I know the techincal information. I just need to know how to generate business.
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Okay, let's get you going.  Start by getting a portfolio together and putting your work on line.  You can get an inexpensive web page and/or  blog and post your photo's.  Get free and or inexpensive business cards on line at a place like VistaPrint.com (your first 250 cards are free).  Then start with friends and family and see if you can start getting some opportunities to work.  Create flyers about your company and what you offer and drop them off at homes in your neighborhood.  See if the local newspaper has a section where they interview new local business'.  Join networking groups.  Hope this helps.  Most important, JUST DO IT!  Good luck.
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Communications will always be a good business. In fact, I've been trying to figure out how I can get my hands on $7000 to buy some equipment and start my own business. I can more than double my investment in just a year with the idea I have.
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You would think that it is relatively formulaic, but it does differ considerably depending on what you decide to do. \n\nA great starting point is this website: http://www.score.org/. SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. \n\nAnother great resource is the US Small Business Association: \n\nhttp://www.sba.gov\n\nTheir start up guide: http://www.sba.gov/starting_business/startup/guide.html is a really good publication that should answer many of your questions.\n\nFinally, this website - http://sbdc.deltacollege.org/startup/ by San Joaquin Delta College Small Business Center is actually an online book that was developed to help prospective small business owners with the often overwhelming process of starting a business-- everything from writing a business plan to finding government contracts. Owners of existing businesses will find additional information in a companion internet book entitled Operating Your Successful Small Business.\n\nIn closing, SCORE offers the following suggestions when planning your new business:\n\n1. Identify your talents. Define your passion and think of it in terms of profit. It may be product-oriented or service-oriented.\n\n2. Consult with colleagues. Mentors, friends, family and a SCORE counselor can provide valuable feedback about your start-up ideas. Their support and suggestions will be valuable as your business venture progresses.\n\n3. Research, research and more research. Learn about the business by attending association meetings, local networking groups and by talking with business owners in similar fields. Research the industry and investigate the competition.\n\n4. Know your money. Analyze your financial resources before pouring your savings into a business venture. Identify both the start-up and ongoing costs. Determine how much you will need to support your family while you build the business.\n\n5. Know yourself. Evaluate your personal strengths and weaknesses. Factors such as motivation, organization, and internal drive will be important to your success.\n\n6. Keep records. Complete, accurate records are needed to file taxes and properly manage your bank accounts. Record new business ideas and business mistakes; these can provide future guidance.\n\n7. Get business counseling from SCORE. Meet with a SCORE counselor, either face-to-face or via email, and discuss on your business ideas. SCORE’s volunteer counselors are experienced business owners and managers who can assist with business planning and forecasting issues.\n\n8. Talk about lifestyle changes. Discuss the possible lifestyle, financial and emotional changes your family will encounter. Air all concerns and make sure your family supports your decision.\n\n9. Find necessary resources. Determine sources of capital, equipment, employees and vendors. Always have back-up sources.\n\n10. Remember your reasons. Before starting a business, write down why you decided become an entrepreneur. Keep this list handy at all times; these reasons will motivate you in good times and in bad.
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One thing to remember you are shifting from a "Technician" to an Entrepreneur.\n"Technician" mean you may be good at a particular skill, whatever it is plumber, accounting, computer etc,.\nNow you want to be a boss and invest your time and money as an "Entrepreneur"\nBecome an Entrepreneur, you wear different hats as Boss, Personnel manager, Accounting manager, Marketing manager, Sales manager and probably still a Technician too.\nAs a boss, you have to implement a strategy for your corporation.\nAs a personnel you have to know how to control your workers which you are liable for their behavior.\nAs a Accounting manager you have to budget your money, the cash flow, determine how much capital you need to start up and how much reserve you have if the situation not as you expect. Over half of small business closed within a year or even few months.\nAs a Marketing manager, you have to market your company to your target using differ means, channels\nAs a Sales manager or salesperson, you have to train or know how to sell your product/service.\nAnd there are some other postions that you may need to do it too such as receptionist, filing clerk, data entry etc.\n\nGood Luck!
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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.\n\nThere's nothing quite like research – the more you know, the better. There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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Think of all your interests & ask yourself if any of those could be expanded into a business. Just keep in mind...what's your expertise? What are your interests? What could you imagine yourself doing?\n\nThen, once you have some ideas, research, research, research. Check out the competition -- their business practices, pricing, customer service, etc. And also think about what you could offer to set yourself apart from these other companies.\n\nCheck the sources for some handy sites.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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Do what you know or sell what you know. If you have any skill in doing something is the best business you can do. Skill business do not requiet big capitor or good place. Just some tools and a place at home will do. Most important is your skill. If you want to sell things, make sure you have the product knowledge. You can start from being a broker. You do not need big capitor, just find who want to sell and who want to buy . The most important things is do what you know the best.
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I found a couple sites that should help you further -- see source box for links.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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Hi!\n\nThere are thousands of such businesses. It all depends on what you know already. Many of the consultants out there were able to start from zero, becuase their knowledge is their asset. For other smallbusiness ideas it's usefull to visit www.entrepreneur.com. Look here for example: http://www.entrepreneur.com/Your_Business/YB_Node/0,4507,110,00.html\n\nGood luck!
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Wow!  I like your idea!  So they can submit photos and stuff to you and you compile them eh? \nI think the best way to start is to create a portfolio of your work, so others can see what you do.  Perhaps family and friends would be a good place to start.  Once you have several projects completed, you can then present what you offer to other people with more confidence.  \nYou can get som much information online to help with marketing etc.  It depends on where you are from.  \nGood luck with your venture... it sounds great!!!
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Adobe has some good info.  Or you can pick up a book at http://bookpool.com that is a great place to buy tech books.
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this ones easy First of all start by telling friends and family, and even so; its a Internet based business you can still make business cards and hand those out, also when on the Internet do as the Internet, advertise by setting up a page on my space friendsters and such even go as far as making your own web sight
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Hi, I have no experience with this but I've found two sites that may help in starting up your business.\n\nGood luck!
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Go to this website www.inc.com\nLots of free info there\n\n1. Write  business plan-plenty of FREE places online to see examples\n\n2. Trademark your company name and/or idea-You can visit the Library of Congress online to get the forms-this is fairly inexpensive\n\n3. Tell everyone you know about your business, word of mouth is powerful. You will be surprised how quickly people are willing to help\n\n4. Get an accountant, one who specializes in small businesses\n\n5. He/She will help you get incorporated
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The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.\n\nI 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.\n\nResearch, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can. Here are some book titles that are relevant:\n\n* Starting an Online Business For Dummies, 4th Edition by Greg Holden\n* How to Start and Maintain A Successful Online Business by Kelly Thornton\n* The Complete E-Commerce Book: Design, Build, and Maintain a Successful Web-Based Business by Janice Reynolds\n\nThere are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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Your best bet may be to go into business for yourself...\n\nThe best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.\n\nI 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.\n\nResearch, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can. Here are some book titles that are relevant:\n\n* How to Really Start Your Own Business, Fourth Edition by David E. Gumpert\n* How to Really Create a Successful Business Plan: Step-by-Step Guide by David E. Gumpert\n* 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 \n* Business Start-Up Kit by Steven D. Strauss \n* Start Your Own Business (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Up) by Rieva Lesonsky\n* Starting an Online Business For Dummies, 4th Edition by Greg Holden\n* How to Start and Maintain A Successful Online Business by Kelly Thornton\n* The Complete E-Commerce Book: Design, Build, and Maintain a Successful Web-Based Business by Janice Reynolds\n\nThere are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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start out by writing business plan of your own \ninternet has alot of bussiness questions for you to ask\nI think even microsoft has a business plan\nstart with those\nhere a link to get you started\nhttp://www.sba.gov/starting_business/planning/basic.html