when i start my own little business should i go to schoo for it????
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You're already asking the right questions. The best place to start is the library and try reading some books, and it's imperative to write a business plan.\n\nAsking people if they needed schooling to start their business, especially if it's in the same field or industry. Some businesses do not need high education, ie. Network Marketing (or Multi-Level Marketing as some people call them) these businesses offer quite substantial training.\n\nIf you're quite the entrepreneur you don't need much education, you need good systems, passion, discipline and great people working with and around you.\n\nFind some books written by Robert T. Kiyosaki, Nepoleon Hill, also from Michael Gerber. You'll find your way, remember to make mistakes, ask questions, and surround yourself with encouraging great people.
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I am self employed and you are right, if you are going to start a business you need a plan. The area you live in, if it is in the western part of the world should have a Small Business Resource Center, this can be found in the telephone book usually in the blue pages. They can provide some of the info you seek or offer a source site. I suggest you check out the wikipedia site using your town, city or region as the main word for your search, this site should provide you with demographic breakdowns as well as the geographic info and a history of your area as well as what planners envision the area to become like into the future. Remember luck favors the bold, so good luck to you.
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Well, first of all, if you want to start a "business," it better be a garage/yard sale.  It's not so easy.  You can't just go to the government and say, "I'm making a business, can you give me some land?"  NO!\nI hope I don't sound rude with this reply, but if you want to start a business, it will take a while and again, will not be easy.\nAs for the whole, "What should it be?"  You're the one to decide that.  If you want to make a sports shop, do that!  If you want to sell shoes, go for it!  Doing chores for average households, giving art lessons, whatever it is, go for it!
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if you were accepted, you should have gotten a funraising book with tips. i am alsdo going this summer. the book really helps and you can also ask companies for monies or schloarships
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Depends on your situation.\n\nIf you like to take risks and want to own your own business then you should open your own business.\n\nIf you can't afford to take risks and want more real world experience, work for a small business and learn as much as you can.
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have your own business. that is best.
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Hello there!\nThumbs up to you for starting your own business!\n\nWhen I started my candle business my trainers told me I should include my own first name in the business name. This gives your business a very personal touch that people can relate to.\n\nAlso if you are going to be using a website, be sure to use your first name also.\n\nPeople like to feel like they are dealing with a real person.\n\nHope this helps!\nLove, Tammy\nTammy's Candle Corner\nwww.tammyscandlecorner.com\ntammy@tammyscandlecorner.com\n\n(Your Name)'s Chocolate Corner\nWe could join forces and call it:\n(Your Name)'s & Tammy's Chocolate & Candle Corner\n\nI can get candles at a good price and we have a killer Creme Brule scented candle.\n\nJust a thought :-)\n\nSuccess to you!!!
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I opened an errand service a couple of years ago. I did things like shop, house sit, walk dogs, take pictures, p/u and deliver things. \nI didn't promote it enough because my mother was not in good health and the town I live in is small but I think it would do better in a larger town. Not much start up cost. Just $25 business license and advertising cost.
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I work with an Inc 500 Company in the Health and Wellness Industry. Our mission statement is: Enhancing the lives of those we touch by helping others to reach their goals from home. This IS a way to suppliment your income from home...but it is NOT a JOB. It is considered your OWN business. Not get rich quick scheme... A legit business where we have people to help with your training and getting you started. As with any business there is a small investment fee... for the month of April your business kit and training (membership) is only $9.95 We are very selective of the people we select to work with us. I am looking to work with someone who is Motivated, a Self Starter, Goal Oriented, and has good people skills. If you have these qualifications... maybe we can discuss the possibility of teaming up to get you started in YOUR Own Business. If you would like more information on how I suppliment my income from home, contact me through my Yahoo 360 page.
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This site has an ebook on just that subject. It's the one about starting your own service business. I have it and my cleaning business is doing great. Hope you have great success.
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THe SMALL BUSINESS Association is a good place to start.  The other is to get investors.
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You may want to read more about this business and start preparing your own plan. Here are free business plans on childcare business that you may want to read:\n\nhttp://www.sba.gov/library/pubs/mp-30.doc\nhttp://www.misbtdc.org/documents/BPWORKBK.pdf\nhttp://www.misbtdc.org/documents/CDCPLAN.pdf\nhttp://sbdcnet.utsa.edu/sbic/bplans.htm \n\nYou may want to read the free article "How To Start Your Own Day Care Center" http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol40/daycare.htm  It covers various aspects of starting and running a daycare center including the demand for daycare centers, how to start this business, shoestring strategies, how to operate a daycare center, tips on caring for the children, income potential, how to manage your daycare, marketing your business and other additional income potential. There are so many things to learn about the business that the first step is to read everything you can find.\n\nFor in-depth information, I suggest checking out the following books:\n\n- Start and Run a Profitable Home Day Care \n- The Daycare Provider's Workbook \n- Start Your Own At-Home Child Care Business \n- So You Want to Open a Profitable Child Care Center : \nEverything You Need to Know to Plan, Organize and Implement a Successful Program \n\nIt is also important that you learn the tax rules affecting daycare centers, especially if you are going to open one from your home. Here is the IRS page on child care centers: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/industries/content/0,,id=99878,00.html\n\nFor licensing requirements in Michigan, contact this agency:\n\nChild Day Care Licensing\nFamily Independence Agency \nOffice of Children and Adult Licensing \n7109 W. Saginaw, 2nd Floor \nP.O. Box 30650 \nLansing, MI 48909-8150 \nPhone: 517-335-6124 or 866-685-0006\nFax: 517-335-6121 \nWeb site: http://www.Michigan.gov/fia
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you should do ur own hw.. :]
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start small, speak with the owner, try to get in good with a smaller shop first, work your way up.  and don't give up!
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Well, i don't really want to star a business rigth now, but i have a couple of ideas i'm starting to explore.\nI'd like to open this place for kid's parties.\nI'd like to start a child development center. \nAnd i have a proposal for getting a franchise to sell icecream.
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The simplest way to answer this is to see a need and fill it. \nThere are many different kinds of businesses out there \n( Large Corporations, small businesses, Franchises etc.). If you want to start your own, my suggestion is to take a Entrepreneur class at a local community college. It is not necessary but it will give you a good overall view of what may be ahead and answer alot of questions. \n\n1. have an idea on paper, write it all out, think it all the way thru, is it a service or a product? Will you make it yourself? resale? Who is your competition? and so on.\n\n2.Write down who your customers will be and why they will go to you rather than someone else.\n\n3.Do research on the area you think will be good to market in or set up shop. (surveys, cold calling, demographics,etc)\n\n4.If there is someone who is doing what you would like to, call and ask them politely if they would spend an hour or so to help you with your research. Come prepared with a good list of questions and be ready to do most of the listening. (AND MAKE SURE THEY ARE AT LEAST 40 MILES AWAY FROM WHERE YOU ARE THINKING OF LOCATING AS TO NOT COME ACROSS AS THEIR COMPETITION)\n\n5. The most important thing to remember is ** LOCATION **. As it is the second reason businesses fail. (the #1 reason they fail is poor money management)\n\n6. You will need to apply for a business license and place an newspaper ad with a ficticious business name. It is also a good idea to become incorporated, the tax benefits are well worth it.\n\n7. Make sure you weigh the pros and cons of being a business owner and that is it something you really want to do.\n\nAs for the best business is concerned, it should be one you have a passion for.
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well you could start here \nhttp://www.steveandbarrys.com/website/contact.htm\n\nask them about opening your own store, I bet they could at least point you in the right direction.\n\nI love that place, I have one of there shirts on right now lol\n\nedit:\nwell it looks like you cant get your own, just noticed this in there FAQ\n\nhttp://www.steveandbarrys.com/website/faq.htm\n\nSteve and Barry's University Sportswear is a privately-owned company and therefore, we do not offer franchises. If you would like to get involved with our company, please view the current opportunities for employment.