Strategic planning Adelaide
Strategic Planning
Helping businesses build effective strategies to achieve long-term success in a dynamic market.
Matt McQuinley used strategic planning to take his own business from a standing start to 13 locations and export markets in 26 countries, before selling it in 2019. Green Knight Coaching’s strategic planning service in Adelaide turns that same real-world approach into a written, actionable roadmap for your business. Read Matt’s full story.
What Strategic Planning With Green Knight Involves
Strategic planning with Matt turns a vague sense of direction into a written roadmap, built session by session using his GPS Method. It’s not a document that gets filed away. Progress is tracked and reviewed on a set schedule.
Depending on where your business is headed, a plan can pull in other focuses:
- Business coaching for ongoing accountability once the plan is set
- Leadership development for the people who’ll execute the plan
- Team building to cascade the plan through your staff
- Sales training when growth targets depend on sales performance
Why Choose Green Knight Coaching
Real Scaling Experience
Matt used his own strategic plans to grow a business to 13 locations and export operations across 26 countries.
A Proven Framework
Every plan runs through the structured four-step GPS Method, not a generic template.
Built for Execution
Plans come with scheduled accountability check-ins, so they get implemented instead of filed away.
Is Strategic Planning Right for You?
Annual / Operational Planning
No formal plan yet. Start with a clear 12-month roadmap and priorities.
3-5 Year Growth Vision
Established and ready to define where the business is headed, including expansion or new markets.
Crisis Pivot Planning
Something urgent has changed, a downturn, a market shift, or a big opportunity, and the old plan no longer fits.
This is for you if:
- You don’t have anything written down beyond what’s in your head
- You want a plan that actually gets executed, not shelved
- You’re facing a major decision and want an outside perspective
This probably isn’t for you if:
- You already have a detailed plan and just need accountability, see business coaching instead
- You want a consultant to write the plan without your input
- You’re not willing to commit to quarterly reviews
Business Plan vs Strategic Plan
These get used interchangeably, but they answer different questions.
Business Plan
Covers a year or less. Day-to-day tactics, sales targets and financial projections, often written for investors or lenders.
Strategic Plan
Covers 2 to 5 years. High-level direction, competitive positioning and long-term sustainability, written for your team and stakeholders.
Both Matter
The strategic plan sets the destination. The business plan is the next 12 months of steps toward it.
Most Adelaide small businesses have neither. If you’re starting out or raising funds, a business plan comes first, the Australian Government’s business.gov.au planning hub has free templates for that. If you’re established and want direction for growth, this service is the strategic plan.
Why Strategic Planning Works: The Data
| Metric | Finding |
|---|---|
| Business survival (Australia) | 75% of new Australian businesses survive their first year, falling to 48% by year three |
| Plan and viability | Entrepreneurs who write a formal plan are 16% more likely to achieve business viability |
| Growth with a plan | Businesses with a plan grow around 30% faster than those without clear goals or direction |
Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Counts of Australian Businesses; business plan and growth-rate research (2026).
Find Your Planning Horizon
Not sure where to start? Get a quick pick below, or take the 30-second quiz for a more thorough answer.
Quick Pick
Do you currently have anything written down about your business direction?
Signs You Need Strategic Planning
- You don’t have anything written down beyond what’s in your head
- Decisions get made reactively, not against a plan
- Your team can’t tell you where the business is headed in 3 years
- You’re considering a major move, new location, export market or acquisition, without a roadmap
- Growth has stalled despite working harder, see business coaching
- You’re preparing to raise capital, bring on a partner, or sell
- The market has shifted and your old plan no longer fits
The Green Knight GPS Method
Every strategic plan runs on the same four-step framework (full breakdown on the Approach page):
You can run Step 1 yourself right now with the free Business GPS Assessment, a 10 to 12 minute scan of your structural foundations, founder dependency and revenue architecture.
What to Expect in Your First Session
Matt reviews where your business actually stands, then helps you identify the right planning horizon: annual, 3 to 5 year, or a crisis pivot.
Book the free 60-minute session and you’ll leave with a free action plan outlining the first page of your roadmap, regardless of whether you continue into a full program. If it’s not a fit, Matt will tell you directly.
How Often You’ll Review Your Plan
A strategic plan isn’t written once and forgotten. Common practice is a full annual review, quarterly check-ins to track KPIs and progress, and an as-needed update any time something major shifts, a downturn, a new competitor, or a big opportunity.
Coaching Programs & Investment
Strategic planning is built into every program. Full details are on the Programs page.
| Program | Duration | Format | Investment | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive to Success | 8 weeks | 8 × 60-min sessions, 24/7 email & SMS support | $2,999 | A clear growth foundation |
| Advanced Growth | 15 weeks | 8 × 60-min sessions + leadership/media training, radio interview, half-day staff training, strategic growth plan | $5,999 | Building a growth-stage strategic plan |
| Business Transformation | 26 weeks | 13 × 60-min sessions + triple half-day staff training, risk management analysis, marketing copy | $8,999 | A full strategic and operational overhaul |
| Intensive 1-Day | 1 day | Full-day consulting, SWOT analysis, strategic roadmap creation | $1,999/day | An urgent single-issue plan or pivot |
What Clients Say
“He is a consummate professional. Always well researched, prepared, witty and engaging.”
Derrick McManus, Founder, Australian Center for Human Durability
“Matt is passionate about helping leaders scale through proven methods and engaged teams.”
Peter Nicholls, Life Enjoyment Mentor
“Matt speaks credibly and inspirationally. His rare talent transfers knowledge to audiences.”
Sarah Reimann, CFO, Certified Business Advisor
Read more client testimonials or see our 5.0 star Google reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between a business plan and a strategic plan?
How far ahead should my strategic plan look?
How often should I review my strategic plan?
Do I need a strategic plan if I’m a small or solo business?
Is the first session really free?
How is Green Knight Coaching different from other strategic planning consultants in Adelaide?
What happens if the market changes after we’ve made the plan?
What’s the difference between the coaching programs?
What industries does Matt McQuinley work with?
Ready to Put Your Business on a Written Path Forward?
Book a free 60-minute session with Matt and walk away with a free action plan, even if you decide a full program isn’t for you right now.
96 Sir Donald Bradman Dr, West Richmond SA 5033
Book Your Free 60-Minute Session Call Matt: 0401 475 790 Or Take the Free Business GPS AssessmentSources: U.S. Chamber of Commerce and small business failure-rate research (2026); business plan and growth-rate studies (2026); strategic plan review-cadence guidance (2026); Google Business Profile reviews (verified October 2026).
