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Business Plan Numbers Made Simple - Profitable and Realistic
Learn to forecast your income, set realistic goals, and confidently understand the financial side of your business
Created byLisa Newton
Last updated 5/2025
English
What you'll learn
- By the end of the course you will be able to know which numbers to include in the business plan
- Analyse cost structures and revenue streams to make the business plan successful
- Understand the importance of financial planning in the overall business strategy
- Develop the skills to create a comprehensive and effective business plan
- Gain proficiency in financial analysis and interpretation
- Enhance financial management skills and decision-making capabilities
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Course content
4 sections • 16 lectures • 1h 40m total length
Requirements
- An interest in business
- There are no specific materials or software needed
Description
Does the financial part of your business plan make you nervous or confused?
You’re not alone. Many entrepreneurs struggle to understand key business numbers—and that’s where most business plans fall apart.
This course is for people who want to write a smart, grounded, and financially sound business plan—even if you're not a “numbers person.”
What You’ll Learn:
How to confidently forecast income and expenses
The difference between fixed and variable costs (and why it matters)
Simple tools to calculate your breakeven point
How to set realistic pricing, profit targets, and cash flow estimates
How to use SWOT, segmentation, and ratios to build investor-ready insights
The business model canvas explained in plain English
What You Get:
Step-by-step templates for your financial section
Real examples to follow—even if you’re just starting
A printable financial plan worksheet
Instructor support and practical demonstrations
About Your Instructor:
Lisa Newton is an award-winning bookkeeping entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience helping small businesses build real financial clarity. She’s helped hundreds of entrepreneurs go from spreadsheet fear to funding-ready.
Whether you're starting a business, pitching for funding, or just want to make smarter decisions—this course gives you the financial foundations most entrepreneurs skip.
Enroll today and finally feel confident when you look at your numbers.
Who this course is for:
- Business owners, students of accountancy / finance / bookkeeping, budding finance directors and management accountants