We all create ideas that solve problems. it is embedded in our human DNA.
WE CANNOT HELP IT create ideas that solve problems. IN FACT,
Some ideas might have potential as business ideas.
Most people create ideas that would solve a problem for themselves and other people. Big and small problems. It could be ideas to solve larger societal problems like plastic pollution in the ocean - or smaller everyday problems like finding a used car for people who know nothing about cars. Helping teenagers build confidence or smarter ways to clean gutters. Our brains are designed to solve problems. We cannot help it. In fact, we love it! Solving problems is a fun and an energizing exercise. It activates our creative juices and makes us feel alive.
In some cases, other people might be willing to pay for your ideas. If they were offered as a service or a product that would solve a problem they experience. Your idea could have potential as a business idea.
Do you see yourself reflected here?
You have an idea that would solve a problem for other people. Maybe you have carried it around in your mind for while. You have considered the possibility that it could become a business idea. Maybe now - or maybe down the road. However, you have not done anything about it yet. For different reasons. You have not fully thought it through. You have not decided how it would all work. You are not quite sure about your idea's potential. To what extent do other people experience the problem your idea will solve? How many people? Would they pay for having it solved? You have not decided whether your idea would lead to self-employment, or whether it would be a side-kick, or perhaps a part-time occupation easing into retirement. You may not even be sure you want to pursue your idea at all - even if it shows potential.
But, the nagging voice in your mind keeps telling you to at least do something about it. Yes, it is comfortable to keep carrying your idea around in your mind and cuddle it and play with it from time to time and imagine what it could become. However, at the same time, it would be a shame if you never got to examine it further and at least test its potential. You start to imagine a life-style change. A work-life scenario where you are in charge and make the decisions. On the other hand, you may decide to never do anything about it. Right now, you cant overskue how to get there from here. But, at least, (says your voice) experience the satisfaction that you did something about you idea. That you moved it from an idea in your mind into something concrete. Then you can always decide what to do with it - if anything.
The Oyster Startup Club workshops helps people - like you - act on their business idea by refining and testing them in a fun and informal environment.
Armed with the test results you can decide what to do about your idea.
You may decide to let it rest for some time still. Or you may decide to commit time and resources to moving it forward.
The workshop will also help you build a more convincing case for applying for funding or financing. You will improve your chances for competing in The Dragon's Den - or applying for entrance into one of the fabulous programs for aspiring entrepreneurs in Canada listed in Resources.