Participate in an Online Startup Business Mentorship Program!

• Aimed at aspiring entrepreneurs looking to launch their startup ventures with guidance on essential steps for success.
• Designed for those who have developed their startup ideas and are in the prototype phase, seeking effective strategies for positioning, sales, and marketing.
• Ideal for existing startup businesses seeking ways to stabilize, achieve year-over-year growth, attract investments, and formulate exit strategies.

PROGRAM AGENDA:

1. STARTING A SUCCESSFUL STARTUP:

• Understand that every unique idea has the potential to succeed if executed well.
• Discover how to turn startup concepts into reality with minimal resources.
• Evaluate the viability of startup ideas and identify strategies for effectiveness.

2. MARKET RESEARCH FOR STARTUPS:

• Grasp the importance of market research and the methodology for conducting it.
• Utilize crowdsourcing to obtain essential data for your startup.
• Identify target demographics necessary for strategic planning.

3. DEVELOPING A MINIMUM VIABLE PRODUCT (MVP):

• Learn what constitutes an MVP and how to develop it at a low cost.
• Clarify the definition of your product and its market acceptance.
• Create a robust business model and engage early adopters.
• Strategies for gaining initial traction within the market.

4. PRODUCT VALUE AND POSITIONING:

• Recognize how presentation can enhance the perceived value of even ordinary products.
• Assess the true value customers are willing to pay for your offerings.
• Identify whether your startup caters to B2B, B2C, or both markets, and the effectiveness of pricing strategies.
• Construct compelling calls-to-action in marketing efforts.

5. GO-TO-MARKET STRATEGIES:

• Learn effective strategies to create awareness about your offerings prior to launching.
• Understand the importance of achieving a first-mover advantage.
• Determine the appropriateness of freemium or gamification models for user engagement.
• Explore strategies for launch events and market penetration.

6. CUSTOMER ACQUISITION AND RETENTION:

• Recognize that customers are fundamental to business success.
• Define target customers to efficiently allocate resources.
• Examine customer behavior and relevant strategies.
• Calculate customer lifetime value (CLV) and use it to inform business decisions.

7. SALES AND MARKETING:

• Develop top-notch sales and marketing strategies to attract customers.
• Understand motivators that drive customer purchases.
• Identify required sales and marketing practices for educating potential customers.
• Optimize conversion rates through effective customer engagement strategies.

8. INVESTMENT READINESS:

• Learn the common pitfalls in securing funding and why investors may overlook startups.
• Explore fundraising methods such as bootstrapping and crowdfunding.
• Understand financial metrics like burn rate and cash flow that affect investment potential.

9. UNDERSTANDING INVESTORS:

• Familiarize with common questions investors ask to prepare for funding pitches.
• Learn about important legal documents and their implications.
• Grasp how traction influences investor decisions regarding funding.

10. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

• Comprehend the importance of organizational structure for strategy implementation.
• Examine internal structures and key performance indicators.
• Learn how to cultivate advocates and innovate within the startup.

11. CHALLENGES FOR STARTUPS:

• Identify factors contributing to startup failures despite efforts.
• Explore recurring challenges and how to overcome them.
• Develop strategies to address financial and operational hurdles.

----------------------------------------

This Online Startup Business Mentorship Program Will Be Conducted Virtually

----------------------------------------

ABOUT THE MENTOR:

LAKSHMAN SINGH (Startup Mentor, Business Coach & Auditor, Fund Management, Angel Investor)

Bringing over a decade of experience in the startup ecosystem, Lakshman provides mentorship, investment, and networking opportunities to founders and executives.

Contact Details:

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/iamlakshmansingh

Email: Connect@LakshmanSingh.com

Website: https://www.lakshmansingh.com/

----------------------------------------

Startup Mentorship | Learn to Build a Startup | Entrepreneur Workshop | Online Training | Business Development