I need something part time till it gets going then I would do full time. What are some good ideas or good way to start.
2006-12-14 08:29:16 · 6 answers · asked by LA 1 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!
2006-12-15 02:21:02 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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 you 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
2006-12-14 16:34:27 · answer #2 · answered by imisidro 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Complicated question. I'll tell you what I do online as an example.
I resell web hosting and domains on the internet. It's a very competitive market, but easy to promote. I currently make enough to support myself, wife and son comfortably.
Like anything else worthwhile though it takes time and a lot of work. You have to promote your business and keep at it.
Here's the link for the reseller program
http://reseller.dugancom.com/
And here's a link about web site promotion
http://websitepromotion.divinfo.com/
Don't expect immediate amazing results with any business you may start. If it sounds to good to be true it probably is. Web hosting and domain sales is as basic as you can get on the net and a great place to start. Good luck!
2006-12-17 08:33:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I have an online/offline retail business. We sell hundreds of products and also have many well-know partner stores including Barnes and Noble, Sony Music, Office Max, Eddie Bauer and more.
My website is:
www.jewel.mychoices.biz
Check it out and if you are interested in a franchise we can discuss it further. There is a link on the top of the page you can use to contact me or you may send me an email if you prefer.
All the best.
2006-12-14 16:43:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start out with Yahoo! Small Businesses...
http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/
Good luck! :)
2006-12-14 16:37:02 · answer #5 · answered by Golden Ivy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started Xango about 1 year ago and I love it. They are a great company and I can work with who I want when I want.
2006-12-14 16:34:59 · answer #6 · answered by xangohill 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋