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Starting a Business: Identifying and Acting on Truly Great Ideas |
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"An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea." -Buddha How do you know when you have a great idea or you are just kidding yourself? In the competitive business world today, great ideas are the foundation of success. If you are inspired enough to have a truly great one, act on it, and act on it quickly. But if you are the only one on the planet that can see the greatness in what you have, it is destined to fail. So, in an effort to save you time and money here are some tips to help you figure out if you should run with your "baby": 1. Follow your gut. Your intuition is the closest thing to inspired guidance there is. If you hear [feel] that undeniable nudge once, listen. If it keeps popping up again and again, act on it. This will separate you from the majority of people who ignore signs and choose to escape, instead of taking a risk. 2. Do some research. Look at the idea you came up with realistically. Is this something that the public really wants? In other words will people be willing to open their wallets and hand over their hard earned cash to pay for what you are offering. Look at trends, read blogs and magazines, and talk to people. Be optimistic and passionate, but keep your feet on the ground. 3. Learn From Experience. Did this idea come from personal experience? I am not talking about an experience of a spiritual or other-worldy nature. Did a friend come over and ask you to upload their ipod? Maybe the friend knew how to do it, but they were just so busy they simply did not want to spend the time. They simply would prefer to pay someone. Then, maybe a week later, a couple other friends come by ask you to upload their ipods. These friends are intelligent people, but they are just not the techie type, and don't like reading directions. They would rather just pay someone to do it. Is this a coincidence? I think no. The Universe is trying to tell you something. I am not advocating for you to passively wait for ideas to come to you - far from it. You have to be open-minded, hungry to learn, and curious. If you want to be an entrepreneur, or if you are one, but just want to be more successful, start by seeing yourself working from home, or from anywhere in the world. You are earning consistent passive income from the ideas you were able to generate, through your tenacity and optimism. Build a fluid and creative
platform for your ideas to jump onto. "If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door." -Milton Berle Ideas come and go like the wind and the ebb and flow of water. But truly inspired ideas are rare and should be treated with respect and nurtured. Then they will naturally grow. Be aware, listen, and act. The more you practice honing your intuitive and risk-taking skills the better results you see. Be bold and prepare to be swept away by what you accomplish.
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More articles on starting a business
The 5 Essentials of Starting a Successful Business
Starting a Business: The Six Vital Steps to Starting a New Business
Writing a Business Plan: Business Plan Mistakes To Avoid
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