i would like to start a business i live in FL near cocoa beach, I would like some good ideas that people would like to see in this area.
2006-07-22 19:53:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Think of all your interests & ask yourself if any of those could be expanded into a business. Just keep in mind...what's your expertise? What are your interests? What could you imagine yourself doing?
By researching the prospect of starting your own business -- what it entails, what you need to know, helpful hints, etc -- you'll feel better prepared to take that plunge.
I found some book titles that are relevant to your specific question:
* 101 Internet Businesses You Can Start from Home by Susan Sweeney
* The Best Home Businesses for the 21st Century by Paul Edwards
* Selling Online: How to Become a Successful E-Commerce Merchant by Jim Carroll
* I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was: How to Discover What You Really Want and How to Get It by Barbara Sher
* I Don't Know What I Want, But I Know It's Not This: A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Gratifying Work by Julie Jansen
* The Best Internet Businesses You Can Start by Marian Betancourt
* The Shoestring Entrepreneur's Guide to Internet Start-Ups by Robert Spiegel
* Making a Living Without a Job : Winning Ways For Creating Work That You Love by Barbara Winter
I also posted some article links in the source box.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2006-07-24 05:48:57 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Entrepreneur Magazine has a list of Low Cost Startup Businesses that you may want to consider http://www.entrepreneur.com/lowcostbusinesses/0,6617,,00.html
Remember though that the best business will depend on what you want, how you define to be interesting. A person may consider a pet sitting business to be the most exciting work in the world, while another person would rather watch TV than take care of dogs.
The key is to determine what your interests are, what you want to do, what is suitable for your lifestyle and your overall goals, and what can fit with your resources.
Dan Ramsey in his book "101 Best Home Businesses" has a chapter on how to find YOUR best home business. He suggests these 10 steps:
1. List 5 things you do best
2. List how others would benefit from what you do best
3. Find out how to give people what they want
4. Learn the value of your services to others
5. Find out who else offers similar services
6. Learn from the successes of others
7. Learn from the failures of others
8. Plan your own success
9. Make low cost mistakes
10. Enjoy what you do and how you do it
He then made suggestions on the best home businesses according to type. Here are a few of them:
Best Businesses Using Craft or Physical Skills
- antique restoration
- auto detail service
- carpet cleaning business
- errand/delivery service
- housecleaning business
Best Service Businesses
- bed and breakfast operator
- caregiver
- catering service
- senior day care center
- tutoring service
Best Professional Businesses
- desktop publisher
- magazine writer
- import/export service
- income tax preparation service
- event planner
Some other home business ideas:
Top 10 Home Businesses with Rapid Break-Even Time http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol33/breakeven.htm
10 Profitable “Go-Out" Home Businesses http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol31/goout.htm
6 Hottest Businesses on the Web http://www.powerhomebiz.com/052006/web.htm
You can also check out the following books:
Turn Your Talents into Profits: 100+ Terrific Ideas for Starting Your Own Home-Based Microbusiness
The Best Home Businesses for the 21st Century
121 Internet Businesses You Can Start from Home
The Best Internet Businesses You Can Start
101 Ways to Make Money at Home
2006-07-25 16:16:05 · answer #2 · answered by imisidro 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Know anyone who's interested in their health or cleansing? Like to avoid overhead and other risks?? How about joining an already successful enterprise? Visit www.fortknox.IsaFreedom.com - There are a lot of companies out there, and what you have to do is go find something that you are comfortable promoting, where you like the people, the product line, the company, etc. etc. etc. and go from there. Beware of large initial $$$ investments, needing to stockpile and then sell, or large monthly $$$ needed in order to "qualify" to get paid. This company is $36 to enrol, you can take it to success with about 10 hours/week (imagine if you could devote 20!), has sales of over $2 Million/week, and in 3 years has created 12 millionaires and 70 six-figure income earners - from ordinary folk like you and I - and I bet you've never heard of it !! There's a market to be cornered out there - and you could be part of the momentum! Be wary, keep your options open, and you'll be sure to find something. Good luck.
2006-07-23 16:40:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, do something you are good at and something you enjoy. If you hate your work, eventually it will show and your business will suffer (I can get dry cleaning done anywhere, why would I go somewhere that the owner is always upset and unhappy?). Being good at what you do (knowing your business) is also good, no one wants to do business with someone who doesnt know what they are doing. Once you have those 2 things worked out, you should have your answer!
2006-07-22 20:00:04 · answer #4 · answered by cognitively_dislocated 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask potential customers ( people in the area you want to do business in ) what service or product would they like to see and or use
2006-07-22 20:06:10 · answer #5 · answered by Axiom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.entrepreneur.com
Theres over 200 articles on small biz ideas and planning. There isn't anthing you can't find there and they have tons of ideas that you'd never even think of. =)
2006-07-23 18:43:39 · answer #6 · answered by Jess H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
day spa with daily specials everybody wants to be pampered especially tourists
2006-07-22 20:00:32 · answer #7 · answered by boardnttown 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tanning salon everyone is always looking for cheaper deals
2006-07-22 19:56:21 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tanning salon, surfing equipment store, or clothing store
2006-07-22 19:57:45 · answer #9 · answered by jenks1545 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are too many buisnesses in florida especialy where i live
2006-07-22 19:57:10 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋