Why build a business plan?
In This Workshop You Will Learn To:
- Build a business plan that serves as a practical management tool.
- Clarify your goals, priorities, and direction.
- Identify opportunities, risks, and key decisions before they become problems.
- Create a roadmap for sustainable growth and long-term success.
Every successful business begins with an idea, but successful businesses grow through clarity, discipline, and execution. This workshop demonstrates why a business plan is far more than a financing document—it is the operating blueprint for your business. Whether you are launching a new venture or strengthening an existing one, you’ll gain practical tools to think more strategically, make better decisions, and build with purpose. Based on my book, Why Build a Business Plan?, the workshop emphasizes creating direction, priorities, and operating clarity.
Why build a business plan?
Date
September 24, 2026
Time
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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