Entrepreneur Toolkit

Entrepreneur Toolkit

You have an idea, the determination to make it happen, but you don’t know where to go next. As an entrepreneur, you want to do it all. But, you might need some help.

At Babson College, we will partner with you from creation, to growth, to scale to help your business thrive. Here are some resources to get you started on your journey as a successful entrepreneur.

How to start a business

• Common Startup Legal Mistakes
  Learn more about common startup legal mistakes, and how to avoid them.
• Turning Your Idea into a Business
  Learn how to choose the right idea and the best way to pursue it.
• Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs
  Learn why your business needs design thinking.
• Lessons from Famous Entrepreneurs
  Read advice from some of the industry’s leading entrepreneurs.
• Co-working Space for Startups
  Learn more about startup workspaces and capabilities of co-working.
• Startup Accelerators
  Thinking about joining a startup accelerator? Read this first.

How to pitch your business

• It's Time to Startup. Is Your Pitch Ready? 
• Find out how to successfully pitch your business.
• Building a Pitch Deck
  Learn how to utilize PowerPoint when creating pitch decks.
• Ace Your Venture Capital Funding Business Pitch
  These tips show you how to ace your pitch for venture capital funding.
• Business Pitch Advice for Female Entrepreneurs
  Here is some advice from female entrepreneurs in tech on crafting your best business pitch.
• Storytelling for Entrepreneurs
  Learn how to make your story stick as an entrepreneur.

How to get funding for a startup

• How to Raise Seed Capital for Entrepreneurs
  Learn all about seed capital and how to raise it.
• How to Create Business Growth
  See the signs of when your business is growing.
• Raising Capital for Small Businesses
  Learn about how to raise capital for your small business or startup.
• Researching Crowdfunding
  Start here to learn about crowdfunding.
• All about Investors
  How to approach investors for your business.

How to business plan

• What Is a Business Model?
  Learn how business models differ from business plans.
• How to Build a Business
  Learn how to successfully launch and grow a business.
• How to Maintain a Business Model
• Here are some tips on not only creating but also maintaining a business model.
• Outgrowing a Startup
  How to transition out of being a startup.
• Entrepreneurs Scaling Companies
  See how successful entrepreneurs scale their companies.

How to hire and retain talent for your business

• Employee Training for Small Business Owners
  Try these tips on how to train your employees to promote retention.
• How to Hire the Right People
  These tips will help you know if you are hiring the right person for the job.

Check out The Entrepreneur's Bootcamp program and learn the tools needed to build an enduring enterprise.