I have owned and successfully sold off four businesses. I have used the same formula every time. Work for someone else and then do it yourself. You should try working for a year or two at a business that does what you are interested in. Examine there strengths and weaknesses then go out on your own. In the meantime, visit the Small Business Administration and start reading some books on how to start a business.
2007-03-01 15:11:00
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answered by Lily 7
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The first thing to do is find something you enjoy and then come up with a way to earn a living with it. You are not very clear in what you want to do. I gather you would like to have some sort of dance, acting or singing studio? It would be best to start in one area and expand later. You cannot be all things to all people. Find the one in which you either have the most interest, or better yet, has the most potential for your area. No matter how great the idea, unless others want what you have, then it is nothing but an idea. Good luck.
2007-03-01 20:12:21
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answered by Flyby 6
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If you told me you was going to Fly a Plane I would advise you to take a Flight training Course First. Same thing with a Home Based Business, There are Home Based Business Courses That can Teach you step-by-step how to start a home based business.
When you find a Home Based Business course that You are interested in the small amount that you would invest in it, Would be well worth it to you in the long run, Once you have a highly successful Business to make money online for yourself.
2007-03-01 20:09:39
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answered by answer 3
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Find out what others in your area are charging for similar services and objects.
Your local Chamber of Commerce and public library are a GREAT resource for all sorts of info. Don't be afraid to ask questions!
Check out SCORE for help at every level: www.score.org
Write a business plan...I enrolled in a class to help me write one and although I have not finished it I am researching and finding the answers that will help my business succeed.
Find out about grants and funding opportunities at local,state as well as national levels. There are many funding sources for business start-ups.
Are you female, a member of an under represented minority? Are you a member of an organization ie church, or college alumni, ..these may have resources for you.
Take advantage of online workshops and info such as yahoo small business area.
Subscribe (or check online or at library) trade journals and if possible attend trade shows in your field. These have made an enormous difference in my self-education plan.
Take it a step at a time ..do what you love, love what you do!
Do not be afraid!!! Go for it.
2007-03-01 20:11:54
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answered by luv books 3
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First of all... spell BUSINESS correctly...second of all, check your spelling with the little button called 'check spelling'. You have to pay attention to small details or pay someone good money to pay attention to the small details when starting / owning and running a business. What it takes is dedication, money, knowledge and a great amount of research.
2007-03-01 20:08:02
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answered by esanqunetti@sbcglobal.net 1
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i have my own business and asking how to start one is like asking how to build a car. there are so many steps that it's impossible to answer in one quesiton.
first step is to go back to 8th grade and learn english again. it's "prices" not "price's". bad grammar will make you AND your business look stupid.
2007-03-01 19:50:10
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answered by stevemincer 3
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There is no special formula to start a business.You need burning desire,Mental toughness to success,Do whatever it takes attitude when others say no to you,Strong determination to succeed.
email me for more infor at setuup4@yahoo.com
2007-03-02 13:11:46
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answered by Prakash P 2
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Write your Business Plan.
(Henry Ford was a drop-out. He had people on staff that handled spelling etc....)
Important that you DO something.
2007-03-01 20:05:16
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answered by smiling_freds_biz_info 6
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