---
title: Bizplan Academy | Target Audience
description: Target Audience | Bizplan.com | Modern business planning software for entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses
---

# BizPlan Academy

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

[![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.startups.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/18133832/1-Dfj0svxLxXZ0hmucVE0WXg.jpeg)](https://blog.bizplan.com/academy/an-mvp-is-not-a-cheaper-product-its-about-smart-learning)

## [An MVP is not a Cheaper Product, It’s about Smart Learning](https://blog.bizplan.com/academy/an-mvp-is-not-a-cheaper-product-its-about-smart-learning)

![Steve Blank](http://info.zirtual.com/hubfs/Bizplan_Academy/Steve_Blank.jpeg) 

 By [Steve Blank](https://blog.bizplan.com/academy/author/steve-blank)

  April 12, 2017

A minimum viable product (MVP) is not always a smaller/cheaper version of your final product. Defining the goal for a MVP can save you tons of time, money and grief.

[Read More  ](https://blog.bizplan.com/academy/an-mvp-is-not-a-cheaper-product-its-about-smart-learning)

[![](http://info.zirtual.com/hubfs/Bizplan_Academy/Damon_Caiazza-Solution_Problem.jpg)](https://blog.bizplan.com/academy/dont-build-a-solution-looking-for-a-problem)

## [Don't Build a Solution Looking for a Problem](https://blog.bizplan.com/academy/dont-build-a-solution-looking-for-a-problem)

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

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

  April 10, 2017

 

[Read More  ](https://blog.bizplan.com/academy/dont-build-a-solution-looking-for-a-problem)

[![](http://info.zirtual.com/hubfs/Bizplan_Academy/Damon_Caiazza-Target_Audience.jpg)](https://blog.bizplan.com/academy/create-the-right-business-plan-for-your-startup)

## [Create the Right Business Plan for Your Startup](https://blog.bizplan.com/academy/create-the-right-business-plan-for-your-startup)

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

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

  April 10, 2017

## **Key attributes of your plan differ depending on your target audience**

Determining the length and format of your plan starts by defining your target audience.  Target audiences can typically be broken down into one of four segments.  Each segment has some unique aspects that you should consider when developing your plan.

[Read More  ](https://blog.bizplan.com/academy/create-the-right-business-plan-for-your-startup)

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