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Is starting your own business right for you? 7 questions to ask first

Always wanted your own business, but not quite sure it's for you? These seven questions will help you think it through at your own pace. Every honest answer is a useful one.

Tap the answer that feels closest for each question, and choose as many answers as you like for question 3. At the end, you'll see a suggested place to start, a few Bases that might suit you and everything that comes with every Base. You can download it all as a checklist to keep.

Your answers stay on your screen, and they only reach us if you choose to get in touch.

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Question 1. What budget feels comfortable for you?

Why it matters: Knowing your number early helps you find a route that fits.

Question 2. How much time can you give it each week?

Why it matters: Some businesses suit a few days a week, others a full week. Things also move fastest when you can reply and sign things off without long gaps.

Question 3. What kind of work do you enjoy?

Why it matters: You'll be doing it most days, so choose something that feels like you.

Choose as many as you like.

Question 4. Who would your customers be, and are they near you?

Why it matters: A quick look at who's around you is a great first step.

Question 5. How do you feel about telling people about your business?

Why it matters: People need to know you're there, and you'll have help with that from day one.

Question 6. How much support would you like?

Why it matters: We build everything with you, step by step, so you're never working it out alone.

Question 7. How much would you like to shape it yourself?

Why it matters: Your answer points to the route that suits you best.

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