What Kind of Business Should I Start?

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Questions Overview

1. How much do you want to invest in your business upfront?
  1. Very little! I’m looking for something low-cost.
  2. A moderate amount, but nothing too crazy.
  3. As much as needed! I’m willing to spend a fair amount.
2. What would you say is your “superpower”?
  1. My creativity. I’m an artsy person and outside-the-box thinker!
  2. My ambition! I’ve got big dreams, and I’m determined to succeed.
  3. My reliability. I’m a very trustworthy and dependable person!
  4. My organizational skills. I’m meticulous and by-the-book.
3. How much time do you have to put into your business?
  1. Not that much! I want this to be an easy side-hustle.
  2. A fair amount. I want this to be a part-time job.
  3. A ton! I’m ready to make this my full-time job.
4. What are your hobbies, or what are you passionate about?
  1. Art or crafts (crocheting, jewelry-making, painting, etc).
  2. Animals and spending time outdoors.
  3. Graphic design.
  4. Cooking or baking.
  5. Curating my social media profile.
  6. Fashion.
  7. Honestly, business and entrepreneurship! I’m all in on this.
  8. Something else.
5. Do you work best alone or with a group?
  1. Alone. I’m pretty introverted!
  2. With a group! I’m definitely a people person.
  3. It depends, but I can do both.
6. How tech-savvy are you?
  1. Super tech-savvy. I’m very comfortable with technology.
  2. Kinda tech-savvy. I’m not an expert, but I learn quickly.
  3. Not tech-savvy at all. I’m not big on technology!
7. How big of a social media user are you?
  1. I love social media, and I use it all the time.
  2. I don’t use it all that much, but I’m comfortable with it.
  3. I’m not on social media.
8. Do you want a long-term or short-term business idea?
  1. Long-term.
  2. Short-term.
  3. I’m open to either!
9. What’s your biggest goal with your business?
  1. To earn a little extra money.
  2. To create something that lasts.
  3. To do something creative or artistic.
  4. To become my own boss.

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    1. ↑ https://www.uschamber.com/co/start/startup/deciding-what-business-to-start
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