Should I go into business for myself?
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I believe that an excellent way to try yout hand at running your own business is to choose a network marketing company that has a product that you can relate to. You will be responsible for sales and team leadership without the huge expense and financial risk associated with other business start-ups. You can do this part-time until you have developed a good income stream. This way you don't have to leave the paycheck and insurance benefits that you get at your current job until you are ready. There is a lot more to choosing the right company. If this idea interest you write to me at bruce@getvia.com and I can share even more details on how to choose wisely.
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Why am i not surprised that most of the answers are trying to sell you something or another.\n\nIf you are thinking of being self employed and run your own business, but do not know what direction to aim for, the typical answer is..... to follow your passions.\n\ndon't ask me what that means, but if you read the books that many business owners have written they will say that you must be passionate about your business, for it to work.\n\nMy question to you then is, what are you passionate about, or asked in a different manner.\n\nIf you had an opportunity to receive a very impressive award and be recognized by your peers and society, in what field would you like it to be in.\n\nFor example, if you said, "helping single mothers to succeed in life, parenting and business" then your focuss would then follow that path, by deciding, \nwho do you need to know, to help single mother to succeed......\nwhat do you need to know, to help...............\n what do you need to do,.... to .......\n and how would I need to sell it.\n\nread books like the emyth by michael gerber, and anything you can get your hands on about starting your own business.\n\nThe web is great as a resource, but I caution you for all the sales pitches with their own agenda and products.\n\nMany years ago, my decision was real estate, after owning a book business, now I also am a part owner in a craft business, train realtors, and manage a real estate office, and invest in real estate. so there are many ways and roads that you can follow, and combine.\n\nIn answering your question, my own light went on, I think I am passionate about making other achieve their dreams,  cool.....\n\nBy the way, I am not selling anything to you, other than the concept, that what ever it is that you want to be proud to known for, is a great way to decide where you want to focuss on.\n\nGood Luck, although luck has little to do with it, hard work, good support (surround yourself with those with the talents you require to succeed), and a great plan.
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Yes, owning your own business.\n\nThe hard part is finding what you're good at and realizing taht you can make a living off of it. Hobbies can turn into incomes.
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Take it there yourself. See if you can get into Human Resources and get some names on who to call later on.
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Go for it! Your business will flourish if you give it the time it deserves. You will be a lot happier if this is your dream coming true. If it doesn't work out, there will always be restaurants that need managers.
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Not sure how doable that is.  First of all the business on it's own has to be totally successful.  It must be something that people will pay you for and thus make you and your small busines into a sucess.  Then only then if you are so darned sucessful that you can't handle all the work load - you may be able to get others to do it with you under your name - they would buy into your franchise.  Who in their right mind would buy into a franchise if it weren't already known and successful?  So you must be a success before you an even THINK about frachising.  \n\nGood luck
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Not too early, I suggest that you find a mentor. Talk to people who are already in business, especially in the type of business you want to own. Even try to get a job or be a apprentice in the field, so you can learn the ins and outs of the field. They can tell you the ups and downs of the business and guide you in getting started.\nGood luck and be persistant.
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Have you thought about going into business for yourself? 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\nBy researching the prospect of starting your own business -- what it entails, what you need to know, helpful hints, etc -- you'll feel better prepared to take that plunge.\n\nI found some book titles that are relevant to your specific question:\n\n* 101 Internet Businesses You Can Start from Home by Susan Sweeney\n* The Best Home Businesses for the 21st Century by Paul Edwards\n* Selling Online: How to Become a Successful E-Commerce Merchant by Jim Carroll\n* I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was: How to Discover What You Really Want and How to Get It by Barbara Sher\n* I Don't Know What I Want, But I Know It's Not This: A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Gratifying Work by Julie Jansen\n* The Best Internet Businesses You Can Start by Marian Betancourt\n* The Shoestring Entrepreneur's Guide to Internet Start-Ups by Robert Spiegel \n* Making a Living Without a Job : Winning Ways For Creating Work That You Love by Barbara Winter\n\nI also posted some article links in the source box.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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I have started my own Business... while looking I used this guide to help me determine WHICH business to get into:\n\nWhat should you look for in an "ideal" internet/home business? \n\n- No or minimal start-up fees (Our business start-up is $29.00)\n- A product or service you feel good about  (Consumable products used in every home… safer, more effective, less expensive, things people use and need on a daily basis)\n- A duplicable system (work FOR yourself- NOT BY yourself… we are a TEAM of individuals working to help others… “Enhancing the lives of those we touch by helping others reach their goals from Home!!!”\n- Residual income (Residual Income PLUS bonuses for helping others!!!)\n- Customizable web sites to promote your business  (Free website for ALL Members)\n- Free training and support  (Free Company and TEAM Training… we will work with you to reach YOUR GOALS!!!)\n- Free marketing materials and ideas (Our support team has 70 members who are there to help you every step of the way… Training and support from people who have been there and done that.  Training provided via email, internet, or telephone)\n- Company in business at least 18 months and in good standing with the Better Business Bureau (Inc 500 Company in business for over 20 years with over 700 Million in annual sales. As for the Better Business Bureau: “The Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming division of the Better Business \nBureau recently presented Our Company AND CEO with its 2005 "Hall of Fame" award. This prestigious award honored Our Company for its example of ethics and integrity in \ndealings with customers, employees, and the community. We have received many other Prestigious Awards.)\n\nVisit my website to get more info: http://learn2.momsmakemore.com or http://learn2.ownanewbusiness.com
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Your own! With such vast experience you can start your own company and the possibilities are limitless. If you have the skill that I expect you would after seven years, you should be able to find a market for your skills and penetrate it with ease. Initially it may be difficult but, trust me, once you are established, the sky is the limit.
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From my experience, I do not necessarily agree with your statement. I think that ultimately, it really depends on your personality and your strengths. \n\nCEOs generally do not make as much money as someone who runs their own business, but the flip side is that they have a more secure job. People with higher education find that the opportunity cost of leaving their well paid jobs to runs around and start their own thing is too high and usually just stick on doing their job (forever an employee). Those with less to lose may decide that their job is not worth that much and the opportunity cost is small - start their own business.  If that business is successful, you make a lot more money and become financially independent from others.\n\nIt just depends on what kind of risk profile you can accept, and whether you have the conviction and courage to pull through a business.
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I would suggest that you employ the services of a business consultant who will conduct a fesibility study to determine if this is the move that you should make. All the best!
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I wanted to first answer another question of yours (that was closed). I had a friend in college who was a minor who got paid by police to try to buy alcohol. They need a real minors to successfully buy the alcohol from a store, so that an actual crime has been committed. I don't remember how my friend got that job, but I agree that you could start by asking your local police department.\n\nOn your entrepreneurial desires... There's the creative side and the business side, each takes very different skills. Have you already made jewelry and purses (that people like)? If so, at least the creative part is going strong. On the business side, I would advise you to take classes, read books on starting businesses (as well as on your particular business), and look for a business mentor in your area. Another idea would be to apprentice for free (or get a job) with someone successful at a similar business -- it's a great way to really learn what is involved!\n\nIf/when you do want to start your own business, you may want to start real small and simply make items yourself and sell them on a very small scale. At the same time you can start learning about business and discover the different paths available to you. Going slowly is probably a good idea, because it takes a lot of time to really understand everything you need to know. If you rush things and don't REALLY know what you're doing, you make BIG mistakes...\n\nAt your age I had similar desires to start a business, but I had no idea what to do. I started several businesses in my 20s that were based on great creative ideas, but I didn't know enough about all the necessary business practices, and that caused a lot of problems. But I learned a lot from my mistakes and now have become pretty successful in a creative field (I've been my own boss for 16 years).
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why not...depends on wat u want to do. the first step is to find out wat it is u want to do apart from books. then find oyut if u can do it at home and if it will be worth your while...and u r in business. always have a plan B. gud luck!
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i think if you want to start your own business then you need a bank loan for that you hav to hav colateral. do you hav that? also my hubby is a business man. it is hell. he is very rich but he doesnt hav a life, day and night he is on the job. he has stress attacks and he needs medicine to sleep. the money is great and he  calls all the shots but he has no life. we miss him always. he has to go to factory or abroad even in the middle of the night. there is no routine, no relaxsation and always  high stress,. sometimes he wished he could just work from 9 to 5 and leave all his worries behind at work.think about it...do you want a family life or money?you cant have both.
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So much depends on your knowledge, experience and personality. Assuming you have limited experience but a good education in a particular field then starting to work for someone else to gain experience is a good idea. Then if you have the type of personality that can take the ups and downs of starting your own business, then do it.
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If you are already doing business and you are in profits, then my suggestion is to save as much as you can from your profits. As a rule, spend only 20% for your personal expenses and invest the rest back to your business. This way your business will keep on growing and the small will become huge one day. This is the easiest and the best way to grow a small business as it is not always easy to get financing from banks or personal sources for new business.\n\nBut yes you will have to sacrifice your luxuries of life in the begining but a day will come when even the 20% of your profits will be more than enough for you....BEST OF LUCK!!