Build your vision: Creating a business plan that lasts

Each new year begins with intention. For many, that means finally launching the business they’ve been dreaming about. But between idea and execution lies a landscape most underestimate: the business plan. Too often seen as a bureaucratic hurdle, a solid business plan is in fact a living document—a strategic compass that forces clarity, aligns purpose with market realities, and builds resilience against the unknown.

In this interactive midday workshop, finance expert and entrepreneur Mia Riani will guide participants through the process of building a robust, actionable business plan—whether you’re at the starting line or pivoting an existing venture.

Mia brings a rare dual perspective: as head of finances for local government, she’s spent years navigating complex financial systems and funding frameworks. As a founder, she knows firsthand the emotional and practical weight of turning ideas into viable operations.

Leave with a clear-eyed sense of the journey ahead, practical tools to support it, and—perhaps most importantly—the confidence to take the first step.