In this video, learn about asking questions regarding what needs exist within your area of talent.
- If talents are about who you are,…then needs are about what other people want.…It's about the pain that they have.…The best entrepreneurs cultivate an awareness…of the world around them…and the needs that other people have.…The most basic example of a business…that's based on needs might be…if you use dry cleaning on a regular basis.…Let's say that you used it weekly.…Then you move to a new area and find…that there are no dry cleaners nearby.…
This is an example of a need that could exist…in the marketplace.…It could be a good business idea.…The idea is to discover the pains…that other people have.…I've provided you with a worksheet…that you can use to go through this process.…There are a series of questions…that you want to explore.…First, about yourself, what's missing in your day?…Or what's too hard?…What's too difficult for you?…Also, you can explore that question…as it relates to other people.…
The third question deals with just things…that other people are asking you to do or give.…Perhaps people discovered that you have a gift…
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1/20/2017- Developing a new business idea list
- Separating ideas from opportunities
- Evaluating demand
- Assessing your resources
- Predicting profit
- Considering distribution
- Determining proprietary advantage
- Understanding the business validation microplan
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Introduction
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Welcome58s
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1. Matching the Idea to the Entrepreneur
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Be aware of needs2m 1s
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2. Separating Ideas from Opportunities
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Evaluate demand1m 21s
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Gauge your expertise1m 44s
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Assess your resources2m 23s
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Predict profit2m 50s
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Consider distribution1m 43s
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3. Creating the Micro Plan
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Focus the business test2m 16s
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4. Executing the Micro Plan
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Test 1: Interview or survey2m 21s
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Test 2: Online ad1m 55s
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Test 3: Micro pay-per-click1m 58s
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Evaluate your results1m 53s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 11s
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