2007-01-12 03:53:23 · 10 answers · asked by stevebbn2000 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Here are books available on amazon.com to guide you through the start up process. Much Success!
Roadmap to Strategic Hr: Turning a Great Idea into a Business Reality by Ralph Christensen and Dave Ulrich
Steps to Small Business Start-Up: Everything You Need to Know to Turn Your Idea into a Successful Business by Linda Pinson
How to Start, Run, and Stay in Business: The Nuts-and-Bolts Guide to Turning Your Business Dream Into a Reality (How to Start, Run, and Stay in Business) by Gregory F. Kishel and Patricia Gunter Kishel
The Business Startup Checklist and Planning Guide: Seize Your Entrepreneurial Dreams! by Stephanie Chandler
The Strategy Machine: Building Your Business One Idea at a Time by Larry Downes
Turning Your Great Idea into a Great Success: Entrepreneur Judy Ryder Tells How to Develop, License, Protect, & Promote Your Product Idea (Paperback)
by Judy Ryder
2007-01-12 04:08:06 · answer #1 · answered by BellaDonnaRev 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* How to Really Start Your Own Business, Fourth Edition by David E. Gumpert
* How to Really Create a Successful Business Plan: Step-by-Step Guide by David E. Gumpert
* What No One Ever Tells You about Starting Your Own Business: Real-Life Start-Up Advice from 101 Successful Entrepreneurs (What No One Ever Tells You About Starting Your Own Business) by Jan Norman
* Business Start-Up Kit by Steven D. Strauss
* Start Your Own Business (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Up) by Rieva Lesonsky
There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2007-01-12 16:16:00 · answer #2 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can start by contacting me! A friend of mine and I are always looking for a way make millions with a new, unique business or product! ;-)
Seriously, not sure where you live but if you're in the United States I always suggest contacting the Small Business Administration as a first step.
You could always try getting on American Inventor!
2007-01-12 12:45:25 · answer #3 · answered by Pet Bad Breath 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Pick one of your ideas to work with. Which one will bring in the most clients/customers. Who are your target audiences?
2. Decide whether to be brick and mortar, online business, or both.
Decide why your business is needed, and why would clients/customers go to you compared to others. How will you attract them to your business?
3. Make a business plan. How much will it be to start up? What equipment will you need? What is the estimated about of income you will receive from the business? Will you be needing to hire employees now or in the future?
2007-01-12 12:06:06 · answer #4 · answered by selfrob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am teaching people to help them to start their home based business for last 4 years.If you have good ideas I am open to discuss with you and guide you thru and might well give you some more ideas to develop those.I have helped many people and they being successful so far.I am a busy person so drop me a line at ppandya_1@yahoo.com
Thanks.
2007-01-12 12:20:57 · answer #5 · answered by Prakash 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most banks have REALLY good packs on how to start a business. Pick them up - they are a great starting point.
2007-01-12 11:58:03 · answer #6 · answered by MayhemUK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local Chamber of Commerce and they'll give you loads of help for free.
2007-01-12 12:18:03 · answer #7 · answered by Michael B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This site may help you there are many others talk to an accountant also
http://www.businessextra.co.uk/starting_up.aspx?source=2
2007-01-12 11:59:54 · answer #8 · answered by philipscottbrooks 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get business planning software from palo alto. http://www.bplan.com.
2007-01-12 11:59:15 · answer #9 · answered by Byron W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are in the UK, tryu businesslink, they will give ya guidance
2007-01-12 12:03:43 · answer #10 · answered by ladysorrow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋