Have you started your own business?

@ladyhope (377)
Canada
August 29, 2009 4:55pm CST
Hi everyone! I am starting up my own business animating childrens parties and I am wondering if anyone can tell me what kind of obstacles they faced when starting their own business. Even if its not the same business, I bet everyone faces similar issues when beginning. I don't know anyone else who owns their own business so I am turning to the online world to find support from fellow business owners. Thanks!
2 responses
@daliaj (5674)
• India
31 Aug 09
My hearty congrats and best wishes to you on your new business. I wish and pray that it will go well. I don't have any experience with own business. So, I am sorry to say that I am in a position not to give you tips or advice you on this. I pray you could do well in the business. God bless you.
@Angelgirl16 (2171)
• United States
30 Aug 09
Hi, I once owned and operated and in-home daycare business. Because you are dealing with care of children you have to go through county inspections. They come out to inspect the property for hazards on the interior and exterior of the property. They will not issue a license until all code are met. I was fortunate enough to be granted my license after the very first inspection. After the business was up and running, for ten years, there were many unannounced visits from county officials and food service inspectors, but thank God I was always in compliance with the rules. Good luck with your venture.