Business Plan Service of Choice | JTB Consulting

Partner with the industry-leading Business Plan Writers.

With extensive local and global experience, JTB Consulting offers a world-class Professional Business Plan Service, which is industry-specific and tailored to the requirements of both you, our client, and the financing/investor fraternity. The Business Plan Writers you can Trust.

We provide a world-class Business Plan Service.

As leading Business Plan Writers with extensive local and global experience, JTB Consulting offers a world-class Professional Business Plan Service, which is industry-specific and tailored to the requirements of both you, our client, and the financing/investor fraternity.

Through experienced management, talented and forward-thinking Business Plan Writers, high-quality solutions and first-class customer service, JTB Consulting aims to provide South Africa’s “Best Business Plan Service Experience”. To our delight, we have earned an excellent reputation all around South Africa and abroad. The goal of our specialist team of Business Plan Writers is that everyone has a memorable experience and reaches even greater success in partnering with JTB, per our slogan, “Reach New Heights”.

We deliver correctly structured Professional Business Plans with exceptional quality content Every Single Time. Since 2006, JTB Consulting has achieved a 0% Rejection Rate from Local and International Banks, Financiers, and Investors regarding the Content Quality and Structural Layout of our Professional Business Plans. In more than 14 years, none of our Business Plans was rejected based on layout, quality, and structure. Through our Custom and Leading Business Plan Service, we ensure that your business idea conveys a focused and professional message when presented. With extensive industry experience and the latest market insights, our team of expert Business Plan Writers are the first choice of serious entrepreneurs.

“We are South Africa’s leading Business Plan Service providing an industry-leading Professional Business Plan solution to local and international clients, ensuring client satisfaction throughout our engagement.”

Thommie Burger

JTB Consulting has answered the call of its clients and provides the following Competitive Advantage and Value Proposition:

Offering a Superior Business Plan Service.
Offering an Exemplary Customer Service Experience.
Never Making a Promise, We Can’t Keep.
Truly Partnering with Our Clients.
Providing Strategic Input and Recommendations.
Increasing the Probability of Our Clients Achieving Success.
Offering a Professional Business Plan Consulting Solution.
Qualified and Expert Business Plan Writers.

Dr. Thommie Burger

FOUNDER AND MANAGING PARTNER

MBA Graduate, with specialisation in Business Management (Summa Cum Laude).

Doctoral (PhD) Thesis with Research on Entrepreneurship and Business Management in South Africa (Summa Cum Laude).

Qualifications and Accolades

PhD (Business Management)
MBA (Entrepreneurship) Summa Cum Laude
BCom. Honours (International Management)
BCom. (Business Management)
Diploma International Trade and Global Mobility Management (UK)
Expert Author for Entrepreneur Magazine and BizConnect
Expert Ghost Writer for Local and Global Companies

JTB Consulting was founded and is currently headed by Dr. Thommie Burger. Thommie has personally been involved in the successful execution of large-scale Business Consulting, Business Plan and Market Research projects, ranging from startup companies seeking as little as R100,000 in bank financing to companies requiring more than R1 billion in investor funding to fund their growth strategies and projects.

Before establishing the company in 2006, Thommie worked for several multi-national companies based in South Africa, Africa and the United Kingdom. He has held various positions, including Business Consultant and Analyst, Regional Sales Manager, Regional Manager, Business Development Manager and Training Manager.

Some of the most notable clients Thommie has worked with include DaimlerChrysler, BMW, Nissan, VW, Eskom, Integr8, MTN, Financial Times (London), Wimpy, Engen, Caltex and SAP. He has extensive experience working with various South African Government Institutions, The Department of Defence (UK) and various local and international-based Embassies and Consulates.

His substantial experience, attention to detail and logical approach to problem finding and resolution will contribute to the success of any project, task and activity. Thommie is passionate about solving problems that are complex in scope and that require an in-depth evaluation and comprehensive analysis. He is an astute, results-oriented individual with a proven ability to identify issues and solving it through applying analytical thinking and strong operational leadership reinforced by solid ethics, sound business knowledge and experience. Thommie is an assertive and interactive individual with extensive strategic, operational and financial planning experience and will contribute significantly to the achievement of success in any project.

Thommie is the Founder of JTB Consulting and heads the team of Business Plan Writers and Market Researchers. Further information on his credentials can be viewed on his LinkedIn Profile.

The JTB 30-Point Value Proposition.

Since 2006, we have established ourselves as a Leading Business Plan Service to South African entrepreneurs and companies (startup and existing). Our specialist team of Business Plan Writers have compiled thousands of Professional Business Plans on behalf of clients. Our team has experience in writing Business Plans and Commercial Proposals for both startup businesses (seeking as little as R1 million in startup funding) and more complex local and international projects and established companies (seeking more than R1 billion in investor funding).
Since JTB Consulting’s establishment, we have assisted many new and existing companies in writing expert Professional Business Plans that attain results. Our focus is on providing customer-specific solutions. We do not offer an “off-the-shelf” service as we firmly believe that it is vital to walk side-by-side with a client throughout the Business Plan Writing process. We believe in personal contact and genuinely establishing a long-term business relationship with you.
As an additional value-added service, we can provide our Clients with a Business Plan Pitch Deck, designed according to international best practices. A Pitch Deck is a brief presentation (created using PowerPoint) and is used to provide your audience with a professional overview of your Business Plan. You will typically use your Pitch Deck during face-to-face or online meetings with potential investors, customers, partners, and other stakeholders. The Pitch Deck can, at an additional fee, be designed after the Business Plan has been completed.
We are more than willing to provide our Clients with Examples of our Quality Work. At the request of a Client, we can give a few examples of past Business Plans we have completed for both Local and International Clients. This transparency on our part should greatly assist Prospective Clients in evaluating the Quality of JTB Consulting’s work for themselves.
We have been able to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction and exceptional success rate not only because of the quality of our service delivery and documents we produce but also due to our hands-on approach to every Client. We are a proud, honest and open-minded company that delivers professional service. Our highly-experienced team is committed to offering exceptional and professional service to all our clients.
Clients can rest assured that our Professional Business Plans comply with the extremely stringent criteria of both local and international investors, i.e. Angel Investors, Venture Capitalists, Commercial Banks; Small Business Finance Institutions; and Government Funding Institutions. Our Business Plans are Bank and Investor compatible and serve as an excellent model and management tool as our clients develop and grow their businesses.
We do not sell products. We sell a unique and bespoke service that will bring value to your business venture/idea. Most people underestimate the time it takes to write a new, comprehensive and customised business plan for every Client. We, therefore, do not offer discounts. Beware of the individual/company that consistently use discounts and “being the cheapest service provider” as their claim to fame and marketing message. Buying a Service is different from purchasing a Product. The age-old saying of “if you pay peanuts you get monkeys” has never been more relevant. Writing a business plan in a consultative approach and truly partnering with a client to reach a mutual goal takes time, extensive experience and know-how. And this comes at a cost.
We have experience in dealing with all types and sizes of companies; small companies, international companies, government institutions, JSE-listed organisations, and many more.
We have experience across all industries. Our team of Business Plan Consultants have extensive experience working in the disciplines of Human Resources, General Management, Sales Management, Marketing and Operations Management. Further expertise is in the areas of Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, Small Business Management, as well as Business Development. Our team boasts a vast knowledge of South African business practices and has successfully assisted customers across South Africa in the field of Business Plan Consultation. Our customers operate across a broad spectrum of industries, including but not limited to General-, Sales-, and Operations Management, Human Resources, Recruitment, FinTech, Banking, Mining, Insurance, Financial Services, Technology, Mobile Applications, E-Commerce, ICT, Logistics, Public Enterprises, Hospitality, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Construction, Services, Retail, Travel, Tourism, and Education.
Our Founder holds both an MBA and Doctorate Degree in South African Entrepreneurship, International Business Management, and General Management.
We are focused on writing Professional Business Plans and we provide related business consulting services. We are not a ‘Jack of All Trades’ type of company. Our experience in writing unique business plans. We are the industry-leading Business Plan Writers. Beware of companies that provide business planning as one of their services. Why would you partner with an individual/company that offers business plan writing as one of their services, along with services that have no relevance to entrepreneurship/business planning? Partnering with a Specialist is better than partnering with a Generalist. Jack of all Trades, Master of None – is that what you as a client want?
We are the undisputed Leading Business Plan Service in South Africa. Unfortunately, most ‘so to speak’ Business Plan Companies in South Africa make this claim. To claim to be a Leader and Specialist at a specific discipline/service/field is not merely including such a statement on your Website and marketing material. No. Research has shown that to call yourself a Specialist, you need at least 10,000 hours of experience in such a discipline/service/field. To be a Leader, you need to offer True Value, have a Tangible Value Proposition, Know Your Market Inside-Out, Lead the Market Through Consistent Quality and Excellent Service Delivery and Have a Substantial New Client Base obtained through referrals and Word-of-Mouth! So, ask yourself the question: “Do I want to work with a Leader and Specialist or rather a Follower and Generalist”?
All our Website Copy is original and protected under copyright; we have taken more than ten years do develop our website, marketing copy, design, and layout. Unfortunately, we do come across scam artists and fraudsters that copy our website narrative ‘verbatim’ to pass it off as their own.
Our Founder, Dr. Thommie Burger is personally involved in all projects, and no Business Plan Consultant releases a completed project/document before he approves it.
Any questions can be personally answered by the Founder, whether these questions are via email or telephone. You are welcome to arrange a free consultation by phone or Skype with our Founder (Dr Thommie Burger), where we can discuss your full business needs to ensure we put your mind totally at ease. No commitment fee.
JTB Consulting CC is a registered company in South Africa with registration number 2008/120088/23.
JTB Consulting CC has a legitimate corporate bank account.
Professional recommendations and client testimonials received via LinkedIn and our Website are transparent, with contact details of these past clients available on LinkedIn. Partnering with a Business Plan Consultant that has recent (up-to-date) client testimonials is better than partnering with a Business Plan Writer that has none or very few testimonials. And yes, you as prospective Client have all the right in the world to contact these past clients as part of your own due diligence. Unfortunately, once again, false testimonials are at times used by individuals/companies to sell their service. Do your homework and remember; the transparency of the individual/company is vital. Beware of the individual/company that is not willing to provide you with testimonials from previous clients they worked with (to support their claims of excellent service).
Our team of Business Plan Writers, Market Researchers and Industry Practitioners have a combined team experience of more than 100 years in Business Management, Strategic Planning, Market Research, Financial Modelling, and General Management.
We have written more than 12,500 Professional Business Plans since 2006.
We have experience in working with clients across more than 25 Countries.
We have experience in successfully compiling Business Plans for Clients operating in more than 125 Industry Sectors and Markets. View some of our client Case Studies for more information.
We provide free telephonic and email support/guidance throughout the project phase.
We can take your “idea” and conceptualise it into a fully developed business – even if you are unsure how or where to start.
We ensure total confidentiality, discretion, loyalty and professional service throughout the management of your project. JTB Consulting has an already drafted Non-Disclosure Agreement that we can send to our Clients, which both parties can sign, thereby protecting the interests of the Clients we work with.
There is nothing more important to us than the complete satisfaction of our clients. It is the quality of our service delivery, genuinely understanding our clients’ unique requirements and over-delivering on our promises that sets us apart from our competitors. But don’t take our word for it. View the range of Client Testimonials we’ve received from past clients: 98% of our clients would recommend our company. View Written Testimonials from past clients.
We never make a promise we can’t keep. We are committed to saving our customers time and money by providing them with unique and Professional Business Plan Solution that attain results. As our Client, your Professional Business Plan will include everything that is required by Local and International Investors. Our team of expert Business Plan Consultants’ main objective is to provide high quality and personalised service where every Client receives an open and honest approach to service delivery while ensuring client satisfaction is maintained every step of the way. We are genuinely committed to delivering an exceptional, world-class client experience. We never make a promise we can’t keep!
Bankable Business Plans. We ensure that your Business Plan ticks all the right boxes and matches the standards suggested by funding institutions. All our Business Plans are customised and written according to the unique requirements of Local and International banks and investors.
Comprehensive (Desktop/Secondary) Market Research. Depending on your specific needs, we conduct extensive (desktop/secondary) market research on behalf of all our clients. A detailed market- and industry analysis reveals not only valuable information and facts on the market but also competitors, clients, risks, opportunities and the overall attractiveness of the business venture. Our dedicated Market Research Team supports our Business Plan Writers with invaluable market insights, strategic advice, and recommendations on your business venture.
An independent survey conducted on behalf of JTB Consulting revealed that the Business Plans we compiled for our clients (which theses clients submitted to banks and investors) had an immaculate funding approval rate of 71% (2010), 68% (2011), 70% (2012), 72% (2013), 73% (2014), 70% (2015), 75% (2016), 77% (2017), 79% (2018), and 79% (2019). Our funding approval rate is in comparison to an estimated industry average of only 7%. The survey focused on startup and existing companies that required funding of between R1-million and R30-million. The period under review was from January 2010 to December 2019.

We collaborate with various Investors and Financiers.

To attract investment capital for your business, you must think like an investor as you write your Professional Business Plan. That is where JTB Consulting’s unique solutions give you the edge.

We think like both Entrepreneurs and Investors.

Banks, venture capitalists, financial institutions and angel investors have the difficult task of balancing risk versus reward in their decisions. Your first challenge is to show them the commercial opportunity you are presenting to them. You need to demonstrate what you have done to mitigate risk. Demonstrating a real value proposition is a tremendous challenge.

Let JTB Consulting partner with you and show you how.

Our Business Plan Writers know precisely what the international (and local) standards and best practices are when it comes to Business Plan Writing. Clients can rest assure that we write our Business Plans in line with the extremely stringent criteria of both local and international investors. These include Angel Investors, Venture Capitalists, Commercial Banks [e.g. ABSA, Nedbank, Investec, Standard Bank and FNB], Small Business Finance Institutions [e.g. Retail Capital and Business Partners], and Government Funding Institutions [e.g. IDC, NEF, and SEFA].

Our Professional Business Plans are Bank and Investor compatible, designed to serve as an excellent model and management tool as our clients develop and grow their businesses.

Companies that have partnered with us.

Since our establishment in 2006, we have assisted more than 12,500 local and international clients. JTB Consulting is a Serious Business Plan Company that is the first choice of Serious Entrepreneurs. Each of our Business Plan models is industry-specific and tailored to the requirements of the Client on the one hand and the criteria of the financing institution on the other. Our tailored and industry-specific Business Plans are far more effective due to our local and international experience and extensive experience in the field of Business Management.

Our team has extensive experience working in more than 125 disciplines, markets and industries including but not limited to General-, Sales-, and Operations Management, Human Resources, Recruitment, FinTech, Banking, Mining, Insurance, Financial Services, Technology, Mobile Applications, E-Commerce, ICT, Logistics, Public Enterprises, Hospitality, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Construction, Services, Retail, Travel, Tourism, and Education.

An independent survey conducted on behalf of JTB Consulting revealed that the Business Plans we compiled for our clients (which theses clients submitted to banks and investors) had an immaculate funding approval rate of 71% (2010), 68% (2011), 70% (2012), 72% (2013), 73% (2014), 70% (2015), 75% (2016), 77% (2017), 79% (2018), and 79% (2019).

Our funding approval rate is in comparison to an estimated industry average of only 7%.

The survey focused on startup and existing companies that required funding of between R1-million and R30-million. The period under review was from January 2010 to December 2019.

Client Recommendation Rate

Testimonials

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Written Testimonials

“Risk more than others think is safe. Dream more than others think is practical.”

Howard Schultz | CEO of Starbucks

“Don’t be afraid to assert yourself, have confidence in your abilities and don’t let the bastards get you down.”

Michael Bloomberg | Founder of Bloomberg L.P.

“It’s OK to have your eggs in one basket as long as you control what happens to that basket.”

Elon Musk | Founder of Tesla Motors and SpaceX, Co-Founder of PayPal

“Always deliver more than expected.”

Larry Page | Co-Founder of Google

“Not taking failures personally allows us to recover — and even to thrive.”

Sheryl Sandberg | CEO at Facebook, Author

“No matter how brilliant your mind or strategy, if you’re playing a solo game, you’ll always lose out to a team.”

Reid Hoffman | Co-Founder of LinkedIn

“My biggest motivation? Just to keep challenging myself. I see life almost like one long University education that I never had — every day I’m learning something new.”

Sir Richard Branson | Founder of Virgin Group, Serial Entrepreneur

“Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.”

Sir Winston Churchill | British Prime Minister from 1940-1945 and 1951-1955.

“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and 5 minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.”

Warren Buffett | Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway