Want to Start a Business? Start By Asking Better Questions

If you’re serious about starting a business, here’s your first to-do: Stop spinning your wheels and start asking yourself the hard stuff.

Too many people get stuck in “idea mode” and never take a minute to think about what they really want, what they’re willing to risk, and whether the timing even makes sense. That’s how dreams turn into disasters.

Here are a few questions to start with:

Why do I actually want to do this?

Is it about freedom, money and purpose, or are you just sick of your job and ready to try something new?

What does success look like to me?

Is it full-time income? A side hustle? A scalable empire? Pick a lane and stick with it.

What’s my real-life situation right now?

Do you have savings? Support? Bills you can’t ignore? All this stuff matters so factor it in.

Who’s counting on me financially?

If your family depends on your income, you can’t afford to ignore the math. But that doesn’t mean you have to give up on your entrepreneurial dreams either. 

Do I know how to find my first customers?

The “build it and they will come” approach rarely works in business, so be sure to put some time into this part of the planning process. 

The good news is that you don’t have to know everything upfront, but you do need to start asking the right questions. That’s how real businesses get built. 

Start where you are, be honest with yourself and take the next step.

Getting a business off the ground doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for some structure, support and real-world advice (minus the fluff), check out my courses First-Time Entrepreneurship: Your Complete Success Roadmap and Unleash Your Profits: The Strategic Business Plan Guide.

Developed for first-time entrepreneurs, these resources are all about helping you move forward with a plan that works. Not sure what type of business you want to start? Figure it out in 30 minutes or less with my FREE 5-page, interactive PDF. Click here to download.