New update

The new whiteboard feature is here

IdeaBuddy just had a new release, where along with other improvements, we introduced a brand new feature - Whiteboard. The long-anticipated feature will help our users to brainstorm, add notes and visualize their business ideas together with teammates. Also, now the whiteboard can be used as a repository for all

Business Planning

Business Startup Checklist: How to get your venture off the ground

First-time startup founders have numerous checkpoints to hit, from administration to hiring to securing financing — and most importantly product and customers. As a result, given the volume and diversity of this work, starting a business feels disjointed and overwhelming, resulting in off-the-cuff decisions and business moves that take you nowhere.

Business guide

10 best ways to promote your Small Business

Everyone wants to get their business “out there” so that they gain more customers and sales, but just how can you do that? What steps you can take to make sure that you properly promote your small business? Here are 10 helpful tips for ensuring that your small business generates

Startups

Startup Funding: All you need to know to bag your first Investment

There is a gap between the initial product mockups and the first returning customers that all companies need to bridge. And funds are what makes your startup tick in the process. In this article we look at all aspects of startup funding. We’ll be breaking down startup funding terminology

Startups

A Step-by-step Guide for writing a Startup Pitch Deck

A startup pitch deck is a perfect, lightweight tool to present your business to investors and partners quickly. But, while it’s lightweight in content, it sure is hard work to craft it. So in this post, we look at what makes a killer startup pitch deck that will help

Startups

How to start a Socially Responsible Business in 6 steps

In the past, companies could stay out of political, social and environmental issues. However, today’s consumers expect brands to respond to current events and take a stand against injustice. They want to see their spending dollars contribute to the good of society, not unsustainable business practices and greenwashing tactics.

Startups

How to estimate Startup costs (2022 Guide)

From payroll to customer acquisition, office space, and tech stack — you need to manage a whole lot of expenses as a startup founder. Foreseeing costs and planning accordingly often make the whole difference in determining whether your startup will be a success. So in this post, we look at startup

Business guide

Six steps for starting an Online Business

If you are starting an online business from scratch, we are not going to lie; it will not be easy. There are so many crucial activities to be done. It seems like there’s a new business trend online every other week. Cryptocurrency, Facebook advertisements, Instagram influencers, and a slew

New update

IdeaBuddy is now Mobile Friendly!

We were not lazy over the past few months, but we have been working on a new, mobile-friendly design for IdeaBuddy. Our goal was to optimize our app for mobile devices and make the layout cleaner. So now, you can use IdeaBuddy seamlessly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer, and

Business Ideas

Top 10 Business Ideas for Women Entrepreneurs in 2022

As the Covid-19 pandemic progressed, an increasing number of people started quitting their jobs to pursue personal business ventures (dubbed the Great Resignation). And interestingly, the labor data shows that women have chosen to become entrepreneurs at a twice higher rate compared to men over the last year. So, in

Startups

5 marketing ideas for growing Your Business or Startup online in 2022

There’s no denying the fact that marketing is one of the essential requisites for businesses. Perhaps, it is more important for startups. Since marketing is an exclusive case for startups, it becomes quite important for them to use a promotional video maker that can help them make attractive videos

New update

Recognition from Deloitte – Fast 50 Central Europe 2020

We are happy to announce that IdeaBuddy is selected for the Deloitte Technology Fast 2020 Central Europe publication. Fast 2020 is a program that recognizes and profiles fast-growing technology companies in the region. This year, Deloitte introduced a new category in the Fast 50 Programme called ‘Impact Stars’, which praises

Business Planning

How to write a Modern Business Plan in 5 steps

A business plan helps founders and the team stay aligned with the business mission and vision as the business grows while helping present the strategy and tactics to potential investors and secure funds and partnerships. So it’s very important to know how to write a business plan. So in

Market Analysis

How to do a SWOT analysis for your Business in 2022

Understanding the edge and shortcomings of your business idea helps build a sustainable venture. This means you should be assessing your business on an ongoing basis, identifying what works and what can work better. And a ‘staple’ business tool for this is the SWOT analysis. It’s a simple and

Business Planning

6 steps to finding the perfect Brand name for your Business in 2022

For everyone trying to start a business, that step begins with conducting market research, then preparing a business plan, funding your business, selecting a location, choosing a business structure, finding the perfect brand name, registering your business, getting your tax IDs, licenses, and opening a business account. We understand that

Business Ideas

How to develop a Business Idea and start a Business

The feasibility of a business idea determines the life of a business venture. But, how to develop a business idea can often be a stumbling block, especially for first-time founders. What often happens is that founders are either too harsh on themselves or too lenient. As a result, they might

Planning Tools

Clash of plans: Business Model Canvas vs Idea Plan

In today’s post, we look at two business planning tools: Business Model Canvas and Idea Plan. Both tools are built to help business founders set the foundations of their business venture for lasting success, but each has its own unique traits. So let’s see how Business Model Canvas

Business Ideas

Top 10 Online Business Ideas with low investment and high returns

Cash flow is the oxygen of your business. This holds true especially when you need to take it off ground. And many businesses flounder because they lack the investment to support the execution of the idea. Often, securing the investment is what discourages founders with a solid idea from getting

Business Planning

Top 3 things to look after if you are writing a Pitch Deck in 2022

For first time founders, a pitch deck equals ‘brand’. As your business is yet to prove its lasting success, you need to present its reputation, before it’s even earned any reputation. So there is a heightened sense of importance to build a great pitch deck. After all, the quality

Business Planning

Business Model Innovation: A letter to first-time founders

In today’s market, businesses need to adapt quickly and continuously to stay competitive. A case in point? For the past eighteen months, where the pandemic drove hundreds of thousands of businesses out of work. According to WSJ, last year alone over 200,000 establishments more than the yearly average

Business Planning

How to write a punchy Executive Summary of the Business Plan

A great business plan is a glue that holds together your business idea, market strategy, and customer intel. At the same time, it is a bite-size illustration of your business potential, suitable for investors to check the pulse of your venture easily. But, most first-time founders have difficulty getting their

Startups

Key Customer Retention Strategies for Early-stage Startups

Customer trust is the most important metric of business success. And the way to build it is to devise a customer retention strategy to implement consistently. So in this post, you will learn how to build a strategy to keep your customers engaged. After this guide, you will know: 1.

Business Planning

How to use Idea Plan Business Canvas to flesh out your idea

Today, we wanted to walk you through the creation of a one-page business canvas by using Idea Plan. This way, you make the most out of Idea Plan capabilities and sense-check your business idea in its infancy. And given the flexible nature of Idea Plan, you can explore any gray

Business Planning

How to Build a Business Model in three steps

Building a business model is an important step in each aspect of your business journey. From pitching to investors to entering new markets or rolling out new products, your business model needs to tell a coherent story, where all elements of your business plan fit together. So, in this post,

Startups

How to create a Startup Business Plan (Step-by-step instructions)

Founding a startup requires resilience, flexibility, and a lot of improvisation along the way. The path from an appealing idea to a feasible venture is long, which is where a startup business plan comes in handy. It helps you navigate through a (sometimes) seemingly endless loop of financials, customers, and