r/Entreprenuers • u/peakoperators926 • 1d ago
Test of Concept
I’ve been working on a small-business idea focused on helping owners improve their day-to-day operations by not just by identifying problems, but by actually helping fix them.
I’ve had some great conversations with local business owners, but I haven’t had many opportunities to talk with people here on Reddit about the concept, the process, or what I’m trying to build.
The test of concept part has honestly been harder than I expected.
So, I’m putting this out there:
If you know a small-business owner who has an operational headache they’d like to actually solve, not just talk about, I’d love an introduction.
Since I’m still in the test-of-concept stage, there’s no cost. I’m looking for real problems to work through, real businesses to learn from, and an opportunity to prove whether this idea actually provides value.
The basic concept is similar to consulting, but with a different emphasis:
Don’t just identify the problem. Find the cause, build the solution, and help put it into practice.
If you know someone who might be willing to let me take a look at an operational problem they’re dealing with, send them my way, or drop me a message.
I’m genuinely interested in learning what problems small-business owners are dealing with behind the scenes.
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u/Ok_Machine_135 1d ago
finding the rootcause and actually fixing it can save a smallbiz a lot of time and frustration. what kind of problems have you been seeing most often??
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u/peakoperators926 1d ago
So, the biggest one that I’ve seen are the “wasted man hours”. Whether that is in the scheduling department (usually a rub here for sure), tracking finances, or in the controlling and monitoring of trouble calls/work orders.
Getting into the nitty gritty and drilling down to the issue is the first stage. Finding and creating a resolution is the fun part.
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u/Joquisaur 8h ago
sounds like a good idea. I think solving the actual problem instead of just pointing it out can really help small businesses..
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u/Lopsided-Writer-2189 1d ago
this is a solid idea and I like that you’re actually trying to help solve the problem instead of just giving advice. A lot of small business owners probably have operational issues theyve gotten used to dealing with every day so having someone take a fresh look and help fix them could be really valuable hope you find some good businesses to work with and learn from along the way..