Smart Business Start-Up

Whatever you are planning a personal business or a small business, like SOHO-, SME, SMB-, Micro-, Home-, DIY-, Hobby-, Boomer businesses, the time has never been better for starting a business. Many politicians will have you believe that the current up-rise in personal and small business activity is due to their policies, that is b*** s****, it is due to the greatest platform for entrepreneurial activity to date – the internet and related technologies.

Anyone between the ages of 13 (apparently) and 81 (?) can be a first time entrepreneur, and best of all – thanks to the technology available – it:

1. Does not need a lot of capital: bootstrapping and outsourcing techniques allow you to start your business on the side at less than what you spend on a meal out.
2. Only need very little business experience: we live in a time when business processes are rewritten, and much happens online, information, advice and tools are available for free, communities help you to build online networks and make starting easy.

So if you ever had a dream or goal in business, now is the time to start, some people make their hobby into a business, others their DIY skills and some even start social businesses for giving someone else a helping hand – the reasons and opportunities are truly limitless.

What business would you like to start today?

8 Responses to “ Smart Business Start-Up ”

1. nmartin
   
   Said on April 9th, 2008 at 3:57 pm

   I saw your posting and thought you would be interested in some advice from my client, Wireless Toyz if you are thinking about starting a business or purchasing a franchise. “Make sure you select a business about which and about whose products you are truly passionate. Like any business you choose to run, it is a marriage. You’ll be living, breathing, nurturing and growing it for a long time and nothing is worse than a marriage without love,” advises Richard Simtob, president of finance and franchise development at Wireless Toyz. (Edited by ST.)

2. Layla
   
   Said on September 11th, 2008 at 3:22 pm

   Finding the right franchise for you doesn’t have to be a difficult thing. It’s all about matching the right personality with the right business.

3. Mike Gomez
   
   Said on January 26th, 2009 at 11:29 am

   The right franchise should really match your interest so you will have no problem coming up with great marketing ideas.

4. Leaflet Distribution
   
   Said on January 28th, 2009 at 11:13 am

   We deliver marketing material for franchise companies all the time, and it never ceases to amaze us at how many different types of businesses you can buy into. But before you part with your hard earned cash, please do think, does the business that you are considering really have a potential market place? how many people really need or want that product or service ?
   Be very realistic.

5. Leaflet Delivery
   
   Said on April 21st, 2009 at 11:20 am

   Why buy into a franchise when you could start your own company, which you could then be the franchisor, and sell franchises to other people, I would guess that is where the real money is.

6. Online classified
   
   Said on June 26th, 2009 at 5:20 am

   we can start any small business idea with as little capital as possible. Find a partner to work together, prepare a concept and simple business plan, than it goes. If it gets bigger, you have more open doors. If it gets fine, you earn your own money. If it doesn’t run well, at least you’ve tried and got some experience.

7. Franchise business opportunities
   
   Said on September 23rd, 2009 at 11:45 am

   Franchising is a popular way to enter into business – but which franchise is right for you and how do you ensure you flourish? We are hosting one-to-one advisory sessions to help you on your way to success.

8. John
   
   Said on September 30th, 2009 at 12:56 pm

   Management in all business and human organization activity is simply the act of getting people together to accomplish desired goals and objectives.

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