What's Inside

In this course, you will gain the knowledge you need to not only write a business plan but enhance your business management skills. If you're serious about building a successful business, you'll appreciate the time spent in this intensive writing course. In this course, you will receive:

  • Video lessons explaining goal setting, marketing, pricing, operations, financial forecasting and more

  • Worksheets and handouts to simplify the business planning process

  • BONUS: Pitch deck template to practice presenting your business plan

Course Curriculum

    1. How To Use This Course

    2. Tell Us About Your Business

    3. Before We Begin...

    1. Video Lesson: How to Design Your Business Model

    2. Download Business Model Template

    1. Pre-Test (Show us what you know already without researching the answers)

    2. Introduction to Business Planning, Company Description, Setting Goals & Soundbites

    3. Knowledge Quiz

    1. Products/Services & Customers

    2. Industry & Competitive Analysis

    3. Creating your Promotional Strategy

    4. Knowledge Check

    1. Determine Your Pricing Through a Breakeven Analysis

    2. Pricing Strategies

    3. Determining Owner's Salary

    4. Knowledge Check

    1. Overview of Financial Statements

About this course

  • $295.00
  • 26 lessons

Course Fee

One payment for unlimited access up to 12 months.

Your Course Instructor

CEO & Director of Consulting Deonna Barnett

Deonna Barnett has worked with entrepreneurs in business planning for 15 years. She has expertise in ideation, business model design, financial management, operations management and marketing strategy development. She has started three businesses of her own and has trained over 2,000 entrepreneurs. Her connection with financial institutions and expertise in business management provides a unique advantage to helping other small businesses reach their financial and business goals. She's a graduate of The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business and has been named the 2024 Small Business Leader by the Columbus Chamber of Commerce.

What Our Clients Are Saying

Be Whole Financial Enterprise, LLC

Kelly Armstrong

I took this course with Deonna a year ago and provided are some amazing things I learned and implemented for my existing business, Be Whole Financial Enterprise. I had so many different niches for my business initially. During the course, Deonna helped me narrow down exactly what my expertise was so I could be more focused and extremely successful in one area. I learned how to write a detailed business plan. This plan consisted of market research, financial projections, marketing strategies, competitor analysis and ways to get funding to name a few. By the time I was finished with this course, I knew everything about my business and how to forecast income projections for the next year. This course is an eye opener for entrepreneurs. It’s a great course for anyone wanting to start their own business or for anyone who is currently in business. You will be amazed at the business acumen you develop by taking this course. Thank you Deonna for helping me to be a successful business owner. Your course is amazing!

Coach Carla Renee

I was told that I could turn my passion for helping individuals reach their potential into a business. With no guidance, I tried and didn’t go far. When I moved to Columbus, I met Deonna and learned about the benefits of defining my business which meant creating a business plan. Once I went through the program…twice, I was able to truly breathe life into my business. I was able to determine where I was going and what I wanted to do. I already knew my “why”, but truly making it happen was an area I needed help with. I got that and more from this business planning course. I now know how to target my audience and what services I want to provide.

FAQ

  • Why should I pay for this course when I can get a business template online for free?

    This course is more than a business plan template. This course teaches you how to manage your business and explains the importance of foundational principles and best practices.

  • How long is the process?

    Because you can work at your own pace, the process is 6-10 weeks long depending on how quickly you work. This is a good amount of time for research, writing, revisions, and reviews. You may find that you’ll still be writing and adding finishing touches to your plan after the end of the course.

  • Will I have a business plan after this course?

    Yes! This course is all about writing and completing your own personalized business plan. For an additional fee, you can request a Business Plan Review for professional feedback from an Aventi consultant.

  • Can I take this course for two businesses?

    This is not recommended. You will be swamped with so much info that trying to do two businesses at once will become overwhelming and confusing. Stick to one for now and the information you get from writing one plan can help you write another plan later.

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