Profit & Prosperity Planning (P3)
– Conduct Financial Health Check: Assess the current financial status through analysis of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow.
– Identify: Collaborate with the entrepreneur to identify short-term and long-term financial goals.
– Set Benchmarks: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress.
Step 2: Business Plan & Financial Terminology
– One-Page Business Plan: Develop a roadmap for your business.
– Financial Terminology: Learn essential financial terminology and concepts to manage your finances and your team members (bookkeepers, accountants, financial planners).
– Basic Financial Statements: Teach how to read and interpret balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
– Budgeting Fundamentals: Introduce budgeting principles and techniques.
Step 3: Strategic Planning
– Cash Flow Management: Develop strategies for managing cash inflows and outflows effectively.
– Profit Maximization: Identify areas for cost reduction and revenue enhancement.
– Business Structure Options: Learn the basics to optimize your business structure.
Step 4: Financial Analysis & Forecasting
– Ratio Analysis: Use financial ratios to evaluate business performance.
– Break-Even Analysis: Determine the break-even point for different scenarios.
– Financial Forecasting: Create projections to anticipate future financial conditions and adjust strategies accordingly.
Step 5: Risk Management
– Identify Financial Risks: Pinpoint potential financial risks such as market changes, credit risk, and operational risks.
– Develop Contingency Plans: Create risk mitigation and contingency plans.
– Insurance Coverage: Recommend appropriate insurance coverage to safeguard against unforeseen events.
Step 6: Performance Monitoring & Reporting
– Regular Review: Schedule regular financial reviews to assess progress.
– Reporting: Develop effective financial reporting practices.
– Adjustments: Make necessary adjustments to financial strategies based on performance metrics and market conditions.
Step 7: Growth & Scaling
– Funding Strategies: Explore options for securing capital, including loans, grants, and investor funding.
– Scalable Processes: Implement scalable financial processes to support business growth.
– Expansion Planning: Prepare financial plans for business expansion initiatives.
BONUS:
Personal Financial Planning Module
– Conduct Financial Health Check: Assess the current financial status through analysis of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow.
– Identify: Collaborate with the entrepreneur to identify short-term and long-term financial goals.
– One-Page Financial Plan: Develop a roadmap for your personal finances.
– Identify Financial Risks: Pinpoint potential financial risks, including the use of insurance and estate planning to mitigate risks.
– Personal: Investment Planning: Guide on making informed investment decisions to build wealth.