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There are many kinds and types of entrepreneurs. Some entrepreneurs are drawn to the business due to an intrinsic passion, while others are bred to it. If you are looking to establish an enterprise in small-town communities -- how can you make sure you do it right?
Create your list
It is easy to find gaps in a tiny community by conducting an Google search and then taking a walk.
If you are in a town, just walk around. Look around at the offerings of local businesses. When you are there, pay close attention and think about something that you'd like but can't locate.
If you're not in town but you're thinking of, spend an entire weekend there. Begin by asking yourself the exact question when you trip: What do you want to do there?
There could be stores for hardware, restaurants and a beauty shop, but what else would you be interested in having there? What kind of business can draw customers to your city? Are you in a town that is near natural resources that people haven't considered using to conduct business?
What are the best trails for hiking or rivers, mountains, and mountains? What business could you create if there was a train that connects the city to trails for hiking? It's possible that there is a lot of urbanites who would like to go hiking but aren't able to drive around or transport their equipment by train. They might consider renting equipment from a rental store, or even setting up an enterprise that provides guide services.
Make the names of those you want to contact.
So you have your list, but that's one perspective. This brings us to the next stage. The town should be asked about its requirements. Ask the residents what they need from the town. or what they would like to have. Do the residents have to drive miles to get access to a dry cleaner, entertainment, or even a gym? Ask as many people as possible.
Take a look around for the most popular areas in the town. Spend some time recording and asking questions. Ask town employees, ask local businesses owners, or ask town organizations. Keep asking questions, you'll soon get the same ideas over and over again.
The Chamber of Commerce of your local area is an excellent resource for information. Local chambers of commerce are likely to be on the lookout for business concepts. The local chamber will be watching the businesses and be able to make connections as they go along in the business cycle.
Bonus: By simply asking a lot of questions, you can start to make connections with people and build relationships that could be useful and accelerate the process should your company decide to make a public announcement.
You'll have a list of businesses you created, and an additional list of businesses that other people have added to your list. You can now compare both.
Identifying which gap is best for you
Is there a business on the list that makes sense to you? Do you notice an area that makes you say "Wow I already have everything I'm looking for to fill it"?
For example: Have you been in a bakery? Did you work in a bakery? In both production and retail. Do you bake at weekends as well? Do you have your own recipes? Have you sold baked products? Have you started an organization for baking?
Do you have the right idea to start a bake shop? It could be, it mightn't be. The question is, do you think this is something you would like to do?
If you know that you're not going to open a bakery even with your love of sweets, then you cantake it off the list. The goal should be finding something that meets these three criteria.
What do you think the town needs?
What am I skilled at?
What am I looking to do?
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These are the elements you need to be in alignment, and you'll be on the right track.
Protect your gains and hedge your bets
We have already been asking a number of questions which helped us to establish a base and determine a business we would like to start. It's now time for the structural questions to confirm our concept.
Use these questions to find the best way to solve the issues before you launch a company.
Can this business fail because there will not be enough clients?
Does this business fail simply because you lack the information?
Does this business fail because your product or service isn't good enough?
Analyzing questions like this will allow you to solve a gap in the market with the most effective method and will give us the highest likelihood of success.
Is there a way to slow down the process of filling in that gap? In this way, your business will be stronger than if it tries to fill the gap in a hurry only to soon be unable to fill it.
Can you start at a lower scale? Can you sublet a portion of commercial space instead of the entire space? Is it possible to get customers signed up prior to the deadline? Are you able to access it from your home, even if you aren't in the region? Maybe you can make up a tiny portion of the space?
If you discover that there are more challenges than what you are comfortable taking on One of the following options are available. Either find an answer that works, or look for another gap. You're ready to move on if you have identified the problem and analyzed the reasons it did not succeed.
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- Business plan and beyond
Your idea for a business has been approved. Now it's time to develop a business plan. This is possible with the help of all your work.
Remember that the business plan is an evolving document. Since it's intended to be a guideline, you don’t have to adhere to it. You may find that the skills gained in this course have helped you find an improved solution or opened up new possibilities - these are just a few options that entrepreneurs can explore.
Locate the gaps, then refine the gaps, determine the best option for you, and manage the risks from the downside Plan and implement.