The APL Business Development Programme
Supporting Growth, Nurturing Success
In 2025, we devised a business development programme (BDP) that could be purchased in five separate modules. It was a great idea, in that allowed members to drill into specifics, but unfortunately the spread across the modules and the regions made it not viable to run in that format. There was an obvious desire to have a BDP, so we have given it some thought and created a programme that can be achieved in just three days.
Book Your Place
The Date of the first business Development course has been confirmed.
The venue
Horticulture House, Chilton, Didcot, Oxford. OX11 0RN.
The Dates
March 17th, 18th & 19th
The cost per person
APL Members £555+vat
Non Members £695+vat
Courses will run from 9.30am until 4.30pm on each day.
Refreshments will be provided.
Max is 12 per course.
The value in this course over many others is the Peer to Peer discussions and the ability to bring your own businesses to life as you go through the course syllabus.
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What Can You Achieve?
Outcomes vary based on your individual goals and your business stage.
By joining the programme, you will:
- Gain deeper insights into your business
- Build confidence to create a roadmap for future success
- Feel empowered to grow your business for long-term sustainability
How it will run?
Across the programme, you’ll build a practical, high-level Business Plan, piece by piece - covering purpose, customers, financials, operations, and people. You’ll leave with clarity, confidence, and a tailored plan to drive your next stage of growth:
- Day 1: Business Purpose & Customer Experience
- Day 2: Financial management (planning, exercise and reviewing)
- Day 3: Operations, People & Your Plan
Who Should Attend?
It is aimed at APL Members (business owners and managers, Landscapers, Designers and Professional Gardeners) who want clearer direction, stronger financial performance, and practical tools to improve their business.
Book Your Place
To book your place on this course, email [email protected] ref BDP. The APL Coordinator will email you your booking form to complete and return. On receipt you will be sent your invoice for payment.
We look forward to welcoming you to APL BDP.