Think It Through

Ask yourself "The Question"

Do you have what it takes—financially and emotionally—to start business? Find out why half of all startups fail within the first five years — and what resources you’ll need to beat the odds.

Know the questions you should be asking — before you start a business.

• Thinking about starting a business
  Kansas Business Center

Take your idea through its paces.

Get some perspective—and a game plan-on what it will take to turn your idea into a business.

• Business planning workbook
  SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)
• Evaluate your business idea
  Missouri Business Development Program