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title: Bizplan Academy | Ideation
description: Ideation | Bizplan.com | Modern business planning software for entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses
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# BizPlan Academy

## In-depth lessons on business ideation, pitching, and planning

[![](http://info.zirtual.com/hubfs/Bizplan_Academy/Wil_Schroter-Build_Your_Startup_Around_Your%20Passion.jpg)](https://blog.bizplan.com/academy/build-your-startup-around-your-passion)

## [Build Your Startup Around Your Passion](https://blog.bizplan.com/academy/build-your-startup-around-your-passion)

![Wil Schroter](http://info.zirtual.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202017-01-10%20at%2010.41.42%20AM.png) 

 By [Wil Schroter](https://blog.bizplan.com/academy/author/wil-schroter)

  April 21, 2017

As Founders we’ve all more or less come to the conclusion that if we work really hard and make lots of sacrifices, one day we’ll actually be able to pursue our real passions.

We’re willing to trade a painful now for a pleasurable later.

[Read More  ](https://blog.bizplan.com/academy/build-your-startup-around-your-passion)

[![](http://info.zirtual.com/hubfs/Bizplan_Academy/Damon_Caiazza-Source_Biz_Idea_You.jpg)](https://blog.bizplan.com/academy/tap-the-best-source-for-a-great-business-idea-you)

## [Tap the Best Source for a Great Business Idea - You!](https://blog.bizplan.com/academy/tap-the-best-source-for-a-great-business-idea-you)

![Damon Caiazza](http://info.zirtual.com/hubfs/DamonProfileHeadshot_Casual.jpg) 

 By [Damon Caiazza](https://blog.bizplan.com/academy/author/damon-caiazza)

  April 10, 2017

Great business ideas can be found anywhere and everywhere, but the best ideas often come from a very familiar source -- you.  Sure you can find “Good Business Idea Lists” out there with 100s of pre-canned business ideas, and often they work just fine.  Sure, you can, and should, talk with family, friends, and co-workers.  But let’s explore the best source for successful business ideas and how to tap into the wealth of opportunity at your fingertips.

[Read More  ](https://blog.bizplan.com/academy/tap-the-best-source-for-a-great-business-idea-you)

[All posts](https://blog.bizplan.com/academy/all)