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Everything to do with Business Plans

Everything to do with Business Plans

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23/02/2017

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Thommie Burger

Thommie is a Certified Financial Modelling and Business Valuation Analyst. He holds a PhD with a specialisation in Entrepreneurship and Business Management and an MBA specialising in International Business Management. Thommie has personally been involved in the successful execution of large-scale Business Analysis-, Management Consulting-, Business Valuation-, and Business Plan projects, ranging from startup companies seeking as little as R1 million in bank financing to companies requiring more than R1 billion in investor funding to fund their growth strategies. Before establishing the company in 2006, Thommie worked for several multi-national companies based in South Africa, Africa, and the United Kingdom.

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Starting a New Business? Need a Business Plan?

Then listen to this practical advice to entrepreneurs on ‘Everything to do with Business Plans’.

Dr. Thommie Burger (Founder of JTB Consulting (Just in Time Business Consulting) interviewed.

The interview was conducted by the University of Pretoria’s TUKS FM 107.2 during its Business Platform Show on 21 February 2017.

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You are ready to start a new business but are contemplating whether you need a Business Plan. Perhaps one of your friends advised you to write one but you are wondering whether it will just be a waste of valuable time? With the increase in the rate of competition and the high failure rate of new businesses, building a solid business plan is certainly a smart way to improve your chances of success. If you are still wondering whether a formal business plan is THAT important and needed to document your business idea, then listen to this Interview conducted by TUKS FM on 21 February 2017.

Established in 2006, JTB Consulting has supported entrepreneurs, SMEs, and established companies with professionally structured, bank-ready business plans across South Africa and international markets. Our work spans multiple industries and jurisdictions, with experience supporting funding applications, investor submissions, and strategic decision-making.

In addition to custom business plan development, we also provide Investor Pitch Decks, Excel-based Financial Models, Company Valuations, and Feasibility Study Services, all aligned with lender, investor, and regulatory expectations. Further details are available on our Services page.

If you would like to discuss your business planning or funding requirements, you are welcome to contact our Founder, Dr Thommie Burger, directly on +27 66 206 8920. He is also available via email and LinkedIn.

JTB Consulting — Practical business planning, funding readiness, and strategic clarity since 2006.

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