I am currently not working however, I am currently in school full time pursuing a B.S. in Finance. Please help any advice would be great.
2006-12-16 04:54:16 · 10 answers · asked by DontTell 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Think about what you already know something about--where YOUR interests lie. Then think 'service business' in that area. Work out of your home, and go to the customer--provide quality, and charge a premium for it. If you are good with people, you will succeed by doing this.
2006-12-16 05:00:10 · answer #1 · answered by Dorothy and Toto 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not personally start a business while pursuing a degree full time, but that's me. Michael Dell started Dell computers while in college, so each to his own. Starting a business and being successful are two different things. And marketing a business is a whole arena unto itself - you can have the greatest product or service in the world, but if no one knows about it, you won't make any money. For some great advice and suggestions you can get the free book "Rocket to Riches" at http://www.godisruleroftheuniverse.com Just click on the "Money" section and at the bottom will be a free download link for this book and others.
2006-12-16 05:27:22 · answer #2 · answered by Orion777 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can start nearly any business you want even without 10K.
The best kind of business is one you can envision yourself still enjoying in 10 years.
Begin by accessing your personal strengths and characteristics. Ask questions such as:
What aspects of my training do I most enjoy doing? What do I enjoy doing in my free time? What am I good at? What do others say I am good at? How can I merge my personal joys and personal strengths with my professional training and turn it into a business? How important is my need for balancing work and family? Do I have the support of my family?
Making decisions based on what you love - on your strengths - leads to success in business and fulfillment of desires.
2006-12-16 09:20:30 · answer #3 · answered by Brett 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a local open air market, study it, and ask yourself is there anything that is not covered that you could sell which seems to be lacking in this market. (look at other markets in the area).
It could be Jewelery, or Clothing - whatever people might want to buy.
Buy some stock, set up a stall and pitch. You can fit the hours into your studies by chosing a regular weekend market.
2006-12-16 08:48:26 · answer #4 · answered by deepthroat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you considered alternative ideas? For example, if you invest in mutual funds, stocks, and bonds you can better control your risk. The risk of small business and the STRESS can be extremely high, read some background on small businesses from the Census Bureau. Good Luck
2006-12-16 05:06:57 · answer #5 · answered by Bucky for Prez 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every biz I've started had me working 60 to 70 hrs a week. On that budget your better off buying into a "program" biz. You'll pay 200 to 500 to get started, but you'll have the support of that company. You could spend the rest on marketing whatever it is that you sell.
2006-12-16 05:44:18 · answer #6 · answered by PATRICK M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not much,
Maybe A Hot dog stand or News Paper Stand. Even one of those trucks that sells sandwiches cost more if you dont have the truck. Maybe selling things door to door like make up.
2006-12-16 05:00:50 · answer #7 · answered by William H 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Office home cleaning
2006-12-16 06:30:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
invest for a while. read tips on investing and stocks to help you more on this site
2006-12-16 05:34:01 · answer #9 · answered by Puddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-16 04:57:16 · answer #10 · answered by diy2345.blogspot.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋