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There\u2019s no one-size-fits-all approach to discovering a business idea \u2014 inspiration can come from personal experiences, pain points, hobbies, or professional expertise.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Many successful businesses are built around solving unmet needs or improving existing solutions. Identifying a gap in the market is a powerful way to generate meaningful ideas.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Stepping outside your routine can ignite creativity. Try new activities, attend networking events, or travel to gain fresh perspectives and uncover new opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\nTurn a personal experience into a business<\/h2>\n
For many entrepreneurs, the right business idea comes from personal experience. It helps fuel their passion, drive, and optimism throughout their journey, essential for combatting setbacks, achieving goals, and finding fulfilment.<\/span><\/p>\nAlso, having that personal experience equips you with expertise that you\u2019ll likely find makes running a business easier and more rewarding.<\/span><\/p>\nOne founder whose business idea evolved from passion and personal experience is Faz Ebrahim, CEO of <\/span>Keep Fit Fitness Store<\/span><\/a>. Faz runs a small London-based e-commerce store dedicated to helping people improve their physical and mental well-being with high-quality apparel and exercise equipment.<\/span><\/p>\nWe asked Faz: <\/span><\/span>What inspired you to start your <\/span>business?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nMy inspiration came from a mixture of determination to be successful in life and the need to genuinely help others achieve their <\/span>f<\/span>itness goals and improve <\/span>their <\/span>well-being. Having a passion for <\/span>f<\/span>itness and personally suffering from depression at <\/span>a young age<\/span> gave me the push to start my online business.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\nBut that’s not all. Faz also told us he conducted plenty of market research and careful planning before starting his business to ensure his idea was viable and had long-term potential.<\/span><\/p>\nAs mental health advocates here at QCF, we found Faz\u2019s story and commitment to well-being incredibly heartwarming and inspiring.<\/span><\/p>\nA key learning for aspiring entrepreneurs to take away from Faz\u2019s story is that personal experience makes an excellent foundation for a business idea. At the very least, it could give you the encouragement you need to take the leap. And combining passion with research forms a sensible and balanced business model.<\/span><\/p>\nSolve a problem<\/h2>\n
Finding a solution to a problem <\/span>you\u2019ve<\/span> experienced is a common way <\/span>for entrepreneurs to <\/span>develop<\/span> a fan<\/span>tastic bus<\/span>iness <\/span>idea. <\/span>It\u2019s<\/span> a soli<\/span>d <\/span>in<\/span>di<\/span>c<\/span>at<\/span>io<\/span>n<\/span> of<\/span> a g<\/span>ap in the market<\/span> an<\/span>d <\/span>a <\/span>demand<\/span> for <\/span>that<\/span> par<\/span>ticular problem<\/span> to<\/span> be solved<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
- \r\n Navigating the first three years in business<\/span><\/a>\r\n <\/li>\r\n
- \r\n How to overcome the fear of starting your own business<\/span><\/a>\r\n <\/li>\r\n
- \r\n 7 business mistakes to avoid when starting up<\/span><\/a>\r\n <\/li>\r\n <\/p>\n
If you opt for this approach, remember that the problem you\u2019re solving doesn\u2019t need to be global (at least not immediately). <\/span>Think about everyday personal frustrations. Perhaps you heard a friend or family member mention a difficulty they had. These are often small but mighty ways to come up with a business idea that will make someone\u2019s life easier.<\/span><\/p>\n
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There\u2019s no one-size-fits-all approach to discovering a business idea \u2014 inspiration can come from personal experiences, pain points, hobbies, or professional expertise.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
Many successful businesses are built around solving unmet needs or improving existing solutions. Identifying a gap in the market is a powerful way to generate meaningful ideas.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
Stepping outside your routine can ignite creativity. Try new activities, attend networking events, or travel to gain fresh perspectives and uncover new opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\nTurn a personal experience into a business<\/h2>\n
For many entrepreneurs, the right business idea comes from personal experience. It helps fuel their passion, drive, and optimism throughout their journey, essential for combatting setbacks, achieving goals, and finding fulfilment.<\/span><\/p>\n
Also, having that personal experience equips you with expertise that you\u2019ll likely find makes running a business easier and more rewarding.<\/span><\/p>\n
One founder whose business idea evolved from passion and personal experience is Faz Ebrahim, CEO of <\/span>Keep Fit Fitness Store<\/span><\/a>. Faz runs a small London-based e-commerce store dedicated to helping people improve their physical and mental well-being with high-quality apparel and exercise equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n
We asked Faz: <\/span><\/span>What inspired you to start your <\/span>business?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
My inspiration came from a mixture of determination to be successful in life and the need to genuinely help others achieve their <\/span>f<\/span>itness goals and improve <\/span>their <\/span>well-being. Having a passion for <\/span>f<\/span>itness and personally suffering from depression at <\/span>a young age<\/span> gave me the push to start my online business.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
But that’s not all. Faz also told us he conducted plenty of market research and careful planning before starting his business to ensure his idea was viable and had long-term potential.<\/span><\/p>\n
As mental health advocates here at QCF, we found Faz\u2019s story and commitment to well-being incredibly heartwarming and inspiring.<\/span><\/p>\n
A key learning for aspiring entrepreneurs to take away from Faz\u2019s story is that personal experience makes an excellent foundation for a business idea. At the very least, it could give you the encouragement you need to take the leap. And combining passion with research forms a sensible and balanced business model.<\/span><\/p>\n
Solve a problem<\/h2>\n
Finding a solution to a problem <\/span>you\u2019ve<\/span> experienced is a common way <\/span>for entrepreneurs to <\/span>develop<\/span> a fan<\/span>tastic bus<\/span>iness <\/span>idea. <\/span>It\u2019s<\/span> a soli<\/span>d <\/span>in<\/span>di<\/span>c<\/span>at<\/span>io<\/span>n<\/span> of<\/span> a g<\/span>ap in the market<\/span> an<\/span>d <\/span>a <\/span>demand<\/span> for <\/span>that<\/span> par<\/span>ticular problem<\/span> to<\/span> be solved<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
- \r\n Navigating the first three years in business<\/span><\/a>\r\n <\/li>\r\n
- \r\n How to overcome the fear of starting your own business<\/span><\/a>\r\n <\/li>\r\n
- \r\n 7 business mistakes to avoid when starting up<\/span><\/a>\r\n <\/li>\r\n <\/p>\n
If you opt for this approach, remember that the problem you\u2019re solving doesn\u2019t need to be global (at least not immediately). <\/span>Think about everyday personal frustrations. Perhaps you heard a friend or family member mention a difficulty they had. These are often small but mighty ways to come up with a business idea that will make someone\u2019s life easier.<\/span><\/p>\n
- \r\n Navigating the first three years in business<\/span><\/a>\r\n <\/li>\r\n
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