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Template: Business Model Canvas

If writing a full business plan seems overwhelming, start with a one-page Business Model Canvas. Developed by Founder and CEO of Strategyzer, Alexander Osterwalder, it can be used to easily document your business concept.

Download this template to fill out the nine squares focusing on the different building blocks of any business:

  1. Value Proposition
  2. Customer Segments
  3. Customer Relationships
  4. Channels
  5. Key Activities
  6. Key Resources
  7. Key Partners
  8. Cost Structure
  9. Revenue Streams

For help completing the Business Model Canvas Template, contact a SCORE business mentor for guidance

What is the Business Model Canvas?

Does writing a business plan seem overwhelming? Try the Business Model Canvas. Explained in this article: what is it, and how you can use one.

SWOT Analysis
Important Questions to Ask in Your SWOT Analysis

Every small business owner should conduct a SWOT analysis at least twice yearly to assess their Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats compared to their competition, markets and industry.

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How to Identify Your Ideal Customers

Who do you think your target market is? The best way to identify your ideal customers is to create a profile—a buyer or customer persona—a fictional representation of them. The key is to be as specific as possible.

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Designing the Perfect Email

As we mentioned in part one of this series, email dominates the marketing kingdom, generating an impressive ROI (return on investment) of $36 for every dollar spent, the highest ROI of any marketing strategy, according to Campaign Monitor.

Email Design

Another crucial element contributing to the success of your email campaigns is how they’re designed. HubSpot notes there are 13 best practices for good email design:

  1. Craft a strong subject line.
  2. Write an attention-grabbing pre-header.
  3. Be concise.
  4. Keep your email on-brand.
  5. Think about your layout.
  6. Personalize every email.
  7. Inc

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Growth Strategies for Veteran Entrepreneurs

While survival was the name of the game for many small business owners during the COVID-19 pandemic, today’s entrepreneurs see a brighter future ahead. In Meta’s most recent Global State of Small Business report, small business owners in North America feel confident about surviving for at least another six months under present conditions. That’s good news for veteran-owned businesses strategizing how to grow to the next stage of success.


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