Starting a Life Science Business
There’s a lot to do when starting a business: drafting a business plan, deciding on a business structure, and figuring out your finances, among other things. While you should be thorough and do your research, don’t wait until everything is perfect. Jump in and learn on the job.
Intro to Starting a Life Science Business
Early Market Research
Business Planning & Commercialization
Financial Skills, Planning, & Investors
Your Business Governance
Registering Your Business
Intro to Starting a Life Science Business
Intro to Starting a Life Science Business
Overview of Starting a Life Sciences Business
Evaluate Your Business Skills
Finding a Sound Business Idea
Early Market Research
Early Market Research
Strong early market research helps ensure that the basics for starting a business are met. Ask market questions early to create an effective and accurate business plan and to avoid wasting your time going in less effective directions.
Case Example: Leslie Bowen, Early Market Research
Market Research Before Starting a Business
Tips for Biomedical Market Research
Business Planning & Commercialization
Business Planning & Commercialization
Writing a Business Plan
Develop a Reimbursement Strategy
Technical and Business Assistance and Other Commercialization Support
Case Example: Commercialization Advice
Other Post-SBIR Commercialization Support
Planning Your Research Environment
Technology Readiness Level
Design, Prototype, Testing, Manufacturing
Tips on Planning from Successful Biotech Entrepreneurs
Financial Skills, Planning, & Investors
Financial Skills, Planning, & Investors
Financial Planning
Tackling Financial Risk
Equity and Shares
Sources of Capital for Small Businesses
Case Example: Learning Investor Basics
Entrepreneur Financial Skills and Resources
Your Business Governance
Your Business Governance
Select a Business Structure
Cofounders, Partners, and Founding Team
Board of Directors
Roles You Can Play in the Business
Registering Your Business
Registering Your Business
Business Name, Tax IDs, and Insurance
Registrations for Your Business
