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Build a winning business model. Develop and validate your idea. Make financial projections. Get a modern business plan.

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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. 👇

Idea Plan

Design a business model on a single page

If your idea is in its early stages, and you need to quickly visualize and structure your business model, Idea Plan is the ideal starting point for you.

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Elevate your business planning with AI

No more guessing! Get tailored AI tips and intelligent suggestions for refining your products, identifying target customers, managing expenses, and many more. Auto-write, enhance and adjust the tone of your writing.

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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 Idea Plan, 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

Do you need assistance with your ideas?

Speed up your business planning with editable templates

We created industry-tailored templates and guides for the most popular ideas to help you develop your business plan faster

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Tech Startup
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Tech Startup business plan template

Our customizable tech startup template will give you that boost you need to get started on creating a stunning business plan that will dazzle partners and investors alike.

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One page business plan template

Start with a pre-made one page plan and quickly build a business model for your Tech Startup. Make decisions about the basic building blocks of your concept, giving it structure and clarity as you go.

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A guide to launching a Tech Startup

Completely develop your Tech Startup idea with a pre-made business planning template. Let us walk you through every stage of the process—create a value proposition, position yourself in the market, get set up, and make financial projections.

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Financial projections template

Our Tech Startup financial plan template will get you started when it comes to forecasting revenue, calculating your costs, and generating accurate cash flow projections—know exactly what you’re getting into before you spend a dime.

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canvas-Tech Startup business plan template

Tech Startup business plan template

Our customizable tech startup template will give you that boost you need to get started on creating a stunning business plan that will dazzle partners and investors alike.

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canvas-One page business plan template

One page business plan template

Start with a pre-made one page plan and quickly build a business model for your Tech Startup. Make decisions about the basic building blocks of your concept, giving it structure and clarity as you go.

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What our users say?

Your ideas are in good hands

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capterra

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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John T.
John T.Owner

IdeaBuddy review on Capterra

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