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Questions to ask when starting a new business

On Behalf of | Jun 23, 2021 | Business law

Starting a new business is exciting. It’s also a risk. When you work for someone else, you know that paycheck is coming. When you start a business, you typically take on debt and hope that the business can produce an income. 

As such, you want to ask all of the right questions before starting your new company. Take your time. Do your research. You will not regret it. 

Key questions you should ask before you launch a start-up

To help you get started, here are a few important questions that you — and your business partners, if you are going to be working with someone else — should ask first:

  1. What is your target audience and how can you connect with them?
  2. What problem does your product or service solve?
  3. Are there enough people in that target audience in your area?
  4. Why do you want to be a business owner and what are your personal goals?
  5. What type of competition are you facing? What can you do to get the edge?
  6. What mistakes is the competition making that you want to avoid?
  7. What type of real estate are you going to need for this company?
  8. How much do you need to spend upfront to get things started?
  9. Do you have the right paperwork in place?
  10. What is your five-year goal for your new company?

These questions can help you start a successful business, but it’s also important to take the proper legal steps when forming that corporation. Make sure you know what is legally required and what you can do to go above and beyond as you set your company up for a successful future.