Stage 3: proven demand

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A good business plan guides you through each stage of starting and managing your business.

To start working on your business plan, fill in the “My Startup Canvas” tab of the IFundWomen Method Playbook.

Creating your business plan is complex, but its crucial to get it right! Work with a coach 1:1 to help you brainstorm on your business model, your target customers, your marketing strategy, and your value proposition.

Grants are debt-free capital given by an institution to businesses or individuals they want to support. IFundWomen partners with brands like Visa, American Express, and Unilever to secure dozens of grant programs a year for our members. 

Fill in the “Grant Planner” tab of our IFundWomen Method Playbook to help you keep track of your information for your IFundWomen grant applications.

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Need outside capital to accelerate your growth? Here are some options:

1. Crowdfund to get cash to grow and scale.
2. Apply for grants or public funding from corporations or institutions.
3. Raise capital from angel investors or venture capitalists.

If you're crowdfunding, fill in the “Network Mapping” tab of our IFundWomen Method Playbook to keep track of your contacts. Watch our Network = net worth workshop from our Founder & CEO, Karen Cahn, in the IFundWomen Workshop Library. (Note: You will need any paid IFundWomen plan to access our Workshop Library). 

If you're raising venture capital or angel funding, use the IFundWomen Angel/Seed Network Map to map your investor pipeline and track your fundraise like a sales process. 

Funding is important for the long-term viability of your business! Work with a coach 1:1 to help you formulate your capital plan.

Learn about a wide variety of important business topics in our upcoming workshops.

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Want more guidance? Our expert business coaches are ready to provide you with individualized support. IFundWomen Coaches teach on 30 topics ranging from sales and marketing to tech and business. Together, your business will go forward, faster. Sign up to book a private, 1:1 session.

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