This page is designed to help evaluate readiness before moving into product selection, capacity decisions, or equipment discussions. It is a self-reflection tool intended to support clarity, not a qualification or approval mechanism.
What is the primary reason for considering this project at this stage?Is the objective long-term operation, learning, or rapid scale?Is the decision driven by validated opportunity or perceived potential?
Has demand been validated beyond informal enquiries?Are target customers and channels identified?Are pricing assumptions based on market reality or expectation?
Is the product defined by specification or only by name?Are quality, shelf life, and packaging expectations documented?Is regulatory classification of the product understood?
Is planned capacity linked to demand or aspiration?Are utilities, manpower, and operating hours considered?Is scalability part of planning or deferred entirely?
Who will manage daily operations?Is technical support availability considered?Are downtime and learning-curve risks understood?
Is financial planning prepared for learning-phase inefficiencies?Are break-even expectations realistic?Is timeline driven by readiness or urgency?
Are you aware that statutory requirements vary by location, product category, and capacity?Have you identified approvals that may apply at local, state, and central levels?Is compliance planning considered before layout and equipment decisions?Are approval timelines factored into the project schedule?
