Rarely does an entrepreneur succeed with the first business model they try and so typically the start-up phase of a business is defined as just that – the search for a growth business model. Generating, designing and testing different business model options can happen in a variety of ways, but one of the quickest and most simple high level approaches is using a Business Model Canvas (BMC). Seeing how other businesses work on a BMC can give you great insights and inspiration, while mapping your own thoughts and plans helps you both to better understand your business and better able to communicate it to others.

In this workshop, you will:

• Explore other businesses and how they make money through their Business Model Canvas
• Understand some common patterns to successful business models
• Model your own business using the BMC
• Play with alternative business models
• Share your business models using BMCs, assess them and get feedback

This is a hands-on workshop with loads of opportunities to develop and test different approaches to your business using the BMC. You’ll gain the insights you need to understand how the elements of your business work together and you will leave with an actionable plan for searching out that growth business model you need for success.

Facilitator: Keith Dixon

Who should attend

This workshop is suitable for start-up founders and team members who want to demonstrate to investors they have an understanding of business models; how they work and what the key elements of their model are that mean they can build a successful, growing business.