Free tools, articles, and publications from Bradshaw Advisory Services, created to support clearer thinking around business planning, financial modeling, funding preparation, and business development.
A practical 30-minute evaluation to help aspiring entrepreneurs decide whether a business idea deserves more time, research, or money.
Work through 20 evidence-based questions covering the customer, market, competition, financial reality, ability to reach buyers, and founder readiness. The workbook includes a Stop-Sign Test and a three-action plan for what to do next.
Publications
First Edition
An Executive Advisor’s Guide for Entrepreneurs Without Formal Business Education
Written for founders and first-time entrepreneurs, this book explains the practical issues that must be addressed before a business can be launched, funded, and managed responsibly.
Articles
Featured Article
Why raising capital begins long before you approach a lender or investor.
Many founders ask how to get funded. The better question is what must be built before a lender or investor should be willing to fund the business.
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Why SBA financing requires more preparation than many first-time borrowers expect.
SBA loans can be a valuable financing tool, but founders are often surprised by the lender requirements, personal exposure, owner investment, industry experience, and detailed projections involved.
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