If you want to build a business, you need a business plan (yes, this means you). A good plan will help you think through your ideas, and communicate them to partners, investors and advisors. We’ll show you how to create a plan quickly - one that’s compelling, comprehensive and easy to update.
This course includes instructions for each of the 15 key topics you should cover in your business plan, and example plans. As part of the course, you can download the companion workbook which gives you easy to follow instructions to build your own plan. And, at any time, you can request help from an UpStart coach for one-on-one help with your plan.
Here’s the introduction to the course:
Only $125
What do experts look for in a business plan?
We asked 100 leading angel investors, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurs what’s most important in a business plan. They recommend addressing 15 key topics. Does your plan cover every topic?
See how complete your plan is:
“This is a great reality check to make sure you’ve covered all the right topics in your business plan.”
Ben Lerer, entrepreneur and venture capitalist, co-Founder Thrillist, co-Founder Lerer Ventures
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Before you show your business plan to investors and advisors, run it past an UpStart expert. We’ll evaluate your plan to make sure it covers all the most important issues, that it’s clear, compelling and concise, and that it’s formatted properly. After the review, you’ll know if your plan is ready to share, and where it may need some work. To qualify for this business plan review, you must have a presentation with less than 25 slides, an executive summary on two pages or less, or both.
“UpStart coaches are experts in constructing tight, compelling business plan pitches. Their experience is invaluable – particularly for founders going through this for the first time. If you’re serious about getting funding, get UpStart in your corner.”
Only $200
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Yes, you need a business plan (this means you). A plan will help you think through your ideas thoroughly, and communicate them effectively to partners, investors and advisors. Our coaches literally wrote the book on how to create a business plan. We’ll show you how to create a plan quickly – one that’s compelling, comprehensive and easy to update.
“I pitched the business plan yesterday. It was GREAT! Your process, structure, and critiques gave me the materials and confidence I needed. Thanks!”
Only $1,200
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At a startup, numbers are your friend. They can help you predict how the business will develop, identify key milestones, and forecast how much time and money you’ll need. With this coaching package, you’ll learn about basic, back-of-envelope calculations, and more complex financial projections. We’ll show you which numbers matter most, help you build an Income Statement, and make sure you understand it all. Basic knowledge of Excel required.
“I can’t thank you enough for all your help with our financials. You were a lifesaver! We’re in our third round of meetings with a venture capital firm already.”
Only $1,200
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The first thing you’ll send to potential investors, partners and advisors is NOT your business plan. It’s a one page synopsis, or executive summary. A great one pager is simple, clear, and compelling. It lets you land a meeting, so you can run through your business plan pitch in person. We’ll work with you to craft a winning executive summary, quickly. But first, you’ll need to have your business plan and financial projections done.
“UpStart coaches did an outstanding job with our executive summary. They distilled a mountain of ideas down to just the most critical facts and arguments. They’ve been absolutely essential.”
Only $400
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Today’s entrepreneurs get more results in less time, with less money. Business plans have changed as well. A decade ago, a business plan looked like a college term paper. Today, a business plan is a short, compelling presentation — “decks” — that are pitched in person.
The experts agree: every founder needs a business plan and it should be a deck, not doc.
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