The first step for a group to take is to fully deliberate the necessity of even conducting a feasibility study. The group must carefully consider whether it is ready and prepared to have a study conducted. Because a group's resources are likely limited, it is important that the group be ready to proceed with the project and the feasibility study before allocating the necessary resources. It could very well be that the study needs to be put off until another time because of a lack of support from prospective members, not enough capital to proceed, or any other given reason. Once the decision is made to invest the time and resources in a feasibility study, the group proceeds to define the project.