Business planning
A business plan is a document that details the strategy of business owners on how they intend to run their business.
Masterclass
Planning a business is about more than having an idea. We can take you through business basics and the fundamentals of setting up and running a business in our Business Planning masterclasses. We have a lot of resources you can use. You will learn about the importance of good market research, establishing your value proposition and determining your customer base. The workshop will cover best ways to go about business planning, by introducing you to new processes of business modelling.
Based on an innovative and simple approach as outlined in Business Model Generation text, written by Alexander Osterwalder & Ives Pigneur, you will take the first steps in devising your business plan. We will cover the nine building blocks of the Business Model Canvas:
- Customer Segments
- Value Proposition
- Channels
- Customer Relationships
- Revenue Streams
- Key Resources
- Key Activities
- Cost Structures
General business information
- Download our Becoming Self-Employed Guide, which will help you get started with planning for your business
- Business Model Canvas Videos
- Business Model Generation
- Register Your Business with HMRC
- Companies House
- Start-up Donut
- Enactus Student Society
- Ask About Business
Generating ideas
Business plans
Business tools
Speak to a Small Business Adviser
Our Small Business Advisers are on hand to help. Book an appointment on Advantage or call +44 (0)161 295 0023 (option 5).
Appointments are available for current students and graduates of the University of Salford only.