Day 1: Foundations of Business Investment and Development
Objective: Understand the fundamentals of investment and the key drivers of business growth.
Session 1: Introduction to Business Investment
Types of investments (equity, debt, venture capital, strategic alliances)
Investment life cycle and decision stages
Risk vs. return analysis
Session 2: Understanding Business Development
Strategic growth vs. operational expansion
Market entry and business scaling strategies
Role of innovation and partnerships in development
Session 3: Linking Investment to Development Goals
Aligning investments with strategic objectives
Short-, medium-, and long-term impact planning
Case studies on successful investment-led growth
Day 2: Investment Appraisal & Financial Planning
Objective: Learn how to assess the financial viability of business investments.
Session 1: Investment Appraisal Techniques
Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
Payback period, Profitability Index
Sensitivity and scenario analysis
Session 2: Budgeting and Financial Forecasting
Revenue and cost projections
Break-even and cash flow analysis
Capital budgeting principles
Session 3: Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Identifying and managing financial and operational risks
Building contingency plans
Using decision trees and Monte Carlo simulation basics
Day 3: Market Analysis & Opportunity Identification
Objective: Explore how to analyze markets, identify investment opportunities, and plan expansion.
Session 1: Market Research and Competitive Analysis
Tools for market and industry analysis (SWOT, PESTLE, Porter’s Five Forces)
Understanding consumer behavior and market trends
Identifying competitive advantages
Session 2: Opportunity Sourcing and Evaluation
Startups vs. M&A vs. greenfield development
Evaluating strategic fit and synergy potential
Early-stage vs. mature business opportunities
Session 3: Feasibility Studies and Business Cases
Components of a strong feasibility study
Structuring and presenting a business case
Gaining stakeholder approval
Day 4: Strategic Growth & Scaling Operations
Objective: Develop strategies for sustainable growth and effective resource allocation.
Session 1: Business Development Strategies
Organic growth, joint ventures, franchising, licensing
Product/service diversification
International market entry strategies
Session 2: Resource Planning for Growth
Human capital and organizational structure
Operational scaling and supply chain adjustments
Technology and infrastructure investment
Session 3: Managing Change and Organizational Culture
Change management frameworks (Kotter, ADKAR)
Leadership alignment with business growth
Communication strategies for scaling teams
Day 5: Pitching, Partnerships & Execution Planning
Objective: Prepare participants to present investment proposals and execute development plans effectively.
Session 1: Business Planning and Execution Frameworks
Strategic implementation plans (OKRs, KPIs)
Monitoring, evaluation, and pivoting
Governance and compliance considerations
Session 2: Building Investor and Partner Confidence
Crafting compelling investment proposals
Pitching to investors, lenders, or boards
Negotiating terms and structuring deals
