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Posted By: BizNewbie In Response To: Re: Need guidance. (Sam C)
Wednesday, 13 July 2005, at 6:39 p.m.
Josh,
I think the advice given by the members of this group are spot-on. The first step is to make a list of all your interests, hobbies, values, goals, etc. These can be abstract ideas such as, "energetic" or "introverted". For exmaple, when I was looking for pt-time businesses to start I knew that I am an "on-the-go"-type person; I can't sit behind a desk for more than one hour or maybe two. So my pt-time businesses involve me being active.
Next, once you have decided your interests, attributes, skills, etc, look to see if others are involved in businesses that use your interests. This is where the internet make research very handy. Use google to find others who are doing what you want to do. Type in many keywords from your list. People often will be willing to help you out and give you advice if they are not direct competitors with you.
Another huuuge resource, is your public library! It has helped me immensely.
Be wary of most of the internet-based income opportunities - a lot are scams. There are a few people on here that might be able to give you advice regarding internet-based apporaches using Google Adwords, etc.
BizNewbie
From one village idiot to another: Welcome to the club!
> You have come to the right place to find the answers you need to get
> started.
> (1) Read MawMaw's SCAMS 101 (an excellent starting point),
> (2) The pointers from Chuck Huckaby were very informative,
> (3) May I interject the following:
> The first principle of entrepreneurial success is MARKETING. What is your
> marketing background? Do you have any sales or marketing experience? If
> not, there is one book that I would highly recommend: "The Ultimate
> Marketing Plan" by Dan Kennedy. I am only half-finished with this
> book, and already I see so much that I failed to see before. You may or
> may not agree with my assessment of the book, so you might what to check
> out a copy at your local library and read it. If you decide you like it,
> the paperback version runs about $10.95 USD.
> This book (plus others that I have read) have helped me to see where I
> made many of my mistakes. We "newbies" to business ask the wrong
> questions when evaluating Biz-Ops--believe me, we do!
> Best of luck,
> Sam C.
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