I want to start my own business but I did not finish school?

Question

I have only one year of college but over 10 years of experience in the field that I would consult. So the question is how do I market myself or better yet get the respect. I basically need to sharpen my bio. I have two children now. Do I go back to school? Do I just take some certificate classes at a great school? What can I do to beef up my bio without going back to college? The problem is I dont have time to go back to school fulltime, The reason I am starting my business now is because in two years I will have a bigger contract opportunity to participate in and I have to show that I that Ive been in business for at least two years. Any advice would be appreciated.

I am currently a Director of Administration at my current job where I manage all the current government contracts that my company has. When I start my business my boss will hire my company part time for me to do additional work for the government contracts. I don't need to be licensed but the idea is that there is a strong possibility that I can get my own government contract in a couple of years, it is an agreement that is in the works. So with that additional information, my question still applies. Oh this is in the real estate field. I don't need a real estate license or anything I think I just need to get aquainted with certain things.

Answer 1

Hmm. What type of "contract opportunity" are you pursuing? Did you know that statistics show that the more degrees you have, the less money you make in relation to those degrees? As such, why would you go back to school? The reason I say this is because most professors/instructors of "business classes" have never owned a business. As such, they teach you how to be better employees, not business owners. At the max, they are training you to become managers.

You get the respect you want by demanding it through your performance and knowledge. You get the knowledge by learning from someone who is where you want to be in life and who has taken the road you want to take. Being that your particular contracts are in the area of real estate, it would make more sense to find a mentor who works in the area of real estate development/construction as opposed to going back to school because the chances are that you will not find a class that will teach you how to do what you want to do.

Our system has programmed us to fail. Why would you go back to the same system and learn more of how to fail? Find a mentor, learn all that you can and start your business. The only way to fail at that point will be to quit. If you don't quit, you will either win or learn. If you don't win out of the blocks, learn and do it again better.

To your success!

Answer 2

You can start a business with as much or little education as you have or want to have. That's one of the great things about your own business is that YOU call the shots. I know what you are saying but it's your 10 years of experience that means far more than the degree... or lack of. It won't hurt to go back to school and don't let time be the excuse. There are lots of online courses available through many colleges. If you have a legitimate business started, any courses you take as well as any business expenses you have are deductible for taxes so let your business send you to school. It will improve you and your business equally. Base your bio on your skills and accomplishments and let them shine. Be proud of what you do have and don't be ashamed of what you don't have. Your passion and motivation for your own business is what really matters although don't be afraid to learn more about your industry, about accounting, about business law and anything else that will only help you make your business be the best it can be. Don't wait for your ship to come in ... swim out to meet it. Do something TODAY to get those wheels turning... apply for a business license, make an appointment with attorney or accountant, sign up for a class, read a trade publication, design your business cards, or whatever. Get to the library and get some books on business start up. Get started on writing a business plan. You are on the right track... get onto the supersonic train and aim towards success. You're doing fine!!!

Answer 3

i finished school early before getting any gcse's and also have 2 kids. the difference is im only 19 and am home based for a large uk company, which is expanding.

you, on the other hand, have a really decent job now and if you also didnt achieve any qualifications, you have dont very well for yourself.

you dont have to go back to school at all but you would have to go on a small course which are either usually held at a hotel or a libray. its kind of a business management course and im sure its less than a weeks course.

this will help you lots. im sorry , i dont know where your from so i couldnt help you into where yours will be held and when. but you usually see a notice in the local newspaper.

or ask your boss about this. if your unclear about anything its best to ask the boss

Answer 4

Well, it's hard to generalize here, without knowing a bit more about your field or your expertise. Does working in your field require certification? If so, I would get certified. The certification, even if you feel it is arbitrary, will give you some legitimacy. To sharpen your bio, I would stress your experience and try to profile past "case studies" or "project-based achievements" or include client references and performance assessments. Consultancies are about your client's satisfaction with your work. I suppose I would have more advice if I knew a bit more about your field. Let me know if I can help you further. Good luck!

Answer 5

It would certainly depend on the business you intend to go in to. Some, by law, require a degree, while others only require the knowledge and experience. Check out the law about degree requirements and if one is not required and you can afford to start your company, go for it. Remember, through, that new businesses are expected not to make a profit for at least two years so be sure you have enough to live on if that happens to be true in your case.

Answer 6

A college degree really isn't important if you want to start your own business, especially if you have 10 years of experience in the field. In fact you are ahead of the game because experience is the one thing colleges can't teach. Without knowing what your business is in i can't offer any more advice, but it seems to me that you are already well equiped to handle anything that comes your way

Answer 7

My brother never finished high school or even got his GED, and he runs a successful trucking company. He started out actually driving. And then borrowing capial to buy trucks. Once he earned enough money he hired drivers and now never has to drive. Of course it is a lot of work. But I wouldn't worry as much about filling in your bio as I would making contacts and just showing your skills. Its hard to advise when you aren't really specifying the area your business will be in. But either way, I think you need to work mostly on your personality. being assertive when you need to and submissive when you need to. Best of luck to you/

Answer 8

Bill Gates didn't finish school either. He's now the richest man in the world due to his business. You don't need a bio to start a business. You only need to get a business license and a fictitious business name.

Answer 9

it depends on the type of business there may be certain qualifications to start. but I have my own business and it is stressful, you work all the time. but there is always cash flow good luck just think hard about it

Answer 10

Only 3% of new businesses survive.

Please read up on some of Dave Ramsey's advice before committing a financial suicide!