# Step-by-step guide to starting a business from scratch If you want to start a business in an unfamiliar field, here are some systematic steps to help you： ## Initial preparation 1. **Systematic learning**-Learn the basics of the field through books, online courses, and industry reports 2. ** Find a mentor**-Find someone with experience in the industry as a consultant or mentor 3. **Participate in industry events**-exhibitions, seminars and online exchanges 4. **Use community resources**-Join industry forums and social media groups ## Market Research 1. **Identify problem points**-Understand existing pain points and opportunities in the industry 2. **Analyze competitors**-Study the advantages and disadvantages of existing solutions 3. ** Talk to potential customers**-Conduct user interviews to verify your assumptions ## Build a team 1. **Find industry experts**-Recruit or cooperate with partners who have your lack of knowledge 2. **Establish complementary teams**-people with different expertise in technology, marketing, operations, etc. ## Iterative verification 1. ** Build the smallest feasible product (MVP)**-Quickly test the core concepts 2. **Experiment and adjustment**-Continuous improvement based on initial user feedback Remember, successful entrepreneurs are often not industry experts, but people who dare to ask questions and continue to learn. Your "outsider" perspective may even find opportunities that industry insiders are accustomed to and ignore. In the history of mankind, many people have achieved great success in starting businesses in unfamiliar fields. The most important thing is to maintain humility, curiosity and willingness to learn.