| 1. Are you
a leader?
2. Do you like to make your own decisions?
3. Do others turn to you for help in making decisions?
4. Do you enjoy competition?
5. Do you have will power and self discipline?
6. Do you plan ahead?
7. Do you like people?
8. Do you get along well with others?
9. Does your product or service satisfy an unfilled need?
10. Will your product or service serve an existing market in
which demand exceeds supply?
11. Will your product or service be competitive based on its
quality, selection, price or location?
12. Will your prices be competitive in quality and value?
13. Will your promotional program be effective?
14. Do you understand how your business compares with your competitors?
15. Have you chosen a name for your business?
16. Have you chosen to operate as sole proprietorship, partnership
or corporation?
17. Have you decided what items you will sell or produce or
what service(s) you will provide?
18. Have you made a merchandise plan based upon estimated sales
to determine the amount of inventory you will need to control
purchases?
19. Have you found reliable suppliers who will assist you in
the start-up? |