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20 Questions to Answer Before Starting a Business 

Many people dream of owning a business. To see if becoming an entrepreneur is right for you, ask yourself the following questions. Your answers will help you determine if you are ready to become a small business owner or where you need to spend more time in planning. Girl
  1. Am I prepared to spend the time, money and resources needed to get my business started?
  2. What kind of business do I want?
  3. What products/services will my business provide?
  4. Why am I starting a business?
  5. What is my target market?
  6. Who is my competition?
  7. What is unique about my business idea and the products/services I will provide?
  8. How long will it take to prepare my products/services for sale?
  9. How much money do I need to launch my business?
  10. How long do I need to finance the company until I start making a profit?
  11. Will I need to get a loan?
  12. How will I price my product compared to my competition?
  13. How will I market my business?
  14. How will I set up the legal structure of my business?
  15. How will I manage my business?
  16. Where will I house my business?
  17. How many employees will I need for startup?
  18. What types of suppliers do I need to contact?
  19. What kind of insurance do I need to invest in?
  20. What do I need to do to ensure I am paying my taxes correctly?
 
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