Got an exciting business idea but not sure what the next step is? In this short guide, we’ll explain what to expect from a meeting with a business developer and answer some of the most common questions we get from new entrepreneurs.
During the first meeting, we’ll focus on getting to know each other. You’ll get to share more about your idea, and we’ll look at the best options for you. Together, we’ll explore different models and tools to really dive into your idea and make a solid plan for the future.
If you’ve already got a good grasp of entrepreneurship, we’ll move on to practical stuff, like building your network. And if we don’t have the expertise you need, we’ll connect you with someone in our network who does.
Once we get a sense of the challenges you’re facing, we can give you the best coaching, models, and tools to shape and structure your idea. We’re here as a neutral sounding board, and everything you share stays confidential. Together, we’ll figure out concrete steps to help you reach your goals. And who knows—maybe you’re not meant to do this journey alone? We can help you find potential partners within your network or ours!
As business developers, we get lots of questions every day from passionate entrepreneurs with exciting ideas. Some questions come up more often and usually during the very first meeting. Here are some of the most common ones we get:
You don’t need to prepare anything for our meetings —just bring your idea as it is! However, we do recommend taking a look at the NABC model. It’s a great tool to help clarify your idea and understand why it’s valuable for the market.
Whether your idea is good or not, we can’t say for sure—because we simply don’t know! The only real judge is the market—your potential customers. Our goal is to help YOU find that out by creating a first version of your idea and testing it with the market.
Absolutely! We can point you in the right direction for funding options and how to get started. Whether it’s grants, loans, or investments from business angels or venture capital, we’ve got tips for you. We also work closely with Almi Företagspartner for expert advice on financing.
We recommend checking out Verksamt.se. It’s a collaboration between the Swedish Tax Agency, Tillväxtverket, the Companies Registration Office, and the Employment Service. They’ll guide you through all the practical steps for starting, running, and growing your business.
Just getting started with your idea, or already made some progress? No matter where you’re at in your entrepreneurial journey, you’re always welcome to book a meeting with us at Science Park. When you book a business development session, you’ll be paired up with one of our experienced business developers. We can meet in person or online—whatever works best for you.
Our sessions are fully tailored to your idea and questions. We’re here to support you and help your idea reach its full potential. And the best part? Our coaching for new entrepreneurs is completely free and confidential. Ready to get started? Book a meeting here.
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Whether you just came up with your business idea or have been working on it for years, you’re always welcome at Science Park!
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