Business Plans
Professional, lender-ready and investor-ready business plans that tell your story compellingly and stand up to scrutiny. Narrative and financial model included.
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Business Strategy & Planning
Forward-thinking strategy and planning to accelerate your growth.
Every business has potential. Whether you're planning your next stage of growth, preparing to raise funding, or thinking about an eventual exit, Dakoda Consult provides the strategic and financial expertise to help you build a clear, credible plan and execute it with confidence.
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Strategy without numbers is just aspiration. Our business strategy work is always grounded in rigorous financial analysis - we build robust financial models, stress-test assumptions, and translate strategic intent into plans that are commercially realistic and fundable.
We work with businesses at every stage: from early-stage companies preparing their first business plan for a bank or investor, to established SMEs planning acquisitions, entering new markets, or preparing for sale. Whatever the context, we bring the same commercial rigour and clear thinking.
We also work alongside business owners who want a trusted thinking partner - someone to challenge their assumptions, pressure-test their thinking, and help them see around corners. Sometimes the most valuable strategy work is just making sure you're asking the right questions.
What's Included
Financial Forecasting
Detailed financial forecasts - P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet - built on realistic assumptions and stress-tested for different scenarios. Essential for planning and fundraising.
Growth Strategy
Identifying and evaluating growth opportunities: new markets, new products, acquisitions, partnerships, or organic expansion. We help you pick the right path and plan the journey.
Funding Applications
Preparing and presenting applications for bank finance, CBILS/UKSPF loans, equity investment, and grant funding. We know what funders look for and how to present your business in the best light.
Exit Planning
Preparing your business for sale - from optimising financial performance and tidying up your structure, to preparing an information memorandum and managing the sale process.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does business strategy consulting include?
Business strategy consulting covers a wide range: strategic planning, market analysis, growth strategy, financial forecasting, business plan writing, funding strategy, and exit planning. At Dakoda Consult, our strategy work is always backed by detailed financial modelling - we make sure every strategic plan is commercially grounded and financially credible.
Can you help me write a business plan?
Yes. We write comprehensive business plans for a range of purposes - bank lending, equity investment, grant applications, and internal strategic planning. A good business plan combines a compelling narrative with a robust, realistic financial model. We handle both, and we ensure the finished document can withstand the scrutiny of a lender or investor.
Can you help me raise funding?
Yes. We help businesses prepare for and navigate the funding process - whether that's a bank loan, an EIS/SEIS equity round, a grant application, or asset finance. We prepare the documentation funders expect, help you understand the options available to you, and support you through due diligence.
When should I start thinking about exit planning?
Ideally, 3–5 years before you want to sell. This gives you time to optimise your business for sale - improving financial performance, tidying up your corporate structure, resolving any issues that might put buyers off, and building the management team and systems that make the business attractive and saleable. Starting early maximises your exit value.
What is financial forecasting?
Financial forecasting is the process of projecting your business's future financial performance - typically covering profit and loss, cash flow, and balance sheet. Good forecasts are built on clear assumptions, tested against multiple scenarios, and updated regularly. They're essential for planning, fundraising, and making confident business decisions.
Let's build your growth plan together.
Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation. We'll listen to your needs and explain exactly how we can help.