
- 224 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
You have a new venture in mind. And you've crafted a business plan so detailed it's a work of art. Don't get too attached to it.As John Mullins and Randy Komisar explain in Getting to Plan B, new businesses are fraught with uncertainty. To succeed, you must change the plan in real time as the inevitable challenges arise. In fact, studies show that entrepreneurs who stick slavishly to their Plan A stand a greater chance of failing-and that many successful businesses barely resemble their founders' original idea.The authors provide a rigorous process for stress testing your Plan A and determining how to alter it so your business makes money, solves customers' needs, and endures. You'll discover strategies for:-Identifying the leap-of-faith assumptions hidden in your plan-Testing those assumptions and unearthing why the plan might not work-Reconfiguring the five components of your business model-revenue model, gross margin model, operating model, working capital model, and investment model-to create a sounder Plan B.Filled with success stories and cautionary tales, this book offers real cases illustrating the authors' unique process. Whether your idea is for a start-up or a new business unit within your organization, Getting to Plan B contains the road map you need to reach success.
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Information
Table of contents
- Cover
- Copyright
- PREFACE
- Introduction
- CHAPTER 1: Don’t Reinvent the Wheel, Make It Better
- CHAPTER 2: Guiding Your Flight Progress
- CHAPTER 3: Air, Food, and Water
- CHAPTER 4: Avoiding Rocks and Hard Places
- CHAPTER 5: Trimming the Fat
- CHAPTER 6: Cash Is King
- CHAPTER 7: It Takes Money to Make Money
- CHAPTER 8: Can You Balance a One-Legged Stool?
- CHAPTER 9: Getting Started on Discovering Your Plan B
- NOTES
- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
- ABOUT THE AUTHORS