I want and need a job but I don't want to work for someone... what should I do?

Question

Iam 17 yrs old. and I don't want to work for someone at all...I want to start like a small business...what do I do?

Answer 1

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:

* 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

I also posted some article links in the source box.

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

Answer 2

Hi,, I have the perfect business for you... But you need to be 18.. so you let me know when you turn 18...

I work for a company as a referral agent.. no inventory, no payment collection...very very low initial investment,,, $ 45 Canadian... and 100% risk free which means if you are not happy within 2 months they will refund your money...

This is something that your parents could help you initiate... Let me show you how.. high income potential is involved. We have a few students involved and they already received their car allowance from the company... within a year..

If you got the drive you will succeed...

Call me [phone]
or email [e-mail]

Answer 3

Well almost all of us have had to work for someone or other at one point in our lives. The only thing I can suggest is if you can come up with something unique, an idea, perhaps you can be successful that way. It would have to be something that there is a great need for, or an idea that would just attract people.

The alternative would be to find something you are really good at doing and to try and go into business for yourself, but at the age of seventeen, you may find that a bit difficult to do, but either way, I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors!

Answer 4

Try launching a service business like computer repair, lawn mowing or a concierge service walking dogs, running errands etc. Painting is also popular for young people starting out. Be prepared to work long hours when you start. Dress well, be polite and watch your money and you will go far, Use flyers put on car windsheilds and malboxes to get the word out.

Answer 5

To start any business you need at least enough money to cover at least 3 years of expences and expect to make NO money in those first 3 years. Trust me I know. I had a business I loved and lost my shirt and had to close due to lack of funds. Also stop using phrases like "like",
to get customers and keep them proper grammer is always a must.
Try doing odd jobs that you can work independantly and save. Good luck to you.
Sharon

Ps don't listen to the advise of that man who said you were dumb. the fact that you are asking makes you smart!!!!

Answer 6

I started a company called Smelly Dog Poop. I go to people houses and clean their back yard on a saturday and charge about 10 dollars a vist. I usually spend no mor than 15 mins. I currently have two customers. I make about 30.00 for less than 1. you can vist my website at Smellypooppatrol.com. if you have any question you can contact me at [e-mail]

Answer 7

do not purely telephone. pass to a skill artwork position in man or woman. also, gown the way you should in case you've been going to commence operating there correct once you walk in. Be helpful contained in the interview, and look the interviewer contained in the interest.

Answer 8

Little drops of water makes a mighty ocean! Check out the link below, you might want to start from there. Its free and its honest. good luck!

Answer 9

Finish high school and go to college, itll buy you time to research, and make more informed decisions... and then you'll have a degree to put on your wall in your new business....

Answer 10

hi my self nanda kishore completed my mba and doing my own business
ya u r right Mr the person who works for others will never become rich.the person who for himself he will definitely will become rich
if u r from Hyderabad just call me i will suggest u this is my no 9885800447 k
ALL THE BEST MAN