Build Business Plans That Actually Work
Stop creating documents that gather dust. Learn to develop strategic business plans that guide real decisions and attract genuine investment opportunities.
Explore ProgramsWhy Most Business Plans Fail
We've analyzed hundreds of failed business plans. Here's what separates documents that work from those that don't.
Market-Driven Planning
Plans that start with real customer research and validated market demand, not wishful thinking about product features.
Template Disasters
Generic templates filled with industry buzzwords instead of specific strategies tailored to actual business challenges.
Living Documents
Plans designed to evolve with your business, with clear review cycles and adaptation strategies built in from day one.
Fantasy Projections
Unrealistic financial forecasts based on best-case scenarios rather than conservative, evidence-based projections.
Week 1-4: Market Reality Check
Before writing a single word, you'll learn to validate your business concept through customer interviews and competitive analysis.
Week 5-8: Financial Modeling
Build realistic financial projections using industry data and conservative assumptions that investors actually trust.
Week 9-12: Strategic Execution
Transform your plan into actionable quarterly goals with specific metrics and accountability systems.
Common Questions About Our Approach
Most people have been taught to write business plans the wrong way. Here are the questions we hear most often when we explain our methodology.
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Fletcher Thornburg
Strategic Planning Director
Former McKinsey consultant who's helped over 200 startups refine their business models. Specializes in turning complex strategies into executable plans.
Learning from Practitioners, Not Theorists
Our instructors have built successful businesses and worked with companies at every stage of growth. They understand the difference between academic business planning and what actually works in practice.
- 15+ years of hands-on business strategy consulting
- Direct experience with startup failures and pivots
- Current involvement in Australian startup ecosystem
- Track record of helping businesses secure funding