Are you Bristol-based or the in the surrounding area and considering starting your own business? Perhaps you have recently begun your business journey?

Whichever applies, a business plan should be a top priority.

Business planning is how you can add structure to your ideas, it allows you to map out your thinking taking into consideration key aspects of setting-up and running a business.

In this free 1hr 15 min one-2-one Zoom session, Nigel will show you how to get started on creating a business plan covering the 7 Key components for a good business plan:

• Business objectives

• Products and services

• Target market

• Competitive analysis

• Marketing plan

• Financial analysis

• Business structure

We are here to support anyone in the Bristol area with a business idea or small-medium sized business. Not your region? Find your local BIPC to find out how they can help you: https://www.bl.uk/business-and-ip-centre/national-network

ADVISOR

Nigel Lloyd-Jones initially worked for 20 years in various industries, holding a range of management positions within customer service, operations and business development in the UK and international markets. He has now spent another 20 years in business consultancy, which has at times included interim management of an area within a client’s company. In this time he has been involved with a broad range of industries, such as, healthcare, travel, finance, contact centres or IT.

As much as many clients have been large organisations, such as American Express, Easy Jet or GE Healthcare he has also supported smaller businesses from being a concept idea to existing businesses who have been faced with challenges.

He enjoys all aspects of operating a business and what it takes to move a company forward.

To support his interest in business he obtained an MBA via the Open University.

In order to provide the best support for you and your business ideas, we will be in contact with you by email before your appointment to find out a bit more about your small business.

Following the meeting, the Business & IP Centre will send you a link to a feedback form that helps us monitor and improve our events.

Helping you to start and grow your small business with free resources, 1:1 support, advice clinics & workshops

The Business & IP Centre Bristol supports people to start, protect and grow their businesses. Visit Bristol Central Library to access our free market research and intellectual property databases and take part in our regular programme of workshops and events.

What is your refund policy?

Our events are free, but places are limited and events are usually oversubscribed. Please give two working days’ notice via email if you wish to cancel.

Can I attend if I'm not a member of the library?

Absolutely! Any Bristol based business or person with a business idea is welcome. Though we always recommend joining the library as it's free and will make accessing our databases, books and publications much easier.

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