2006-09-15 20:55:55 · 25 answers · asked by do it movin' 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Yes
2006-09-15 20:57:30 · answer #1 · answered by catwomanmeeeeow 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely YES!
In fact college will only teach you how to work for someone Else's business. If you want to learn about business it takes (Independent) study.
Some of the most successful business owners in the world did not graduate college.
DO NOT let the fact that you don't have a college degree stand in the way of your business dreams.
One great way to start a successful business is to learn a trade like painting.
It is an easy skill to learn and an ever growing industry 22.5 billion this year alone.
It is also an easy business to run and you can earn a professional income working part time.
How do I know? I run a very successful painting business and I do not have a college degree.
I can show you how to do the same.
Hope this helps
Andy
2006-09-16 08:42:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It's possible to start a business without a high school degree.
2006-09-16 03:57:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have started, owned and run 7 companies in the last 12 years and I dropped out of school at 15 without a single exam or degree to my name. These days I consult to large organisations and Government departments on how to improve their business!
What I did differently was I found my passion and then I decided to be the best in my feild. I studied, went to every seminar, read every book and surfed the Net for hours just continually learning.
A degree does not mean you are going to be good at business it just means you paid attention in class and you can answer exams.
I will hire world experience over theory any day, people who have got out there and done it and made mistakes and then learnt from them.
GO FOR IT and good luck!
2006-09-17 05:06:09 · answer #4 · answered by mrmaccnz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! I have an aunt that started a cleaning business 16 years ago and she was just a high school graduate. It doesn't take a degree for that, just a bonding and insurance policy. Hopefully you will find good workers too. This business allowed my aunt to be able to retire at 51!
2006-09-16 04:00:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In this life, one thing counts
In the bank, large amounts
I'm afraid these don't grow on trees,
You've got to start a business or two
Take a tip from Bill Gates
No degree, large estate.
I recall, he started small
And he dropped out of old Harvard too
2006-09-16 04:09:24 · answer #6 · answered by monkey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! But it is harder. If you need loans etc.... When my husband first started his contracting firm we had to take out a small business loan. And his having a collage degree helped. If you have your own money or some one who will buy stock in your enterprise you should be able to do it with out a collage degree. But I would get a good accountant. And office staff if needed.
Hope this helps.
2006-09-16 04:00:26 · answer #7 · answered by Kali_girl825 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but it is advisable to do your homework. Read up on and research starting a business and become familiar with all it entails and all the options that are available to you. A good online place to start is http://www.entrepreneur.com you will find all kinds of resources there including those concerning a business plan and a marketing plan. Also try http://www.powerhomebiz.com
2006-09-16 04:01:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did it at 26 years old and turned a profit in the first year. No loan, low overhead business.
Was making 6 figures within 3 years. It is a lot of work and not for everyone, but it can certainly be done.
2006-09-16 04:04:21 · answer #9 · answered by diamondspider 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is. My boss doesn't have a degree and he owns 5 businesses! My uncle also has no degree and he owns 2 businesses. They own restaurants, car shops, and video stores
2006-09-16 03:58:27 · answer #10 · answered by hitleridol 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋