Angel Networks

"Investors, like the rest of us, have short attention spans. They see a great many poor quality plans where they can’t find the important information quickly, and so they will look no further. Blue Sky is one of the few planning processes that helps you prepare a plan with an investor's perspective in mind."
David C. H. Beer
Beer and Partners Ltd.

Clients

“I needed help in writing my business plan to support my start up stage funding applications. Blue Sky helped me get my ideas and concepts into a coherent plan with financial projections. They provide an excellent professional service” – Quinton Childs, Grass Roots Sports Network Ltd.

"Many thanks for your involvement in the compilation of the cash flows and balance sheets for ‘The Sunday Roast Sandwich Company'. I am very pleased with the work you did and would ask you to keep the master copy because I am sure we will do business again at some point" - Robert Payton, Lincoln.

Toximet Ltd is a University spinoff requiring initial funding from investors to commercially launch it product range of foodstuff toxicity instruments and consumables. The company required detailed cash flow statements for a meeting with investors. "Very many thanks indeed for completing the financials at such short notice." - Prof Raymond Coker

Press Review

The Sunday Times Business BUSINESS TOOLS

ANYONE in any doubt about the importance of a good business plan should watch BBC2’s Dragons’Den to get an idea of how a budding entrepreneur can come unstuck without one.

A recent study by Bibby Financial Services showed that, when asked what was the best source of funding for a growing business, 35% of owners and managers cited venture capital and 23% business angels. However, in practice, only 12% and 2%, respectively, have managed to work with these financial partners.

It is here that a collaboration between Blue Sky Business Planning and Beer & Partners, the business-angel network, could help. An online service will guide users through their business plan and incorporate spreadsheets for financial projections. Any plans that meet investment criteria are then automatically submitted to Beer & Partners to be fast- tracked for presentation to the 1,000 investors on its books.

The service is still in its infancy, and it is doubtful if such an automated system can conjure up a flawless business plan. But, at these prices, access to Beer & Partners’ investors will probably make this a risk worth taking.

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