by
Rakshavi
by
Rakshavi
Who doesn’t want to be their own boss? Everyone, right? Starting your own business and being successful is like a dream come true. It’s a thing that we all want to cross out from our bucket lists. But running a successful business requires not only a lot of planning but also requires a lot of self-questioning. It’s important to get answers from your mind and heart before taking a huge step. Knowing the right questions to ask yourself before starting an online business is crucial.
So here are 10 important questions you must ask yourself before starting a business
- What are my interests?
- What is my passion?
- Do I have a business plan?
- What can I offer that others cannot match or at least do so to the same level of quality and service?
- Who is my target audience?
- Can I stand on my feet alone?
- Am I aware of the risks and challenges?
- Is there a demand for my product or service?
- Am I willing to put in the work and effort, even when it's not going well?
- Do I have enough money to start a business?
Simply starting a business that doesn’t hold your interest would be stupid. If you are planning to do something big, it better be something that interests you because making money out of something that you like doing is like heaven. So figure out your interests, your areas of liking and dislikings, strengths, and weaknesses before jumping on the bandwagon.
Do you want to do something that you will always look forward to or do you just want yourself a “money-making tool” that will eventually bore you? The first option seems better, isn’t it? This is why it’s important for you to figure out how you can make money through something that you like doing. After all, as popularly said, “If you are good at something, never do it for free” .
Blog: Does Digital Marketing work for all businesses?Just an idea is not enough. Surely raw material is the key to the final product but you also need a machine to shape your raw material. That machine is your business plan which will shape your idea. Therefore ask yourself whether or not you have a business plan solid enough to execute.
In this world, wherein the competition level is at everyone’s throats, it is important for you to define the USP (Unique Selling Point) of your business/product/brand otherwise it won’t take much for your competitors to walk over you.
For a business to prosper well, it’s important to know who they are talking to. Define your TG (Target group) well so that your business can have clear communication. Your TG can range from young teens to 60+ people.
Sometimes we are better off with a partner which you know we can rely on. So ask yourself this question: are you ready to go solo or do you need a partner for your business?
The market is filled with risks and challenges. We all know this. But do we know what exactly those challenges are? It’s better to make yourself aware of the jungle out there before stepping in with guns.
It’s pointless to sell mascara to someone who doesn’t have eyelashes, like an alien. Similarly, consider whether your product/service really is required out there. If yes, then how will it benefit the masses?
Having a business doesn’t always mean that you will always be in your highs. There might be times when your business may be on the verge of bankruptcy or things may not be running smooth enough. Are you ready to not give up?
Lastly, the ultimate X factor- Money. It’s not cheap to run an empire. So, do you have enough cash flow to invest in your business? If yes, then for how long will it sustain? Because this X factor is the main reason why you want a business in the first place.
If you rush into starting a business without asking yourself these questions, you may end up failing within the first year. It's never too early to consider what could go wrong before doing something.
