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Most startup founders\u2019 concern at the beginning of their entrepreneurial journey is making sure that the idea they have in mind works out and has an impact. Those developing hardware will resonate as they initially need to put more effort into testing, improvement, and developing a concept. At the same time, a startup is no different than any other business, and keeping an eye\u2014from the beginning\u2014on the financial side of things is as crucial to facilitating a startup\u2019s growth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forvis Mazars<\/a> is a global network that provides audit and assurance, tax, advisory, sustainability, and consulting services. The group employs over 40,000 people worldwide in over 100 countries. Forvis Mazars is one of the partners of the startup event LEVEL UP,<\/a> which will be held on September 30 at the Evoluon in Eindhoven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why this is important: <\/h2>

Growing startups into scaleups is necessary for the Netherlands’ economic growth. According to figures by Deloitte and the leadership program THNK, only 1 in 200 startups in the country reach the scaleup phase. LEVEL UP is all about supporting the development of successful startups. There, entrepreneurs will find inspiration, insights, and an international network to succeed and take their startups to the next level. Forvis Mazars can help your startup grow by helping you develop an effective business plan. Koen Tomassen and some of his colleagues will attend LEVEL UP. Make sure to say hi!<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Koen Tomassen is the director of Forvis Mazars\u2019s Eindhoven branch and specializes in advising, optimizing, and supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). In addition to supporting family businesses, he also works with startups and scaleups. He provides support and advice to help them in their growth path to cope with challenges and get the most out of the opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A sound business plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cStartuppers take a lot of time to think about their business plan; sometimes, they even have a financial forecast to present to their stakeholders or investors. But then, as soon as they start the business, that plan disappears in a drawer,\u201d underlines Tomassen. In the early moments since a startup’s inception, from a management perspective, more attention goes to administrative and financial flows, diverting it from the business plan\u2019s performance indicators.\u201cAll financial outputs and information are connected to the business plan in the head of the founder, which, at that moment, is the company,\u201d he adds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Tomassen\u2019s view, setting up a business plan is often underestimated. Having it in place at all times can help on several levels. \u201cA detailed business plan helps the entrepreneur communicate their vision. It gives perspective on the company\u2019s growth trajectory, informs potential investors and stakeholders, and provides the other employees with a clear focus on the goals to be achieved.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a9 Forvis Mazars<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Koen Tomassen<\/h3>

Director at Forvis Mazars Eindhoven<\/h4>

In addition to working with SMEs, Koen Tomassen also helps startups and scaleups grow. Questions? You can reach out to Koen via email: Koen.Tomassen@mazars.nl or via telephone: +31(0)88 277 16 99. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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