Instead ask the following:
"How can I help the people (in my community) solve their problems?"
"What can be done in a better and efficient way?"
"Will I enjoy doing this?" [assuming you will be involved in the business operations]
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Answering these questions will lead you to a workable business venture.
The third question is an important one. Because if it's not enjoyable for you, it won't be a sustainable one.
Start-up businesses fail when it's based on wishful thinking rather than actual need or demand for the service or products offered. Don't fall in love easily with "ideas–that–no–one–thought of yet". Instead, understand this simple concept ...
"I make money by helping people" ...
