A new consultancy has joined the Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce, offering professional business planning services to support firms seeking structured growth, investment, or regulatory compliance.
What’s The Plan Stan provides bespoke business plans designed to help organisations secure finance, meet visa requirements, and strengthen internal decision-making. The consultancy is led by Helen Plowman and Richard Chew, who bring more than 70 years of combined experience advising companies across the private and public sectors.
The firm focuses on producing investor-ready plans that outline clear development paths. Its team includes specialists with backgrounds in economics, finance, management, public relations, coaching, education, hospitality, law, IT, and export compliance.
The service operates on a fixed-fee model and is tailored to businesses of any size, from new ventures to established SMEs and corporate teams.


