Starting a New Business: Are You Ready, Willing, and Able #Shorts

17 Jan 2023 · 1 min

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In this short video, the speaker emphasizes that owning a business and being your own boss is appealing but not suitable for everyone. He advises aspiring entrepreneurs to evaluate three core dimensions before launching a venture: (1) readiness – mental and financial preparedness, including having savings to invest; (2) willingness – the commitment to devote time, effort, and resources; and (3) ability – possessing the necessary skills, subject‑matter expertise, and tenacity to grow the business. He observes a pervasive side‑hustle mindset in Silicon Valley and stresses the importance of questioning the viability of an idea and the seriousness of the founder. The speaker recommends validating the concept by asking friends, family, and potential users whether the business addresses an unmet need.

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In my opinion, there's nothing like having your own business, being your own boss. But in the same breath, I always say it's not for everyone. My first and most important advice is, are you ready, willing, and able? Do you have what it takes? Are you ready mentally, financially? Are you willing to put in the time, the effort, the resources, tap into your savings? And are you able? Do you have the skills and the subject matter expertise and the tenacity to grow and succeed in this business. Speaking with many friends and entrepreneurs, especially here in Silicon Valley, it feels like everyone, I mean everyone, is thinking of a side hustle. I start by questioning the viability of the business idea and also interrogate how serious, how committed they are to this venture. You need to ask yourself if the business idea addresses an unmet need. Ask your friends, ask your family members, ask potential users of that service.