Can someone give me some good pointers on where I would begin in starting my own business?

Answer 1

Work for someone who has similar business.
Learn inside and out of operations and what's involved in running it successfuly.
You'll make money AND valuable experience

Answer 2

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.

Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can. Here are some book titles that are relevant:

* How to Really Start Your Own Business, Fourth Edition by David E. Gumpert
* How to Really Create a Successful Business Plan: Step-by-Step Guide by David E. Gumpert
* What No One Ever Tells You about Starting Your Own Business: Real-Life Start-Up Advice from 101 Successful Entrepreneurs (What No One Ever Tells You About Starting Your Own Business) by Jan Norman
* Business Start-Up Kit by Steven D. Strauss
* Start Your Own Business (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Up) by Rieva Lesonsky

There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.

Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!

Answer 3

Hey, I hope that this will help you out!

I work from home. I do not sell, stock, pick-up or deliver anything.
There is no paperwork, no record keeping, and no overhead.
All I do is set up wholesale accounts for a catalog company.
It is a business you can start for less than $15
This is a SOLID 20 year old, INC 500 company, with NO large investments, and NO risk.
And if you are not satisfied, you get ALL your money back within 90 days.
This company is set apart from ALL other companies.
In two short years my mom, who is a stay at home mom, and home schools her kids,
is making VERY reliable, residual income.

I can show you how to make $1000.00 for a $14 investment.

For more info e-mail me
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Answer 4

Got to the SBA Small Business Association. They can give you info on everything, taxes, insurance, startup costs, business plan etc. You didn't say what kind of business you're thinking of starting. Depending on the business, you may need alot or not as much preparation. If you're selling products, a 300% markup is suggest and 30% of profits should go back to your business(minus expenses). You are going to be working hard and long hours to get your business off the ground, but if you stick to it, you'll see results. SBA is also on the web.

Answer 5

Start by deciding what business you want to start.

If you already know then the next step would be to add more details to your question.

It's important to have a good education in the field of your choice. What do you know about?
Wood working?
Auto repair?
Shoe repair?
Stocks and bonds?

Answer 6

There are many really good books about it, like this one:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1891984217?v=glance