Question 1

What exactly is IDEASCANNER™?

Accepted Answer

IDEASCANNER™ is an AI-powered value-growth methodology that systematically increases your business value. It analyzes your business, reveals your unique positioning, uncovers growth levers and gives you concrete, data-driven recommendations – built for SMEs.

Question 2

How do I find out what makes my business unique?

Accepted Answer

The free scan provides initial indicators, the score, summary and preview. Full positioning and USP work unlock in Stage 2.

Question 3

How do I spot where my business is leaving revenue on the table?

Accepted Answer

Through a structured analysis of your positioning, sales levers and market opportunities. IDEASCANNER™ uncovers these gaps automatically and suggests concrete actions – on average it's around 10% of untapped revenue potential.

Question 4

How do I stand out from my competitors?

Accepted Answer

By making clear what only you offer – and showing it consistently in every piece of communication. IDEASCANNER™ builds you a sharp positioning profile and, in Stage 2, delivers a competitive analysis that shows where you're really ahead.

Question 5

How do I increase the value of my business?

Accepted Answer

By deliberately working on the value drivers Product, Business Model and Market – on measurable factors rather than gut feeling. IDEASCANNER™ assesses over 150 of these factors and guides you month by month through the most effective levers in the 12-month parcours.

Question 6

How does my business become visible in AI answers like ChatGPT or Perplexity?

Accepted Answer

With structured content (FAQ and Schema.org), an llms.txt and strong E-E-A-T signals. IDEASCANNER™ checks your visibility in AI search (GEO) and gives you a concrete, prioritized action plan so AI models recommend your business.

Question 7

Can I analyze my business without hiring an expensive consultant?

Accepted Answer

Yes. IDEASCANNER™ gives you an AI-powered initial analysis in seconds – free and without a consulting contract. For deeper guidance, you can upgrade to Stage 2 or 3 at any time later.

Question 8

Is the analysis really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The free entry scan includes the IDEASCANNER Score, summary and preview, with no credit card or hidden costs. Full positioning, the 100-question Generator and scalable-ideas analysis belong to Stage 2; the parcours and Open Innovation Tool belong to Stage 3.

Question 9

Is the payment secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Payments are processed entirely by Stripe, a certified, PCI DSS-compliant payment provider. Your card details are never stored on IDEASCANNER servers, and you can cancel your subscription at any time.

Question 10

What do I need to get started?

Accepted Answer

Just your business website URL. The free scan provides an IDEASCANNER Score, summary and preview in seconds; the complete report unlocks with Stage 2. Alternatively, you can also enter your business data manually.

Question 11

How much does Stage 3 cost?

Accepted Answer

You'll see the current prices for Stage 3 (Excellence) – monthly or yearly with a discount – when you upgrade at checkout. Compared to the typical result – on average 10% more revenue and +3–5% margin on new deals – it pays off quickly.

Question 12

What's included in Stage 3 (Excellence)?

Accepted Answer

The complete innovation and value enhancement package. It includes an internal Innovation Board for idea management with your team, the IDEASCANNER™ Agent as your personal strategy advisor, the 12-month value enhancement parcours, team invitations and a personal consultation.

Question 13

How does Stage 3 systematically improve my business positioning?

Accepted Answer

It makes your progress measurable. Stage 3 uses your IDEASCANNER™ Score as the baseline and works you through the value drivers Product, Business Model and Market over the 12-month parcours – month by month, exactly where you're leaving points on the table today. You see, with evidence, how your positioning evolves in the market – for customers, partners and investors.

Question 14

What is the Value Enhancement Parcours?

Accepted Answer

A structured 12-month program that guides you step by step through all areas of business value enhancement – from positioning and customer analysis through sales and automation to owner independence and growth. Each month you work on a topic with concrete questions and get immediately actionable tips.

Question 15

How does the IDEASCANNER™ Agent work?

Accepted Answer

Her name is Idy and she's your personal strategy chatbot. Idy knows your business, your analysis results, your ideas and your parcours progress, and answers your questions about strategy, positioning, sales or innovation – any time and at eye level. Behind the scenes, Idy draws on her specialist team of three expert minds: Leon, Chief Strategy Officer (Stage 1), Nora, Vice President Sales & Marketing (Stage 2), and Paul, Chief Operating Officer (Stage 3) – one AI, three experts.

Question 16

Can I involve my team?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with Stage 3 you can invite team members by email. Your team can then submit, comment on and like ideas – creating a real innovation culture in your business.

Question 17

Is my data secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We exclusively use encrypted connections (SSL), don't store complete payment data and don't use marketing or tracking cookies. Your business data is only used for the analysis and not for training AI models. Details can be found in our privacy policy.

Question 18

Can I cancel IDEASCANNER™ at any time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can cancel your Stage 2 and Stage 3 subscriptions at any time. There is no minimum contract period with monthly billing. The free entry scan remains available.

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