Business Discussion Topics

General Business Questions

What are the benefits of owning your own business versus working for someone else?
Is it more important to reinvest money into improving and growing the business or to maintain a high profit margin?
What businesses have long term staying power?
What's more important, good customer service or the quality of your product/service?
Would you rather sell many things at a lower price or fewer things at a higher price?
What company(s) do you admire and why?
What're the keys to running a successful business?
Why do so many businesses fail?
Is it better to enter into a business that has a lot of competition, where you know there's a big market or enter into a smaller market that is less competitive?
How important is it to have a business plan?
How much of an impact does technology have on businesses?
Is it better to start a business that addresses something that you're passionate about or see a big profit potential?
What are the most important things to look for when hiring an employee?

Questions to Ask if You're Going to Start a New Business

What kind of business do you want to start?
Where is your business going to be located?
How much money do you need to start up your business?
How will you finance your business?
What are you willing to sacrifice/invest into your business?
Would having a partner be benefit to you?
What skills and knowledge do I need to learn before opening your business?
Do you want to buy an existing business or start a brand new business?
Does your family and friends support your decision to go into business?
What is your competitive advantage going to be?
How will you market your business?
Who is my target customer?
What permits, certifications, and licenses do I need to get before opening up my own business?
Who will your competition be?
How many employees will I need?
How will you price your products or services?
What will your business name be?