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Startups & Founders

  1. How do I write a simple business plan for a startup?
  2. How can I find my first customers fast?
  3. What legal steps should every new business take first?
  4. How should I price my product when starting out?
  5. How do I choose co-founders and split equity fairly?
  6. How can I validate a business idea before building it?
  7. What is a minimum viable product (MVP) I can build quickly?
  8. How do I prepare to pitch to angel investors?
  9. How can I build a minimum team to launch a product?
  10. What metrics should I track in the early months?

Business Strategy

  1. How do I create a one-page strategic plan for my business?
  2. How can I analyze my competitors effectively?
  3. What is the easiest way to define our target market?
  4. How do I identify my company's core competitive advantage?
  5. How should I approach market expansion for a small business?
  6. How can I create a pricing strategy that grows with the business?
  7. How do I build strategic partnerships that actually deliver value?
  8. How should I plan for long-term growth versus short-term revenue?
  9. How do I decide whether to pivot or persevere?
  10. How can I use customer feedback to shape strategy?

Finance & Funding

  1. How do I create a basic financial forecast for my business?
  2. How much runway do startups typically need?
  3. What funding options are available beyond venture capital?
  4. How do I manage cash flow to avoid shortfalls?
  5. How should I prepare financials for investor due diligence?
  6. What is unit economics and why does it matter?
  7. How do I budget for hiring and payroll growth?
  8. How should startups handle taxes and compliance early on?
  9. How do I decide whether to take debt or equity funding?
  10. How should I prepare for an audit or financial review?

Operations & Management

  1. How can I improve team productivity without burning people out?
  2. What are simple ways to reduce operational costs?
  3. How do I set clear goals and KPIs for my team?
  4. How can I create efficient processes without bureaucracy?
  5. How do I hire for culture fit and skills together?
  6. How can I manage remote teams effectively?
  7. What should be in a basic crisis response plan?
  8. How do I standardize onboarding for new employees?
  9. How can I measure and improve customer service operations?
  10. How do I plan for business continuity and disaster recovery?