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So, an entrepreneur thinks of starting a business to fulfill this need.
                 For example, during the winter season, when the weather is very
                 cold, people like to sit in the sunshine and drink hot tea/coffee/
                 soup, so an entrepreneur can start a hot drink stall in a busy market.       Customer's
                 Entrepreneurs often  work  with  the  idea  that  they  are  passionate         Need
                 about. Not all entrepreneurs start with work as per market needs.
                 Some entrepreneurs use their  own  interests and  talents  to  start
                 a  business  and  serve  their  customers.  Knowing  your  interests
                 and aptitudes is certainly important for entrepreneurs. It leads to             Idea
                 self-confidence, and even others believe, and trust your abilities.           Creation

                 Entrepreneur’s Own Interest or Talent
                                                                                                          Entrepreneur’s
                 Entrepreneurs typically pursue a passion  project. Entrepreneurs   Innovative             Own Interest
                 do not always focus solely on market demand and needs. Some                                 or Talent
                 businesses  begin by employing their  own  interests or  talents to
                 assist customers. Identifying one's interests and talents is crucial for
                 entrepreneurs, as it boosts self-confidence and builds trust in their abilities. For instance, a textile design student may
                 capitalize on her passion to open a boutique selling various clothing items.

                 Innovative
                 Innovative refers to fresh approaches or original ideas. Businesses can be innovative in their ideas or processes. The odds
                 of a business expanding increase if the idea is original, as is the way it is implemented. For example, a restaurant offers
                 unique meal options for those who are ill, setting it apart from others.


                        Building Business Ideas

                 Most ideas come from either customer needs or inspiration from the behaviour of others. There are many ways to develop
                 innovative and practical ideas for businesses. Following are the various types of ideas that entrepreneurs look into:

                 Idea                                     Description
                 Location based                           Entrepreneurs can develop ideas to meet the needs of customers in a
                                                          particular location.
                 Season based                             In  the  summer,  people  in  big  cities  want  to  drink  cold  and  healthy
                                                          drinks, but in the winter, they like hot drinks. Depending on the season,
                                                          entrepreneurs can develop ideas.
                 Based on Events                          Considering methods to assist guests at events is another approach to
                                                          generate business ideas. Various businesses, including wedding, parties,
                                                          decor and food business, etc. offers a unique perspective for generating
                                                          business ideas.
                 Ideas based on self-interest             Entrepreneurs can find inspiration close to home in their own interests.
                                                          Someone who loves and excels at dance, for example, could open a
                                                          dance studio catering to both serious dancers and those seeking a fun
                                                          fitness option
                 Study based                              Your studies can be a gold mine for business ideas. Is there a lack of
                                                          good study resources? Create a website or app with helpful materials.
                                                          Solve student problems based on your own challenges and turn learning
                                                          into profit.

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