Although universal business plan templates are commonly available, our experience confirms that 'off-the-shelf' plans are frequently inappropriate and typically undermine the overall objective of the document.

Since every business and its needs are different, Business Plan Services offers a full range of options to increase a business plan's chance of success. Which of our services may be the most appropriate for a client will very much depend upon the stage of preparation of the business plan in question and the extent of that client’s need for guidance.

Our expertise in all aspects of effective business planning enables us to identify those areas in a document that we believe could (and should) be improved upon and to make suggestions for their amendment. Should clients have all of the information and ideas still locked up inside their heads, we will take them through every stage of preparing a bespoke business plan, including our provision of appropriate industry data to supplement any research that may have already been undertaken.

Because we know that first impressions count, we pay the utmost attention to the professional presentation of business plans that we assist with. As for the content itself, we help our clients establish the complexity of every document to ensure that it is an appropriate reflection of the nature of the business and the requirements of the reader.

Industry research
Our consultants have experience in many different industries and can use our extensive resources for desktop research.

Competitor analysis
All businesses need to keep this area constantly updated, and it is most effective to use an independent company to find the vital information for benchmarking.

Marketing plans
Our consultants can provide skill and experience in how to take your product/service to market.

Price modelling
An essential area to maximise the success of any business. We can support and test your current ideas.

Strategic planning
We bring an independent eye to assist you in how best to tackle the future.

Financial planning
Let one of our experts help you to look after the company finances and maximise shareholder returns.

Business plan writing
Presentation of an appropriate business plan is essential for many purposes. We enable you to achieve your objectives.

Although the section headings of most business plans can be standardised, the complexity of every document is very much a reflection of the nature of the business and the requirements of the reader. Should you be looking to raise finance, our work with banks, venture capital houses, business angels and grant bodies enables us to tailor each document to their needs to maximise your business' chance of success.

Business plan review
For those of you who require assistance after having already written your business plan, you could benefit from having one of our consultants cast their 'beady eye' over your words, strategy, figures and overall presentation of the document before its final submission.

Analysing your draft plan from the perspective of your intended reader, we will prepare an indepth 'easy-to-read' report on your document. We will identify all areas that we believe could (and should) be improved upon and make suggestions for their amendment. All that we ask from you is that you're prepared to accept some constructive criticism!

Business plan screening
With time being an increasingly expensive commodity, finance houses are frequently looking to outsource the laborious process of the initial screening of business plans presented to them for their consideration. For the first time in the UK, banks, venture capital houses and private equity network groups have access to the professional services of a credible dedicated business plan practice, available on a piecemeal or contract basis.

Plans are screened having regard to the specific criteria of the financial institution upon whose behalf the work is undertaken.