Mon 5 Jan 2009
Small Business Tip of the Week
Posted by Megan Dorn under Small Business, Starting Up
Starting a business is a huge undertaking and deciding to do so shouldn’t be impulsive, which is why you need to take a long, hard look at your business idea. No one, not even you, knows for certain whether or not your idea is a good idea, but there are some ways to find out if it has potential. Look at the industry. Have you researched it inside and out? Is there a distinct need for your proposed business? You should also look at your idea from a financial perspective. Are you being realistic about potential profitability? Is it possible for you to financially execute your business idea to the extent it needs to be? Lastly, put yourself in the shoes of your prospective customers. Do they really need or want your product or service enough to pay for it?


