Is 19 too young to set up my own business?

Question

I want to set up a translation/lesson giving business in Paris as soon as possible.

I'm still at University, I've lived in France for almost 5 years and I have 2 years of Uni left . I've been teaching and translating for people for a year. I dream of opening my own business and translating, interpreting and teaching, one on one.

I'm still at University, I've lived in France for almost 5 years and I have 2 years of Uni left . I've been teaching and translating for people for a year. I dream of opening my own business and translating, interpreting and teaching, one on one.
I live in Paris, am perfectly bilingual, learning italien, spanish, german and chinese on top of my French and my English and I want to set up my business here in Paris.

Answer 1

The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.

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

* Generation, Inc: The 100 Best Businesses for Young Entrepreneurs by Elina Furman, Leah Furman
* The Young Entrepreneur's Guide to Starting and Running a Business (Completely Revised and Updated) by Steve Mariotti
* The Young Entrepreneur's Edge: Using Your Ambition, Independence, and Youth to Launch a Successful Business (Princeton Review Series) by Jennifer Kushell
* Upstart Start-Ups!: How 34 Young Entrepreneurs Overcame Youth, Inexperience, and Lack of Money to Create Thriving Businesses by Ron Lieber

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 2

No 19 isn't too young as long as you have the will power to carry it through all the way. I set up my own business when I was 19 but after about 18 months I became bored and gave up on it just as the business was beginning to grow, a mistake that I have regretted ever since.

Answer 3

If you know a lot about business - especially business management in France (the french system),
then go ahead with it.

If there's a gap in the market - then go ahead with it.

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Answer 4

Television is produced to the cheapest common denominator - i.e., the common IQ of everyone, whereas a e book is written to the best common denominator

Answer 5

I love watching television, The pet is cherished by me shows, the medical shows and the courtroom and Judges shows

Answer 6

You're never too young to start in business - just make sure you start doing accurate accounts from day 1, so you're ready for the tax and VAT people and so you know if you're making a profit or not.
Good luck!

Answer 7

NO, ure never to young to go it alone as long as u got a good eye for business, if u got a good idea the prince's trust my be able to help u get it off the ground.

Answer 8

No, 19 is not too young. Some banks offer loans to students for just that purpose. If this is something you're interested in, I say go for it! Best of luck!

Answer 9

go for it if it feels right try it,but be prepared to learn about business at the same time .It is great at sorting out the good from great.Most of enjoy and learn ,make lots of mistakes at 19 so you will not make them when you are 25.
keep smiling

Answer 10

Definitely not too young if you've got your head screwed on right.

Check laws for businesses in France - tax etc
Do all your research & planning online
& go for it!