Business Canvas Generator

This workflow utilizes advanced large language models to automatically generate a structured business model canvas based on the business ideas and goals provided by the user. It covers nine core modules and distills key points to create an aesthetically pleasing HTML output that is easy to print and share. This tool lowers the barriers to business analysis, helping entrepreneurs, consultants, and companies clearly present their business models, facilitating strategic planning and team communication. It is suitable for various business scenarios and educational training.

Workflow Diagram
Business Canvas Generator Workflow diagram

Workflow Name

Business Canvas Generator

Key Features and Highlights

This workflow leverages powerful large language models (LLMs), with Ollama LLM LLaMA 3.1 integrated by default, to automatically generate a comprehensive and structured Business Model Canvas based on user-provided business ideas and objectives. It covers the nine core building blocks of the business model, producing concise key points for each module, and ultimately compiles them into a well-formatted HTML file suitable for printing or sharing. The workflow is designed with flexibility in mind, allowing users to replace the LLM with alternative models as needed.

Core Problems Addressed

  • Automates the creation of professional Business Model Canvases, lowering the barrier for users in business analysis and strategy formulation
  • Rapidly distills and structures business ideas to help entrepreneurs and companies build a clear business blueprint
  • Provides user-friendly output formats that facilitate saving, presenting, and communicating business plans

Application Scenarios

  • Entrepreneurs organizing and presenting their business models
  • Consultants quickly developing business strategies for clients
  • Internal corporate strategic planning and team communication
  • Educational support tools for business courses
  • Investors or partners showcasing the commercial value of projects

Main Workflow Steps

  1. Receive User Input: Triggered by a chat message node, users submit a complete description of their business idea
  2. Generate Content for the Nine Business Model Canvas Blocks: Including Key Partners, Key Activities, Value Propositions, Customer Relationships, Customer Segments, Key Resources, Channels, Cost Structure, and Revenue Streams. Each module is independently generated by dedicated AI agent nodes producing multiple key insights
  3. Data Format Conversion: Converts generated text results into HTML format for web display
  4. Data Aggregation: Merges all module content into a complete Business Model Canvas data structure
  5. Generate Final HTML File: Renders a visually appealing Business Model Canvas page supporting online preview and local download, facilitating printing and sharing

Involved Systems and Services

  • n8n Automation Platform: Responsible for workflow orchestration and node execution
  • Ollama LLM (LLaMA 3.1): Default large language model providing intelligent text generation capabilities; can be replaced with other LLMs such as OpenAI or Claude
  • Webhook: Enables message triggering and interaction
  • JavaScript Code Nodes: Handle text format conversion and HTML template rendering
  • File Conversion Nodes: Generate downloadable HTML files

Target Users and Value Proposition

  • Entrepreneurs and Startups: Quickly build professional business models to support fundraising and strategic planning
  • Business Analysts and Consultants: Enhance productivity by rapidly delivering high-quality Business Model Canvases
  • Corporate Management and Strategy Teams: Clearly visualize business architecture and value chains to facilitate internal communication
  • Educational and Training Institutions: Support teaching with practical cases and templates
  • Any Users Needing to Organize and Present Business Plans: Lower entry barriers and deepen the breadth and depth of business thinking

The Business Canvas Generator workflow centers on intelligence, efficiency, and ease of use. By automating the creation of standardized Business Model Canvases, it helps users clarify business logic, define commercial value, and drive project implementation and growth.

Business Canvas Generator