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Strategic Financial Planning for Startups | Online Short Course

In today’s fast-paced entrepreneurial landscape, strategic financial planning is essential for launching and sustaining successful startups. This Strategic Financial Planning for Startups course is designed for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs who need to understand how to manage startup finances with clarity, precision, and long-term vision. Whether you’re preparing to pitch to investors or simply want to make smarter financial decisions, this course equips you with the tools and confidence to plan and grow effectively.

By mastering the principles of financial strategy, you’ll be able to build robust financial models, manage burn rate, forecast revenue, and align your financial goals with your overall business vision. Aligned with the standards of the Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority (FASSET), this course is ideal for anyone ready to take financial control of their startup journey.

What You’ll Learn

Through this course, you’ll gain practical skills in:

  • Creating strategic financial plans tailored to startup environments.
  • Developing realistic budgets and managing startup cash flow.
  • Understanding key financial documents such as income statements and balance sheets.
  • Building and interpreting financial models for business forecasting.
  • Identifying funding options and preparing for investor presentations.
  • Applying scenario planning and risk management to support agility.

These skills are vital for making informed, data-driven decisions that support sustainable startup growth.

Who Should Enrol

This course is perfect for:

  • Startup founders and entrepreneurs in the early stages of business development.
  • Business students and graduates planning to launch a venture.
  • Financial officers and team members supporting startup finance functions.
  • Individuals aligned with FASSET looking to apply strategic financial planning in entrepreneurial settings.
  • Anyone passionate about business innovation who wants to understand startup finance.

If you’re ready to plan smarter, manage growth wisely, and position your startup for long-term success, this course is for you. Enrol today and gain the strategic financial insight every entrepreneur needs.

This course is designed for learners who are responsible for managing the finances of a business venture. It enables learners to effectively manage the income and expenditure of their own business, using financial data to make informed decisions. Upon completing the course, learners will be able to explain the financial aspects involved in running a new venture, implement cash flow management techniques, and apply an accounting system to track and manage business finances. The course also covers how to analyse key financial documents, such as income and expenditure statements and balance sheets, empowering learners to make sound financial decisions based on these reports

Course Content
  • The concepts of start-up capital and working capital are explained in relation to a business
  • The relationship between cash flow and profit are explained with examples within a business
  • An explanation is given of the difference between short-term finance and long-term debt finance with examples
  • The difference between fixed and working capital is explained in terms of own business ventures
  • The importance of cash flow management in a business is discussed in terms of the principles of a healthy business practice. 
  • An explanation is given of the use of cash flow forecast as a budgeting tool.
  • A cash flow forecast is created in accordance with recognised processes and steps.
  • A cash flow forecast is used in order to determine a working capital for a business. 
  • Bank statements are interpreted for reconciliation with the cash book.
 
  • An explanation is given of how an accounting system is applied in a new venture. 
  • An accounting system is established for a new venture.
  • The accounting system is monitored for effectiveness.
  • Taxation requirements are catered for in the accounting system of the new venture.
  • An explanation is given of how income and expenditure statements are applied in terms of their purpose.
  • Sources of income and expenditure statements are identified for a new venture.
  • Income and expenditure statements are evaluated to determine the financial viability of a new venture.
  • An income and expenditure statement is created for a new venture.
  • An explanation is given of the purpose of a balance sheet with reference to how often a balance sheet is necessary.
  • The liabilities in a balance sheet are classified in terms of long-term and current liabilities.
  • Assets and liabilities are determined in a new venture context.
  • A balance sheet is evaluated in terms of equity and/or financial net worth.
  • A balance sheet is drawn up for a new venture.
  • Recommendations are made on how to improve the financial ratios of new ventures.
  • The financial strengths and weaknesses of one’s own venture are analysed in order to make suggestions to improve income and reduce costs.
  • Non-accredited: Short course only  
  • Duration: 1h 30m
  • Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
  • Access Period: 12 Months 
SpecCon Short Course

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