At what age should a person with ambition quit his or her job and start a business? After 2-5-10 years of work
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Do it when you are almost ready.  If you wait till you think you're ready, you'll never do it.
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As a rule, NO! It depends on the situation, but usually people of that age have a tremendous amount of experience in their field if they have been in the same line of work for a while.  This should be utilized in order to avoid making the same sort of mistakes that can be made by a "newbie" that is still discovering the subtle nuances that every career has.  Granted, if a person cannot compete at that age and has lost the drive or enthusiasm that it takes to stay competitive, then they have no business being in that position.  Also, if that person is resistant to change and doesn't want to lead, then they are a liability. But if I were the head of a company, I would try to strike a delicate balance between seasoned veterans who are battle tested, and upstart prospects who bring loads of energy and fresh ideas to the table.  That way, everyone gets the most out of the working relationship and prosperity is abound! \nPlease excuse my optimism but I believe that people can excel when put in the right environment.
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To start a business, terminate a life.\n\nSeriously. :-)\n\nWhat I mean is, a first-time entrepreneur should switch totally from being an employee (often being told what to do) to a business owner, whose first thought when he/she wakes up in the morning is: What is the work today and who do I delegate it to?\n\nIn other words, an employee looks for work. A business owner looks for workers.\n\nThat's what I mean by "terminate a life." Abandon your previous life as an employee. Embrace change and access a higher consciousness. Be 50 times sharper than you were in your previous life.\n\nThis is the essence of capitalism: hire labour, pay them a fixed rate, while increasing your revenues steadily. (The growing difference between the fixed salary mass and the GROWING revenues, is called the profit rate -- a marvelous concept).\n\nFrom my experience coaching entrepreneurs, I find that many have not switched their mindset from sheep to tiger, sorry, I meant employee to business owner.\n\nWithout this first step of switching to a higher-level mentality and consciousness, the new venture will not succeed.\n\nGood luck!
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Hi : Yes I once took a course in locksmithing which started me into a field I was not very familiar with. After (6) month's on the job I started my own business, now 26 years later I just retired at the age of (70). It can be done if you want it.
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For very specific answers you would need to specify your region and industry. But the simple fact of the matter is that senior citizens don't hold the long-term value to most companies as younger employees.\n\nIf I'm running or building a company, I want people who are interested in being a part of my company for a long time. I want people who want to make my company better because they might still be working for me in 30 years. I want someone with drive and ambition. I don't want someone who might retire in five years, and I don't want someone who is wishing that they had already retired.\n\nOne last thing. When we see a practice or a pattern that we don't like, it's easy to slap a label on it and start whining. But when lots of business owners are making the same decisions about running their various businesses, it's usually because they've stumbled upon some sort of logic. If you think it's wrong, stop lamenting, figure out the logic, and then try to change it.
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Its NEVER too late to do something especially such an important thing like starting a career....actually 28 years old is pretty young comparing it too the number of years you actually work....\n\ntell him to get STARTED RIGHT NOWWWWWW before it gets even more delayed....
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Mostly it will be "create it yourself" kind of work.  Actual employment for anyone under 14 in the US is unlikely. The restrictions for employees 14-16 cause many potential employers to choose not to employ young people. \n\nSo put on your "thinking cap" and look around you community to find tasks that need to be done, that you  think people might pay you to do. Make them an offer a job for a price.  Be very business-like and professional, in your appearance, and your conduct, all the time, not just when you are asking them to hire you.  You would be amazed at what impressions you make while you are just going about your every day business.  Ask people that you have worked for succesfully to give you written references. Ask them if others may call them to ask about the work you did.  Offer good references to potential employers to show them that your performed the jobs you were hired to do and gave your customers always more than you agreed to.  Always remember to perform beyond the call of duty.  It is far better to surprise a customer with more and better work, than to EVER dissapoint one. \n\nCreate your own business. Maybe do this with a friend, and share the jobs. If you get two calls to babysit on a Saturday, instead of having to turn one down, you can each take one, and build up your customer loyalty at the same time. If customers know that when they call you for a job, that even if you cannot take that job, that you can provide someone else to take the job, they will keep your number at the top of their list for future needs. \n\nHave some inexpensive business cards printed with your contact information and very little else. You may change the services you offer, so it is best not to get too specific on the cards because they will likely last a long time.  Develop a file of references, both letters from former customers, and people who have agreed to be contacted to verify your work quality.\n\nBe sure to keep records of who pays who for what.  If you buy supplies for your business, keep reciepts.  Ask your parents for help in this record keeping. If you borrow money to get started, be sure to pay it back.\n\nBest wishes!  You can begin your life as an entrepreneur now.
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Your never to old to make changes to your life and 50 is not old!  I suggest looking into going self employed as a trainer. I work for a training company and we are always looking for trainers (and pay them a very generous wage). You can work the hours you want to and still get satisfaction from helping others achieve their goals. Good luck in whatever you decide. Make the break it will be worth it in the end and if it doesn't work out you can always go back to teaching.Just remember,If you always do what you've always done you'll always get what you've always got.
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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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anywhere from a 1,000-2,000 to 10,000 or 20,000 depends on the company, tasks, qualifications, etc...
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Pick a product and service which you already have a interest in.  A simple business plan is very helpful.  Do your homework and research your options in advance.  Take into concideration how much time, energy and money you have to invest in your new business.  Keep in mind it can take 3-5 years for any business to get off the ground. Some go fast, most go slow.
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Don't set limits by your age. Do what you want to do when you are ready to do it and not a moment earlier.
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the child labor laws are really weird.  like you can pretty much start working at a family business or a farm as soon as you can walk (you can even get a drivers licence at like 12 if your parents are farmers).  generally though i think you can start working at 13 but you can't work many hours.  there's other weird jobs like a paper route you can have before then.
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My ex-boss started her own company from the ground up at the age of 22, she is now 26 and is the CEO and her company is expanding nationwide. I just met a 17 year old kid at a franchise convention who wrote a business plan to start his own franchise and won some awards. My little sister began investing when she was 16. \n\nYou can do anything you want...put your mind to it, treat people with respect, and take risks. Good luck.
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First make sure it's legal.\nThe labour laws vary from place to place. It's common for the minimum age of employment to be 14, and in other areas as old as 16.\n\nThis is why youth often work cutting grass, shovelling snow, delivering newspapers and babysitting... those jobs are cash jobs and no income tax is collected.\n\nOnce you verify that you are employable, decide what skills you have to offer and approach target employers directly. Chances are you are not highly trained or employable at such a young age (nor should you be!...other things are more important at this point in your life), so you may be looking at jobs such as motel housekeeping, fast food service, reception work, cashier, stock clerk, etc.\n\nOnly YOU know what skills you have to offer.\n\nGood luck.
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If you are relatively young and have no dependants then leave the job now.  If you do not do this then you will stay in a rutt of your own making.  If you have dependants or are financially tied to your job, then start doing courses via the internet at night through colleges or universities to increase your job skills and employability.  And do not use the attitude of it may take me ten years to get a degree this way.  Guess what?  if you do not start  taking care of your career now then in 10 years you will still be 10 years older, but doing the same job with the same old skills.
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I assume you can start at any age. Please check with your local government office (business license). They will tell you exactly what you need to have a legal business license. One of them will probably be your driver's license. However, you can have you parents register the company and you run it for now even if you cannot register yourself. \n\nGood luck, my friend!