The problem with business plans

Difficult to know where to even start

  • Don't know the correct format

    Not too sure of what exactly is needed by a financial institution or enterprise agency to apply for a loan or grant.

  • Writing a persuasive plan

    How do you get the balance right between being comprehensive yet concise and convincing

  • Not read a professional business plan

    Struggle to set out goals for the business that are both ambitous yet realistic

But they are necessary - what is included?

Business Plan Template & Example Plan

  • Business Plan Template

    Word business plan template with Contents page, headings and sub headings for each section of the business plan - follows format of the Business Cube, InterTradeIreland's Guide to Writing a Business Plan for their Investor Readiness Competition.

  • Sample Business Plan

    Download an example business plan for a fictitious business called TLC Dog Grooming. This shows how each section of the business is completed and how financial projections are presented and integrated into the story of the business.

  • 2.5 hours of Video

    Each section of the business plan is fully examined in its own video module Customer, Market Opportunity, Product, Sales & Marketing, Team & Operations, and Financials. How plans are evaluated and the process for writing a business plan and preparing a Pitch are also addressed

Watch Intro Video

Watch the Promo Video

2 minutes

Delivered by

Business Plan Writing Specialist

Donnchadh Hughes

Business Advisor, Mentor and Trainer

Donncha has almost 15 years direct consultancy experience working with startups and microenterprise in Ireland. He is an expert in Business Model Canvas, Marketing, Self Employment in Ireland, Financial Projections and Business Plan, Pitch Deck and Tender Preparation.

Course curriculum

    1. Step 1 download the Business Plan Template and 2 Page Investor Brief Template

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    2. Online Programme Introduction - The Business Plan Template

      FREE PREVIEW

    1. Business Planning - Quick Overview

      FREE PREVIEW

    1. Video - Business Plan Evaluation

    1. Video - Tips & Techniques for Writing a Business Plan

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Video - The Business Pitch & Crafting a Credible Message

    1. Video - first part of Business Plan to include Contents & Intro

    2. The Example/ Sample Business Plan - Completed Template - TLC Dog Care

    1. Video- Presenting the Market Opportunity

About this course

  • €50,00
  • 13 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content

Great value pricing

12 months access to workshop material and downloads

FAQ

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  • Are you an employee of LEO, Enterprise Ireland or InterTrade Ireland? NO

    No. I am a Sole Trader - independent business advisor based in Galway working across Ireland. I am on the mentor panel for Enterprise Ireland, LEO Galway, LEO Mayo and Bizmentors. I do consultancy work for one week each year with InterTrade Ireland as part of the Seedcorn competition.

  • Do you write or review business plans?

    I do write business plans for clients but this programme is designed to help you to write one for yourself. I also review business plans and will give detailed feedback - touch base to get a quote.

  • How do i do financial projections for the business plan?

    I have a separate Online programme that explains and demonstrates how to prepare financial projections. It is highly recommended or you can ask your accountant. The scenario that i use for the financial projections is TLC Dog Grooming so i took that example forward and wrote a business plan for the ficticious business.

Reviews

What our happy customers say

5 star rating

Writing your Business Plan is an Excellent Course

Ailish Irvine

February 2020 -. As someone who has completed many online courses, I want to say how much I really enjoyed the course. This is a wonderful and practical overview of the whole process of writing a business plan. Very easy to understand and broken ...

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February 2020 -. As someone who has completed many online courses, I want to say how much I really enjoyed the course. This is a wonderful and practical overview of the whole process of writing a business plan. Very easy to understand and broken down in manageable modules. I would say that it teaches business planning and more. I'm now excited about doing the financial projections one, (Something I never thought I would say).

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