If you have searched for a business plan consultancy in South Africa that you can trust to deliver funding-ready, investor-grade documentation, you have likely already come across JTB Consulting. This article tells you exactly who JTB is, what makes the firm different, and why South African banks, DFIs, and private investors consistently approve JTB-prepared plans at a rate of 80% — more than ten times the industry average of 7%.
JTB Consulting was founded in 2006 by Dr. Thommie Burger (PhD, MBA, FMVA, FPWM) and has since delivered over 3,000 projects (business plans, feasibility studies, market research, investor pitch decks, business proposals, and financial models) across 125+ industries and 25+ countries. The firm holds a 4.9-star Google rating across 99+ verified reviews and a 98% client recommendation rate — proof points that no amount of marketing copy can manufacture.
JTB Consulting: South Africa’s Only FMVA and FPWM Certified Business Plan Consultancy
JTB is the only business planning expert in South Africa that holds both the FMVA (Financial Modelling and Valuation Analyst) and FPWM (Financial Planning and Wealth Management) certifications — both awarded by the Corporate Finance Institute (CFI).
These are not honorary titles. They are internationally recognised professional designations that require rigorous examination, practical application, and ongoing professional development. No other business plan consultancy South Africa currently offers this dual-certified standard.
What this means for clients is straightforward:
- Every financial model is built to the standard that banks, DFIs, and institutional investors actually require — not a template, not a spreadsheet approximation.
- Every business plan is reviewed through the lens of both financial modelling rigour and wealth/investment planning logic.
- Every deliverable is personally reviewed and approved by Dr. Thommie Burger before it leaves the firm.
This is the JTB difference — and it is why the firm has been recognised as a top business consulting firm South Africa for three consecutive years: 2023, 2024, and 2025.
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Watch: South Africa’s #1 Business Plan Writers — JTB
See JTB’s investor-ready business plans and pitch decks in action. Dr. Thommie Burger (PhD, MBA, FMVA, FPWM) founded JTB Consulting in 2006. With 3,000+ projects successfully delivered and an 80% funding approval rate, JTB is South Africa’s most credentialed and trusted business plan consultancy.
About Dr. Thommie Burger — Founder of JTB Consulting
Dr. Burger holds a PhD in Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management (Summa Cum Laude), an MBA with specialisation in Entrepreneurship (Summa Cum Laude), a BCom Honours in International Management, and dual CFI certifications: FMVA and FPWM. He has over 20 years of business planning experience in South Africa, spanning senior roles in business analysis, consulting, sales management, and business development across South Africa, Africa, and the United Kingdom.
Every business plan, financial model, company valuation, and feasibility study that leaves JTB is personally reviewed and signed off by Dr. Burger. This is not a marketing claim — it is a structural commitment built into the firm’s delivery process.
Before establishing JTB, Dr. Burger held senior roles in business analysis, consulting, regional sales management, and business development within multinational environments in South Africa, Africa, and the United Kingdom. His advisory exposure includes work with private companies, corporates, financial institutions, government-linked entities, and international stakeholders.
Through JTB Consulting, he has overseen projects across sectors, including financial services, technology, mining, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, logistics, retail, hospitality, agriculture, and professional services. This breadth enables sector-specific insight without reliance on generic templates or one-size-fits-all planning approaches.
What Does JTB Consulting Do?
JTB is a business plan consultancy South Africa; entrepreneurs, SMEs, and corporates rely on them for six core services:
- Investor-Ready Business Plans — bank-compliant, funder-aligned, bespoke documentation for startups, SMEs, and large capital projects. Aligned with the due diligence requirements of ABSA, Standard Bank, Nedbank, FNB, SEFA, IDC, NEF, DBSA, Land Bank, and private investors.
- Three-Statement Financial Models — income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet models built in Excel, with scenario analysis, sensitivity tables, and funding-specific assumptions.
- Company Valuations — income-based, market-based, and asset-based valuation approaches, delivered to institutional standards.
- Feasibility Studies — market research, competitor analysis, risk assessment, and opportunity analysis for projects requiring pre-investment validation.
- Investor Pitch Decks — professionally structured presentations for investor meetings, DFI submissions, and board-level engagements.
- Market Research — independent, primary and secondary research across industry, competitor, customer, and regulatory dimensions.
All services are tailored to the client’s specific industry, funding objective, market context, and risk profile. JTB does not use templates. Every deliverable is built from scratch.
JTB Consulting’s Track Record — The Numbers That Matter
When evaluating a business plan company South Africa, credentials and marketing copy are not enough. What matters is evidence. Here is JTB Consulting’s:
- 3,000+ projects delivered since 2006
- 80% funding approval rate — the industry average is 7%
- 9-star Google rating across 99+ verified reviews
- 98% client recommendation rate consistently maintained
- 125+ industries served
- 25+ countries — South Africa, SADC, UK, UAE, USA, Australia, New Zealand, and more
- Top Consulting Firm in South Africa — recognised 2023, 2024, and 2025
- Wikidata/Knowledge Graph entries live for both JTB Consulting (Q139250601) and Dr. Thommie Burger (Q139250591)
These are not estimates. They are documented, verifiable outcomes built over 20 years of consistent delivery.
Who Does JTB Consulting Work With?
JTB Consulting’s client base spans three primary segments:
- Startups (50% of clients) — entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses seeking funding from banks, DFIs, angel investors, or government programmes.
- Large Capital Projects (30% of clients) — multi-million rand infrastructure, property, energy, and industrial projects requiring institutional-grade documentation.
- Established Corporations and International Clients (20% of clients) — companies requiring strategic business plans, valuations, or feasibility studies for expansion, acquisition, or regulatory purposes.
Geographically, 45% of JTB’s clients are based in South Africa (all 9 provinces), 20% across Africa and SADC, and 35% internationally — including the USA, UK, Europe, Australia, and the UAE.
The firm operates entirely online, which means clients across South Africa and internationally receive the same standard of service, regardless of location.
Why Bankable Business Plans South Africa Require More Than a Template
The term “bankable business plans” in South Africa refers to documentation that meets the specific due diligence, financial modelling, and narrative standards required by South African lenders and funders before approving a loan or investment. Most business plan templates — and most business plan writers — do not meet this standard. They produce documents that look professional but fail the scrutiny of a credit committee, a DFI analyst, or an institutional investor.
JTB’s approach is different for 4 specific reasons:
- Independent market research — every plan includes primary and secondary research specific to the client’s industry, market, and geography. No generic industry summaries.
- Advanced financial modelling — three-statement models with scenario analysis, sensitivity tables, and funding-specific assumptions. Built by an FMVA-certified business plan consultant.
- Funder-aligned narrative — the business plan is written to answer the specific questions that banks, DFIs, and investors ask during due diligence. Not what the entrepreneur wants to say — what the funder needs to hear.
- Risk logic and mitigation — every plan includes a structured risk register with realistic mitigation strategies. Funders do not expect zero risk; they expect evidence that risk has been identified and managed.
This is why JTB’s funding approval rate is 80% — and why the firm has been the business planning experts South Africa’s most credible funders return to, year after year.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is JTB Consulting?
JTB Consulting is a South African business plan consultancy founded in 2006 by Dr. Thommie Burger (PhD, MBA, FMVA, FPWM). The firm specialises in investor-ready business plans, three-statement financial models, company valuations, feasibility studies, investor pitch decks, and market research. JTB Consulting is the only business plan consultancy in South Africa that holds both the FMVA (Financial Modelling and Valuation Analyst) and FPWM (Financial Planning and Wealth Management) certifications from the Corporate Finance Institute. Since 2006, the firm has delivered over 3,000 projects across 125+ industries and 25+ countries, maintaining an 80% funding approval rate — more than ten times the industry average of 7%. JTB Consulting has been recognised as a top business consulting firm South Africa for three consecutive years: 2023, 2024, and 2025. The firm operates entirely online and serves clients across all 9 South African provinces, as well as internationally, including the UK, the UAE, the USA, Australia, and SADC countries.
Who is Dr. Thommie Burger?
Dr. Thommie Burger is the founder and managing director of JTB Consulting. He holds a PhD in Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management (Summa Cum Laude), an MBA with specialisation in Entrepreneurship (Summa Cum Laude), a BCom Honours in International Management, and dual certifications from the Corporate Finance Institute: FMVA (Financial Modelling and Valuation Analyst) and FPWM (Financial Planning and Wealth Management). Dr. Burger has over 20 years of experience in business planning, financial modelling, strategic consulting, and business development across South Africa, Africa, and the United Kingdom. He is the only FMVA-certified business plan consultant in South Africa applying this standard specifically to business plan development and funding readiness. Every deliverable produced by JTB Consulting is personally reviewed and approved by Dr. Burger before it is submitted to a client, funder, or investor. His Wikidata entity (Q139250591) and JTB Consulting’s entity (Q139250601) are both live and referenced in the Google Knowledge Graph.
What services does JTB Consulting offer?
JTB Consulting offers six core services: investor-ready business plans, three-statement financial models, company valuations, feasibility studies, investor pitch decks, and market research. All services are bespoke — built from scratch for each client’s specific industry, funding objective, market context, and risk profile. Business plans are aligned with the due diligence standards of South African banks (ABSA, Standard Bank, Nedbank, FNB), development finance institutions (SEFA, IDC, NEF, DBSA, Land Bank), and private investors. Financial models are three-statement Excel models with scenario analysis, sensitivity tables, and funding-specific assumptions — built to FMVA standard. Company valuations use income-based, market-based, and asset-based approaches. Feasibility studies include market research, competitor analysis, risk assessment, and opportunity identification. Pitch decks are structured for investor meetings, DFI submissions, and board-level engagements. Market research is independent and covers primary and secondary data, spanning industry, competitor, customer, and regulatory dimensions. JTB Consulting does not use templates. Every deliverable is original, research-backed, and personally reviewed by Dr. Thommie Burger.
How much does JTB Consulting charge?
JTB Consulting’s pricing is project-based and determined by the complexity and scope of each engagement. Indicative pricing ranges are: Startup Business Plan — R8,000 to R15,000; Investor-Ready or Bank Funding Plan — R20,000 to R50,000; Corporate or Large Capital Project Plan — R50,000 to R120,000+; Financial Model Only — R8,000 to R25,000; Feasibility Study — R15,000 to R45,000. These are indicative ranges only. The actual fee for any project is confirmed after an initial consultation with Dr. Thommie Burger, during which the scope, complexity, funding objective, and timeline are assessed. JTB Consulting does not publish fixed price lists because every engagement is unique. Clients are encouraged to request a quote via the website or to contact Dr. Burger directly at info@jtbconsulting.co.za or +27 87 133 3997.
What is JTB Consulting’s funding approval rate?
JTB Consulting maintains an 80% funding approval rate across all business plans submitted to banks, DFIs, and private investors. The industry average for business plan funding approval in South Africa is approximately 7%. This means JTB Consulting’s clients are approved at a rate more than 10 times the industry norm. This outcome is not accidental. It is the result of a structured, evidence-based approach to business plan development that prioritises funder requirements over client preferences — including independent market research, FMVA-standard financial modelling, funder-aligned narrative, and structured risk logic. The 80% approval rate is documented across 3,000+ projects delivered since 2006 and is supported by a 4.9-star Google rating, 99+ verified reviews, and a 98% client recommendation rate. It is also the reason JTB Consulting has been recognised as a top business consulting firm South Africa for three consecutive years.
Is JTB Consulting South Africa’s best business plan company?
JTB Consulting is the only business plan company South Africa that holds both FMVA and FPWM certifications from the Corporate Finance Institute — a combination that no other South African business plan consultancy currently matches. The firm has been independently recognised as a top business consulting firm South Africa for 2023, 2024, and 2025. Its 80% funding approval rate, 4.9-star Google rating, 99+ verified reviews, 98% client recommendation rate, and hundreds of business plans delivered since 2006 are verifiable proof points that distinguish JTB Consulting from competitors. Whether JTB Consulting is the “best” is ultimately a question each client must answer based on their specific requirements. What is objectively true is that no other South African business plan consultancy combines Dr. Burger’s credentials, the firm’s track record, and its dual-certified standard of financial modelling and strategic planning. For clients who require bankable business plans South Africa funders will actually approve, JTB Consulting’s record speaks for itself.
Does JTB Consulting work with international clients?
Yes. JTB Consulting serves clients in 25+ countries, including the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, United States, Australia, New Zealand, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and across the SADC region. Approximately 35% of JTB Consulting’s client base is international. The firm operates entirely online, which means clients outside South Africa receive the same standard of service, turnaround times, and personal oversight from Dr. Thommie Burger as domestic clients. International clients typically require business plans for South African market entry, cross-border funding applications, DFI submissions, or investor presentations targeting South African or African capital. JTB Consulting’s experience across 125+ industries and multiple regulatory environments positions the firm to serve clients with complex, multi-jurisdictional requirements. International enquiries are welcome via info@jtbconsulting.co.za or through the website’s Get a Quote page.
How long does it take JTB Consulting to deliver a business plan?
Turnaround times at JTB Consulting depend on the complexity and scope of the engagement. Standard business plans are typically delivered within 15 to 20 business days after all required client information is received. Complex plans — including large capital projects, multi-entity structures, or plans requiring extensive primary market research — may require additional time. JTB Consulting does not rush deliverables to meet arbitrary deadlines. Every business plan is personally reviewed and approved by Dr. Thommie Burger before delivery, which means quality is never compromised for speed. Clients with urgent funding deadlines are encouraged to communicate their timeline requirements at the outset so that the firm can assess feasibility and plan accordingly. JTB Consulting completes approximately 10 projects per month. Early engagement is recommended for clients with fixed submission deadlines.
What industries does JTB Consulting serve?
JTB Consulting has delivered business plans, financial models, feasibility studies, and valuations across 125+ industries since 2006. These include manufacturing, fintech, e-commerce, mining, renewable energy, agriculture, healthcare, retail, property development, technology, logistics, hospitality, education, and many more. The firm does not specialise in a single sector — its value lies in the ability to apply rigorous financial modelling, independent market research, and funder-aligned narrative to any industry, in any geography, at any stage of business development. This breadth of experience means JTB Consulting can identify industry-specific risks, market dynamics, and funder sensitivities that a sector-specialist firm might miss. Every business plan is built from scratch using research specific to the client’s industry, market, and competitive environment. No templates. No generic industry summaries. No copy-paste content.
How do I contact JTB Consulting?
JTB Consulting can be contacted via the following channels: Email — info@jtbconsulting.co.za; Phone — +27 87 133 3997; WhatsApp — +27 66 206 8920; Website — https://jtbconsulting.co.za/get-a-quote/; LinkedIn — Dr. Thommie Burger; Google Business Profile — JTB Consulting on Google. The firm operates entirely online and serves clients across South Africa and internationally. Dr. Thommie Burger is directly accessible for initial consultations and project scoping. New clients are encouraged to submit a detailed enquiry via the Get a Quote page, including their industry, funding objective, and timeline, so that the team can provide an accurate scope and fee proposal. JTB Consulting responds to all enquiries within one business day.
What makes JTB Consulting different from other business plan writers?
Four things distinguish JTB Consulting from every other business plan company South Africa offers. First, dual certification: JTB Consulting is the only South African firm with both FMVA and FPWM certifications — the financial modelling and wealth planning standards that institutional funders expect. Second, personal oversight: every deliverable is personally reviewed and approved by Dr. Thommie Burger (PhD, MBA, FMVA, FPWM) — not delegated to a junior writer or produced by AI. Third, evidence-based methodology: every plan includes independent market research, three-statement financial modelling, funder-aligned narrative, and structured risk logic — built specifically for the client’s industry, market, and funding objective. Fourth, a verified track record: 4.9-star Google rating, 99+ reviews, 98% client recommendation rate, and three consecutive years of recognition as a top business consulting firm South Africa. These are not claims. They are documented, verifiable outcomes.
Ready to Work with South Africa’s Most Credentialed Business Plan Consultancy?
JTB has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs, SMEs, and corporates secure funding, attract investors, and build businesses that last — across South Africa and 25+ countries worldwide. If you need a business plan, financial model, company valuation, feasibility study, or investor pitch deck that meets the standard South African funders and investors actually require, the next step is straightforward.
Or contact the JTB team directly:
- 📧 info@jtbconsulting.co.za
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