I would like to start a business, but really do not know how.?

Question

I would like to start a home Inspection business, but I would like to know the steps I would need to take to do this.

Answer 1

I'm a licensed home inspector. The first thing you need to do is find out what your state requirements are for licensing. Each state is different so it's important that you check directly with your state. Each state also has different insurance, education, background, etc requirements. Some states require you to get sponsored by an existing inspector. Visit your state website and do a search for "real estate inspector" and that should take you to the right page. You can also go to www.inspectionnews.com and read through posts there. Check out ASHI and NACHI's websites for more information. BEWARE! This is not the glamorous career schools try to make it out to be. You will be dead broke for the first 2-3 years of business while you build your reputation. After that, don't expect to make a 6 figure income from it, because very few do. It's fun, exciting, and many advantages, but getting rich is not one of them.

Answer 2

Go to the small business administration website.
www.sba.org I believe, or google it if thats not right.
They will have all the information you need for starting a business. The first thing you need to do though, is write a solid business plan. It takes a lot of time, effort, research etc. but will outline every last step you need to take for your business, everything you need, your ideas and vision for the business etc. Once you have the plan outlined clearly, you wont be wondering what to do anymore. The SBA has an outline for a business plan and a lot of resources too, as well as funding/loan/grant information for start-ups.

Answer 3

There are usually City or State regulations that require certification. The Better Business Bureau or your city business information centers can give you info. required. Once you have proper certification network with Realtors or Home development companies. Look out for attic cobwebs.

Answer 4

Recognize all your talents in this field and how helpful you'll be. When the phone rings you will likely know most of the questions.

The issue is usually the middle step..selling yourself. Phone similar people in the yellow pages (often the only place people place adds) and ask them what they did. If you go online to the national yellow pages you could ask people out of area if you would feel more comfortable.

Good luck.

Answer 5

Providing business consultancy services, market survey/ research services, business startup services, trade development services, competition analysis and strategy planning services etc.
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Answer 6

the best thing to do is try to know what kind of business what do you like, know if your business is about home business check if your place is big enough for your stocks etc. coz the more stock you have the more stuff you sale but it depend coz if you business will be like foods you have to control your stocks coz meat veg etc is perishable , if your busines is like things taht not perish, its ok but still you have to budyet your money always save money for something else.

Answer 7

It's probably a good business to get in if you have lots of contacts and plenty of connections-i.e.; realestate agents, lenders, etc.

You need to do lots of research if you don't know where to begin. Good Luck-you can do it!!!

Answer 8

Get the guide from the people who are already in that