I had decided that I wanted to start my own business. I had many ideas floating around in my head and I knew that at least one of them could work. I had worked for a company for many years and I was tired of making money for someone else. I was ready to make money for myself. I knew I needed business angels to help me, though. I had a little bit of money saved up, but not enough to get a company off the ground.
I decided I would start with some research. I asked my close family and friends about the ideas I had. I wanted them to be honest so I could get an idea of the kinds of items or services that someone might actually want. Some of them were honest and I was able to narrow down my ideas. Next, I had a party at my house and introduced some of the ideas that my closest family and friends said may work. Some of the ideas showed a lot of promise. Continue reading