Building A Business Plan: Business planning tools

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A walkthrough of creating an action plan using SMART objectives, with guidance on building in flexibility and regular review...

Overview

What you’ll learn:
- How to identify risks
- How to impliment SMART action planning
- Adapting and using flexible planning

Outcome

A well-structured business plan can help turn a great idea into a successful business. In this session, we'll introduce practical business planning tools to help you define your goals, map out your priorities, and create a clear action plan for growth.

You'll learn how to set SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound) objectives, identify key milestones, and monitor your progress effectively. We'll also explore the importance of building flexibility into your plans, enabling you to adapt to changing circumstances and opportunities.

Whether you're at the idea stage or preparing to launch, this session will help you build a realistic and actionable roadmap for your business.

Additional Information

This event is delivered by the Business Academy. It is completely free to join and only take a few minutes to get started.

Business Academy's live events and on-demand videos connect you with expert support and help you master new skills for your business.

Speakers:

Chris Stevens

Head of Business Support, Swindon and Wiltshire Business and Growth Unit

Chris has over 6 years’ experience in mobilising and delivering business support programmes and projects to bring about regional economic development.

Rob Creer

Growth Hub Manager, Swindon & Wiltshire Growth Hub

Rob has a diverse background in people, customer & operational leadership coupled with an imaginative creative streak. This helps him to look at issues differently and develop innovative solutions to chunky problems.

This event is available for: Anybody

24th November 2026

12:00pm - 1:00pm

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This is an external event, and you will be directed to a different website.

Members must Sign in / Register to purchase member only tickets

*All our business prices are excluding VAT at 20%.

For further information on this event, please contact Enquiry Team on 0333 320 0333 or email info@d2n2growthhub.co.uk

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