So you want to start your own venture but you have several business ideas on your mind?
Starting a business can be very rewarding but there are risks too. At this point you must have explored the question of your preparedness to run a business and are very confident in yourself. However, you find yourself with conflicting business ideas but don’t know which to go for.
#HerDiary: “How I settled on a new business idea”
Here are some of the factors, I believe, you should consider when choosing the most viable and interesting business ideas to invest in:
What are your experiences, passions and skills?
It is hard to stick it out through tough times in something you are not passionate about. Instead, your experience, passion and skills will also contribute greatly in increasing your chances of succeeding with that idea.
Has the idea been tested?
For new ideas, do your due diligence. Who will your customers be? Will they be return-customers? How much is the startup cost? Is it affordable? If your intention is to innovate on a proven idea, ask yourself similar questions. Who are your competitors? What are you bringing to the table that makes you stand out from them?
Get mentored
Talk to entrepreneurs who are in the line of business your business ideas focus on. From each of them, you will gain new insight about your ideas putting you in a better position to make an objective decision.
Who will make your team?
A quality idea must have a great team behind it. Choose an idea that you can easily mobilize a strong team around. Having a supportive and professional team will definitely increase your chances of success.
In conclusion have the end in mind when selecting your business idea. Consider ideas that will eventually grow into something bigger at some point.