JTB Gives Our Top 3 Reasons Why a Business Plan is Essential
For entrepreneurs, especially small businesses, a Business Plan can act as a strategic tool to make informed decisions, especially better planning decisions, and meet short- and long-term business objectives. Business plans are often referred to as a blueprint or roadmap; without them, one can still travel, but with a map, one can reach a destination much […]
Here’s Our List of the 13 Great Benefits that Business Consultants Offer
Business Consultants are professionals who work with clients on various aspects intending to help improve, grow, or maintain a company. Learn more about business consultants, what they can provide, and more in this guide. What Is a Business Consultant? A business consultant is an individual who works closely with business owners and managers to improve […]
5 Critical Elements in your Business Valuation
When considering the sale or purchase of a business, potential buyers and sellers may wonder what the business is worth, i.e., the Business Valuation. In such transactions, it is common for one party to pay cash and another party to accept equity in the business. However, without a third-party valuation, both parties may not know […]
Here are 7 Awesome Resources to Help You in your Startup Market Research
Starting a business is difficult in any industry. There are almost too many market research resources available for aspiring entrepreneurs. Unfortunately, this abundance of information can make it challenging to identify the best market research sources for your startup. To have a successful business, you need to clearly understand your target audience and the potential […]
10 Ways To Test Your Startup Idea For Free
Creating a Startup costs money and time, which is why many aspiring entrepreneurs begin with a side business or test the waters with a cheap startup idea. Whether you’re working on an idea in your own time or have already incorporated it as an entity, testing your startup is essential to its success. Just because […]
Need to Reach New Heights in Your Business? JTB Consulting can Help!
JTB Consulting is the #1 Business Plan Company in South Africa. As our society around us continues to strive for progress, various aspects of our world only tend to follow suit and not get left behind. This is most certainly the case in terms of how our economy operates. Businesses each aim to grow and […]
Planning Your New Startup ― Advice from a Small Business Planner (Part 2)
The previous Small Business Planners article looked at the importance of choosing the right location. Planning to start a new business may involve hiring individuals that can share and execute your vision. When it comes to your business, you must think of the positions you need – just like any other business. You may need […]
Academic vs Practice: Business Plan Examples for Students
What you learn at varsity does not necessarily translate easily to what happens in practice. Business Plan Examples for Students will be worlds apart from Business Plan Examples used by Investors. Many successful entrepreneurs did badly at school or dropped out of university. The education system didn’t suit them or didn’t know how to handle […]
These are the 8 Business Plan Mistakes Startups Make
Startups are bound to make Business Plan Mistakes. Some are not so serious, others more so. There are many mistakes aspiring entrepreneurs can make when compiling a business plan. Firstly, one must consider the role of a business plan: “It serves as a window through which the entrepreneur allows interested parties a bird’s eye view […]
Here are our Free Tips on How to Hire a Business Consultant
The role of a Business Consultant is often misunderstood. Some business owners see them as snake oil salesmen only for their good. However, the modern business world is changing fast, and every executive needs advisors they can trust to have their best interests at heart. A trusted business consultant can help take your organisation to […]
JTB Provides Our 4 Free Tips on How to Write Your Own Business Plan
A business plan is a document that outlines a business’s goals and objectives and the strategies you will use to meet those goals. It is often seen as a roadmap for a company’s future. Startups and small businesses often use business plans to secure funding from investors, lenders, or other sources. Here are four free […]
10 Tips for a Successful Entrepreneurial Pitch
One of the hardest presentations to make is the Entrepreneurial Pitch. You have a great idea for a business, and you want someone to give you money to make it happen; the problem is venture capitalists, angel investors, and even rich uncles are heavily predisposed against you. Why? Because 99% of the pitches they hear […]
