Business Planning Videos

Sometimes it's easier to learn by watching than by reading. Our growing collection of planning videos will help you better understand the planning process, the components of your business plan, and potential pitfalls to watch for along the way.

Business Planning Fundamentals

Fundamentals - Part 1 of 5

Business planning expert Tim Berry talks about the fundamentals of a business plan, the different forms and uses for a plan, and introduces the idea of the plan as a living document. Duration: 2:35
Its The Planning, Not the Business Plan - Part 2 of 5

The planning process is as important to your business, or maybe even more important, than the plan itself, according to Tim Berry. Duration: 9:26
The Heart of the Business Plan - Part 3 of 5

At the heart of your business plan is your business strategy. Business planning expert Tim Berry breaks down key areas to think about when crafting this piece of your plan. Duration: 10:26
Flesh and Bones of Business Planning - Part 4 of 5

Once you’ve determined your strategy, how are you going to implement it? Business planning expert Tim Berry discusses the body of your plan, and how to use it to put your strategy into action and help you achieve your goals. Duration: 9:45
Dressing and Growing Your Business Plan - Part 5 of 5

Tim Berry talks about the difference between having a business plan and having a “planning event.“ He explains the concept of “form follows function,“ and gives examples of times when you ’ll want an output of your plan for a specific need. Duration: 10:19

Business Planning Financials

How to do your business plan financials - Part 1

Tim introduces the viewer to the basic financial concepts one needs to understand when creating their financial model for the business plan. Duration: 7:10
How to do your business plan financials - Part 2

Tim continues the discussion of business planning financials by describing the differences between Costs, Expenses and Assets and a few other concepts. Duration: 12:14
How to do your business plan financials - Part 3

Tim wraps up the conversation by explaining how this all comes together in Cash Flow. He explains the differences between Profits and Cash Flow, why it's important to understand and how this affects your business. Duration: 13:08

Ask Tim Berry

What Sort of Plan Do You Need?

Tim Berry, author of The Plan-As-You-Go Business Plan and founder of Palo Alto Software, explains how your business plan should be tailored to match your specific objectives. Duration: 5:10
3 Common Business Planning Questions

Business planning expert Tim Berry answers three common questions he gets: Why write a business plan? What ’s most often misunderstood about business planning? Why do I recommend Business Plan Pro for business planning? Duration: 4:12
How Do I Start A Sales Forecast?

Business planning expert Tim Berry explains how to forecast sales for a new product or service that you don ’t already have data for. Duration: 3:00
The Elevator Pitch

Business planning expert Tim Berry talks about the business pitch, how to craft your pitch, what your goals should be, and what investors want to hear. Duration: 3:11
All Business Plans Are Wrong

Business planning expert Tim Berry explains why ongoing planning is essential, even if your initial plan doesn’t get everything right. Duration: 3:15
Are Business Plans Just For Investors?

Business planning expert Tim Berry addresses the chorus of recent high-profile articles that treat business planning as an activity focused solely on attracting investment. Duration: 2:28

Business Planning Webinar

Creating a Successful Business Plan - Part 1 of 8

Business planning is about determining your business future. Planning expert Tim Berry explains how to develop your plan as a strategic road map for your business. Duration: 2:15
The Three Parts of Your Business Plan - Part 2 of 8

Tim Berry introduces the situational analysis and discusses both internal and external forces that will help you determine your course. Defining your market is a key part of this process. Duration: 4:18
Crafting Your Business Strategy - Part 3 of 8

Narrowing your priorities to the most important three or four main points, tailored specifically to your company, are the keys to developing your strategy. Duration: 3:18
Developing The Business Plan - Part 4 of 8

Using your situational analysis and your strategy, Tim Berry discusses how to go about actually writing your business plan and introduces the standard outline points. Duration: 7:49
Doing the Numbers in Your Business Plan - Part 5 of 8

Business planning expert Tim Berry advocates a step-by-step approach to the financial portion of your business plan, and emphasizes importance of the cash flow. Duration: 7:04
The Art of Business Forecasting - Part 6 of 8

According to Tim Berry, good forecasts are created by forming well organized, educated guesses based on research and past results. Duration: 7:37
The Core Value of Business Planning - Part 7 of 8

Developing a business plan can give you huge benefit, says Tim Berry, but the process of planning is what really matters. Following up, comparing your plan versus actual, and measuring results and correcting where needed is all part of making the most of the planning process. Duration: 4:31
Business Planning Resources - Part 8 of 8

Links to resources for more information, sample business plans, and additional planning advice wrap up this eight-part Tim Berry webinar. Duration: 0:12