3 reasons that prevent to open a business, and how to overcome them

2372 reader Layfhakera answer the question of what prevents them start their own businesses. We analyzed the results, choose the three most common causes of, and want to offer you ways to help cope with them.

The first reason: "I can not find the idea of ​​money"

38% of voters can not find a niche for business. They have the energy, strength and opportunities to become an entrepreneur, but find the original and profitable idea does not work.

How to overcome the problem

• Focus not on the search for ideas, and search problems. If your business will make an unnecessary, contrived product, the success of a business is not crowned. We need to find the problem, which is inherent in a particular group of people, and offer its solution. And the best thing is, if it will be specific to you.
• Think about the future. It is for unmanned devices, smart gadgets, with artificial intelligence. Look for ideas about these things.
• Look closely to the business in which you are already working.
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  Of course, you have the experience and communication - and this is the social capital that can really facilitate entry into the world of entrepreneurship. Also, you will see and understand the problems that have company-employer or your customers.
• Optimize existing processes. If you manage to find areas in which people lose time or money, and then offer a solution to this problem, then you most likely will be able to create a successful business.
• Copy. Just do not do so in the forehead. Better working ideas - this is the only way to lure customers to your startup.
• Surf and communicate with intelligent people. These are the best ways to broaden my horizons, and therefore see all the problems and possible solutions to them.

Tip: whatever the idea for the business you decide to implement, it should be "light" is you.

The second reason: "There is no start-up capital"

34% of voters run into very clear situation, which leaves most of the ideas gather dust in the table - a lack of money. Yes, indeed, for most businesses need a considerable sum at the start. And in terms of accommodation to "a salary" did not find many financial opportunities for starting a business.

How to overcome the problem

• Collect the required amount - this is the safest way. Unfortunately, this is a long time, but the risk in this case you'll only their blood and does not remain in debt, if the business burned. Sometimes, to save up for the opening of a dream business, entrepreneurs make another interim project that can help raise money for a greater purpose. Why do not you try?
• Referring friends or relatives. You can borrow money or make their loved ones partners. However, remember that this scenario may result in permanent damage to relations.
• Find an investor or business angel. These are people or organizations who are constantly looking for promising ideas for investment. Of course, they do so to multiply their capital. Therefore, you must understand that in this case you will have a greater share of your business to give benefactor.
• Ask for help from the state. There are state and federal programs to assist entrepreneurs. Most often means return is not necessary, but you must understand that the foundation of your start-up capital that money will not be because of a modest size.
• Take out a bank loan. Loans for starting a business are available only on bail, so double figure out all the options. And if you do decide on a loan, then take a look at fixed-rate loans in rubles.

Tip: carefully evaluate their potential and make a realistic business plan. After all, every ruble borrowing you will have to go back... with interest!

Reason Three: "No Warranty"

13% of voters scares the opportunity to stay with nothing. Such fears are often characterized by those who have long been working in the recruitment: they are afraid of losing stability.

How to overcome the problem

• Do not dispose of your current job. Many types of businesses can be started parallel to the main activity. However, in this case, will have to forget about such words as "vacation", "Weekend", "free time." You will only work and your business, but you can save some time, a sense of stability.
• Enlist the support of loved ones. Sometimes we limit ourselves by thinking that we should provide a level of stability and comfort for those who are close by. But if you decide to have a frank conversation with your family, you will be surprised how much you restrict plant exists only in your head. And if you believe and support, and the guarantee is no longer needed.
• Clearly specify realistic targets for the year and place them on the steps. People are afraid of large-scale projects. For example, you want to create a second Facebook. Of course, such a goal would frighten anyone. And there are no guarantees that the beginnings of your business will come out of this scale, you will not. But if you Saw your project milestones and clear realistic goals - for example, to find and remove office, to issue IP, collect the documents to obtain a subsidy - you will understand that it is capable of dealing with all this.

Tip: Unfortunately, there are no guarantees anywhere. So if you hit upon an interesting idea and at the same time have calculated all the risks and opportunities, give yourself a chance.

Outside the rating: "I'm too lazy '

Our editors subdued honest Layfhakera reader comment: "I'm too lazy." Unfortunately, not everyone can admit it.

How to overcome the problem

• And whether it is necessary? If it does not pass, and continuous your condition, then you simply should refrain from entrepreneurship. You yourself know this for sure.