Jenn Walker
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Jenn Walker
@DiveHeartFirst
I help heart-centred entrepreneurs tap into their limitless power and potential so that they can get their important and impactful work out there.
Collingwood, Ontario Katılım Ocak 2017
17 Takip Edilen18 Takipçiler

A8: It’s important to go out and test your idea by trying to sell your product/service before sitting down to write a #BusinessPlan - in my opinion! This scrappy type of #entrepreneurship I have seen create really successful businesses! #StartupChats
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Q8 What are some common business plan mistakes? @scotiabank #StartupChats
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@Startup_Canada @scotiabank A8: Creating a business plan if you don’t need one. Investors will want a compelling 1-pager and a max 15-slide pitch deck, and most other businesses I recommend starting with Business Model Canvas. strategyzer.com/canvas/busines… #StartupChats
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@Startup_Canada @scotiabank A7: First, expect that you won’t be able to follow your business plan. Root into your WHY, your bigger mission, and purpose, and make decisions from that place and space. #StartupChats
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Q7 What happens if you are unable to follow your business plan? What do you do next? @scotiabank #StartupChats

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@Startup_Canada @scotiabank A6: I recommend once a quarter, with one caveat - to use your business plan as a guide only. All entrepreneurs must be nimble, listen, test, and tweak in this ever-evolving market and world. #StartupChats
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Q6 How often should you refer to your business plan? When does your business plan help you make decisions? @scotiabank #StartupChats

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@Startup_Canada @scotiabank A5: Visit your local Small Business Enterprise Centre or Business Development Centre. For Ontario, a great resource is: sbcontario.ca #startupchats
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@Startup_Canada @scotiabank A4: Business plans include an executive summary, company overview, market/customer/competitive analysis, marketing/operational/HR plan, financials, and projections. I recommend Business Model Canvas over a Traditional Business Plan unless you’re applying for a bank loan.
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Q4 What is included in a business plan? Do you need to follow a traditional structure? @scotiabank #StartupChats

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@Startup_Canada @scotiabank bdc has a great FREE business plan template: bdc.ca/en/articles-to… #StartupChats
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Q3 Are there templates or other tools that can help you write a business plan? @scotiabank #StartupChats

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@Startup_Canada @scotiabank In my professional opinion, most businesses DON’T need a formal business plan, unless you are applying for a traditional bank loan, but every business needs a plan. ;) #StartupChats
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Q2 Do you really need a business plan? Can you start a business without one? @scotiabank #StartupChats

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@Startup_Canada @scotiabank A business plan is a document containing the goals of your business, and the strategy for attaining those goals. Think of a business plan as your marketing, financial and operational roadmap. #startupchats
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Q1 Let’s start at the very beginning. What exactly is a business plan? @scotiabank #StartupChats

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Are you downgrading your dreams for the current moment? @jimkwik bringing SO much insight to the podcast → cr8.lv/JimKwik
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@MMFlint Big fan of your work! Saw you today in Yorkville, didn't want to interrupt your brunch. Glad to have you in Toronto! Enjoy :)
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