SCORE is an agency that can help.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Service_Corps_of_Retired_Executives
2006-06-11 16:17:19
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answered by crutnacker 5
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Starting a small business takes a lot of courage. But, as they say, courage does not pay the bills. To be successful – to stay in business – you need more than courage. You need a combination of hard work, skill, perseverance, and lots of luck.
Some things you need to consider:
- "How can I support my family while I build up by business?"
- "What are my abilities?"
- "Is there a market for the product or service I have chosen?"
- "How long will it take this business to reach the financial goal I have?"
You may want to read the article "How to Start a New Business Successfully" http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol51/launch.htm , which lists six steps to launch a new business successfully:
1. Provide a benefit.
2. Determine the fit with your market.
3. Right timing is everything
4. Be ready to support your business
5. Develop a blueprint for success
6. Market, market, market
To give you ideas on what exactly do you need to start your own business, here are ten things you need to know before launching your own business “10 Things You Need to Know When Starting Your Own Home Business” http://www.powerhomebiz.com/052006/startingbiz.htm .
I recommend that you read the following books:
- What No One Ever Tells You About Starting Your Own Business : Real Life Start-Up Advice from 101 Successful Entrepreneurs
- Starting From Scratch: How To Start A Business When You Don't Have Money
- If You're Clueless About Starting Your Own Business and Want to Know More
- On the Move : How to Succeed and Survive As an Entrepreneur
- How to Make 1000 Mistakes in Business and Still Succeed
If you need help in terms of guidance, you can find free advice and mentors from the following organizations:
- Government Mentoring Programs such as SBDCs, which works with community colleges and local business development councils to offer mentoring programs http://www.sba.gov/sbdc/sbdcnear.html ; or the Women's Network for Entrepreneurial Training http://www.sba.gov/womeninbusiness/wnet_roundtables.html
- Volunteer programs such as SCORE http://www.score.org which is composed of mostly retired executives and entrepreneurs
- Formal mentoring programs such as Athena Foundation http://www.athenafoundation.org/programs/globallinks.html , Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program http://www.helzbergmentoring.org/HEMP/ , or The Aspen Institute MicroMentor Program http://www.micromentor.org
- Professional organizations such as the National Women’s Business Council http://www.nwbc.gov/Mentoring/programs.html
- Industry and trade associations
- Local business groups, such as the chamber of commerce
- Local chapters of business groups
2006-06-11 23:28:25
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answered by imisidro 7
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I think that one of the best ways to start a business is by getting into something that starts out small, but that can grow tremendously without having to quit your regular job. in that way, you can retain your income and support your family, while at the same time you can begin to start making a profit that will eventually lead to a full time income. There is a site that has a program that does not require you to invest money, but that provides you with training, a free website, and a portfolio of products that will allow you to make a great income. The site address is: http://compactURL.com/dmcd
2006-06-11 23:41:43
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answered by Reverend Abad 3
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Well learn some grammer before you get into buisness....It would help you out more.
quote 'who can help my start my new business?'
2006-06-11 23:17:37
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answered by kcracer1 5
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Let me see your business plan and then I'll decide.
2006-06-11 23:28:49
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answered by Anonymous
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kcracer1
it's spelled grammar not grammer. Moron
2006-06-11 23:22:55
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answered by xxeh 2
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