New business Ideas ? My husband and I want to start our own business but we are not sure what is best HELP???

Question

We are both currently employed , we work in a call center , is a good job but we are starting to feel sofocated ... We like thebidea of a cafeteria or Lounge coffe shop , a Bed and breakfast ( dont know that we would have enough $ for that )Or should we try and buy a already running bussines ? We have a small capital to work with , and probably have to get a loan to get the bussines working ... and also we just had a Baby ... so you know we have to be responsible ... cant be something to crazy ... But i definetly dont want to work in a call center for the rest of our lifes ... My husband got a masters in marketing and bussines Im a very creative person , and we are both really hard working ... I know that most likely I wont get a solution to our problem threw this , but this is more like an outlet to what Im feeling .. Still any cool ideas would be apreciated !!!Tnxs for reading all of this !!!

Answer 1

Do something you are both passionate about and could see yourselves doing for the rest of your lives. Personally, I like the coffee shop / lounge idea, but if it were me, I would do more of a bakery / lounge.
You said "My husband got a masters in marketing and bussines Im a very creative person , and we are both really hard working", so I think you two have a very good start already. Let him do the business end of it and you should go for the design aspect. I would work on the marketing together since you are creative and he has a degree.
I say, GO FOR IT! You should do something that makes you happy. Good luck with everything and I hope this helps.

Answer 2

I have a home business in the health and wellness industry that is doing very well. Because this product has both medical and scientific validation, and is helping so many people, businesses are really taking off. It's inexpensive to get started, under $200 US, and you can be earning an income right away. All the training and tools are in place to help you succeed as quickly as possible. The compensation plan is second to none, no other offers the bonuses provided by this company. This is something you could build and start earning residual income to give you the money and the freedom to pursue your dreams.

Answer 3

If you don't already have your hearts set on opening up some type of restaurant (by the way, these start up businesses have the highest failure rates of any other business type) you might want to look into starting a business incubation center.

You would essential be helping entrepreneurs with ideas get their businesses started while providing some of the necessities that small businesses need but cannot always afford, such as effective marketing, operational advice, effective business plan writing, loan proposals, etc.

In exchange for your services you could charge a flat rate or a portion of the ownership of the businesses that go through your center, that way if the company ever goes public you get a big payoff.

This is a good idea for people who really enjoy entrepreneurship but don't always have all the ideas to start the next big thing.

Whatever you end up doing, good luck!

Answer 4

Whatever business you choose make sure you both work at a job like that for a few years. You have to have the skills for the work not just the business education. At least you have capital many just want people to buy a business for them when they don't have the skills, education or capital. Some businesses are riskier than others restaurants go out of business the greatest percentage. A bed and breakfast is probably lower risk if you have the cooking skills and can keep a home spotless and have the people skills. It is 24/7 work so you would probably have to have payroll and pay payroll taxes.

Answer 5

WOW, you and your husband are perfect for the business I am in...Scent-Sations, home of Mia Bella Gourmet Candle. It's not just about selling, there are many methods to making this business work for you. Plus, there is all the training and support built into the company to help you. I would love to help you, check it out here: www.ShiningScents.com

Answer 6

I started an on-line travel agency through a really great company. The start up costs of a home based Internet business are considerably less than the other forms of business. The tax deductions for a home based business are awesome- any accountant can tell you that. If you like to travel and would love to make money doing it, you might want to look into what I am doing.

I love it. The parent company has excellent training, support and mentoring. The website is run and maintained by the parent company. People book travel themselves (like on orbitz, expedia...) so your main goal is directing people to your website. I use business cards, flyers, bulletin boards, and lettering on my van. The commissions are the best in the industry, the tax deductions and the travel credentials are awesome.

I hope that you find what you are looking for and good luck in whatever you do.

Answer 7

I have always wanted to start a cafe'/blues lounge. I don't know why, just think it would be fun. To have a place where folks just come and hang out, read the paper, surf the web, have a drink, or grab something simple to eat has always appealed to me. Good luck with your endeavor!

Answer 8

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Answer 9

you should do something green.....an ecological bed and breakfast, or a natural food store, or an organic tea lounge, or a line of green products. Its the newest thing, its good for people and the earth, and I think it would be successful.

Answer 10

try a child care centre