Mind Mapping Your Startup for Success [Infographic]

Zac Johnson

As much as everyone would like to be their own boss or have their own startup, most people never really put in the time or effort to really understand what it entails. The majority of people in the world have a right to complain that they hate their jobs and the concept of working for someone else, but most of them will never have the mindset, work ethic or dedication to ever run their own startup or live the entrepreneur lifestyle.

To make it as an entrepreneur, you need to have a really strong gut that can take on disasters at any given time. While also being a leader to those around you and having the mental guidance and focus to always be looking forward.

These are the traits that some of the most well known entrepreneurs in the world today exhibit. Bill Gates and Steve Jobs are two of the most influential names that come to mind… however, what most entrepreneurs find is that they simply can’t go it alone — thus leading to them launching their own startups.

Being an entrepreneur is one thing, and having your own successful startup is another. Knowing the right questions to ask, building the foundation for your startup correctly and scaling it over time while also making a profit are just a few of the many encounters you will discover along the way.

To help you decide if you are ready for what it takes to be a successful startup, walk through each of the many questions laid out in the infographic below provided by DesignHill.com.

How Ready is Your Startup for Success?

There is no doubt that having a startup can be one of the most exciting times for your business and being an entrepreneur, but only a small portion of startups will get the funding, attention and success they need to make it to that next step. Having the right personality, mindset and knowing how to lead your startup in the right direction from day one is one of the best ways to find success. To get a better grasp on the future of your startup, be sure to have the right questions and answers solidified beforehand.

• Does your startup already have a name? If it does, did you secure it as a domain name and create a site?
  
• After choosing a name for your startup, create a professional logo to make sure you can brand yourself early on.
  
• How much funding will your startup need? In addition to having a number, be sure you can back it up with how much and why.
  
• Who are the competitors and big players in your industry? The better you know your competition, the more likely it is you can compete with them.

Before moving forward with your next startup or big business idea, make sure you have all of the following questions and answers in place.

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