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Don't wait for an idea - Solve a problem (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by salmon_tuna@alien.top to c/entrepreneur@indiehackers.space

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This is likely the most common advice given to anyone wanting to start a business in this sub. And for good reason too.

For any startup/side-project/business to find success, it has to solve a problem that people are willing to pay for.

However, unless you have years of experience in a particular field, it's difficult to recognize problems to solve. Let alone, a problem worthy of solving.

If you don't have this experience, it doesn't mean you should not try (anyone with an entrepreneurial spirit isn't going to take that for their reality). It just means you have to dedicate some time identifying a problem, talking to potential customers and gauging interest before you spend valuable time creating a solution people want.

While the advice that you should find a problem is valid, it usually is just left off there. Being told to "find a problem" isn't going to help you actually identify a real problem.

I'm not claiming to solve your problem of not having a problem but, I can recommend a resource for you to begin your research:

theproblemindex.co is a database full of real problems posted by real people across the web. Identify problem trends, gaps in existing markets and more.

Finding a worthy problem is hard, not every one is worth solving, but there is a resource for you to start the process.

Cheers

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[–] ImanAdmassu@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Amazing resource! thanks for the plug