Get a refresh on (or an introduction to) using the business model canvas to envision a future-state business and then testing the critical assumptions that underpin your ability to achieve that future state. The session will focus on filling in a business model canvas and identifying the most critical underlying assumptions and exploring the concept of lean experimentation.
Topic: Business Planning
Business Planning Resources
This session builds on the Government Funding & ESEs 101 session by going deeper into the impacts (both positive and negative) government funding can have on an ESE’s business model and impact goals. This session was part of the Fall 2023 Raising Capital & Increasing Revenue CE Week.
If you’re exploring financing options, or considering debt, this session will equip you with the knowledge to make strategic decisions about how to finance cash flow and working capital needs. This session was part of the Fall 2023 Raising Capital & Increasing Revenue CE Week.
In this workshop we’ll evaluate the effectiveness of current proposals and discuss the key features of effective proposals. We will also hear from ESEs who are working to strengthen their proposal writing. This session was part of the Fall 2023 Raising Capital & Increasing Revenue CE Week.
In this session we will discuss the different types of government funding available to ESEs from federal, state, and local government agencies, and options for pursuing these funding resources. We will also hear from a REDF Community ESE about their experience seeking and executing government contracts. This session was part of the Fall 2023 Raising Capital & Increasing Revenue CE Week.
Learn more about when and how you should leverage customer interviews and focus groups for gathering customer feedback.
See an example of a sales channel analysis to evaluate individual channel performance and prioritize channels for future investment.
Review examples of value proposition statements from real employment social enterprises in varying industries to get inspired!
See examples of themes and questions that can be addressed in a customer survey. You can use these examples as a starting point for creating your own customer survey.
Also you can download an example how the responses of a customer survey can be analyzed to help you grow your business.
Use this template to conduct a breakeven analysis and determine the sales volume required to reach the breakeven point for your business.