Business Consulting Services

Do you have a great idea and need help developing it into a viable business? The Douglas College Self-Employment Program can help!

Each service may be purchased independently or as a full program. 
 

▶️ Business Concept Development and Review - $445 plus tax (4 weeks)

• 3-hour class to learn about the key areas required to develop your business concept;
• Detailed workbook to complete to help you define your business concept;
• Detailed information on conducting market research to validate your business concept;
• Review of your completed Business Concept Workbook;
• 1-hour meeting to review and get feedback on your business concept from an experienced business advisor.
   

Do you need a business plan for financing and investors or to create a growth strategy for your business? 
 

▶️ Business Plan Development - $1,850 plus tax (10-weeks)

• Professional business plan template with financial projections;
• Six 6-hour workshops covering marketing, sales, operations, financial forecasting and action planning designed to support clients to develop the business concept into a viable business plan.
• Review of your draft business plan;
• 2-hour meeting to receive feedback on your submitted business plan.
• Opportunity to practice-pitch your business idea to a panel of community business advisors.
   

Need support to address challenges in the launch or growth of your business from an experienced business consultant? 
 

▶️ Business Launch - Advising | 10 x Once-a-Month Meetings - $2700 (38-weeks) to be used for: 

• Strategic Planning to align with business goals and market opportunities.
• Financial Guidance on budgeting, financial forecasting, cash flow management, and funding options.
• Operational Efficiency to streamline processes and improve productivity to enhance overall business performance.
• Sales and Marketing Strategy for effective sales and marketing plans to drive growth and revenue.
• Risk Management and Problem-Solving solutions to address challenges and improve decision-making.

The full Self-Employment Services Package (52 Weeks) - $4995