Step 6 — Validate Your Business Model & Establish Revenue Streams

Why Validation Matters

Estimated time: 60–120 minutes

Investors and lenders want evidence that your business model is viable. Demonstrating initial revenue, paying clients, and scalable processes will increase credibility and make funding easier to secure.

Personal Layer

Assess your skills, time, and resources to determine feasible revenue streams Track personal contributions (time, effort, capital) to understand ROI

Business Layer

Confirm your business model works by generating initial revenue or securing paying clients Build systems to track sales, recurring revenue, and customer acquisition costs Show proof of traction, validated demand, and scalable processes to investors and lenders

Tip: Validating early saves time and money, reduces risk, and positions your business to grow confidently.