Athabasca Investments, Inc.
Investing in your success
Start-up Services
THIS IS EXCITING!
Starting your business is liberating! And... well, sometimes scary. After the honeymoon is over, reality sets in and leaders often begin to realize exactly how difficult and how expensive starting a business can be.
Also, many find that customers are not lining up out the door like they expected. Or, if they are, there isn't enough staff to handle the load.
It doesn't have to be so hard! But, choosing to work alone is going to make it even harder. Don't fall into the traps that have caused so many to fail. The idea that you have to do it alone if you don't want to give up equity or spend cash is only a myth. Let us show you why.
Business Plans
Do you really need a business plan? The answer is YES! Many business leaders believe they can operate their business just fine without a business plan as long as they aren't looking to raise capital. Many owners take this approach, but are costing themselves precious resources of time, money and energy.
A business plan helps you be successful because it will help you avoid costly mistakes. We can help you easily write your plan. Don't waste your valuable time trying to do it yourself.
Funding
One of the biggest reasons for failure of any business is inadequate funding. If you are starting out and thinking that your sales will cover your salary and expenses, you may be in dangerous waters already.
Most new businesses take far more capital and time that any entrepreneur anticipates.
Would you begin a 100 mile hike through the desert in the middle of summer with only two small water bottles? Of course not. Starting your business without sufficient resources would be a similar mistake.
Zone of Genius
Another problem that many business leaders face is that they really CAN do so much on their own. They become trapped in their own zone of excellence.
We help you find your zone of genius - those skills that make you uniquely you - and then help you build your team of experts that take care of the rest.
And this can all be done without any up-front costs.