Rated #1 business plan software for ideation by Forbes

Build you dream business with confidence

IdeaBuddy takes you through every step of your entrepreneurial journey, from the initial spark to execution of your business idea

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You have a fantastic business idea, but not sure where to start?

Relax, we’ve got everything you need to turn your idea into reality

From creating a new concept to seeking funding, we support you at every stage of your business idea. Here are the tools you can use. 👇

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Develop your business idea, step-by-step

Sketch out your concept, research your market, determine your setup costs, and make financial forecasts—from lightbulb to launch, figure out everything you need to start your business off on the right foot.

bullet pointFollow step-by-step guides for your industry
bullet pointEasy to get started with pre-built templates
bullet pointGet a 360-degree view of your idea
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Speed up your business planning with AI

Get writing assistance, ideas for your products and marketing strategy, and much more. AI also helps estimate revenues, expenses, and other elements of your financial projections.

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Collaborate with others

Put your heads together by inviting your team and mentors to brainstorm with you. Give them access to view or edit your progress directly in IdeaBuddy.
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Export your business plan & financials

You can export your Canvas, Financial Plan, or Business plan as a Word document, a PDF, an Excel file, or share a link with your partners and investors.
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Work on your ideas while on the go

Work on your ideas from the palm of your hand. If you are in a meeting or at the beach, you are always prepared for that stroke of genius with our mobile-friendly platform.

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You provide the idea, and we will help you take it to the next level

Need more help with bringing your ideas to life?

Use AI-generated templates tailored to your business idea

No matter what business idea you're working on, templates created by AI Buddy will help you develop it faster. Get started with a pre-built template designed specifically for your business.

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Tech Startup

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E-commerce Business

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Management Training

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Coffee Shop

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Restaurant

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Marketing Agency

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Clothing Line

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Food Production

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Content Creation

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…and other templates designed specifically for your business idea

What our users say?

Your ideas are in good hands

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Absolutely fascinating. Financial Projections and Business Planning.

“I honestly think it's wonderful. It allows me to look at my overall numbers in a quick and easy format. Plan my business in every aspect from the customer, the products, to market details It's easy to use. Affordable and allows for extensive financial....”

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Jonathan C.
Jonathan C.Founder
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IdeaBuddy is all the tools I need in one place for my business scope and plan

“I found IdeaBuddy this year and have since been able to make more concrete decisions about my business, propose more confidently to investors, and feel a sense of peace about the direction I'm heading. Wish I had found IdeaBuddy sooner...”

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Emily A.
Emily A.Artist | CEO
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A Very Useful Product

“Overall, a wonderful experience with this product. I don't really have any complaints, and have actually recommended IdeaBuddy to a few friends. If you are like me and like compartmentalizing different tasks and having things laid out in an organized, easy to view and navigate manner then this product is great for you...”

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