2006-07-04 02:20:29 · 2 answers · asked by Executing Strategy 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.
I recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.
Associations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* Start and Run a Profitable Tour Guiding Business by Barbara Braidwood, Susan M. Boyce, Richard Cropp
* Start Your Own Specialty Travel & Tour Business (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Up) by Entrepreneur Press
* Becoming a Tour Guide: The Principles of Guiding and Site Interpretation Paperback by Verite Reily Collins
I also posted links to some free articles in the source box.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2006-07-04 02:57:44 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take a small business class if your local adult ed offers one. Or is there an RSVP office in your area? They are Retired Professionals who volunteer their time to help other with small business concerns.
Or how about Welcome Wagon? If it's active in your area, they would be established competition. So, you'd want to offer something a bit different than them!
2006-07-04 02:28:15 · answer #2 · answered by pink..elephant 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋