Student Consulting:

Week 2 -Business Models and Client Meetings

About The Consulting Course

The Consulting Course serves as a structured roadmap for student consultants as they progress through every stage of the UPBI consulting process. Across 13 weeks, this resource hub provides weekly modules that blend theory, real-world practice, and client engagement strategies. Each week builds on the last—helping students understand entrepreneurship, develop business models, refine operations, and strengthen their client relationships.

These interactive sections include downloadable materials, presentations, and videos designed to guide you step by step through business planning, financial modeling, marketing strategy, and mentoring fundamentals.

Explore each week’s page to access tailored resources, learn core consulting principles, and apply them directly to your client projects.

Essential Consulting Resources

Basic Outline for a Business Plan (SBEAP)

A structured outline covering the essential components of a complete business plan.

Business Model Basics

Learn how to design, analyze, and refine effective business models that support client success and sustainable growth.

Business Model – Chris76 LLC (Example)

An applied business model case study illustrating structure, revenue logic, and execution.

Consulting – Preparing for the First Meeting

A practical guide to structuring, leading, and documenting your first client meeting.

Puppy Playground
Plan

A complete example plan showing how a niche business idea is developed and evaluated.

Bonzai Chocolates –
Business Plan

A full sample business plan demonstrating real-world application of planning frameworks.

Angela Flight – Business Model Example

A business model illustrating value proposition, revenue streams, and operational structure.

Consulting – Structuring the Engagement

Frameworks and methods for defining scope, roles, deliverables, and timelines.

Sample of a Good Business
Model

A reference example highlighting best practices in business model design.

Business Model –
Short Write-Up

A concise business model summary focusing on value proposition, customers, and operations.

EAO Home Improvement – Business Model Example

A practical service-based business model showing customer segments, cost structure, and revenue logic.

Consulting and Development – Plans & Playbooks

Tools and templates for planning consulting engagements and guiding client development.

Nuts and Bolts of a Great Business Plan

A detailed breakdown of what makes a business plan clear, credible, and investor-ready.

Visual Learning Hub