dbc training - designers

The one page business plan - developing a strategic business model

How to gain a competitive advantage 
This half day workshop helps graphic designers develop a business plan that is strategic, concise and and able to help you generate new business.
Do you remember when you started your studio and your accountant told you to write a business plan. You probably slaved over it for weeks, produced a lengthy document that pleased your accountant; then you filed it in the bottom draw.

Even though your competitors have changed and that has changed your competitive advantage, you haven't reviewed your business plan because it's such hard work.

The one page business plan workshop is the answer. You will learn how to produce a strategic, succinct business plan that you can quickly review and change to stay in front of your competitors. The core of this workshop is the examination of your current business model.

What you will gain from this workshop;

• an understanding of how to develop a business model
• the process of converting your business model into a one page business plan
• how to use the business plan as an operational tool
• using the one page business plan to communicate to staff
• using the one page business plan to stay focussed

This workshop covers:

• defining your mission, vision and values
• defining your business model
• setting personal and business goals
• identifying your strengths, weaknesses and opportunities
• identifying your markets
• setting strategies to achieve your goals

How will it work?

This workshop will involve a limited group of participants. The workshop will be facilitated by Greg Branson.
Greg has had 20 years experience in running a design studio, building it up from two people to 13. He will guide the workshops and share his knowledge of best practice design management.
Read more about Greg Branson.

WHERE AND WHEN:

Adelaide
When: 1 July 2011 10am-1.00pm
Where: TBA

Perth
When: 8 July 2011 10am-1.00pm
Where: TBA

Sydney
When: 15 July 2011 10am-1.00pm
Where: TBA

Canberra
When: 22 July 2011 10am-1.00pm
Where: TBA

Brisbane
When: 29 July 2011 10am-1.00pm
Where: TBA

See also Designing demand workshop in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide and Perth.

Melbourne
When: 14 July 2011 1.30pm - 4.30
Where: Business Centre @365 Little Collins St - Grd Flr, 365 Little Collins Street, Melbourne

Not able to attend the Melbourne session? Let us bring it to you. Read more...

Cost: $275 inc gst

Register
To register your interest in this workshop contact Greg Branson

This workshop is only available to members


Membership
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