January 6, 2010 | by Ethan Lyon |
Entrepreneurs primarily think of a business plan as a necessary document to secure funding. Beyond funding, writing a business plan will help you think through your overall business model, sharpen your focus on the market, and raise up problems that need solving. We walk through each stage of the planning process so you can successfully build and fund your business.
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Getting Started
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A business plan helps you think critically about your business idea. What are your goals? What are the risks? What value are you delivering to the market? Will your business be appealing to investors? We will help you examine your business at a high level, then drill down to help you work through the specifics.
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Writing the Business Plan
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The business plan is typically a 15-20 page document that tells the story of your business as an investment opportunity. We will guide you through market analysis, product offering, and business modeling, while giving you the tools — such as investor presentation and executive summary guides– to get funding.
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Entrepreneur’s Toolbox
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A business plan can only get you so far. Your ability to sell it is a crucial element in obtaining funding. How can you be the best advocate for your venture? Do you know how to network with investors? How are you going to sell your idea? We answer these questions and more in the Entrepreneur’s Toolbox.
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Developing a Strong Leadership Team
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A key ingredient in a business is its management team. Investors are not only funding your idea, they are investing in your human capital. For instance, if tech guru Guy Kawasaki were on your team, investors would be scrambling to give you funding. We will help you find the best qualities of each leadership position (from CEO to COO) for you to build a strong leadership team.
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Must Read Articles: Getting Investment from Your Business Plan
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Armed with your business plan and the skills to sell it, you will need to identify which investors you are going to target. Are you going to aim high and reach out to venture capitalists or are you going to take a bottom up approach and seek angel investment? We help you decide the investment path that is right for you.
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