1. Responsible Enterprise & Business Sector
Business Plan
Business Plan Template (DOC 330kb)
This is a business plan templates which can be used by people wishing to establish a new enterprise and who need to prepare a formal business plan.
Business Plan Support (DOC 330kb)
Steps to help a group or individual think through their business plan.
Cash Flow Forecast (XLS 24kb)
Shows when cash will come in and go out of your business. It helps you calculate exactly when your income comes in and exactly when your expenditure goes out so that you can so that you can plan your finances.
Cash Flow Forecast Template Notes for Completion (DOC 139kb)
These notes explain how to fill in the cash flow forecast which shows when cash will come in and go out of your business. It helps you calculate exactly when your income comes in and exactly when your expenditure goes out so that you can so that you can plan your finances.
PEST (DOC 145kb)
When setting up in Business you must take into account the influences exerted by the external environment on the business. PEST helps to recognise how the forces exerted by the external environment affect decision making and the development of plans. The environment is divided into four main areas for this structured analysis: Political, Economic, Social and Technological (PEST).
SWOT Analysis (DOC 156kb)
SWOT Analysis is a very effective way of identifying your Strengths and Weaknesses, and of examining the Opportunities and Threats you face. Carrying out an analysis using the SWOT framework helps you to focus your activities into areas where you are strong and where the greatest opportunities lie.