Starting a business is a huge undertaking, and it's important to make sure that your idea is both viable and likely to be profitable.

Validating your business idea before you start the business can save you a lot of wasted time and resources, and help you avoid costly mistakes.

Let's take a look at a few key steps you can take to validate your business idea.

1. Research your target market.

   It's important to have a clear understanding of who your ideal clients are, what their needs and wants are, and how your product or service is going to meet those needs.  To get started, conduct market research to gather this information, and use it to refine your business idea. 

   Make sure that your business idea is relevant and will appeal to your target audience.

2. Test your concept with a small group.

   Once you have a solid understanding of your target market, try testing your concept with a small group of potential ideal clients. This could be through...