Build a Profitable Business Plan in 2 Hours
Freelancer business plan help! Learn to create a concise, effective plan. Avoid lengthy documents. Grow your business with a focused strategy.
Course Content
Build a Profitable Business Plan in 2 Hours is an all-levels Skillshare course taught by Nick Armstrong. It runs 43m, is taught in English, and includes a certificate of completion. Learners rate it 4.5 out of 5 from 75 reviews, with 6,434 students enrolled. It is a paid course, first published January 2019.
Stop Wasting Time on Lengthy Business Plans!
The traditional business plan – often a daunting 30-50 pages, according to the SBA – can be a huge time sink, especially for freelancers and solopreneurs. Instead of getting bogged down in endless paperwork, discover a streamlined approach to guiding your business with a concise, actionable plan.
Focus on What Matters: Actionable Business Planning
Forget lengthy documents! Bootstrapping entrepreneurs need practical roadmaps, not sprawling reports. Think of it like a trail map – you need direction, not a history of every tree along the way. This class provides the essential planning documents you need to launch and manage your business effectively, all within a manageable 10 pages, achievable in around 2 hours.
What You'll Learn: The 5 Core Planning Documents
This course focuses on the most important planning documents for freelancers and solopreneurs:
- 1-Page Financial Plan: Establish a clear financial foundation for your business.
- 2-3 Page Marketing Plan: Outline your marketing strategy to reach your target audience.
- 2-3 Page Market Topography Guide: Understand your market, competitors, and opportunities.
- 1-2 Page Statement of Services/Pricing/Scope: Clearly define what you offer and how you charge.
- 1-Page Mission/Vision/Values Statement: Articulate your business's purpose and guiding principles.
Bonus: Marketing Campaign Planning Template
As a bonus, you'll receive my proven marketing campaign planning template – a valuable tool for driving results.
Built to Last (But Adaptable):
These documents are designed to be useful for approximately 6 months, after which you can easily review and update them as your business evolves.
About the Instructor: Nick Armstrong
I'm Nick Armstrong, the "Geek-in-Chief" behind WTF Marketing. I'm a seasoned entrepreneur, author, and speaker with over 10 years of experience helping businesses of all sizes – from startups to Fortune 100 companies – thrive. I've co-organized numerous community events focused on entrepreneurship and innovation, and have been recognized as one of BizWest’s 40 Under Forty. My passion is empowering entrepreneurs with practical tools and strategies.
This class will help you:
- Learn the Basics of PR and Marketing: Develop a foundational understanding of public relations and marketing principles.
- Name Your Brand: Create a memorable and impactful brand identity.
- Get Paid Faster: Implement strategies to improve cash flow and accelerate payments.
- Build Better Client Relationships: Foster strong, lasting relationships with your clients.
- Negotiate Better: Master negotiation skills to secure favorable terms.
- Give a Better Speech: Improve your public speaking skills, whether pitching your business or presenting to clients.
Ready to ditch the overwhelming business plan and embrace a more efficient, results-oriented approach? Let's get started!
Join the Community:
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