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BYTRADE

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Nov 08, 2011 3:59 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Write down your likes and dislikes. There is no sense in starting a business that involves doing everything you dislike doing.

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Write down your skills. What do you know how to do that other people will pay for?

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Look at market trends. What is going on in the world? What kind of things are people buying? What types of services are hot?

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Look at your lists for Steps 1-3 and begin generating business ideas.

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Seek input from family, friends, and trusted associates. They may notice talents and skills that you never thought of.

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Do some market research to see if any of your ideas are viable. Just because you think something is a good idea it doesn't mean that it will catch on.

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Read- a lot. Spend time reading about business and entrepreneurship. Read both books and magazines. Read stories of successful business owners. Keep up on the latest business news and trends.

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Come up with a plan. What kind of business will you start? When will you start your business? How will you make sure your legalities are in order? How will you finance this? How will you market your business?



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illbzo1

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Nov 09, 2011 5:23 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Solid advice. I think too many people start off trying to get into the business they believe will be most profitable and forget they're going to have to actually DO that work, without considering how much they'll enjoy it. We all want to make money, but it's important to balance what you're good at with what you find fulfilling and enjoyable.



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Feb 07, 2012 7:26 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Keena

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Feb 07, 2012 4:44 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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If you are a highly conscious aspiring entrepreneur, then THE most important thing you want to consider from the start is basing your business not only on the skills you have, but on your soul purpose and soul-level gifts and talents.

In fact, if you are highly conscious, you will see that creating a business in alignment with your purpose is the KEY to creating financial abundance in your business!

 

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Alan2011

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Feb 07, 2012 7:59 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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I've always wanted to have my own business and be the Boss, hahaha. But the past couple of days or so I've been putting in a lot of time of learning all that I can about small business



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businessfan

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Feb 09, 2012 4:09 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Good advice given here. I agree that one should choose something that one really likes to do rather than what others say. One of my uncles has started a business by repairing household stuff, it was always his hobby and he enjoyed it, today he's really busy with it as he got a good reputation over the years.



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jeresteem99

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Feb 15, 2012 5:23 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Here's my personal two cents worth, follow your passion. Building a business is tough, do not let anyone tell you otherwise. You will need a strong commitment, many sleepless nights, persistence, backbone, patience and loss of friends, family and possibly more. Sounds horrible? However, if you do something you are passionate of, something that you love, all of the above will be trivial and you will enjoy the journey to success to its fullest. Hope this helps. - Self Esteem



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BrianJames01

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Feb 15, 2012 9:04 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Number one thing that you should consider is see if you are interested in the subject matter of the business. If you have no interest in what you are selling and/or making, then you are unlikely to sustain your business through the difficult times.




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dianarobert00

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Feb 16, 2012 2:54 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Selecting the right kind of business or in other words, appropriate business of your style is completely a personal process that requires deep consideration of your skills, talents and strengths.

 

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AshleyWhite

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Feb 16, 2012 4:42 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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If you select a business opportunity with product or service that you are passionate about it can be personally rewarding and if you combine that with a lucrative compensation plan with high profit margins it can be extremely lucrative.Overall, the best internet business is one that you are comfortable and have some passion about.



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