Plan Genie, is first and foremost, an on-line tool to assist you in writing a narrative business plan for your business. But is more than that.
Plan Genie is a Universal Business Practices Template supported with audio Coaching Modules that:
- makes business planning accessible and affordable for any business, and
- provides a framework and foundation to expand business knowledge over time.
Our purpose at Plan Genie is to help you:
- Get your business under control and keep it that way
- And in the process, Achieve more balance in your life and Enjoy enduring success
Our format and workbooks were created through many years of simplifying and refining core business principles and best practices.
Plan Genie will help you quickly and efficiently write a narrative business plan for your company, and to refresh your plan on a regularly scheduled basis.
As you revise your business plan each quarter, you and your employees will gain a greater understanding of your core business and broaden your knowledge of effective business practices.
This instruction audio has eight segments so you can work at your own pace , and refer to the corresponding segments as you get to them in the workbook.
The first three audio segments will give you an overview of the planning process and our 4 Step Method for writing your business plan.
The next 4 modules will take you through the 4 steps and the final segment deals with tracking your progress and refreshing your plan on a continuous basis.
I believe, and few people will argue, that a business plan is the “foundation” for a successful business, yet the majority of business leaders fail at this important responsibility. The latest figures I’ve seen suggest that fewer than 20% of small to mid size companies have a written business plan that is reviewed on a regular basis.
So why is that?
Here’s what I’ve observed after 25 years running my own companies, and helping other business owners succeed with theirs.
I find that new, or early stage, company owners rush into their business with energy and enthusiasm, and lack the patience to take the time to put their plans on paper – so much to do, so little time. Once the basic business model is flushed out, their energy is applied to launching the business, and getting sales to pay their bills.
Then, as companies grow and mature they learn to “survive” without a plan – so why bother. They struggle and survive, but they don’t really prosper.
Others have tried to work from a plan, but don’t have the commitment to stick with it, or find that the format they used was awkward or confusing, and didn’t really help them focus on specific action steps and priorities. This leads to the conclusion that business plans don’t work.
And, finally,
many business owners simply don’t know how to create a written plan – they have not been able to find a clear, easy to understand format that makes sense for their business and a process to keep it fresh and moving forward.
Cost can also be a huge deterrent. The fee for consultants combined with staff meeting costs, off site facilities can easily run in the $20 – 30 k range
Plan Genie provides a format that is clear, logical, easy to understand and readily tailored to any business, large or small, early stage or mature. Our Workbook takes the drudgery out of the task and focuses the efforts of everyone involved, including:
- Company owners and leadership teams
- Your Employees
- Business Partners and alliances
- Investors
This is a practical, no nonsense, system that delivers results every time.
As you go through the workbook, you will gain a deeper understanding of your business, which is critical to inspiring employees and engaging them in a journey toward mutual success.
You will also discover untapped potential of your business, to go beyond mere survival to prosperity.
And, most importantly,
A well managed business plan will put you back in control of your business.
With clarity and control comes peace of mind, not only for the owner and leadership team, but for all employees.
That feeling, throughout the whole organization, of knowing where you are, where you’re going, how you are gong to get there, and how each individual can contribute on a personal level.
Your business plan is the foundation on which to build a successful business and, at the same time, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and keep your sanity.
This audio recording will guide you through the Business Plan Workbook
You can write your Business Plan, either on your own, or with the appropriate contribution from your employees. The Workbook breaks the task into bite sized, logical steps and results in a Working Business Plan that is easy to understand at all levels of the company,
And it doesn’t require a significant investment in off site work. It can be completed in a few short, 2 or 3 hour sessions, scheduled into the regular routine for any business. You can complete your plan in a few days of focussed effort, or spread the work out over a period of a few months. We actually recommend the latter approach if you don’t have a hard deadline in front of you.
The format can be tailored to any size of business or types of business, including non profit organizations and will work at any stage of the business life cycle.
