Free Startup Business Tools
Product Definition Checkilst
A great way to get organized is to begin with a straightforward description of your product or service. This serves as the first step in outlining key details and tackling the basics through a checklist of factors to consider and research.
SWOT Analysis
A SWOT analysis is a strategic planning tool used to evaluate a business’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. Strengths and Weaknesses are internal factors, while Opportunities and Threats are external influences.
This analysis helps businesses identify competitive advantages, address challenges, and develop informed strategies for growth and improvement.
SMART Goals
The SMART method is an easy-to-use and highly effective approach for new business startups. It helps outline long-term goals for your business while also setting clear short-term daily objectives, keeping your team focused on what’s most important to achieve each day.
Standard Process Tasks
Carefully planning your initial routine tasks in each operational area will position your new business to effectively serve customers and leave a strong first impression.
Buyer Decision Making Process
As customers, we all follow a sequential decision-making process when considering a purchase. The five steps below typically occur in sequence, with each "YES" decision leading to the next. Answering "YES" at every step ultimately completes the purchase.
Target Customer Profile
Apply the research skills from scoping out the market in Hack 2 to explore the market and create a list of specific target customers you want to reach. Use your customer profile criteria to qualify potential opportunities and prioritize your target list as you conduct your research.
Elements of a Pitch Deck
A pitch deck is a presentation that outlines your business and concludes with a funding request. Even if you’re not seeking outside investment, creating a pitch deck is an excellent way to consolidate your ideas, identify gaps, and align with potential co-owners and stakeholders on your startup’s vision, goals, and projections.
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Proforma Worksheet for Operating Profit
A Pro Forma worksheet is a financial tool that can project a business's potential financial performance based on assumptions about sales revenue, costs, expenses, and other operational factors. A Pro Forma allows you to calculate "what if" scenarios providing insight into planning, and making informed decisions.