Checklist: Week One

I have taken a realistic assessment of myself and my idea

I have ensured there is a paying market for my services or goods

I have a business idea that excites me

My business idea has or does one or more of the following:

Helps the people I know I am uniquely qualified to help

Utilizes most of the skills I have (or at least one main skill)

Causes anticipation in me (not dread) at the idea of tackling new skills or areas of business I have never had the opportunity to tackle before

Makes a significant, positive difference to me and my clients or customers

Provides a unique twist I know my ideal client is going to love

Has the potential to make me serious money and build my reputation

The ability to transform my customers’ and clients’ lives for the better

Is aligned with my core beliefs and most personal values

Will transform MY life for the better too

I have assessed and discovered my entrepreneurial quotient and type

I have assessed my strengths and quirks

I have learned to reframe words like “weaknesses” (which imply blame) to more positive and useful definitions, while still remaining accurate and truthful

I am celebrating and embracing my unique character traits

My powerful business idea does one or more of the following:

Transforms and clarifies my client or customer’s understanding of something they are currently having significant difficulty in performing or understanding

Helps a specific group of people to simplify specific, complex things

Helps people see the “why” behind the “how”

Celebrates a client’s success (the reaching of goals; achievements and milestones)

Makes use of strategies, tactics and tips that my competitors don’t (or won’t) share

Shows that I have personally or professionally overcome what the client is struggling with

Demonstrates that I have found a teachable way to do something others are consistently struggling with

Generates hope and excitement in that specific group of people, whenever we talk about the topic

Skills

Experiences

Certifications

Achievements

Volunteer positions I have held/am holding