Anybody own a business or considering starting one
By alexb12345
@alexb12345 (67)
Australia
August 21, 2009 4:13am CST
Hey everyone, it has been a goal of mine for a few years now, that when I get enough money I want to start a business of my own, perhaps a retail music store or something along those lines. A relative of mine owns a very successful drilling company and I think he's the main person who made me realise I want to be my own boss and run something on my own. Not to mention the fact that he pulls in a huge income and has a 3 story house :)
Do any of you own a business and what services or products do you sell, how do you operate (eg, online business, sole trader, partnership?
Also do you have any tips you can share on been successful and thriving through these uncertain times.
Thanks very much for your input.
2 responses
@iamsolucky (1241)
• Philippines
21 Aug 09
Hi and smile 
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A new business in mind is good, but when your just starting it, expect hardships and patience. Sometimes you will also expect people's criticism. I started my garment business last month. I just started offering it to friends until i realize more and more people wanting it. The season is good because december is approaching so i love to have more goods to sell. I didnt quit my job though because i like to have my own finances separate from what i earn in the business. If my business is already stable, i may consider concentrating on it.
happy mylotting and smile always!
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A new business in mind is good, but when your just starting it, expect hardships and patience. Sometimes you will also expect people's criticism. I started my garment business last month. I just started offering it to friends until i realize more and more people wanting it. The season is good because december is approaching so i love to have more goods to sell. I didnt quit my job though because i like to have my own finances separate from what i earn in the business. If my business is already stable, i may consider concentrating on it.
happy mylotting and smile always!@alexb12345 (67)
• Australia
21 Aug 09
Thankyou for a very informative post, yes I would expect a lot of hard work at the start, may I ask do you run your business online?
@stshirey65 (113)
• United States
23 Aug 09
Hi alexb12345,
I just started a business online that is only $5 to start. It is a real business and has unlimited potential. There are thousands of people doing it and they are all Friends and Partners there to help you get it set up and making money. Yes it takes a lot of work to get it set up and making money, but it is not hard work, I kind of enjoy it. It is a lot easier than my day job was. And you don't have to pay all the overhead like you would with an offline business. Like rent of a store front or building, liability insurance, payroll, ect. I have only been doing it for a couple months and I'm already seeing growth. I know a lot of people are skeptical (I was) but if you want more information on how any one with a computer and an internet connection can start a business for little investment ($5) add me as a friend and pm me I can explain it more. I'm sure glad I found this!
Best of luck to you,
Steven Shirey
