Starting own business?

Question

My husband is wanting to start his own business! This is new to the both of us, how do we start and what is the easiest way of getting government grants or funding?

Answer 1

The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.

I recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.

Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can. Here are some book titles that are relevant:

* How to Really Start Your Own Business, Fourth Edition by David E. Gumpert
* How to Really Create a Successful Business Plan: Step-by-Step Guide by David E. Gumpert
* 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
* Business Start-Up Kit by Steven D. Strauss
* Start Your Own Business (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Up) by Rieva Lesonsky

There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.

Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!

Answer 2

Hey there!

The best thing would be to contact your local government business support center. They will be the best and most accurate source of further information.

Having said that, I would also like to give you some food for thought? Think if your best option is to start a traditional business or would you also like to check out possibilities of starting an home based business using the internet. Why I asked is because the start up costs are much lower and there is potential for high returns on investment with creating residual income.

I have recently started my own business from home using the internet and phone and after searching for long I finally found something which met all my criteria:

- Deals with something I am passionate about
- Gives me more than enough time to spend with my precious family and friends
- Is legitimate
- Simple to start and run
- Has a very low start up cost and very high returns on a consistent basis
- Not MLM or pyramid scheme
- No cold calling or selling
- Can be managed from anywhere in the world
- Provides residual income consistently
- Increases my knowledge and self worth every day by allowing me access to the best minds in the world
- Does not require any specific skills or talent

If you are interested in something similar, I would be more than happy to help. Just send me a mail at [e-mail]

All the best in your venture!

regards,
Namz

Answer 3

You did not say whether he wanted a brick-n-mortar business or an Internet business. Grants for Dummies is at any bookstore and probably any library too. It can take up to a whole year to get funded after applying for a grant.

A good business that is both real world and cyber space can be found at http://www.wecanbuy.com/ Just click on the Income Opportunity section.

Answer 4

Well thats the first step. (wanting to start), now you have to have patience because it takes a lot of time to start up a business into good money. first identify what you want to do, then follow a business plan template and be specific, next name it (which is sometimes more difficult than it sounds), fund it, and then do it. often if you have trouble financing it, if you have a great business plan you can find angel investors to fund it for you for a percentage or high cost in long run.

Answer 5

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