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| We assist
small community groups and voluntary organisations
to develop business plans. the process of drawing
up the plan is as important as the plan itself and
involves several meetings |
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| The
assignement focuses on three elements: |
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management audit - internal investigation |
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social review - external analysis |
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business plan - future direction and focus |
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The
method of drawing up the plan involves agreement
with the management committee on brief. |
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review of documents and plans |
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discussion with stakeholders such as |
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management committee members |
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staff and workers |
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volunteers and trainees |
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funders frrom statutory sector and private charities |
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other voluntary sector organisations |
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users and clients |
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| The
business plan will often include: |
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History, purpose, and present mission |
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Structure and management |
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Local needs and Current client group |
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Potential user/customer base |
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Operational staff roles of staff and volunteers |
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Adequacy of property, premises, equipment and machinery |
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Competition and partnerships |
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Financial cost and resources |
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Strategic analysis - SWOT, PEST |
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Project service specifications |
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Marketing of the service and funding plan |
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| Strategic
Plans |
