- Various funding options in depth: bootstrapping pros/cons, crowdfunding, angel investment, VC, debt financing, etc. Discuss how to determine which options match your needs and priorities.
- Payment terms and revenue models: Increasing cash flow through means like charging upfront, progress billing, SaaS payments, etc. This provides crucial financial leverage.
- Partnerships and joint ventures: Discuss how these can reduce costs, increase funding and share risks. Cover strategies for finding good partners and establishing mutually beneficial terms.
- Discuss how to allocate finances for maximum leverage: determining which roles/tasks to automate vs. outsource vs. hire for. How best to invest funds based on the exponential value that will be gained.
- Include financial modelling: Show how to forecast income statements, cash flow, key metrics, etc. This helps entrepreneurs use capital more strategically and confidently request further funding due to data-driven insights.
- Discuss how to maintain control and ownership if seeking outside investment. Important for entrepreneurs to gain financial leverage without compromising the long-term vision and purpose of the company.