what are somemajor steps i need to take to open my own bussiness as i am a novice?
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Since your question is not too specific, I will make my answer as general as I can. \n1. decide what kind of business you want\nThis might be stuff that you are interested in doing. It might also be something that you might be good at. Perhaps you just want to find something that will provide you with a living.\n2. Learn as much about what you want to do. Read about it, maybe there are trade journals you can read. See if there are any trade shows for your prospective line of work. Talk to people in that line of work. You might want to work in your area of interest to get a feel for it before you risk any money of your own. \n3. Create a business plan. Write out all of your ideas. Write down what you want to do, and how you want to do it. Work on the business plan more. If you find writing difficult, you might want to take some business writing classes. Taking some business and accounting classes will help too.\n4. When you have a business plan you think makes sense, try to raise some money. Your business plan will include enough financial information that you will have an idea of how much it will cost to get started. Banks will probably need some collateral or a cosigner. You might try to find an Angel investor. This might be a person who has money and maybe even some experience with your chosen field, or it might be someone with a strong business background. \n5. Find a location. If your business idea is retail, you need visibility. A commercial real estate broker might be able to help you find the location you want. Your business plan will be your guide for this. \n6. Your location might need to be set up for your needs. The space might need shelves, counters, signs, etc. Again, you will use your business plan as a guide.\n7. Your area might have laws that require licensing or other requirements. Figure out what these are before trying to operate.\n8. After you begin operations, update your business plan. It is almost guarenteed that you will make some mistakes along the way. Don't let that get you down, learn from it. \nThe business plan is not something you finish, it is really a way to collect your thoughts and expirences and make some kind of sense of things.\nI hope this helps at least a little. Good luck.
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The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.\n\nI recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.\n\nAssociations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links. \n\nResearch, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:\n\n* The Restaurant Business Start-up Guide by Paul Daniels\n* Restaurants That Work: Case Studies of the Best in the Industry by Martin E. Dorf\n* Restaurant Financial Basics by Raymond S. Schmidgall \n* Opening a Restaurant or Other Food Business Starter Kit: How to Prepare a Restaurant Business Plan and Feasibility Study by Sharon Fullen \n* Upstart Guide Owning & Managing a Restaurant by Roy S. Alonzo \n* The Restaurant Managers Handbook: How to Set Up, Operate, and Manage a Financially Successful Food Service Operation by Douglas Robert Brown\n\nThere are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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mmm.. i recomend you this site \n\nwww.wga.org    \n\nthere youll learn very useful thigs to get started in bussiness\n\ngood luck!!
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The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.\n\nI recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.\n\nResearch, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can. Here are some book titles that are relevant:\n\n* How to Really Start Your Own Business, Fourth Edition by David E. Gumpert\n* How to Really Create a Successful Business Plan: Step-by-Step Guide by David E. Gumpert\n* What No One Ever Tells You about Starting Your Own Business: Real-Life Start-Up Advice from 101 Successful Entrepreneurs (What No One Ever Tells You About Starting Your Own Business) by Jan Norman \n* Business Start-Up Kit by Steven D. Strauss \n* Start Your Own Business (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Up) by Rieva Lesonsky\n\nThere are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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start out by writing business plan of your own \ninternet has alot of bussiness questions for you to ask\nI think even microsoft has a business plan\nstart with those\nhere a link to get you started\nhttp://www.sba.gov/starting_business/planning/basic.html
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The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.\n\nI recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.\n\nResearch, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can. Here are some book titles that are relevant:\n\n* Starting and Running a Non-Profit Made Easy by Entrepreneur Press, David H. Bangs\n* Starting and Running a Nonprofit Organization by Joan M. Hummel\n* The Nonprofit Handbook: Everything You Need to Know to Start and Run Your Nonprofit Organization by Gary M. Grobman\n* Starting & Building A Nonprofit: A Practical Guide by Peri Pakroo\n\nThere are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.\n\nI recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.\n\nAssociations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links. \n\nResearch, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:\n* Virtual Assistant, The Series: Become a Highly Successful, Sought After VA by Diana Ennen, Kelly Poelker\n* Start Your Own Business Support Service (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Up) by Entrepreneur Press\n* The 2-Second Commute: Join the Exploding Ranks of Freelance Virtual Assistants by Christine Durst\n* The Virtual Office Survival Handbook: What Telecommuters and Entrepreneurs Need to Succeed in Today's Nontraditional Workplace by Alice Bredin\n\n* 301 Do-It-Yourself Marketing Ideas: From America's Most Innovative Small Companies by Sam Decker\n* Off The Wall Marketing Ideas: Jumpstart Your Sales without Busting Your Budget by Nancy Michaels, Debbi J. Karpowicz\n* Guerrilla Marketing for Free: Dozens of No-Cost Tactics to Promote Your Business and Energize Your Profits by Jay Conrad Levinson\n* Entrepreneur Magazine's Ultimate Small Business Marketing Guide: Over 1500 Great Marketing Tricks That Will Drive Your Business Through the Roof by James Stephenson\n\nThere are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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Check with the state of interest -- I posted a link to the SBA's Directory of States, Where to Obtain Business Licenses.\n\nHope that helps!
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I have my own business.  I have started many business' before from a young age.  I started my current business as a finance coach about 2 years ago.  I do have schooling and background in what I do.  But, don't let that stop you if you don't.  \n\nFigure out what you want to do and if it excites you.  Then work toward what you need to make happen to have your business become a reality and go for it.  Don't listen to naysayers also known as dream stealer's.  Stay focused on your goals as long as they make you happy!  \n\nIf you have specific questions on doing this, email me.\n\nBest of luck.
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I recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.\n\nAssociations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links. \n\nResearch, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:\n\nFabJob Guide to Become a Bookstore Owner (FabJob Guides) by Grace Jasmine\nHow To Start & Manage A Bookstore Business: A Practical Way To Start Your Own Business \nby Jerre G. Lewis, Leslie D. Renn\nRetail Business Kit for Dummies by Rick Segel\nRetail Success! by George Whalin\n\nThere are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.\n\nI recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.\n\nAssociations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links. \n\nResearch, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:\n\n* Ultimate Guide to Specialty Retail: How to Start a Cart, Kiosk or Store -- by Patricia Norins\n* Start and Run a Coffee Bar by Tom Matzen, Marybeth Harrison\n* Coffee Basics: A Quick and Easy Guide by Kevin Knox \n* How to Open a Financially Successful Coffee, Espresso & Tea Shop by Elizabeth Godsmark \n* ESPRESSO! Starting and Running Your Own Specialty Coffee Business by Joe Monaghan\n\nThere are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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US Government Small Business Administration\nhttp://www.sba.gov/\nThey can help & questionairs that help you get started.
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I recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, & Nolo. All 3 are great resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the sources box.\n\nAssociations may be a good avenue to explore as well -- see posted links.\n\nTry reading up on the subject. I put relevant links in the sources box.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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First and foremost you need to have your license.\nCalculate your personal expenses for two years and try to save that money, just in case you start your business and no money comes in for the first or two years.\nStart your business at home, that way you have less expenses. You will also need to find out how much it will cost to buy a computer and software (usually around $10,000).\n\nThen try to make friends with Architecs and Surveyors.\nUsually they will refere you to jobs.\nThat's how my friend got started and now he is really busy with a lot of work.
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For complete information about planning for and starting your own small business, see the Small Business Administration website at http://www.sba.gov  Take a look at the startup kit and lessons.  It is probably something you can start now while you are working, and keep getting a paycheck while you get all the other stuff in order.\n\nBefore investing time and especially money on any home-based businesses, it’s a very good idea to educate yourself on the different types of schemes there are out there, and what to look for – and look out for – before picking a home-based business. The Federal Trade Commission has several advisories about home-based business opportunities and network marketing (MLM) schemes. \n"Work at home Schemes" http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/invest/homewrk.htm \n'Net Based Business Opportunities: Are Some Flop-portunities?\nhttp://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/online/netbizop.htm\n"The Bottom Line on Multilevel Marketing Plans" http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/pyrdalrt.htm
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The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.\n\nI recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.\n\nAssociations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. Type "(your industry) associations" into any search engine & sites will pop up.\n\nResearch, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can. Here are some book titles that are relevant:\n\n* How to Really Start Your Own Business, Fourth Edition by David E. Gumpert\n* How to Really Create a Successful Business Plan: Step-by-Step Guide by David E. Gumpert\n* What No One Ever Tells You about Starting Your Own Business: Real-Life Start-Up Advice from 101 Successful Entrepreneurs (What No One Ever Tells You About Starting Your Own Business) by Jan Norman \n* Business Start-Up Kit by Steven D. Strauss \n* Start Your Own Business (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Up) by Rieva Lesonsky\n\nThere are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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You may want to read the article "Most Common Questions Asked When Starting a Business" http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol45/questions.htm for information on getting tax number, business registration, etc.\n\nStarting a small business takes a lot of courage. But, as they say, courage does not pay the bills. To be successful – to stay in business – you need more than courage. You need a combination of hard work, skill, perseverance, and lots of luck. \n\nSome things you need to consider:\n- "How can I support my family while I build up by business?" \n- "What are my abilities?" \n- "Is there a market for the product or service I have chosen?" \n- "How long will it take this business to reach the financial goal I have?" \n\nYou may want to read the article "How to Start a New Business Successfully" http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol51/launch.htm , which lists six steps to launch a new business successfully:\n\n1. Provide a benefit.\n2. Determine the fit with your market.\n3. Right timing is everything\n4. Be ready to support your business\n5. Develop a blueprint for success (your business plan)\n6. Market, market, market\n\nYou may want to read the article "10 Things You Need to Know When Starting Your Own Home Business"  \nhttp://www.powerhomebiz.com/052006/startingbiz.htm\n\nI recommend that you read the following books:\n\n- What No One Ever Tells You About Starting Your Own Business : Real Life Start-Up Advice from 101 Successful Entrepreneurs \n- Starting From Scratch: How To Start A Business When You Don't Have Money \n- If You're Clueless About Starting Your Own Business and Want to Know More \n- On the Move : How to Succeed and Survive As an Entrepreneur \n- How to Make 1000 Mistakes in Business and Still Succeed\n\nAs for getting professional help (lawyers, accountants), they are great but not really necessary. If you are willing to do what they can do and want to save the money especially if you have a shoestring budget, then you can do the tasks yourself. But they are very helpful in terms of allowing you to focus on what you do best, while they take care of important things for you. Read the article "How to Select the Right Professional Help for Your Business" http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol83/professional.htm to help you choose the best outside experts to help you in your business\n\nYou may want to consider getting a mentor to help you steer your business to success. There are several places where you may be able to find a mentor: \n\n- Government Mentoring Programs such as SBDCs, which works with community colleges and local business development councils to offer mentoring programs http://www.sba.gov/sbdc/sbdcnear.html ; or the Women's Network for Entrepreneurial Training http://www.sba.gov/womeninbusiness/wnet_roundtables.html \n\n- Volunteer programs such as SCORE http://www.score.org  which is composed of mostly retired executives and entrepreneurs \n\n- Formal mentoring programs such as Athena Foundation http://www.athenafoundation.org/programs/globallinks.html  , Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program http://www.helzbergmentoring.org/HEMP/  , or The Aspen Institute MicroMentor Program http://www.micromentor.org \n\n- Professional organizations such as the National Women’s Business Council http://www.nwbc.gov/Mentoring/programs.html \n\n- Industry and trade associations \n- Local business groups, such as the chamber of commerce \n- Local chapters of business groups