Business Planning Workshop

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Thursday, 25 October, 2018 - 09:00 to 16:00

Business Planning Workshop

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Coventry University Enterprises Business Solutions

Coventry University Enterprises Limited is offering a series of bespoke workshops through the Innovative Coventry and Warwickshire Place Test Bed Programme. The workshops are part funded by the European Regional Development Fund.

If you are developing an innovative product or idea for the medical, healthcare or social care sectors or, one that can be applied to that sector, our FREE Business Planning workshop may be able to help you.

Regardless of whether you are a start-up, ready to grow, or have been in business for years, investing time and focus on creating a business plan is one of the most valuable activities a business can undertake.

Your Business Plan should reflect the current reality of your business, the potential of the business, the environment in which it operates, and your present and future goals. Defining your objectives and strategies to achieve your ultimate goals will help give you a sense of control of your business and enable you to assess what’s working or indeed needs improving. During this workshop we will explore the key reasons a Business Plan is needed from both an investment and operational perspective, including business planning and financial modelling case studies.

  • Product/service – price, place, differentiated value proposition
  • Market - landscape, competition, size, trends, customer segmentation, routes to market
  • Production & suppliers – production strategy, mitigating supply risks
  • Organisation & management – premises & facilities, organisational structure, management team
  • Business – common pitfalls when seeking investment, risk mitigation
  • Financial modelling – P&L, balance sheet & cash-flow, common pitfalls when seeking investment, working capital requirements

Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

To be eligible for this workshop you need to be an SME:

  • Based in Coventry or Warwickshire
  • Have an innovative product, service or idea to take to market
  • Be able to commit to recieving a minimum of 12 hours of support from the project

Additional eligibility checks will take place prior to the workshop

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Client testimonials

Without the Growth Hubs help and assistance, we would never have been able to increase our sales & output and also grow our local business. With this help in purchasing new equipment we have expanded our operations and gained a new and increased customer base.

Nuneaton Roof Truss,

Over the past few years, Armstrongs has built up a fantastic relationship with Gary Thyeson from the Growth Hub. His advice on grants and funding has been really valuable to both Armstrongs and some of our clients. His knowledge of local business support has been helpful in signposting us to relevant support agencies as required. We look forward to working with Laura Delahunty moving forwards.

Armstrongs Accountancy LTD,

In the short time since first engaging with the Warwickshire Growth Hub we feel that Laura has understood our vision and has been so very supportive in linking us to the specialist teams who are now supporting us with training, finance and recruitment. A great service that every growing organisation should connect with

MES Systems Limited,

I have had an excellent experience working with Laura from the Growth Hub, from day one, she was taking detailed attention to my concerns and ideas. She was able to put me in contact with different organisations and people to find out answers to my questions and help me to solve some inquiries I was having. I feel this support definitely had a positive impact in my plans. 

 

PALACIOS LTD,

It’s been a fantastic inaugural eight months for the TalentTech Recruitment team and, although the reality of setting up and running a company can be a somewhat daunting experience, we have been extremely grateful for the superb help, advice and guidance given to us along our journey by Gavin Barnett and the team at CW Growth Hub. Gavin’s introductions to both Warwick & Coventry Universities and his wider business network have been absolutely invaluable.

TalentTech Recruitment LTD,

For many individuals out there, it is very hard to figure out ways and know which direction to go when it comes to setting up a business. The challenges of taking your idea and bringing it to life and not knowing where to go and who to speak to for advice. it can get very frustrating..

King of Saffron LTD,

This grant [which we received with the help of the Growth Hub and Coventry City Council] will really help us get on track for business growth and succeed with our vision. Personally, I would also like to thank the team for supporting me through the grant application process. You have been very approachable and attentive throughout.

Exeter Analytical (UK) Limited,

Thank you for the comprehensive and professional guidance

Burbidge & Son Ltd,

Over the years since the Growth Hub was set up we have habitually gone to our Account Manager as a one-stop shop for all business-related information.  It has been a really convenient way of finding suppliers, advisors and, on one occasion, we even asked for assistance with finding customers.  We are invited to a wide range of business events including business development workshops, Brexit roundtable discussions, seminars on various topics and have also been asked to speak at some events.  When we have needed additional information, for example, finding finance sources or help with selecti

Marchantcain Design Limited,

Thanks to CW Growth hub getting us access to grant funding we have been able to invest in the latest computer monitoring system, which will enable us to compete with the national companies within our industry.

Comrie Leisure Limited,

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