The tools here are grounded in entrepreneurial theory and practice and can be used either on their own or together where they provide a structured framework to guide the entrepreneur on their journey from idea generation through to business start up and growth. Each short video below provides a brief overview of how to use the corresponding tools and additional support materials can be found in the digital training seminar section.
Download this template and work through the questions to identify your own individual entrepreneurial skills, qualities, attitudes and aptitudes and the areas you need to develop in order to start or grow a successful business. The short video below provides an overview of the Entrepreneurial Scorecard.
Download this template and use it to record useful and specific insights gained through observing people undertaking relevant activities such as competitors carrying out their activities or customer habits. From this apply what you have learned to further develop your ideas. The short video below provides an overview of why this is an important part of the process.
Download this template and note down how across the nine key areas you will turn your idea into a credible business model. The video below explains how to do this.
Download this template and work through the list of market questions selecting the answers which are most appropriate to your chosen product or service. If you encounter any questions which you cannot answer then you should carry out deeper research around that aspect of the market.
Download this template and use it to identify the basic costs around the operationalisation of your business idea in order to build a basic financial model. You can add your own expense lines to the template if needed. This exercise will be useful when the time comes for you to develop a full set of financial projections.
Download this template and work through the questions providing answers in each section which are appropriate to your chosen product or service. If you encounter any questions which you cannot answer then you should carry out deeper research around that aspect of the business model. The short video below provides an overview of the feasibility plan.
Download this template and work through the questions in order to create an effective approach to test your product in the market prior to launching a business. The video below explains how to do this.
Download this template and use it to identify the costs and revenue streams around the operationalisation of your business idea in order to build a sophisticated financial model. Use this to develop a full set of financial projections. The video below explains how to do this.
Download this template and use it to identify the costs and revenue streams around the operationalisation of your business idea in order to build a sophisticated financial model. Use this to develop a full set of financial projections. The video below explains how to do this.