Launch Navigation Entrepreneur Intake Assessment

Preparing You for Market Entry & Growth

Instructions:
Congratulations on completing Venture Mapping! 🎉
You’ve developed your business model and are now ready to take your idea into the marketplace.
This assessment helps your instructor, Kristi Mitchell, understand where you are right now in your business journey so she can tailor your Launch Navigation experience to your goals, challenges, and next steps.

Please answer each question honestly and in as much detail as possible. There are no right or wrong answers, just insight to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

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Question 1 of 23

First and Last Name

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Question 2 of 23

Email Address

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Question 3 of 23

Business Name (if you have chosen one)

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Question 4 of 23

Briefly describe your business in 2–3 sentences.
(What do you offer, and who is it for?)

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Question 5 of 23

Which stage best describes your business right now?

A

I’ve completed my Business Model Canvas but haven’t started selling yet

B

I’ve created prototypes or samples and received feedback from potential customers

C

I’ve made my first few sales

D

I’m consistently selling

Question 6 of 23

What are you still uncertain about or is untested/unknown regarding your business idea?

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Question 7 of 23

Do you currently have a product or service that is ready to sell?

A

Yes

B

Almost - I'm finalizing it

C

Not yet - I'm still developing it

Question 8 of 23

If you are selling or plan to sell soon, how will customers purchase from you?
(Example: website, social media, in person, events, marketplace platforms, etc.)

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Question 9 of 23

Legal & Administrative: Which of the following have you already completed for your business?

(Select all that apply)

A

Chosen a business name

B

Registered my business as an LLC or other entity

C

Obtained an EIN (Employer Identification Number)

D

Opened a business checking account

E

Purchased general liability insurance

F

Secured any required licenses or permits

G

Set up bookkeeping or accounting system (like QuickBooks or even an excel file)

H

Secured a business domain and email

I

Set up a website or landing page

J

None of the above yet

Question 10 of 23

If you’ve completed any of the above, please provide details (LLC name, bank used, accounting system, licenses, website address, etc.)

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Question 11 of 23

Marketing & Branding Readiness: Please select all that you currently have completed

(Select all that apply)

A

I have a logo and brand identity (colors, fonts, etc.)

B

I have my website complete and ready for customers

C

I have my social media accounts set up

D

I have marketing collateral such as business cards, fliers or other tangible materials completed

E

I have identified in person selling events and/or locations (for those with in person sales)

Question 12 of 23

If you have completed any of the above, please give details

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Question 13 of 23

Financial Planning: Please select all that apply

(Select all that apply)

A

I have estimated my start-up and/or operating costs and budgets for the next 6 months

B

I know what my revenue streams and product/service pricing is or is going to be

C

I know how I am going to fund my operations for the next 6 months (savings, zero cost operations, friends/family, etc...)

Question 14 of 23

If you have completed any of the above, please give details

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Question 15 of 23

Operations: Where will you produce your product or service and how will it be delivered?

Where will you store inventory and supplies?

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Question 16 of 23

What are your top 3 goals for the next 6 months?

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Question 17 of 23

What skills or knowledge areas do you want to strengthen most during the Launch Navigation course?

(Select all that apply)

A

Overall Marketing

B

Social Media Marketing

C

Selling and Pricing

D

Customer Experience and Feedback Usage

E

Operations and systems to run my business

F

Financial Management

G

Legal and Compliance

H

Customer Acquisition

I

Time Management/Focus and Productivity

J

Confidence and Mindset

Question 18 of 23

Use this area to expand on any of the check items above or document something that was not listed.

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Question 19 of 23

How much time per week can you realistically commit to working on your business during Launch Navigation?

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Question 20 of 23

What do you find most challenging about moving from planning to action?

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Question 21 of 23

What motivates you to keep going even when it gets hard?

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Question 22 of 23

How would you describe your preferred coaching style?

A

Direct and structured - tell me exactly what to do

B

Supportive and encouraging - help me build confidence

C

Collaborative - I like to problem-solve together

D

Flexible - depends on what I’m working on

Question 23 of 23

Is there anything else you’d like Kristi to know before the course begins?

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Launch Navigation Entrepreneur Intake Assessment

Preparing You for Market Entry & Growth

First and Last Name

Email Address

Business Name (if you have chosen one)

Briefly describe your business in 2–3 sentences. (What do you offer, and who is it for?)

Which stage best describes your business right now?

What are you still uncertain about or is untested/unknown regarding your business idea?

Do you currently have a product or service that is ready to sell?

If you are selling or plan to sell soon, how will customers purchase from you? (Example: website, social media, in person, events, marketplace platforms, etc.)

Legal & Administrative: Which of the following have you already completed for your business?

If you’ve completed any of the above, please provide details (LLC name, bank used, accounting system, licenses, website address, etc.)

Marketing & Branding Readiness: Please select all that you currently have completed

If you have completed any of the above, please give details

Financial Planning: Please select all that apply

If you have completed any of the above, please give details

Operations: Where will you produce your product or service and how will it be delivered? Where will you store inventory and supplies?

What are your top 3 goals for the next 6 months?

What skills or knowledge areas do you want to strengthen most during the Launch Navigation course?

Use this area to expand on any of the check items above or document something that was not listed.

How much time per week can you realistically commit to working on your business during Launch Navigation?

What do you find most challenging about moving from planning to action?

What motivates you to keep going even when it gets hard?

How would you describe your preferred coaching style?

Is there anything else you’d like Kristi to know before the course begins?

Confirm and Submit

Briefly describe your business in 2–3 sentences.
(What do you offer, and who is it for?)

If you are selling or plan to sell soon, how will customers purchase from you?
(Example: website, social media, in person, events, marketplace platforms, etc.)

Operations: Where will you produce your product or service and how will it be delivered?

Where will you store inventory and supplies?