You don’t need experience to write a strong business plan. All you need is the right guidance.
In this beginner-friendly, step-by-step section, we’ll turn that spark of an idea into something real. Don't have an idea yet? Check out the Business Idea Worksheet to help you light that flame.
Once you've got an idea in place, follow along with this section which will help you discover your niche and build a complete business plan you can actually grow with.
Zero confusion, all support.
If you already have a business plan, feel free to skip this section.
Your Business Proposal. Whether you're looking for investors, trying to land a government contract or attract more clients, you need a solid business proposal. Without it, you have no structure. It's the basis of all that you plan to and will do.
Your proposal tells your story.
It describes to your clients/investors what you've done in the past and why you're qualified. It also outlines your understanding of your client's needs and details your plan to meet those needs, including your method and agenda.
Chapter One of the Cupcake Consulting Guide™ will help you get everything in order and take the guesswork out of what to include in a proposal, how to structure the information laid out in your proposal and most importantly, how to write one.
In this chapter, you'll receive step-by-step guides for each topic, including:
an outline of your client's background and needs (based on their ask or your knowledge)
a list of your deliverables and other recommendations for your clients
your methodology
your bio
You'll finish this course with a ready to use proposal you can send to potential clients/investors immediately.
Ever heard of this old adage? If you stand for nothing, you'll fall for anything.
Well, in the consulting world, it sounds a little something like this: If you don't know your worth, you'll price yourself out of the market.
That goes both ways. As new (or returning) consultants, we often have no clue what to charge or how long it will really take to complete a job. So, we end up either selling ourselves short in an attempt to nab the client, or overselling ourselves and losing credibility altogether.
This chapter will help you:
determine your hourly/daily rate
accurately capture your project's time commitment
create a solid (and realistic!) work plan
and, best of all, determine a realistic budget that will define your worth and keep your clients coming back for more.
The remainder of this guide is presented entirely through video instruction. So, sit back, grab your notebook, and prepare to determine your worth!
What you're worth and what your client thinks you're worth can look like two entirely different things.
Learn how to negotiate your time and fees to ensure you're properly compensated.