Quick ways to test if your business idea is viable

Last Updated: 29 Nov 2021

Contents

  1. What does this involve?
  2. Am I eligible?
  3. What does this cost?
  4. Who is this for?
  5. How long does this take?
  6. Next steps

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What does this involve?

Have a great idea for a new business? In this guide, Business Gateway looks at some of the quickest and lowest-cost ways to find out whether your business idea could work.

The article covers three important checks:

  • Feasibility check - is there a market?
  • Sense check - do people want or need your product or service?
  • Test - will customers actually buy your product or service?

Am I eligible?

Yes – the information is for all businesses in Scotland.

What does this cost?

This is a free service.

Who is this for?

Any business based in Scotland.

How long does this take?

Allow 6 minutes to read this article.

Next steps

Visit the Business Gateway website to read the article.

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