Starting a Business: Lesson 1
What Problem am I Solving and Who am I Solving it For?
Mark Bays discusses how to find which problem your product solves, along with your target market.
Topics:
- How Can Your Product be a Problem Solution?
- Things to Consider
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Video Lesson Topics
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- How Can Your Product be a Problem Solution?
When starting a business, you should ask yourself, “How can my service or product be a solution to my customers problem?” Identifying problems that are occurring around you, and having your business provide the solution is the foundation of entrepreneurship.
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- Things to Consider
Looking at your solution, there are several things you should consider:
- How much will it cost you to provide this solution? This refers to equipment costs, certifications, liability insurance, and other startup costs.
- Who will be your customers? Ask yourself if these customers are available in your area, how you are going to reach them, and what they are willing to pay.
- Who are your competitors? You need to identify who your competition is and how your customers feel about their products or services. Their prices, marketing, and reviews should be considered during this process.
- How will you fund this idea? Will this be done through self-funding, loans, investors, or another funding source?
- How will you define success? Once you have figured out the solution to your customers problem, schedule a meeting to begin working with your TSBDC counselor.
Topics & Lessons
Each Below Topic Contains a Video Lesson and Helpful Downloadable Information
What Problem am I Solving and Who am I Solving it For?
The Planning Process and Planning Tools
Setting Goals
Legal Structure
What It Takes to Be Successful
Funding Options for Starting Your Business
The Realities of Grant Funding
Partnership and Operating Agreements
B Corp Certification
Is Starting a Business Right for You?
Analyzing Your Personal Finances Before Starting A Business

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