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Published 2019
346 pages
Wiley
ISBN
978-1119551447
Product Discovery & Research

Testing Business Ideas

by David J. Bland

Overview

A practical guide to effective business model testing. The book provides a systematic approach to testing business ideas through rapid experimentation. Based on the globally popular Business Model Canvas, this book features a library of over 50 hands-on techniques for rapidly testing new business ideas. Testing Business Ideas explains how systematically testing business ideas dramatically reduces the risk and increases the likelihood of success for any new venture or business project. It shows you how to test different aspects of your business model, from value proposition to revenue model, and helps you determine what to test, when to test it, and which testing method to use. Featuring practical examples from real companies, this is essential reading for anyone looking to create new products or ventures.

Key Takeaways

  • Design experiments to test the riskiest assumptions first
  • Library of 50+ experiment types for different testing needs
  • Extract evidence from experiments to make informed decisions
  • Build a culture of systematic experimentation

Who Should Read This Book?

Product ManagersEntrepreneursInnovation TeamsBusiness Strategists

Why Read Testing Business Ideas?

Testing Business Ideas is widely regarded as essential reading in the product discovery & researchspace for product managers. David J. Bland's insights have helped thousands of product professionals improve their craft and deliver better products.

Whether you're an aspiring product manager looking to break into the field or an experienced PM seeking to deepen your expertise in product discovery & research, this book provides practical frameworks and real-world examples that you can apply immediately.

With 1,123 reviews and an average rating of 4.6 out of 5, Testing Business Ideas has proven its value to the product management community. Join the thousands of professionals who have benefited from this essential resource.

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