I feel out-of-place and uncomfortable working for hotels and restaurants and retail stores so i want to start my own business. I want to make indie films and sell them. Great but I have zero dollars in the bank. What do you need to build a business from scratch? where do you go to learn the dos and don'ts of running your own business? please don't say school i can't sit my butt in a chair with other students, i know it's weird but i'm a loner i'm always bymyself which is cool but i want to live the rest of my life everyday waking up and working on what's my passion! So... how do i start the website? can i put my self-made movie trailers there to help viewers decide which movie they want to buy? can i sell them for however much i want? help! i don't know the first thing about making business and what's legal and not! is there a non-boring book on it? or how can i contact an entertainment attorney to ask all this to? please help. everyone has their own business nowadays!!!
2007-01-07 10:14:13 · 7 answers · asked by la virgen 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.
I recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.
Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* The Complete Film Production Handbook, Third Edition (Book & CD-ROM) by Eve Light Honthaner
* Film Production Management 101: The Ultimate Guide for Film and Television Production Management and Coordination (Michael Wiese Productions) by Deborah S Patz
* The Producer's Business Handbook (Book & CD-ROM) by John J. Lee, Jr.
I also posted links to some free articles in the source box.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2007-01-11 08:23:09 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This really is a tough question but I'm glad to see that you want to start your own business! Congratulations...but it most likely will be a bumpy road! I'm not in the movie business but contacting the SBA is a good idea.
I assume you are a woman (from your avitar!) so check out the great site below. It's a site for women who make movies and they may be able to help. They have information on filmmaker distribution ideas.
Also try putting your films on YouTube. Who knows who would pick up on your films and maybe contact you. Or you can develop a following for your type of movie style.
Stick with your passion(s)! Hopefully it will pay off for you. Also, remember me and my suggestions and if you become world-famous I'd love to get an invite to one of your movie premiers!!
2007-01-07 10:26:59 · answer #2 · answered by Pet Bad Breath 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy a book called " The Small Business Start Up Guide" at any bookstore. It helped my husband and I alot when we first started our business, even though our business isn't Internet based.
2007-01-07 10:18:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great for you - you have the right attitude - that's a start. Just keep doing the research on your own and you should come up with answers for all of your concerns.
2007-01-07 10:17:33 · answer #4 · answered by Joe C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uhh you can make videoes and put them on youtube to gain popularity..and maybe have a website... but being able to make a living off of it is gonna be difficult...
2007-01-07 10:17:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start researching at www.sba.gov
2007-01-07 10:16:33 · answer #6 · answered by Bored Enough To Be Here 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your question is too complicated, perhaps
you should seek help and guidance at your local SBA?
VISIT: http://www.sba.gov/
ALSO VISIT:
http://www.sba.gov/smallbusinessplanner/index.html
http://12.46.245.173/cfda/cfda.html
2007-01-07 10:16:19 · answer #7 · answered by Life after 45 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋