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Business Plans
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Business Plans are a collaboration and communication tool
Sometimes business plans get confused with business development plans, regional targets, or strategic plans. Let’s break down the difference. That helps to simplify them and make sure people are on the same page about the purpose.
STRATEGIC PLAN
A strategic plan is typically a 3–5-year plan. Its where the firm takes on big initiatives that further the mission and vision of the company. They may focus on internal systems or innovation to make your firm more competitive, ownership transitions or succession, and firm growth plans. The initiatives that come out of your strategy may be multi-year and if they are about how you will win work, they will touch your business plan at some point.
BUSINESS PLANS
The business plan is a written plan detailing how you are going to feed the business for the next 12 months. If you are organized by sectors, it will be a sector business plan. If you are organized by region, it will be a regional business plan. It involves leadership, business development, marketing, operations, and finance. The business plan is a holistic plan for 12 months.
BUSINESS PLANS
WHAT THEY ARE: COMMUNICATION
Business Plans are an opportunity to put what all of your stakeholders know about the region or sector together to create a plan. For your team – leadership, operations, business development, and marketing, your service providers – to find commonality, develop initiatives, and set goals – holistically.
WHY YOUR FIRM NEEDS IT?
You need a roadmap for what work you will pursue and win, and in what volume. That allows the company to make other business decisions. How much are we going to invest in XYZ this year? Are we going to look at opening that office?
WHAT IS IN IT?
The Business Plan covers all aspects of the business defined how your firm defines it. It could be a region, a sector, or a profit center. Make a plan for how you are organized and measured.
Essential components:
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- Executive Summary
- Market Opportunity – Industry Analysis
- Target Project
- SWOT
- BD Plan
- Marketing Initiatives
- Targets and Goals
WHO IS INVOLVED?
Anyone involved in leadership, pursuing business, performance, and client satisfaction.
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- Regional or Sector Leadership
- Business Development
- Marketing
- Project Managers
- Key Staff
Business Plans Simplified
Start planning and executing the Flamingo Way! Choose your Guide:
DIY Plan
Utilize our guide and lead your teams!
$750
Business Plan Introduction Video
Business Planning Summary
Business Plans Simplified Guide Video
Business Plan Timeline
Pre-Workshop Checklist
Workshop PowerPoint
Business Plan Report Template
Coached Plan
Tailored guide with coaching sessions
$1500
Business Plan Introduction Video
Business Planning Summary
Business Plans Simplified Guide Video
Planning Kick-off Call with Leadership
Customized Business Plan Timeline
Pre-Workshop Checklist
Workshop PowerPoint
Business Plan Report Template
Two one-hour coaching sessions during the process
*pricing reflects supporting one region or sector
Facilitated Plan
Let us be your guide and workshop leader
Custom pricing
Planning Kick-off Call with Leadership
Business Plan Template
Customized Timeline
Project Management of the Plan
In-Person Workshop
Complementary Consulting Services
(not Complimentary – words matter)
Since Business Plans touch Business Development, Marketing, and Operations, we are here to help collect fresh information for your efforts.
Market Size Research
Do you need outside support to size your market?
What is driving your sector or region?
How are your sectors or regions forecasted to perform next year?
What or who are we missing in the market?
Who is your competition - really
Who are potential strategic partners to help you capture more of the market?
*pricing reflects supporting one region or sector
Business Development Planning
Need someone to lead your business development planning?
Like our business plans, we have 3 tiers of plans. Since they haven’t launched on the store, reach out and we will tailor the plans to you!
Hourly Consulting
Need a trusted consulted to help you get through your planning season? Or need ideas of what to do next?
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