mental block?

**Jay H** · 10-02-2007 03:06 PM

Everything I read about tells me to do something that i love. It seems like great advice, but i can't figure out how to make money from my interests. It's either a) a lot harder than it sounds or b) i'm just not creative.

Anyone have any ideas on how to get the creative juices flowing?

**nado** · 10-02-2007 08:43 PM

1) List down everything you have an interest in. There is no point in starting a venture unless you have interest in the industry.

2) Find an unfulfilled need or want. If you are passionate enough about the area/industry then you will probably be fairly involved in it already and so will probably know quite a few gaps which could be filled by a business

3) Decide on the best couple

4) Survey potential customers

5) Go for it!

Don't make your motive profit, it will come easier if you just launch a startup in something you're passionate about.

cheers
Nathan

**allysa** · 10-04-2007 03:49 AM

I agree with Nathan, find what interest you most and concentrate on it. If you're not that good enough, find a partner or a mentor to help you out. Don't forget also to analyze the SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats ) of your business. Wish you success!

**Dylan Phelan** · 10-04-2007 04:16 AM

What are your interests?

**Jay H** · 10-04-2007 10:59 AM

in no particular order: poker, sports, real estate, history, and travel.

**jasaunders** · 10-04-2007 11:07 AM

It's always good to do something you enjoy and yes, it is harder than it sounds.
Try to expand into things you like doing that aren't necessarily hobbies.

For instance, I own a scrapbooking business. I definately have no interest in scrapbooking. But I do enjoy the aspects of the business I am involved in: IT infrastructure, online advertising, strategic business development, marketing, networking and attending tradeshows. So even though I don't scrapbook on my own time, I still enjoy what I do because the things I am doing interest me.

**Jay H** · 10-04-2007 11:15 AM

ok i see what you're saying. when you put it that way, i like accounting, i've always been really good with numbers. other than accounting, i'm a very capable writer, and i enjoy writing immensely.

i also enjoy computers. it wouldnt bother me one bit to sit in front of a computer for 12 hours a day if it would help me create a solid income stream.

i'm also looking forward to managing a company as a whole. i'm a very organized person in general and feel i will be extremely efficient at running a business of my own.