DO YOU WANT TO START YOUR SMALL OR MICRO BUSINESS IN THE NETHERLANDS?
Our Business Plan Challenge has started!!
A new edition will start in 2022
Why do you need a Business Plan
Starting and running a successful creative business is just like starting and running any other business.
To create a vibrant and profitable brand you need more than talent or a good idea, you need business knowledge, an entrepreneurial mindset and a plan with clear strategies.
* What is the purpose of your business?
* Why you want to do it?
* What are your goals?
* How will you finance your costs?
* What do you need to start?
* Who is going to buy your product or service?
If you can't find evidence that there's a demand for your idea, then what would be the point?
All these answers and more should be well thought and included in your business plan!
You may not have all the answers yet but this challenge will help you to clarify your ideas and to build your business plan step by step.
No more second guessing, No more feeling stuck, No more procrastination
THIS CHALLENGE IS BY APPLICATION ONLY
Challenge starting September 9th
Click below to apply to join our Business Plan Challenge
How does it work?
Many creative entrepreneurs and freelancers think they only need to prepare a business plan to get financing from a bank or an investor. Not true. A business plan is your guide to success.
As creatives or freelancers we tend to avoid this part, the business plan and its language is not easy to understand and sometimes is even intimidating. That's why we have created the Business Plan Challenge!
We have adapted the classic business model canvas, so its easier to understand, complete and to follow. This challenge is aimed to all of you who are setting up a small creative business and freelancers or maybe you already run a small business but need more focus and direction
- The Challenge is
Online.
The challenge is for max 12 participants.
- We will complete the challenge and your business plan in 7 weeks.
- Every week you receive a guide to complete the next step and we will meet online during 40 minutes.
- Sessions are not recorded.
- You will have access to our support group on Discord for all the questions, ideas, etc.
The Plan
We will meet every Thursday from September 9th - October 21st, 2021. The online meetings are at 19:30
Week 1. September 9th. First Meeting. Introduction to Business plan and Canva model
Week 2
September 16
Brand Clarity
Your why, What would your like, what kind of business do you want to have
Week 3
September 23
Ideal Customer & USP
What is the problem you are solving?
Who are we solving the problem for?
Week 4
September 30
My Team
Your why, What would your like, what kind of business do you want to have
Week 5
October 7
Resources & Cost Structure
What practical resources are needed to achieve the key activities and how much does it cost?
Week 6
October 14
Sources of Income
How do you gain revenue?
What is your revenue model
Week 7
October 21
Selling Channels and Customer relationships
How your company communicates with and reaches your Customer to deliver your Value Proposition.
Are you ready?
“Going into business without a business plan is like going on a mountain trek without a map or GPS support – you’ll eventually get lost and starve!” - Kevin J. Donaldson
Check what other entrepreneurs think about the challenge
“I was an active student of the Business-Plan-Challenge, and grew very fond of the process. All the questions that are so overwhelming at the beginning of a business, are included here. And very honestly, they're not possible to skip.
The topics are split up in digestible amounts, yet very well thought through and up to the point. My participation in this challenge and our frequent online meetups ensure my commitment to the process, which means I'm giving myself fully to the practical side of business, without which - let's be honest - it's never going to be one."
Henriett B.
“Thanks so much for this amazing opportunity to do this program. I can’t say enough how much of a help this has been. This class feels like an investment in time that is worth it if you are thinking to become an entrepreneur, you have just dipped your toe into the entrepreneurial world or are already in business but would like to stream line and create more success."
Kristy LH
“The workshop is useful because of the insights you have with the speaker and the other colleagues. Every idea is deeply worked so in the end you have a lot of new ideas and a better vision of your business."
Mari O.
“Before the challenge I felt lost and alone in the world of entrepreneurship, I had already looked for information about how to start a business, but I was unable to land concrete ideas on how to do it.Taking the Business Plan Challenge has given me the necessary steps to detail the foundations of my business, better than that! It has led me to carry out step by step"
Fatima O.
"Before I started the B.P Challenge I wasn't really aware of just how much detail goes into the planning- I understood the financial aspects, but understanding how to find the customers, how to send your message about your business and turn a view into a sale is more complex than i thought!.
The process of breaking down the aspects and looking into detail each part has been very helpful - especially with the links to videos to explain things such as the 'golden circle'. "
Donna R.
“I strongly recommend this workshop to all small business owners. It really helped me draw out a business plan and have a strong understanding of the business strategies. It also addressed problematic points in my business one on one and gave tailored solutions to it"
Chitra R.
"This Business Plan Challenge has been a revelation. It has simplified the entire process and helped me organise myself and my goals with such efficiency.
Every entrepreneur needs this little boost in the right direction!"
Sameen A.
“Ok, here I was doing what I love, what I've been dreaming for the whole my life.. But when it comes to setting up your business, you definitely need a guideline. So, I attend the Business Plan Challenge.
Even at the first session, I was impressed. Questioned my way of working and began to think about how I can improve my skills."
Derya Y
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