Business Models Subscription Model Template – Explained

Subscription Model Template – Explained

The Subscription model has its history in newspaper and magazines. Where you would have an annual subscription for a number of editions per year – think TV Guide ( remember those, well, maybe not) vs. The Farmer’s Almanac that was a once a year purchase. For software, we’ve shifted from a licensing model. For example, …

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Business Models Productize a Service – Explained

Productize a Service – Explained

Thanks to the team at 9Mile Labs, a Seattle-based Accelerator, for letting me present last week on the seven (now eight) B2B business models. Yes, they helped me add one to the list! In the discussion and Q&A afterward, I realized I left off an obvious business model. In fact, it’s a model that I’ve really …

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Business Models Building Financial Models

Building Financial Models

Here’s what do you need to know about Building Startup Financial models before you get started: What business model are you anticipating that you will use? For example: Who will buy your product? A consumer or a business? Though the templates don’t reflect a different layout, there are some things you should consider in your …

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Business Models Step by Step Guide to Building a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Test

Step by Step Guide to Building a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Test

Part 1 of 5 Part Series on testing your MVP I was planning on giving a “Financial Model for Founders” talk at Seattle Startup Week (#SSW2016) in November. As I worked on the presentation, the final version is here on Slideshare, I realized that  making this less conceptual and abstract the better so I wanted …

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Business Models Financial Model Template

Financial Model Template

Financial model and the corresponding business models are the tools that investors will expect you to have prior to getting funded. It’s critical that you start with what you can know about the business.

Business Models How to Build a Startup Financial Model

How to Build a Startup Financial Model

Ever stared down at a blank spreadsheet looking for inspiration for your startup? Want to know where to start, what business model you will follow and how you will grow revenues? Startup Spreadsheets templates allow you to focus more on customer development and product market fit instead of learning to become a Spreadsheet Jockey. You …

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