is an opportunity for participants to talk about their ideas and concerns with someone who has hands-on business planning experience. Participants: Anyone starting a business or someone with an established business wanting to develop business analysis skills. Course Contents: - market research - competitors - business structure - marketing and sales - start-up budget - sales forecast - cashflow forecast - profit and loss forecast - balance sheet forecast - analysing the business Course Delivery: A relaxed participative approach which balances theory and practical application.