or is there anybody else to turn to ??thanks
2007-02-04 00:39:07 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
NO, of course not. All they want to do is sell you expensive loans and 'services'
You need to see the independent/small business federation in your area.
From there, find some peers who can guide you and give you tips about your industry
2007-02-04 00:47:48 · answer #1 · answered by TheMetallian 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get Home Business Connections Magazine and read Wave 3 by Richard Poe.
2007-02-04 01:25:40 · answer #2 · answered by DayDreamer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Providing your bank don't charge for that type of advice, some do, then yes, it's a good place to start. Also your local chamber of commerce might be able to help you.
2007-02-04 04:01:21 · answer #3 · answered by gerrifriend 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who are you going to ask in a bank? They are all people that are without the guts to do it themselves, and have NO idea as to what it takes.
Go and have a chat with any small business person, ask their advice.
2007-02-04 00:45:01 · answer #4 · answered by rinfrance 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The following link will take you to the website of one of the leading chartered accountancy bodies (ACCA) and you will find all you need to know with regard to business start ups.
http://www.accaglobal.com/publicinterest/activities/library/small_business/factsheets
Avoid using your bank as much as possible for such matters as they are only interested in making as much money from you as possible and hence their opinions will be biased.
2007-02-04 00:50:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Business Link if in the UK
2007-02-06 10:13:42 · answer #6 · answered by Professor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this site http://www.diybizplan.com
It has helpful articles on starting a business
http://www.diybizplan.com/default.php?act=3&catid=74
and a free online business planning program
http://www.diybizplan.com/default.php?act=25
Mr BizPlan
2007-02-04 16:42:47 · answer #7 · answered by MrBizPlan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best thing i have found is starting business for dummies books and there is also one for starting an on line business
also try the working lunch site or business link
2007-02-04 00:49:49 · answer #8 · answered by yoshi 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The best people to talk to is the Inland Revenue believe it or not. They offer lots of good advice.
2007-02-04 00:42:59 · answer #9 · answered by linkysplinx 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. Your best bet is SBA and retired businessmen associations. You'll find info from community centers and government agencies.
2007-02-04 00:45:24 · answer #10 · answered by McDreamy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋