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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,