Business Plans – 31 January 2025

This webinar is designed to help participants understand how to create a solid business plan. A business plan is like a roadmap that guides you in starting or growing your business. By the end, you’ll know how to put together a plan that’s useful for you and impressive to potential investors.

Date:

31 January, 2025

Time:

Available from 08:00

Hours:

1.5 hours

CPD Units:

Category:

Financial Reporting

Group:

Channel 1: Compliance

Format:

Webinar

Product Information

This webinar provides a clear, step-by-step guide to creating a business plan, making the process simple and manageable. We’ll start by breaking down each part of a business plan so you can understand what’s needed and why each section is important. From defining what your business does, who it serves, and what makes it unique to outlining financial goals and setting up a budget, we’ll cover it all.

Through real-life examples and practical tips, you’ll see how to create a plan that’s not only detailed but also realistic and achievable. This session aims to equip you with tools and templates you can use immediately, helping you turn your ideas into an organized plan. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow, you’ll leave this webinar with the confidence to create a solid business plan, ready to share with investors, partners, or your own team.

What will set you apart

By attending this webinar you will gain the following competencies:

The essential parts of a business plan and why they matter.
How to set clear goals and financial targets.
Ways to understand your market, customers, and competitors.
Simple tips to manage risks and stay flexible when things change.
How to make a business plan that looks professional and communicates well.

Event breakdown

Why Business Planning Matters

An introduction to business planning and why it’s important.

Parts of a Business Plan

Key sections: summary, business description, market research, team, and goals.

Setting Up Financials

Basics of budgeting and setting financial goals.

Planning Your Marketing and Sales

Finding and reaching your customers and setting up a sales approach.

Managing Risks

Looking at possible risks and how to prepare for them.

Q&A and Practice

Open discussion and a quick exercise to start your own business plan.

Certificate

The following event is awarded 2 CPD units in Financial Reporting and Strategist

Presenter/s

Leana van der Merwe

Leana: Leana van der Merwe, with 18+ years in accounting and corporate governance, Leana leads technical support at CIBA and is a recognized thought leader in regulatory compliance.