Interview two (2) business owners or managers. One should be a “Hairstylist” (owner) and the other should be a “Chef” (manager). You will need to ask at least 10 questions and response of each business owner/manager that relate to what they have learned or ?wish they knew? when they first got into the business.
First give an Introduction of each interviewee, and their company.
Questions you may consider adding/reconstructing: (total questions must be 20) that is 10 each.
- How long have you owned your business? What inspired them? what are the primary things you wish you would have known before buying/starting your own business (or if a manager, then managing a business)?
- What was the biggest obstacle you had in starting, buying, or managing a business?
3. What was the biggest obstacle you had in starting, buying, or managing a business?
4. (If it is a business owner) How did you get funding for the business and do you have a business plan?
5. How is the current economy affecting your business and what are you doing in response?7What are things you do to continue to learn and grow the company or yourself?
7. What are your most significant challenges on a day-to-day basis? What are the biggest rewards? Are there any future growth plans for your business?
8. What advice do you wish would have listened to that you would like to pass on to others? What are your biggest concerns about the future? (?future? is a subjective word; this could be 5 months or 5 years)
Summary Focus:( discuss your views after interview)
1. Compare the similarities between the interviewees, their companies, and their responses.
2. Contrast the differences between the interviewees, their companies, and their responses.
3. What are the key factors that have made each company successful?
4. What factors have hindered the company?
5. What was the most surprising thing you learned about business in the interviews?
