Accessing your product is every in business. Is going to be a physical address or online? Are you going to leverage using a distribution channel that already exists like stores that already exist in the neighborhood? 

This is as important as you trying on something to wear in a shop before you walk out with assumptions that it fits well....

Identify what your specific niche market is... Their gender, age, race, income, area.... 

The best time to start a business is while on the job!! Its like riding a bike on the mattress.

Those close to you need to be prepared, They will be part of your support system once you start your business, especially your family and friends, need to know that you will no longer be an employee, no more stable monthly income....

Network at every company event when you are an employee.... you need them as potential customers....

Find out what Financial institution funds the company you work for....

Build a relationship with suppliers as an employee.... they are a gateway to the success of your business...

Your Boss, can become your peer. Manage the relationship rightly, and he will open up doors that only few have access to....

What if all your co-workers are the first 100 customers that will buy your product for the first 6months everyday, how would you treat them?