My husband and I are interested in opening our own business. We have been manageing a business for the last3 years and are ready to start our own. But not sure what type would be best. anyone have suggestions?
2007-01-12 05:00:45 · 11 answers · asked by heart_myboys 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
The business we run now is not what we want to do. Something new my husband is into cars, sports and I am up for anything. We need a change. We need to be the man instead of work for the man.
2007-01-12 05:17:46 · update #1
Don't listen to anyone on this. Do your own due diligence through proper R&D (research and development). Here are some books on amazon.com you can purchase new or used to assist you in selecting the business that will work for you. Remember you need to select a business that is fun to do and that doesn't seem like it is work. It should be something you would do for no pay. Good luck!
1. 201 Great Ideas for Your Small Business: Revised & Updated Edition by Jane Applegate
2. 101 Small Business Ideas for Under $5000 by Corey Sandler and Janice Keefe
3. The McGraw-Hill Guide to Starting Your Own Business : A Step-By-Step Blueprint for the First-Time Entrepreneur by Stephen C. Harper
4.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
5. 101 Best Businesses to Start: The Essential Sourcebook of Success Stories, Practical Advice, and the Hottest Ideas (101 Best Businesses to Start) by The Philip Lief Group and Russell Roberts
6. The Best Home Businesses for the 21st Century by Paul Edwards
7.Home Businesses You Can Buy by Paul Edwards, Sarah Edwards, and Walter Zooi
8.Best Home Businesses for People 50+ by Sarah Edwards and Paul Edwards
9.101 Best Home-Based Businesses for Women, 3rd Edition: Everything You Need to Know About Getting Started on the Road to Success (For Fun & Profit) by Priscilla Huff
10. 203 Home-Based Businesses That Will Make You Rich : The Complete Guide to Financing and Running a Fabulously Successful Home-Based Business by Tyler G. Hicks
11. Starting a Business from Home: All the Ideas and Advice You Need to Build a Profitable Venture by Graham Jones
2007-01-12 05:17:11 · answer #1 · answered by BellaDonnaRev 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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!
2007-01-12 16:06:24 · answer #2 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MTake a look at this web site, www.iolair.acnrep.com it will give you an overview of a business you can run alongside what you do now. It is home based and most people start off in it part time until their earnings reach a level when they can go full time. This business has recently been endorsed by the billionaire Donald Trump and the turnover of the company behind it is growing at something like 45% per year. My back ground has been at Director level with two companies but now I just work very happily from home building my own operation.
2007-01-12 15:24:54 · answer #3 · answered by Eagle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a home business in the health and wellness industry that is doing very well. Because this product has both medical and scientific validation, and is helping so many people, businesses are really taking off.
It's inexpensive to get started, under $200 US, and you can be earning an income right away. All the training and tools are in place to help you succeed as quickly as possible. The compensation plan is second to none, no other offers the bonuses provided by this company.
This is something you could build and start earning residual income to give you the money and the freedom to pursue your dreams.
2007-01-12 17:27:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything for kids. A playcenter just opened up near where I live and it is very busy. Not a daycare but a place where parents take their kids to run and play. The parents stay and the kids run off some energy. You can have a theme to it as well.
2007-01-12 13:05:12 · answer #5 · answered by BCMEDIC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My suggestion to you is to open a business doing what ever it is you have a passion for. Example: I f cooking is your passion open a restaurant. Seems to me if you have been managing a business for the last 3yrs and you enjoy doing it how about a starting your own given the field that your expertise is in.
2007-01-12 13:11:23 · answer #6 · answered by mailinglist330 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what your're interested in. You need to make a list of your interests and things you definitely are not interested in and go from there. Are you looking for a store front business or online business?
2007-01-12 15:19:39 · answer #7 · answered by BereaGirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quixtar
2007-01-12 15:02:09 · answer #8 · answered by Bri up 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about a daycare. or antique shop ,gift shop or book store.or a gameroom kids spend a lot of money in those places.or videostore.
2007-01-12 13:10:55 · answer #9 · answered by texas nanna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a business ????????? tell some specific details so that any one can give some ideas...................................................................
2007-01-12 13:05:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋