Online event
Building a business plan - business planning tools
Tuesday 24 November at 12:00PM
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A walkthrough of creating an action plan using SMART objectives, with guidance on building in flexibility and regular review.
What you’ll learn
- Identifying risks
- SMART action planning
- Flexible planning
Description
A well-structured business plan can help turn a great idea into a successful business. In this session, we'll introduce practical business planning tools to help you define your goals, map out your priorities, and create a clear action plan for growth. You'll learn how to set SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound) objectives, identify key milestones, and monitor your progress effectively. We'll also explore the importance of building flexibility into your plans, enabling you to adapt to changing circumstances and opportunities. Whether you're at the idea stage or preparing to launch, this session will help you build a realistic and actionable roadmap for your business.
Speakers
Chris Stevens
Head of Business Support, Swindon and Wiltshire Business and Growth Unit
Chris has over 6 years’ experience in mobilising and delivering business support programmes and projects to bring about regional economic development.
Rob Creer
Growth Hub Manager, Swindon & Wiltshire Growth Hub
Rob has a diverse background in people, customer & operational leadership coupled with an imaginative creative streak. This helps him to look at issues differently and develop innovative solutions to chunky problems.