complete this worksheet for a bookstore business start up

New Business Start-Up Worksheet 1. Product What customer need will we satisfy? How can our product be unique? 2. Customer Who are our customers? What are their profiles? Where do they live/work/play? What are their buying habits? What are their needs? 3. Competition Who/where is the competition? What are their strengths and weaknesses? How might they respond to us? 4. Suppliers Who/where are our suppliers? What are their business practices? What relationships can we expect? 5. Location Where are our customers/competitors/suppliers? What are the location costs? What are the legal limitations to location? 6. Physical Facilities/Equipment Rent/own/build/refurbish facilities? Rent/lease/purchase equipment? Maintenance? 7. Human Resources Availability? Training? Costs? 8. Legal/Regulatory Environment Licenses/permits/certifications? Government agencies? Liability