Does anyone own a business? I would like to ask a few questions?

Question

1.What king of business do you run? Brick and mortar or internet
2.When did you start your business?
3.What kind of materials did/do you have to buy?
4.How long did it take you to start you business?
5.What risk where involved?
6.Did you have to file any paperwork? If so what kind?
7.Do you plan on opening any other shops?
8.What state and city is your business in and why did you pick that area?
9.Do people/costumers tell you they like your business?
10.What has been the best part of opening your business?

Answer 1

I own my own business.
1. I run a business and there are 5 different areas, so I can choose one. Group benefits, small business, internet, recruiting, and cdlp.
2. I started in March of this year
3. I have the opporuntity to by informational stuff, dvd's and magazines, but we have so many ways to get info out, that I do not have to.
4. The day after.
5. No risks.
6. Yes, an application to "buy the franchise"so I can file for taxes
7. na
8. Florida, it is where I live, but I can do it from anywhere.
9. Yes, all the time
10. I am building towards quiting my job and being my own boss, because right now my business is part time.

Answer 2

1. Internet
2. 3 years ago
3. A lot of them, for a good list, check out this site: http://startupresources.wordpress.com/
4. a few days of filings, a lot of planning, years of execution
5. losing money and obviously opportunity cost of working on something more profitable
6. We have a C corp, so a lot of filing indeed
7. maybe, if I can get this one sold
10. Freedom and control

Answer 3

1.online
2.this year
3. http://lifequery.com : list all the tools and products I use
4. 1-2 months part time
5. can't make enough sales at the beginning as not marketing my product yet.
6. no
7. yes
8. any where
9. yes
10. work on my own time

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Answer 4

1.Internet
2.Sewing - 2000. Voiceovers, 2005
3.For sewing, I already had sewing machines and fabric because it was my hobby. For voiceovers, editing program and recording equipment.
4.A day
5.None becuase I was retired
6.Seller certificate from my state in case I sell to anyone in state, I would have to collect sales tax
7.no
8.It's internet so it doesn't matter where
9.yes
10. Not having to take guff from psychotic bosses