In What Stage Of Development Is Your Business In Today?
Here are some universally accepted definitions and guidelines for specific guidance:
Ideation
You are in this stage when one or more of these conditions exist:
You have an idea to launch a business, but it has not been proven.
You have researched your idea to the extent that you believe it can be a viable business but are not sure how to start.
You have limited or no business management or ownership experience.
You may or may not have access to adequate funding to launch the business.
Startup
You are in this stage when one or more of these conditions exist:
You have launched the business, either minimally or are in full operating mode.
You may have already legally organized the business as a sole proprietor, LLC, corporation, non-profit, etc.
You may have made early, initial sales.
You may be working alone as a solopreneur or have a small founder’s team in place.
You may be funding the business by bootstrapping or have outside investors.
Early-Stage
You are in this stage when one or more of these conditions exist:
You have been in business for a period of one to five years.
You have a small team in place.
You have some form of funding but need more to scale.
You have experienced some success and are facing challenges to keep growing.
You have some idea about your options but need further guidance to make the right decisions going forward.
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