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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 7/2026
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What you'll learn
- Entrepreneurs and startup founders who need to complete the financial section of a business plan with confidence
- Small business owners pitching for funding or investment who want investor-ready financial projections
- Anyone who considers themselves "not a numbers person" but needs to understand their business finances
- Students of business, finance and entrepreneurship who want practical financial planning skills beyond the textbook
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Course content
5 sections • 17 lectures • 1h 57m 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
NEW - how to use AI to make your business plan numbers simple - (with downloadable done for you prompt sheet)
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