Developing a Successful Business Plan

Entrepreneurs often develop interesting business ideas that can be translated into marketable products or services that generate a profit. However, they encounter the arduous task of preparing the business plan.

In this course, emphasis is placed on the preparation of a business plan by illustrating the following 8 key areas:

1. Executive Summary;

2. Reflecting the mission, vision and culture in the business plan;

3. Description of the business;

4. Opportunity analysis and research;

5. Marketing Strategy and Plan;

6. Management and Operational Plan;

7. Financial Analysis and Projections; and

8. Funding Request and Exit Strategy.

The Speaker

Dr Simeon Spiteri is a Chartered Public Accountant operating in Malta who specialises in entrepreneurship, leadership, company valuation and financial analysis. Dr Spiteri holds a PhD, a Master of Philosophy, a Master of Business Administration, a Bachelor of Accountancy (Honours) and a Bachelor of Commerce specialising in Accountancy and Management. He has been operating in the accountancy profession for 18 years and has also been engaged as a lecturer of accountancy, finance and management related subjects for 15 years. Dr Spiteri provides financial consultancy services to business start-ups, and small and medium-sized organisations.