3 Free Tools to Plan and Visualise Your Start-Up Business. Advertisement If you’ve decided to take the plunge, abandoning the 9-to-5 rat race to launch out on your own, the first step to getting your start-up off the ground is to create a business model. This can be a very daunting task, and rather than start with a completely blank canvas, there are several free online tools which can help guide you through the initial steps. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or new to the world of business, these tools will come in handy. All you need to bring to the table is your concept to create a business plan, the first step in taking it from an idea to reality. These tools can be used independently of one another, or you can choose to combine and tailor them to suit your personal needs. Business Model Canvas One of the best known tools for creating a visual business model comes courtesy of Alexander Osterwalder.
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Marcos Lara is the CTO and founder of AudioVroom. In this guest article he explains how AudioVroom utilizes Responsive Design. Over the years, my work flow has shifted as browsers and design trends have evolved. Recently, mobile and tablet device capabilities and usage has exploded. As a result, it's incredibly important for your web app to look great everywhere, even on small screens. It’s not just mobile that you must consider. Browsers, including on mobile, have evolved quickly. So how do you harness this opportunity? First, you need to change your frame of mind. This approach is called Responsive Design.
See it in action Check out a live demo of Responsive Design at www.audiovroom.com. Open this in your desktop browser. Here are the key takeaways from our development of AudioVroom. 1) Know your Minimal Viable Product (MVP) Defining your MVP should be an exercise in critical and dispassionate evaluation of your product. 3) Design to the ‘grid’ Here are some examples of media queries.