Internal Business Planning and Company X Case Study
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What was identified by Company X as one of the UK's leading educational consultancies?

  • External market influences
  • Internal aspects of the business
  • Business growth opportunities
  • The need for a three year business plan (correct)

Which area within the client company was regarded as the fastest growing field?

  • Research (correct)
  • Content Development
  • Training
  • Market analysis

What was described as an unpredictable source of revenue for Company X?

  • Training
  • Business growth opportunities
  • Research
  • Content Development (correct)

What was the client company's aim for their gross income within the next two to three years?

<p>£3.5m (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sector was included in the client's market according to the text?

<p>Blue chip companies, charities, public sector organizations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which area did the client company aim to grow their revenue from £150,000 to £500,000 pa?

<p>Training (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected value of £100,000 invested in a business with a 60% compound growth rate over five years?

<p>£1,000,000 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of investor returns, why is identifying growth in sales without a corresponding rise in costs important?

<p>It ensures sustainable growth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of scalability in achieving explosive growth according to the text?

<p>It is essential for achieving explosive growth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the scale of appreciation that comes as no surprise to angel investors?

<p>Return on investment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor is crucial for an angel investor looking to achieve explosive growth in a business?

<p>Sales growth without cost increase (scalability) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons mentioned for writing a business plan?

<p>To determine where the company should focus its efforts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to gain 'buy in' from everyone concerned in the business planning process?

<p>To ensure successful execution of the company's future strategy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of investor returns, what does a 60% annual growth rate over five years equate to?

<p>$10(7 + 3)$ return on investment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What challenge will business owners face when trying to sell their business according to the text?

<p>Explaining why they are selling a business with enormous potential (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does acquiring planning skills throughout the life of a business benefit a business owner?

<p>It prepares the owner for future challenges and opportunities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons mentioned for writing a business plan when contemplating selling a business?

<p>To show clearly why someone should buy the business from you (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for business owners to start thinking about selling their businesses early on according to the text?

<p>To allow time to showcase why someone should buy their business (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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