This post introduces an essay with advice on starting a business. It is the first in a three-part series. 

Forisk is not my first business. In elementary school, after reading all of the Encyclopedia Brown mystery books from the local library, I started a detective agency with my younger brother. We had one client and we helped her find a lost dog. She paid us in milk and cookies. They were delicious. 

Over the years, there have been other businesses, in addition to lemon aide stands and lawn mowing. Sometimes the businesses worked out, and sometimes they didn’t. You learn and try again. For this question-and-answer essay, I share a few thoughts on starting a business based on my experiences and what I’ve learned from mentors. 

Click here to read the essay.