Saturday, August 30, 2008

How to Cultivate Ideas for a Business Opportunity

So you want to be your own boss and call the shots? Do you have a business opportunity in mind? The hard part about working for yourself is developing an idea of what to do? Contrary to popular pop business psychology tidbits, doing what you love does not necessary translate into a viable business opportunity. Also, you do not necessarily need a large chunk of capital to get started. Of course, this would depend on the project!

So where or how do you come up with a business opportunity that you can parlay into a self-sustaining career? You start by examining your own life. What problems do you encounter during the course of a day? What hobbies do you enjoy? Do you enjoy socializing or are you more of a behind-the-scenes kind of person? Is there a product or service that is hard to come by in your area? If you already have an idea, will you have the market for it?

Some Great Ideas to Start Part-Time

If you enjoy a good cup of coffee and know your way around a cappuccino machine and coffee bean grinder, you could run your own coffee cart business. Of course, this business opportunity would require some initial cash outlay for licensing, insurance and equipment but there is a huge profit margin for fancy coffee drinks that you could sell near large venues right before major events or even in busy urban areas.

Are you a black belt in karate? Do you have the skills and credentials to become a personal trainer? You could offer classes through a community recreation center or travel to private schools that may not have full physical education programs.

With handiness around the home, you can find a multitude of business opportunity options. General handyman services are in demand. Painting, wallpaper hanging, plumbing and landscaping are popular as well. A baby proofing business could be marketed to new moms-to-be or even a yard sign service.

Translate your hobby into a business opportunity. If you are handy with crochet needles, create custom beaded jewelry or even make woodworking projects, there will always be a market for something unique. Test the waters and rent a booth at a festival or flea market and see how well your creations sell. After a few selling days, you will have an idea of what sells and what doesn't so you can concentrate your efforts there.

The perfect business opportunity could be right under your nose. Carry a notebook around in your pocket and purse to write ideas as you get them. A lot of brainstorming occurs when you are waiting in line or in traffic. Whatever business opportunity you find, it would be a smart move to start it part-time while you are still gainfully employed in order to test the waters. This way, you could study the local market to determine supply and demand, hone your skills and network like crazy. Once or if you decide to go full-time, you would already have a system in place for success.

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