Business Planning

Launching a new service or fund takes guts. Or does it? Surely it is just a question of getting the right person in place, giving them a budget, and then seeing how the market takes to the idea?

We think that the right person to take on the initiative is essential... but only part of the story. It is no good for that person to be constantly justifying and explaining their approach to the board when they should be out with their targets winning business and obtaining funding.

Our approach to defining and agreeing the business plan helps reduce the resources required in the start-up phase - we help the top team agree exactly what the plans are - yes, with lots of supporting detail if necessary - and help them set clear targets for teh first year.

It doesn't take as long as you might fear. We try to arrange our business planning projects around a single facilitated session where everyone can have tehir say - and you can agree exactly what will be the focus of the new business.

Call us to see if we can help define your next business venture.

We can help you improve your business strategy with our in-depth research, rigorous challenge and the ability to get your team to agree.

Read more about our work in this case study:

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