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What are five things to consider when evaluating a business opportunity?

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1. Market demand and size
- Is there a real, measurable customer need? Estimate TAM/SAM/SOM and growth trends. Look for paying customers or willingness to pay.

2. Value proposition / product–market fit
- Does the product or service solve a clear problem better than alternatives? Validate with customer interviews, pilots, or early sales.

3. Financial viability and unit economics
- Can the business make money? Model revenue streams, pricing, margins, customer acquisition cost (CAC), lifetime value (LTV), break-even and cash requirements.

4. Competitive landscape and defensibility
- Who are the competitors and substitutes? Identify your differentiation, barriers to entry, IP, or network effects that protect your position.

5. Team, execution capability and risks
- Do the founders and team have the skills, experience and resources to execute? Assess operational, regulatory, technical and market risks and the plan to mitigate them.

If helpful, I can turn any of these into a short checklist or a one-page evaluation template.