Preparing a Business Plan

Course Ref No: AE43QQ003

NOCN Credits 3 Level 2

Aim: To develop the skills necessary to produce a practicable and workable business plan for a business.

It covers:

• The main headings required.
• Consistency of information.
• Detailed cashflow, profit & loss, balance sheet and break even figures.

Note: this unit could apply to businesses already in operation who need to prepare a detailed business plan, in response to particular circumstances eg major expansion, product development etc.

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Presenting A Business Plan

Course Ref No: AE43QQ006

NOCN Credits 3 Level 2

Aim: To be able to present a business plan to another organisation (e.g. funding institution).

It covers:

• The objectives of the presentation.
• The method of presentation.
• The presentation of the plan.
• Production of an action plan, identifying action required and appropriate time scales.

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Business Planning in Depth

Course Ref No: AE43QQ002

NOCN Credits 6 Level 3

Aim: To produce a business plan which clearly distinguishes between short, medium and long term aspects of the business’ development, and which also includes detailed operational aspects relating to the proposed business.

It covers:

• Short, medium and long term planning.
• Quality criteria and personnel requirements of the business.
• Presentation of the plan and the feedback received.
• Staff development strategies.

Note: This unit would apply to situations where more complicated factors would be involved in establishing a business.

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Business Components

Course Ref No: AA32QQ001

NOCN Credits 3 Level 2

Aim: To understand how the various aspects of a business fit together.

It covers:

• How to establish a business’ main aims and objectives.
• Identifying the relevant experience of key people involved in achieving those objectives.
• Determining individuals’ designated responsibilities and accountability.
• Analysis of the internal and external factors that can affect the business’ performance.