StartupWiz.biz - A Laboratory For New Entrepreneurs

StartupWiz introduces a new program of its own which prepares entrepreneurs and business owners to achieve a much greater level and probability of success. The program's series of 14 sequential modules goes well beyond the traditional MBA courses and startup ‘boot-camps' available. It takes the student from "Am I really prepared to be an entrepreneur?" to "I'm ready to pitch my compelling business case to sophisticated investors or bankers". Each module includes a downloadable offline training presentation and keyed workbook for the topic, followed by a fast-paced interactive "WebShop" online to explore and test their ideas. Students learn at their own pace and from the comfort of their homes, enabling family members and friends to participate in the entrepreneurial process with them. They can even postpone their next module until they've done more ground work, and then pick up where they left off.

The program begins with students exploring their underlying motivations and expectations of the startup process and their desired outcome. Next they examine the entire set of success criteria for doing business in today's tough economy. Students then build a comprehensive and compelling business model. Under the guidance of seasoned entrepreneurs students are continuously challenged to think critically about their plans and assumptions throughout the process. Those who complete the program get the opportunity to present their tested plan online to qualified investors world-wide. Students come away with a test presentation, executive summary, a ‘PlayBook' covering their whole business case, and a much stronger confidence in the viability of their business model and their ability to execute it.

"You wouldn't start laying bricks or putting up framing for a custom home before you architected it, so why build your business before you design it?" said Rudi Wiedemann, founder and CEO of StartupWiz. "Thinking at a strategic level about your new business model before you bet your job and savings on it is the smart move. Unfortunately, this is difficult work and few entrepreneurs have the patience to do it. But the savings in time, money, grief and reputation can be enormous."

Investors looking for a source of better quality fundable deals will appreciate business models and management teams that have been ‘shaken out' more thoroughly before approaching them for money. Experienced business executives have a new avenue to participate in hot new startups. Professional service providers can contribute to startups and potentially gain new clients. Business educators have a new place to send those graduates ready to take the entrepreneurial plunge.

Registration to StartupWiz is free and provides members valuable resources including PodCasts, downloads, links, templates and other tools which are constantly being updated and expanded.

“Your startup living laboratory.”

Comprehensive resource indeed. It covers every angle and every step of the formative process an entrepreneur goes through.

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