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Street-Level Tools for Entrepreneurs
Tools for each stage of the Business Life Cycle
Get the resources you need to grow your Business.
Idea Stage
The birth of every business begins when you first identify a problem, then offer a viable, affordable solution.
Recommended Tools
Brainstorming Tools
Value Proposition Tools
Mission, Vision, Objective Creation Tools
Business Model Canvas
Startup Stage
You have started to narrow down your business model to a few different options, and which have the greatest chance for success. Now you need to test them - by getting feedback from your consumers.
Recommended Tools
Business Plan template
Pitch Deck
Minimum Viable Product Tool
Sales funnel and forecast chart
Financial Ratio Calculators
Business Registration in Canada
Trademark registration in Canada
Growth Stage
Your business is now starting to gain momentum, and customer growth is increasing rapidly. Your business is generating revenue and consistently gaining more customers. Your business reaches ‘breakeven’ point - the point where your business begins to make a profit.
Recommended Tools
Business Plan template
Strategic Plan template
Operational Strategy template
Financial Ratio Calculators
Sustainability Stage
You have a solid team in place, and an established customer base. Sales and profits have reached an all-time high and you’ve amassed a wealth of information on the market. Sales may start to plateau or decline.
Recommended Tools
Strategic Plan template (updated)
Competitive Analysis (revised from business plan)
Business Model Canvas / MVP (for new potential market expansion)
Succession (Decline) Stage
Sales and profits have begun to steadily decline. You can try to diversify, sell the business, or close down.
Recommended Tools
Brainstorming Tools
Value Proposition Tools
Mission, Vision, Objective Creation Tools
Business Model Canvas
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