Got an Idea For a New Product Or Business? Don't Even Think About Launching or Raising Capital Without Your Strategy in Place.

Entrepreneurs get very excited about their business idea. "It'll be great," they say, "and everyone will want to buy this!"

But the reality is that even good ideas go nowhere without solid strategy. That includes where your business fits in the market, your positioning, your customers, how you'll make money and a variety of other key pieces that investors want to know. 

These important strategies are typically addressed during strategic planning and/or when an investor grade business plan is prepared. However, many entrepreneurs early in the process still haven't had the the opportunity to think them through. Don't move forward until you do, or your efforts are likely to get off track. At the very least, investors will know you're not ready for funding. At worst, customers won't buy it.

First Round Strategy Helps you Lay the Right Foundation.

If your business plan isn't yet written, or if you haven't had the benefit of professional, qualified help thinking through your business, our First Round Strategy session can help. Here's how:

• Learn the main elements of viable business strategy so you know what to focus on as you prepare for comprehensive strategic planning and a business plan.

• Get a heads up about what most investors are going to need to know about your business. Have the answers ready.

• Discover the key elements you'll need to include in your business overview or executive summary.

• Affordable pricing means you limit out-of-pocket spending until you have sufficient seed capital to pay for later-round materials.

Process and Deliverables

1. We schedule a half day of strategic planning and brainstorming. The session may be split into two sections and conducted via interactive online session with a strategic planner.

2. In advance of the session(s), we provide a list of questions for you to consider and research, if applicable. During the session, we review your answers with you as well as provide advice and sequence coaching to help you further develop your strategy and direction.

3. We provide a template for you to use in recording strategy and providing details that potential investors will want to see. 

4. We identify important next steps you will need to take to move your project forward.