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Lean Startup Model

The Lean Startup Method allows startups to invest their time into actively building products or services to meet the needs of early adopting customers. By using this method, startup businesses are able to shorten their product development cycle and quickly determine the most feasible path towards market fit.

Problem: What problem will your company/product/service solve? How does that change after talking with potential early customers?
Solution(s): Outline potential solutions to each problem and existing options available
Key Metrics/Measurements:List key numbers that will be vital to your business growing
Unique Value Proposition: Clear statement providing customer with understanding of how you are different
Customer Segments: List target customers/users – who are likely early adopters?
Channels: List your path to customers
Revenue Streams: List your sources of revenue. Who pays you?
Cost Structure: List fixed and variable costs

Download the Lean Startup Canvas Cheat-Sheet to help advance your business

Business Plan Development

To receive business financing from friends, investors, and or financial institutions; a traditional business plan will be needed. This vital part of the business process typically has the following components:

Executive Summary
General Company Description>
Products and Services
Marketing Plan
Operational Plan
Management and Organization
Personal Financial Statement
Startup Expenses and Capitalization
Financial Plan/Projections

A business plan template that allows you to answer questions is available through SCORE (Senior Core of Retired Executives). The link to the template is on the right side of this page.

Market Research Tools

Business Plan Assistance

Online tools are great.

Face-to-face meetings are even better!

Online Templates

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