Financial Planning for New Ventures Online Short Course

Overview

Assessing the financial and cash flow needs of a new venture, determining income and expenditure, implementing pricing and costing principles, and identifying resources for obtaining start-up capital are essential steps in planning and managing the financial aspects of a new business endeavor.

This course introduces aspiring entrepreneurs to the fundamentals of financial planning specifically tailored for new ventures. It covers essential topics such as budgeting, forecasting, startup costs, break-even analysis, and financial goal setting. Learners will gain insight into how to build realistic financial plans that support strategic decision-making and long-term business sustainability.

By working through practical tools and case studies, participants will learn how to identify funding needs, analyze cash flow, and present financial data to stakeholders. This online course is ideal for anyone starting a business or managing a new venture, providing the financial foundation necessary to plan effectively and secure growth opportunities.

Course Content

  • Financial and cash flow requirements for a new venture are explained with examples (financial requirements include but are not limited to start-up costs, running costs, capital investment costs for growth of business, staff costs)
  • The concept of profit and loss is explained in relation to the financial requirements of a new venture
  • The concept of profit and loss is explained in relation to the market needs of a new venture
  • Start-up requirements and costs are determined according to financial capacity and resources
  • The concepts of start-up capital and working capital are explained in relation to own business
  • The relationship between ‘cash flow’ and ‘profit’ are explained with examples
  • The concept of assets and liabilities is explained with examples that relate to own business venture (assets include fixed and current assets and liabilities include long- and short-term liabilities)
  • The importance of finances as part of a business plan is explained with examples
  • The concept of budgeting is explained with examples of how budgets apply to new ventures
  • Income is budgeted according to market research and business growth opportunities
  • Expenditure of new venture is determined and fixed and variable costs are identified within own business context
  • A budget is compiled accordingly
  • Methods of managing and controlling budget are explained, with examples
  • Costing principles are identified and explained in relation to trading, retailing, manufacturing and services ventures
  • Breakeven points for pricing purposes are identified and evaluated to determine how much business must be executed to ensure breakeven
  • The concept of mark-up is explained and utilised in relation to own new venture
  • The factors that influence pricing are identified with examples (the factors that influence pricing include but are not limited to wider economic trends, market needs, expenditure, supplier pricing, competition
  • Pricing calculations are utilised to determine pricing of product/service in own venture
  • Budgets are revised according to pricing determinations
  • The various resources required for starting a new venture are identified and evaluated according to financial capacity (resources include but are not limited to start-up capital requirements, banking funding, government and related subsidies, borrowings)
  • Funding options and services offered by the finance industry for new ventures are identified and compared to determine viability of obtaining funding
  • Alternatives to funding options are explored to ensure that all options are considered (alternative funding options include but are not limited to utilisation of any savings and the risks associated therewith, cash sales, no funding)
  • The risks associated with funding are explained with examples (costs include but are not limited to interest on loans, guarantee requirements, collateral requirements)
  • The costs of the various funding options are compared to determine suitability for own venture’s business structure
  • Repayment options are explored and compared to determine best options
  • The information needed to process funding applications is explained and completed according to business requirements
  • Non-accredited: Short course only  
  • Duration: 1h 30m
  • Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
  • Access Period: 12 Months 
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