What are my current constraints?

  • Time
    • How many hours per day/week can you realistically devote to the business without burning out?
      • Realistically about 2 hours a day monday, tuesday, and wednesday
      • Could expand by multiple hours on saturday and sunday
    • What existing commitments block that time (job, family, errands, hobbies)?
      • I go home to see my family most sundays
      • I got to trivia after work with friends on thursdays
      • I have a date night typically reserved for friday
      • I workout at least 1 hour a day
  • Money
    • How much cash can you invest upfront or handle if revenue is slow?
      • I was successful previously by starting a business that was profitable immediately. Required no up front investment
      • Have allocated $1k in startup costs
    • Do you have access to tools, software, equipment, or workspace you’ll need?
      • Most likely yes
  • Skills
    • Which skills are essential immediately (marketing, coding, sales, accounting)?
      • Unsure, depends on business type
    • Which skills will you need later, and can you outsource them?
      • Marketing
  • Energy
    • Are there periods when you’re sharper and more productive?
      • Unsure on this. I try to squeeze as much energy I can after work but that can be a limiting factor in productivity
    • Do personal obligations drain energy that could go into the business?
      • Occasionally but could set explicit boundaries rather easily
  • External
    • Licensing, permits, or legal restrictions in your area?
      • Not applicable yet
    • Market conditions: competition, customer availability, supply chain issues?
      • Not applicable yet
  • Support
    • Who can you lean on for mentorship, advice, or help with tasks?
      • Sure, if not I would find a way. Does not seem like the highest priority as I feel like I lean toward doing things solo
    • Are there people or responsibilities that limit flexibility (family, roommates, friends)?
      • Any existing commitment that I find personally beneficial that I would most likely not want to sacrifice.