First Step in Starting a Business: IntrospectionHard questions to ask yourself before you up and start a business
ByBen Casnocha•
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The first step in starting a business is not writing a businessplan. Nor is it raising money, nor attending conferences, norhiring consultants, nor holding focus groups. The very first stepmust be a rich and honest conversation with.yourself!
Introspection--the detailed self-examination of your motives andfeelings--is a critical first step. Many entrepreneurs who failbypass this exercise. Being true to yourself, especially as ateenager, is important. Ask yourself these questions:
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