Is there a free trial?+−
No automatic trial is included. Creating an account, the public demo and the Business Checkup are free. Strategic tools require a paid subscription or a valid Bussco-issued promo code. Research access is limited and invitation-based, not an ongoing free plan.
What can I actually do in the demo?+−
Enter business details, explore four areas, accept an illustrative positioning suggestion, save a sample briefing answer and draft a campaign next step. These are illustrative examples, not live AI analysis or actual sales data. Drafts stay in this browser; only your business name can prefill setup. Demo outputs do not transfer into your account.
What does the subscription include?+−
The full Core Strategic Workspace is $249.99/month or $2,499.99/year upfront, including one Owner seat and every feature described here. Additional Strategic/Admin seats are $49.99/month, Contributors $19.99/month and Viewers/Approvers are free within a business with active access. There are no artificially restricted Starter or Pro tiers.
Is this another AI chat tool?+−
Bussco connects business context, strategic work, evidence and decisions. AI helps propose and synthesize; people accept, edit or reject. Proposals do not become accepted business knowledge automatically, and original work and reasoning remain traceable.
Do I need to start from scratch?+−
No. Add existing customers, offers and positioning, review saved work before generating new options and confirm the fields you want from a saved Checkup. Setup is progressive; you do not need to complete everything before taking a useful first step.
Does it publish campaigns or connect my CRM automatically?+−
The current Workspace supports planning, text content and manually recorded evidence and performance observations. Automatic external publishing, live CRM ingestion and image/video generation or editing are not included in the current subscription.
Is a consultant included?+−
No. The Workspace is the system you use yourself. Add a Bussco Strategist is optional, with scope and pricing agreed after a consultant reviews your request. Strategy Intensive, Bussco Build and Strategic Advisory are distinct consulting engagements.
Who can see and change my business information?+−
Businesses are isolated and access follows defined roles. Your invited team sees permitted information; authorized Bussco staff may access it for support or assigned consulting work. Viewers cannot freely edit or run tools. Deliverable sign-off requires specific designation, except for Owners and Strategic/Admins with broader authority.
What happens if I cancel or change my subscription?+−
Only the Owner manages billing. Cancel from the billing portal and tool access remains until the paid period ends. Plan and paid-seat changes apply immediately with proration. Seats cannot be reduced below current team commitments. Business deletion is blocked while subscribed.
How does the Founding Research Cohort work?+−
Selected businesses receive defined research access through Bussco, with an onboarding interview, two or three feedback sessions and a final interview. Approved participants who continue can receive $199/month or $1,999 for their first annual term, limited to the first 12 paid months. Standard pricing applies afterward. Applying does not grant access automatically.