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The Start-Up Game Plan by Trent Yesberg

A start a business course and workbook. Eight practical modules take you from idea to first customers, with a worksheet and template in each, and you finish with a one-page plan, real numbers and a 90-day action plan.

The Start-Up Game Plan by Trent Yesberg · Start a Business course and fillable PDF workbook (41 pages) · Launch special: $79 inc. GST

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The Start-Up Game Plan by Trent Yesberg cover

There are two ways into business ownership: buy a business that already works, or start one from scratch. This course helps you choose the path that suits you, and then gives you a practical way to get started.

It's a 41-page fillable workbook in eight modules. Each module has short, plain-English lessons, a worksheet to do the thinking for your own business, and a template you can keep using afterwards. Work through it at your own pace and you'll finish with a one-page plan, real numbers and a 90-day action plan.

What's inside

1. Buy it or build itBuying versus starting on money, time and risk, picking an idea that suits you, and testing demand before you spend. Path-choice scorecard, idea shortlist and demand test log
2. Start lean with AI and YouTubeUsing free tools to draft your plan, pricing and templates quickly, then checking them properly. One-page business plan and an AI prompt pack
3. Set it up properlyStructure, ABN, business name, GST, licences and insurance. Registration checklist and licence-finder worksheet
4. Price it and sell itCosting and pricing your work and finding your first ten customers. Pricing worksheet, quote and invoice template, and a first ten customers tracker
5. Money to startStart-up costs, your own funds versus finance, and being lender-ready. Start-up costs worksheet and finance-readiness checklist
6. Cash flow in year oneA 12-month forecast, a cash buffer and a monthly check. Cash-flow starter and monthly review sheet
7. Somewhere to workHome, mobile or premises, the questions to ask before you sign a lease, and fit-out. Premises decision worksheet and lease questions checklist
8. First 90 daysSimple systems, low-cost marketing, and knowing when to grow. 90-day action plan and weekly owner dashboard

Filling it in: open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader (free) to type your answers and have the totals on the numbers worksheets add up automatically. It also prints cleanly on A4 if you prefer pen and paper.

A look inside

The Start-Up Game Plan: the cover
The cover
The Start-Up Game Plan: a module lesson
A module lesson
The Start-Up Game Plan: the pricing worksheet
The pricing worksheet
The Start-Up Game Plan: the 12-month cash-flow starter
The 12-month cash-flow starter

Who it's for

People in Australia who are thinking about going into business for themselves, whether that means starting from scratch or weighing it up against buying an existing business, and new owners in their first year who want a clear plan.

$79 AUD (includes GST). Instant download after payment. If you'd like to talk through buying a business, finance or premises, you can Chat with Trent.

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Launch special

Launch special: $79 AUD, includes GST. Instant digital download after payment, and Stripe emails your receipt.

Secure checkout by Stripe · AUD, includes GST · Instant download · Refund policy

The Start-Up Game Plan by Trent Yesberg. General information only. It is not legal, tax, financial or credit advice, and it does not guarantee any business outcome or finance approval. This product doesn't take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider your own circumstances and get professional advice before acting. Free finance chats are provided by Yes Property & Finance. Sold by Old Kent TY Pty Ltd trading as Yes Property & Finance Services, ABN 48 626 700 605, 7 Valentine Court, West End QLD 4810. See our refund policy.

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