what are the first steps?
2007-07-01 02:56:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
decide on what you want to do. make a name for it. if necessary get a vendors license. get a bank acct. most importantly, get customers.
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2007-07-01 03:00:58 · answer #1 · answered by keanweaner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Write a business plan. This is by far the most important first step.
2007-07-01 12:38:42 · answer #2 · answered by jdkilp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you need to decide what kind of business you want, then decide if you want it online or offline.
Then refine the concept, start working out a plan.
Do some research about competition, location, websites, etc.
You can get a very detailed description on how to start your (online) business here:
http://action-guide.bestsmallbusinesshelp.com/
2007-07-01 11:23:52 · answer #3 · answered by chapinero 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever small business that you want to start, there are 3 fundamentals that you need to be competent...operations, finance and sales/marketing.
Failure to master them will make you very busy as you will then be working IN your business and not working ON your business.
2007-07-01 14:16:44 · answer #4 · answered by Pilpil 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start a website business.
Take a look at the tips on http://www.moneyaside.com about making money on-line - working from home - Just Tips No Tricks
2007-07-01 10:01:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋