Business Plan FAQ


Q1: I am interested in your business plan service, what should I do?
For us to understand your business better, you are required to fill up the general enquiry form. You can also visit our business plan solution page to find out more on our business plan package services.

Q2: I have an idea, can you help transform my idea into a marketable product?
Yes, like many successful entrepreneurs, our consultants have the passion, experience and credentials to help you achieve your goals through appropriate pitch deck, solid business plan and feasible financial assumptions.

Q3: What industries does GECB specialize in?
GECB is proud of having the capability to serve a wide range of market includes e-commerce, financial services, manufacturing, F&B, MLM, FMCG, retail, beauty, education, consumer products, travel agency, oil & gas, construction and so on.

Q4: What is GECB qualification?
All consultants here at GECB are experienced entrepreneurs who held senior positions in large corporations and MNCs e.g. Microsoft, HSBC, UOB, MRCB, Akemi, Senheng etc. They are at least holding a degree, and many have MBAs. Most importantly, we have proven track records. Please refer our case studies.

Q5: Does GECB have successful references?
Yes, we have many successful references since inception in 2003. Our professional consultants and writers have worked with many local and overseas clients from small to large corporations across industries. For more info, please refer to our case studies.

Q6: How does GECB work with overseas clients?
In general, we rely heavily on the phone calls, e-mails and Skype video conference, and have never met half of our clients by far. If desired, we are available to visit you at your offices for a day or two at a time.

Q7: Can you guarantee that my business plan can raise money?
Definitely NO, and nobody can commit such guarantee. It depends largely on how well you present the plan to your investors, and how well you are able to answer their questions. However, we have the experience to provide guidance to you.

Q8: Does GECB help clients to raise money?
Yes, upon request, we can make strategic introductions to potential investors or other interested parties.

Q9: Does GECB help clients to pitch ideas?
Yes, we help transform client’s ideas into official documents backed by finance figures, help determine on how to raise the business’s money. Please refer to Type 3: Business Plan & Build for Start-up/ Franchise at our business plan solution page.

Q10: What types of business plans does GECB offer? 
In general, GECB offers 3 types of business plan solution: (i) Type 1: Business Plan for Start-up, (ii) Type 2: Business Plan for Franchise and (iii) Type 3: Business Plan & Build for Start-up / Franchise.

Q11: Do you provide franchise business plan consultancy? 
Yes, we do provide franchise consulting for businesses looking to franchise in Malaysia. We are experts in all aspects of franchising, offering a complete consultancy service for start-ups and established franchisors. With considerable years of practical experience of growing clients’ businesses through franchising, we are able to put the package together for your business, from start until finish.

Q12: What makes your business plan unique?
Each business plan is hand crafted to reflect your specific requirements and circumstances. Our qualified business consultants have what it takes (both experience and qualification) to develop a workable and achievable business plan for you. By far, there are about half of our plans have successfully raised capital, and a considerable amount of plans have achieved less-than-a-year payback.

Q13: What makes your financial projections unique?
The budgets, P&L statements, cash flows and balance sheets that tie together. Our fully assumption-driven statement allows you to do scenario analyses, so you can do reality check regularly and identify the most important drivers of your business.

Q14: What is included in the business plan?
In general, our complete business plan solution consists of written document (15-20 pages approx.), financial forecast statement (in MS Excel) and pitch deck (in MS PowerPoint).

Q15: What is the fee for a business plan service?
For Business plan for start-up → RM5, 000 – RM8, 000
For Business plan for franchise → RM9, 000- RM15, 000
For Business plan & build for start-up / franchise → RM30, 000 – RM50, 000
**For overseas clients, GECB accepts foreign purchases in US dollars only. The pricing varies for overseas clients, please seek for official quotation for present currency rate.

Q16: What is the process for a business plan?
The process begins with the general enquiry form filling followed by quotation and initial payment. Once the initial payment is confirmed, the first meeting would be conducted to understand your ideas. We will also review your relevant documents and materials (if any) before we begin our work. During this process several meeting would be essential to discuss on the progress of the business plan.

Q17: What is the turnaround time to complete a business plan?
Depending on the business plan types where business plan for start-up would be completed within 45 working days, business plan for franchise would be completed within 60 working days and business plan & build for start-up / franchise would be completed within 6 months.

Q18: Will you sign Non-disclosure Agreement (NDA)?
Yes, we will protect our client’s proprietary information.

Q19: Can GECB provide samples of business plan?
Due to clients’ proprietary information, we are unable to email any sample to you. If you would prefer a closer look, we can schedule a sharing session, showing part of a selected sample in the form of a hard copy.

Q20: Can I get my business plan faster?
At GECB, we work on multiple projects at a point of time and normally we do not rush on the projects. Anyhow we can ensure deliver the work within timeframe given.

Q21: Any refund policy?
No, all payments made are not refundable if cancel of order.

Q22: Does GECB provide business plan seminar?
Yes, upon request, our consultants can provide your employees to understand the fundamentals of a business plan, marketing plan etc., we offer seminars that can be organized at your office or a hotel 

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