What is Wicked Start and how does it work?

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Wicked Start is your online partner for managing the business start-up process, each step of the way. And we make the process manageable and easy-to-follow. We offer a comprehensive business planning and action application that helps you take your business idea from conception to launch. Once you sign up, you’ll begin at the Starting Block, where you’ll answer questions about when you’d like to start your business. From there, you’ll receive your own customized online road map with your “launch” list of concrete action items to complete in order to start your business. Your time is valuable, so this “launch” list has been organized in 8 manageable sections with 75 action items. For each action item, we provide illustrative examples, planning templates, and access to useful resources with easy-to-reference links. Once you’ve completed each action item, you simply check it off as complete and continue on to the next item. You have a Progress Tracking chart to see how much you completed at any given time which gives you the satisfaction of seeing how much progress you’re making toward launching your business. There are many other features and benefits of Wicked Start to assist you as you navigate this process including the Wicked Start Community where you can connect with peers who are also on a journey to start their own business, along with expert resources to provide guidance, each step of the way.

What is the purpose of Wicked Start?

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Wicked Start was created to help you take the necessary planning and action steps to launch a business. We understand that many businesses fail because of poor or inadequate planning. By planning your business from idea to launch, you can improve your chances of success and create a business that’s here for the long term. Wicked Start has identified the key action steps that you should complete to start a business, including: evaluating your idea's potential, creating a sample product or service, pitching investors, raising capital, setting up the right corporate structure, implementing a marketing strategy, branding, website development, and much, much more. We want to be your trusted partner, helping you manage the start-up process each step of the way.

What are the benefits of Wicked Start?

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There are many benefits to using Wicked Start to turn your idea into a business. Click here to read about those benefits and features.

When should I start using Wicked Start?

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If you’re navigating this site, then chances are you’re giving some thought to starting your own business. You have an idea that you would like to turn into a business, so now is the right time to consider signing up for Wicked Start. Even if you’ve already started writing a business plan or developing a prototype or product sample, Wicked Start can help you identify many other critical elements necessary for turning your idea into a business. Refer to “What is the Purpose of Wicked Start?” for more information. The resources available to you as a member of Wicked Start can be invaluable as you plan for getting your business off the ground.

I’ve written a business plan, how can Wicked Start help me?

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Starting a business is more than writing a business plan. While a business plan is an important component, there are many other critical elements to consider, e.g., evaluating the potential of your idea, creating a sample product or service, pitching investors, setting up the right corporate structure, implementing a marketing strategy, branding, website development, and much more. Your personalized Wicked Start roadmap addresses each of the key action items, step by step. Additionally, there are many other benefits and features that can provide invaluable guidance during this process. Refer to “What Are the Benefits of Wicked Start?” 

I need to write a business plan, can Wicked Start help me?

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Yes, Wicked Start account has a section (located in your account under the Starting Block tab) which outlines the components you need for a strong business plan. Writing your business plan is an important step in the process of launching your business and Wicked Start can help. As a Wicked Start member you’ll be provided with a wide range of templates and resources to assist you in establishing the “big picture”.

How do I know if my business idea is a good one?

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Before you dive head first into starting a company, it’s best to evaluate your business idea to gauge whether or not it has a chance for success and profitability. Unsure of your business idea? Take the Wicked Start Viability quiz on the homepage. Each question is geared at testing your idea’s potential; if you answer “Yes” to most of questions, it’s likely that you’re off to a good start.

Is Wicked Start right for me?

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Whether you’ve started a business before or this is your first attempt at even thinking about starting a business, Wicked Start can help you manage the start-up process or simply evaluate the feasibility of your idea. Since many businesses fail due to poor or inadequate planning, it’s better to undertake the planning process now before taking drastic measures of quitting your day job, mortgaging your home, or investing all of your money.

What does it cost to sign up for the Wicked Start service?

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Signing up for the service is economical. To sign up, you pay $49.99 join and then, every 30 days you will billed only $9.99 for continued membership to take advantage of Wicked Start’s features and benefits. You can cancel your membership at any time online.

How do I sign up?

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To sign up, click here.

Who can see my information? Is it confidential?

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We respect your privacy and recognize the importance of your idea and business opportunity. Your Wicked Start information is confidential and is only viewable by you and not any other Wicked Start member. See our Privacy Policy for more information

What are the Terms and Conditions?

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Click here to review the “Terms and Conditions” for more information.

Forgot Password?

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Click here to retrieve your password.

Technical Support

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If you are having difficulty navigating the site such as uploading and managing files and accessing your account information, please email support@wickedstart.com

General Support

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If you need further assistance or are unable to get an answer to your question, you can email us at info@wickedstart. While we will do our best to address your email promptly, please allow up to 24 hours or 1 business day for a response.