Interview Questions

For Business Owners & Entrepreneurs

Every business has a story. Behind every company is someone who took a chance, solved a problem, made a few mistakes, and figured out how to keep going.

At BOOST Cape Town, we want to get beyond the company profile and hear from the people behind the businesses. What sparked the idea? What has made a difference? Which tools have saved time or money? What would they do differently if they could start again? Through these interviews, we aim to share the lessons, ideas, strategies and experiences that can help other business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs build their own businesses.

Let’s talk about what it really takes to run a business

Your Name and Surname

Photo of You

Additional Photo/banner/logo

Your Business Name

Your Business Location

Explain your business

How many employees do you have?

1. What made you start your business, and what was happening in your life at the time?

2. What does a typical working day look like for you, and which part of your routine helps you get things done?

3. What is one thing you wish you had spent money on sooner?

4. What skills, training or qualifications do you have and how does it help your business?

5. What was the best investment you have made in your business? How did it pay off?

6. What is one thing you wish you had spent money on sooner?

7. How long before you made profit or paid yourself a salary?

8. Name a piece of tool, equipment or software that has made a difference to how you run your business.

9. How did you get your first paying customer, and how do you attract customers today?

10. What has been your biggest business mistake, and what did it teach you?

11. How do you feel about social media, and which one works best for your business?

12. The best business advice you have ever received?

Website URL

Facebook Page

Instagram Page

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