What a good business plan can help you to achieve?
Secure funding for your business
Arguably, one of the primary purposes of a business plan is to help your business secure the funding that you need to operate and grow. Potential investors and lenders will want to see a well-written business plan that clearly outlines the market opportunity, the competitive landscape, your team’s qualifications, and the financial projections for your business.
The business plan should also highlight the potential risks and how they will be mitigated. A well-crafted business plan can increase the chances of securing funding and help businesses negotiate better terms.
Guide your business operations
A well-crafted business plan provides a framework for decision-making and can help businesses stay on track. It outlines the business’s goals and objectives and the steps needed. It also provides a blueprint for the sales and marketing strategy, including the target market, positioning, and pricing. A business plan can help a company focus on its core values and mission.
Evaluate progress towards your business goals
A business plan gives you a benchmark for your company’s expected performance. It outlines the key performance indicators (KPIs) a business needs to track to determine its success. The business plan may also outline the milestones and timelines for achieving the KPIs. By monitoring progress, a business can identify areas for improvement and make necessary adjustments to stay on track.
Select a business plan package
Business Plan for Small Business
Business Plan for Medium Business
Business Plan for Medium Business
Full Business Plan - $695 plus GST
Includes a tailored business plan and up to 4 hours of development and implementation consultation.
For small businesses (<20 employees)
Business Plan for Medium Business
Business Plan for Medium Business
Business Plan for Medium Business
Full Business Plan - $1395 plus GST
Includes a tailored business plan and up to 6 hours of development and implementation consultation.
For medium businesses (20 - 49 employees)
Lean Business Plan
Business Plan for Medium Business
Business Plan for Large Business
Lean Business Plan - $495 plus GST
Includes a succinct but tailored “lean” business plan (suitable for testing viability of, or pitching, new business ideas) and up to 2 hours of development and implementation consultation.
Business Plan for Large Business
Plans for clubs, community groups and not for profits
Business Plan for Large Business
Full Business Plan - price on application
Contact us for a no obligation conversation and quote for the planning solution that will best fit your business needs.
For large businesses (>50 employees)
Plans for clubs, community groups and not for profits
Plans for clubs, community groups and not for profits
Plans for clubs, community groups and not for profits
Plan / Strategy document - $550 plus GST
Discounted rate and tailored plan for clubs, community groups and not for profit organisations. Includes up to 4 hours of development and implementation consultation.
Business planning next steps
I already have a business plan in place. Now what?
That's great that you are already thinking about your business pathway to success. It's important that your business plan remains at front of mind, and you check in periodically to see how you are going.
A common fallacy is thinking that business plans are only important in the start-up phase of a business. They are in fact important at any stage. Checking back in on your plan on a monthly, or quarterly basis will enable you to review the accuracy of the KPI and financial assumptions made in your plan and to tweak these where necessary to stay on track.
Overtime, your initial business plan may transition into an internal plan that provides a reference to how your business is tracking to its tactical and strategic objectives. We are here to help with this transitional process if you need a hand.
Why Apista for your business plan?
At Apista we are passionate about sharing our extensive experience with other businesses to help them on a pathway to success. Our experience is broad, covering corporate financing, brand and marketing as well as entrepreneurship through hands-on involvement in the start-up, management and governance of successful New Zealand based businesses.