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BUSINESS PLANNING for COMMUNITY ENTERPRISES Neil Berry, Head of Enterprise. web: locality.org.uk email: info@locality.org.uk tel: 0845 458 8336. PROJECT. How does enterprise business planning differ?. ENTERPRISE. Social Value. Most important. People. Project Plan. Need/Demand.
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BUSINESS PLANNINGfor COMMUNITY ENTERPRISES Neil Berry, Head of Enterprise web: locality.org.ukemail: info@locality.org.uktel: 0845 458 8336
PROJECT How does enterprise business planning differ? ENTERPRISE Social Value Most important People Project Plan Need/Demand Need/Demand Finance Finance Risk People Project Plan Risk Social Value
Different concepts too….. Projects Most important People Need/Demand Finance Risk Enterprise Project Plan Social Value
Different concepts too….. Projects Most important People The organisation, its democratic base, consultation done, partnerships Need/Demand Finance Risk Enterprise Project Plan The key individuals, their track record, skills and longevity, partnerships Social Value
Different concepts too….. Projects Most important People How bad things are, why you need to do this, statistics Need/Demand Finance Risk Enterprise Project Plan Why people will want what you are selling, good market research, USPs Social Value
Different concepts too….. Projects Most important People How you would spend a grant, value for money, match funding, how poor you are Need/Demand Finance Risk Enterprise Project Plan Forecasts, sensitivity analysis, income diversity, how strong you are Social Value
Different concepts too….. Projects Most important People Basic risk assessment, why risks won’t come about Need/Demand Finance Risk Enterprise Project Plan Acceptance of risk, early warning systems, prevention and mitigation Social Value
Different concepts too….. Projects Most important People Gantt chart, milestones Need/Demand Finance Risk Enterprise Project Plan Gantt chart, milestones, growth stages Social Value
Different concepts too….. Projects Most important People Outputs, outcome, impact Need/Demand Finance Risk Enterprise Project Plan Outputs, outcome, impact…..growth plan Social Value
Top tips • Be cautious with consultants • Think of your audience – internal/external? • Avoid extraneous detail - appendices • Investment follows the plan • Live the plan