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Looking to start a business? Make sure to take these precautions before jumping right into it. Below you'll be able to locate a brief outlook on whether you'd make a good business owner or not.
p align="justify">4. FINDING A NICHE — Is Your Idea Feasible?
- Identify and briefly describe the business you plan to start.
- Identify the product or service you plan to sell.
- Does your product or service satisfy an unfilled need?
- Will your product or service serve an existing market in which demand exceeds supply?
- Will your product or service be competitive based on its quality, selection, price or location?
5. MARKET ANALYSIS
- Do you know who your customers will be?
- Do you understand their needs and desires?
- Do you know where they live?
- Will you be offering the kind of products or services that they will buy?
- Will your prices be competitive in quality and value?
- Will your promotional program be effective?
- Do you understand how your business compares with your competitors?
- Will your business be conveniently located for the people you plan to serve?
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