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GENERAL QUESTIONS
Why do I need a Business Plan/ Pitch Deck anyway?
We would be remiss to say that no matter your specific situation you do need a professionally written & designed Business Plan/ Pitch Deck.
However, there are some situations where a Business Plan/ Pitch Deck is needed and helpful:
✓ If you are looking to turn your business idea into reality going through the process of clarifying your assumptions and documenting the results of your research and thinking into a Business Plan format
✓ If you are raising funds, your investors would typically require that you have a Pitch Deck or Business Plan or both
✓ If you are looking for bank loans, most banks require a Business Plan
✓ If you are looking for commercial partners/ collaborations a Business Plan, even if not required, shows your overall thinking and professionalism
✓ If you are looking for associates/ employees/collaborators it’s easier to present your vision with the help of a Business Plan
The process of writing a Business Plan forces you to clarify your thinking around many aspects of your business and envision the next three years of your operation, not only from a financial perspective but also from an operational, marketing, sales & distribution, advertising & social media, key partnerships and competition that are aspects you will consider anyway as you build and grow your business!
What format does the Business Plan/ Pitch Deck have?
Our Business Plans & Pitch Decks are delivered to you as a PDF and PPT or KEY document and are typically 26-35 pages long.
What does the Business Plan/ Pitch Deck include?
The Business Plan/ Pitch Deck is usually up to 35 pages long and typically includes the following parts/chapters:
✓ Front Cover
✓ Synopsis
✓ Executive Summary
✓ Problem
✓ Solution
✓ Mission Statement
✓ Business Description
✓ SWOT Analysis
✓ Product/Service Description
✓ Industry Analysis
✓ Management Description/Core Team
✓ Strategy
✓ Keys to Success
✓ Operations Plan
✓ Organizational Structure
✓ Market Analysis
✓ Marketing Strategy
✓ Financial Plan ( Source of Funds, Use of Funds i.e. Startup Costs, Break-Even Analysis, Financial Projections 3 Y: Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Business Ratios, Organizational Budget)
✓Annex
✓ Back Cover
Of course, based on your industry and project we can customize the content to fit your purpose. For example for an “Investor Presentation” for a real estate development project, the content outline will be very different!
Can I write the Business Plan/ PItch Deck on my own, using your sample Business Plans?
Yes, you can buy an industry-specific sample Business Plan from our Shop and use it as a base/ inspiration when writing your own Business Plan.
Can I hire you to help me write & design my Business Plan/ Pitch Deck?
Yes, definitely!
Our Biz Hours Call can help you answer a specific question on your Business Plan/ Pitch Deck and receive written recommendations on how to improve your work so far.
Or, you can provide us with your draft Business Plan/ Pitch Deck in a text, presentation & spreadsheet form and we can Rewrite& Redesign according to the latest best practices.
If you’re just starting out writing your Business Plan/ Pitch Deck and want us to guide you every step of the way our From Scratch to Hatch service is your best bet!
Which of your offerings is best for me?
The best choice for you depends on the level of support you need and your overall budget.
The most DIY & cheapest option would be to purchase from our Shop one of our industry-specific Sample Business Plans and use it as a reference while you write your own Business Plan.
Should you have a specific question & got stuck while writing your Business Plan/ Pitch Deck, or if you want a consultant to provide you with overall feedback & written recommendations then our Biz Hour Call is your best bet.
If you already have a draft of your Business Plan/ Pitch Deck in a text, presentation & spreadsheet form and would like it reviewed by an experienced consultant and designed by a talented designer then our Rewrite& Redesign service is best for you.
If you are willing to invest in professional help and want to save yourself countless hours spent dabbling around to find the right way to write each section of your Business Plan/ Pitch Deck and need fast & accurate step-by-step guidance, then our From Scratch to Hatch service is your preferred choice.
Still unsure what works best in your situation? Shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will get back to you!
What is your refund policy?
Because our products are in digital form, they are not returnable therefore cannot be refunded.
Please e-mail us if you have a specific question about this before making a purchase: [email protected]
For more information please also check out our Terms page.
Do I need to know how to design & edit my Business Plan/ Pitch Deck?
No! If you Hire Us either using the Rewrite & Redesign service or the from Scratch to Hatch service we do this for you!
In case you are fine with editing & designing the Business Plan/ Pitch Deck on your own, but would still like some guidance/feedback & improvement recommendations, then our Biz Hours Call and/ or Sample Business Plans Shop are a great option!
What if I get stuck during the creation of my Business Plan/ Pitch Deck, can you help me?
Yes! The easiest way for us to help is if you book a Biz Hours Call with us.
The Biz Hours Call works best if you have a specific question & got stuck while writing your Business Plan/ Pitch Deck, or if you want a consultant to provide you with overall feedback & written recommendations on your Business Plan/ Pitch Deck.
What format will my Business Plan/ Pitch Deck be in?
The Business Plan/ Pitch Deck will be delivered in a PDF and PPT or KEY form, usually up to 35 pages long and will be structured to include the following parts:
✓ Front Cover
✓ Synopsis
✓ Executive Summary
✓ Problem
✓ Solution
✓ Mission Statement
✓ Business Description
✓ SWOT Analysis
✓Product/Service Description
✓ Industry Analysis
✓ Management Description/Core Team
✓ Strategy
✓ Keys to Success
✓ Operations Plan
✓ Organizational Structure
✓ Market Analysis
✓ Marketing Strategy
✓ Financial Plan ( Source of Funds, Use of Funds i.e. Startup Costs, Break-Even Analysis, Financial Projections 3 Y: Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Business Ratios, Organizational Budget)
✓ Annexes
✓ Back Cover
How does this process start?
Once you fill in the contact form located at the bottom of the Rewrite & Redesign page, you will receive an e-mail from us with an invitation to chat more about how our service can help to rewrite and redesign your Business Plan/ Pitch Deck.
What does "Rewrite & Redesign" for my Business Plan/ Pitch Deck mean?
Once you have a final draft of your Business Plan/ Pitch Deck in a text, presentation and spreadsheet format we will help you perfect it by leading you through our Rewrite & Redesign process.
An experienced consultant will review and rewrite/ suggest edits on the content side of your draft Business Plan/Pitch Deck, and a talented designer will select the imagery, graphics, fonts and color scheme of your Business Plan/ Pitch Deck to match the branding and industry of your company.
The final Business Plan/ Pitch Deck will include the following sections and will typically be up to 35 pages long:
✓ Front Cover
✓ Synopsis
✓ Executive Summary
✓ Problem
✓ Solution
✓ Mission Statement
✓ Business Description
✓ SWOT Analysis
✓Product/Service Description
✓ Industry Analysis
✓ Management Description/Core Team
✓ Strategy
✓ Keys to Success
✓ Operations Plan
✓ Organizational Structure
✓ Market Analysis
✓Marketing Strategy
✓ Financial Plan ( Source of Funds, Use of Funds i.e. Startup Costs, Break-Even Analysis, Financial Projections 3 Y: Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Business Ratios, Organizational Budget)
✓ Annexes
✓ Back Cover
How many pages will my Business Plan/ Pitch Deck have?
A typical Business Plan/ Pitch Deck will typically have up to 35 pages including front and back covers.
What is included in the package?
The “Rewrite & Redesign” package includes two series of revisions by our business consultants on the written content side, as well as two series of revisions by a graphic designer on the graphics/visuals side.
The customization of your Business Plan/ Pitch Deck content includes the typical sections as outlined below:
✓ Front Cover
✓ Synopsis
✓ Executive Summary
✓ Problem
✓ Solution
✓ Mission Statement
✓ Business Description
✓ SWOT Analysis
✓ Product/Service Description
✓ Industry Analysis
✓ Management Description/Core Team
✓ Strategy
✓ Keys to Success
✓ Operations Plan
✓ Organizational Structure
✓ Market Analysis
✓ Marketing Strategy
✓ Financial Plan ( Source of Funds, Use of Funds i.e. Startup Costs, Break-Even Analysis, Financial Projections 3 Y: Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Business Ratios, Organizational Budget)
✓ Annexes
✓ Back Cover
What if I don't have any branding/logo/visuals?
Our package includes the selection by a designer of stock photography/visuals that are suitable for the industry your company will operate in.
If you require a logo/branding collateral to get started with, our designers can help you with this as well for an additional fee.
Do I need to pay a retainer fee?
Yes! We book a number of clients who are looking for our “Rewrite & Redesign” service, but once we reserve our calendar week for you we do not book anyone else. The retainer fee of 50% is to be paid at the time of signing the contract and is non-refundable to make sure that we honor the time we’ve set aside for your Business Plan.
The retainer fee of 50% is to be paid at the time of signing the contract and is non-refundable to make sure that we honor the time we’ve set aside for your Business Plan/ Pitch Deck.
The final 50% is due one day before receiving the final version of your Business Plan/ Pitch Deck.
What will the finished Business Plan/ Pitch Deck include?
You will get up to 35 pages and receive a PDF and PPT or KEY Business Plan/ Pitch Deck that is fully customized to reflect your brand/industry and has been reviewed & revised twice by one of our business consultants and graphic designers!
What do I need to have ready before the project starts?
We will need your draft Business Plan/ Pitch Deck (text, presentation, spreadsheet) and any visuals (photos/logo/graphics) that you like to be included in the final version of the Business Plan/ Pitch Deck.
How long does this process typically last?
Our clients typically get their final Business Plan/ Pitch Deck within 1 week of the last revision and from initial contact to final delivery we average 3 weeks.
Our goal is to deliver the highest quality of work possible while maintaining this fast turn-around time, therefore it is important on your side to have everything ready and provide us with fast feedback once this process is started.
What format will my Business Plan/ Pitch Deck be in?
The Business Plan/ Pitch Deck will be delivered in PDF and PPT or KEY form, usually up to 35 pages long and will be structured to include the following parts:
✓ Front Cover
✓ Synopsis
✓ Executive Summary
✓ Problem
✓ Solution
✓ Mission Statement
✓ Business Description
✓ SWOT Analysis
✓ Product/Service Description
✓ Industry Analysis
✓ Management Description/Core Team
✓ Strategy
✓ Keys to Success
✓ Operations Plan
✓ Organizational Structure
✓ Market Analysis
✓ Marketing Strategy
✓ Financial Plan ( Source of Funds, Use of Funds i.e. Startup Costs, Break-Even Analysis, Financial Projections 3 Y: Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Business Ratios, Organizational Budget)
✓ Annexes
✓ Back Cover
How is this different than the "Rewrite& Redesign" service?
The from “Scratch To Hatch” service is a full-service Business Plan/ Pitch Deck writing & design offer that leads you step-by-step through a proven process that results in a professionally written and designed Business Plan/ Pitch Deck in record time and from scratch!
The “Rewrite & Redesign” service assumes you already have a draft Business Plan ready that we professionally revise & edit and enhance with visuals, graphics, layout etc.
How many pages will my Business Plan/ Pitch Deck have?
The final Business Plan/ Pitch Deck will typically be 35 pages long including front and back cover and be delivered in a PDF and PPT or KEY format.
Is there anything I need to do, besides paying for the service?
Yes! The from “Scratch to Hatch” service assumes you take an active role in the process of Writing & Designing your Business Plan/ Pitch Deck by giving us all the details you have about your future business that are needed at each stage of writing the Business Plan/ Pitch Deck.
Even though you are not writing the Business Plan/ Pitch Deck by yourself, your input and feedback is very much part of the end result!
You should, therefore, reserve some time in your busy schedule to follow-up with us weekly to ensure a swift turnaround and overall satisfaction with the process!
What is included in the package?
The from “Scratch to Hatch” Business Plan/ Pitch Deck service includes a fully written & designed Business Plan/ Pitch Deck based on your input and feedback that is delivered to us through our step-by-step Business Plan/ Pitch Deck writing process.
We guide you through all the parts of the Business Plan/ Pitch Deck writing process in a timely manner and provide expert advice & full editing and graphic design services.
Do I need to pay a retainer fee?
Yes! We book a number of clients who are looking for our from “Scratch to Hatch” service, but once we reserve our calendar week for you we do not book anyone else. The retainer fee is non-refundable to make sure that we honor the time we’ve set aside for your business plan.
The retainer fee of 50 % to be paid up-front when signing the contract is non-refundable to make sure that we honor the time we’ve set aside for writing and designing your Business Plan/ Pitch Deck from scratch.
The final 50% is due one day before receiving the final version of your Business Plan/ Pitch Deck.
How long does the process typically take?
The actual writing and design process typically takes up to 4 weeks.
We typically book clients a month or two or so in advance so if you want to sign up for this service be sure to get in touch to put you on the waiting list asap.
What do I need to have ready before the project starts?
You will need to provide us with the information/feedback on each part of the Business Plan/ Pitch Deck on a weekly basis.
Also, please have ready need any related imagery/photos/graphics/branding that you want to be included in your Business Plan/ Pitch Deck.
"BIZ HOURS VIDEO CALL" QUESTIONS
What does the "Biz Hours Video Call" include?
The “Biz Hours Video Call” service includes a total of 3 hours spent by an experienced consultant on your Business Plan/ Pitch Deck questions and/or an overall review & written recommendations on how to improve your work so far.
Typically the 3 Hours are split as follows:
✓ 1 Hour Review & Research of your Business Plan/ Pitch Deck Questions
✓ 1 Hour Video Call to discuss your Business Plan/ Pitch Deck and clarify any related questions
✓ 1 Hour Summary of the Review & Call and provide written recommendations
How is this different from your other services?
The “Biz Hours Video Call” assumes you have a specific Business Plan/ Pitch Deck question and/or you would like to get overall feedback on your work so far, and includes a total of 3 hours spent by a business consultant reviewing and making recommendations on your Business Plan/ Pitch Deck, typically split as follows:
✓ 1 Hour Review & Research of your specific Business Plan/ Pitch Deck questions/and an overall review of your work
✓ 1 Hour Video Call to discuss your Business Plan/ Pitch Deck questions and overall review of your work
✓ 1 Hour Executive Summary of Review & Video Call with written recommendations
Our “Rewrite & Redesign” service takes your draft Business Plan/ Pitch Deck in a text, presentation and spreadsheet format through a proven rewrite and redesign process to make it look & sound professional.
It includes a process of editing/reviewing/checking the assumptions on the content of your Business Plan/ Pitch Deck as well as visually enhancing it with imagery/graphics/branding etc, allowing you to benefit from a total of two revisions before the final Business Plan/ Pitch Deck is delivered to you as a PDF/PPT/KEY document.
Our from “Scratch to Hatch” service assumes you haven’t started yet the process of writing your Business Plan/ Pitch Deck and will take you on a journey from scratch to a fully written & designed Business Plan/ Pitch Deck in a record average time of 4 weeks. It assumes you reserve time out of your busy schedule to regularly check-up with us several times/week and
It assumes you reserve time out of your busy schedule to regularly check-up with us several times/week for feedback & information while we write and design your Business Plan/ Pitch Deck from scratch.
Finally, the most affordable DIY option is to buy one of our Sample Business Plans Ebooks from our Shop that are industry-specific and can be used as reference guide while you write & design your own Business Plan.
How does the "Biz Hours Video Call" work?
Once you fill in the contact form located at the bottom of this page & pay for the service you will receive an e-mail from us with an invitation to schedule the call during which a consultant will help review your Business Plan/ Pitch Deck and clarify your questions. Following the call, you will receive a set of written recommendations to improve your Business Plan/ Pitch Deck.
What do I need to have ready before the ''Biz Hours Video Call''?
We will need you to submit via the form at the bottom of this page your Business Plan/ Pitch Deck questions and the draft version of your Business Plan/ Spreadsheets that you would like us to review.
Also, please take some time to consider and share with us your goals for this conversation as this will help you get the most out of the “Biz Hours Video Call” service.
How long does this process typically last?
Typically it takes 1 week from the time you send us your Business Plan/ Pitch Deck questions via the form located at the bottom of this page and pay for the service and the time your Biz Hours Call is scheduled.
It takes another 2-3 business days from the time of your Biz Hours Call until you receive your written recommendations as an Executive Summary.
Does the "Biz Hours Video Call" include any Design work?
No! The “Biz Hours Video Call” is strictly focused on answering questions about the content of your Business Plan/ Pitch Deck.
Should you require design services on the layout and visual aspect of your Business Plan/ Pitch Deck, our other services “Rewrite&Redesign” or from“Scratch to Hatch” include a full design of the layout, images, graphics, branding of your Business Plan/ Pitch Deck.
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