Versão Português
Business plans provide a way to express an idea and test it to check whether it represents an actual business opportunity. Besides planning the first steps of the business, business plans are a fundamental tool for seeking investment and support.
Target audience:
- Entrepreneurs with social business ideas, together with their partners or managers
Requirement:
Completing the Creative Design for New Business Models program to ensure that the business model is clear before developing the business plan.
Objectives
- Develop a sound social business plan to be presented to stakeholders
- Test business model assumptions
- Strengthen participants’ network
Methodology
This program employs a distinctive methodology based on:
- Specific modules for each part of a business plan
- At the end of each module, a session with experts to resolve questions and get feedback
- Contents specially adapted to the context of social businesses
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The model, structure and supporting materials provided by Artemisia for the development of my social business plan were of extremely high quality, as good if not better than what i received during my MBA. The structure of the plan has been praised by everyone who has read it, from partners to potential investors. I recommend Artemisia’s methodology for all types of entrepreneurs.
Gustavo Pimentel, founder of Savanza
“Developing a business plan allowed me to learn a lot about the different aspects of running a business, from marketing and finance to human resources and strategic planning – but from a holistic perspective. I’ve also learned how to present to investors, and how to turn your dreams into something tangible and attractive. This raised my awareness of the work of an entrepreneur and the point of view of investors and supporters. I now feel confident and better prepared to develop my own business plan”.
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Caetano Siqueira, trainee, Sustentech, India
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