Small Business Simulator: Plan Scaling Your Business!
A sandbox for scaling and growing a small business.
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What is Compass?
Compass is a special service that helps small business owners grow their businesses confidently. We start by meeting with you and your team to understand how your business works now. Then, we figure out what the next stage of your business should be.
We create a detailed plan to get you there. Over three weeks, we help you simulate putting that plan into action. This way, you can see how the changes will work without disrupting what you're already doing.
Compass turns ideas into real-world strategies. We give you step-by-step guidance on making changes, so you can grow your business smoothly and confidently.
How it works and how much it costs
Take your business to the next level as if you have done it before.
What makes Compass stand apart?
Compass | LivePlan | GrowthWheel | |
|---|---|---|---|
Custom Business Growth Plan | ✔ Fully tailored to the specific business | ✔ Offers customizable templates | ✔ Tailored frameworks for business decisions |
Simulation of Plan Execution | ✔ 3-week simulation of business growth | ✘ No simulation feature | ✘ Focus on decision-making, no simulations |
Step-by-Step Task Integration | ✔ Integrated into project management tools | ✘ Offers business plan milestones, no direct task integration | ✘ No direct task integration, focuses on tools and worksheets |
Ongoing Support & Adjustments | ✔ Continuous support and real-time adjustments | ✘ Provides plan tracking, but no ongoing adjustments | ✔ Offers coaching, but limited adjustments |
Risk Mitigation Through Testing | ✔ Simulations allow testing before real-world action | ✘ No risk management or testing features | ✘ Offers strategic tools, but no risk testing |
Benefits and Features
Benefits
You'll have the advantage of testing changes in a safe, simulated environment before applying them in the real world, minimizing risks and allowing you to see what works best.
Features
Your simulation will be built on planning-based insights, allowing you to understand the potential impacts of changes before they are made, giving you peace of mind.
Service Delivery Timeline
Week 1
Discovery & Business Analysis
Day 1-2: Initial Consultation
Meet with the client to understand their business goals, challenges, and current operations.
Conduct a deep interview with the client and key employees.
Gather necessary business documents and data.
Day 3-5: Current Business Model Mapping
Analyze the client’s existing business model.
Map out the structure, processes, and key performance metrics.
Review the client’s current market position and competitors.
Day 6-7: Review and Feedback
Present the findings to the client for initial feedback.
Make any necessary adjustments to the current business model map.
Week 1
Week 2
Future Business Model & Strategic Plan Development
Day 8-10: Build the Next-Level Business Model
Identify the ideal next-stage business model for the client based on market analysis and growth potential.
Develop detailed plans for the new structure, processes, and objectives.
Day 11-12: Strategy Creation
Create a step-by-step strategy to transition from the current model to the next level.
Identify key areas of focus: team scaling, market entry, operational efficiency, financial management.
Day 13-14: Plan Review & Refinement
Review the future business model and strategic plan with the client.
Make refinements based on the client’s input.
Week 3-4
Simulation of Plan Execution
Day 15-17: Simulation Setup
Prepare the 3-week simulation environment, including all relevant tools and project management platforms.
Brief the client and their team on how the simulation will be conducted.
Day 18-28: Simulation of the New Business Model
Run a detailed, real-time simulation of the future business model execution.
Simulate employee interactions, operational shifts, market responses, and financial changes.
Monitor the client’s actions, decisions, and challenges during the simulation.
Day 29-30: Simulation Review & Adjustments
Review the outcomes of the simulation with the client.
Identify any gaps or areas for improvement in the execution.
Adjust the plan based on the simulation results.
Week 3-4
Week 5
Final Plan Delivery & Ongoing Support
Day 31-33: Final Plan Presentation
Deliver the final, refined growth plan based on the simulation insights.
Provide detailed action steps for implementation, integrated directly into the client’s project management tools.
Day 34-35: Implementation Kick-off
Support the client in starting the actual implementation of the plan.
Ensure a smooth transition with guidance on immediate next steps.
Ongoing: Support & Adjustments
Continue to provide support and adjustments as the client implements the plan.
Offer periodic reviews to ensure the business remains on track for sustainable growth.
FAQ
Compass is a business growth service that helps small business owners plan for their next stage of success. By giving you a clear, customized roadmap and simulating the plan before you act, Compass removes uncertainty and gives you confidence to take your business to the next level.
