anybody here wants to start their own business in the future?

im a communist so no but if i were too it would be some thing that gives people alternatives.

i want to start a brewery some day

i want to start a brewery some day

mrbojangles25

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i want to start a brewery some day

Lonelynight

I am still young, enjoy my current work (as a brewer), have a lack of funds, and have a lot to learn about many things (specifically, running a business)

[QUOTE="Lonelynight"][QUOTE="mrbojangles25"]

i want to start a brewery some day

mrbojangles25

I am still young, enjoy my current work (as a brewer), have a lack of funds, and have a lot to learn about many things (specifically, running a business)

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[QUOTE="Lonelynight"] what's currently preventing you from doing so?Lonelynight

I am still young, enjoy my current work (as a brewer), have a lack of funds, and have a lot to learn about many things (specifically, running a business)

well, I have two degrees in a relevant field, and work in the specific field.

When I pay my loans off, I think some business classes are in order.

Then, maybe in ten years or so, I think it'll be time.  Im pretty happy where I am at the moment though

wish i could make a boutique car manufacturing including race modifying services to compete.

Yes, I would like to make a headphone amp company. Something of that sort that involves headphones.

My business dream isn't as grand as some folks. I've been tossing around the idea of starting a pool cleaning business. Living in the subburbs of SoCal, it's a HUGE freelance industry here. I'm just not sure how to really start getting clients.

I'm in mortuary college right now and when the teacher asks how many of the students (~75) want to own their own funeral home someday roughly 40-50% of the class raises their hands.

Cost to build a new funeral home = $1 - $2 million

Cost of buying an existing funeral home = gross profit of FH for last 5 years is the standard. (a succesful FH can be in the $3 - $4 million range)

I wonder how many of my fellow students have really thought this through. :?

Even if it was an option I doubt I would do it. There's just too many risks involved, and your overhead is ALOT higher when just starting out.

It is impossible to start a business and keep it open these days because of Walmart and Amazon.com.. my neighbors has a small shop since a long time, but no one goes there, everybody would rather shopping at Walmart. so they closed the store.Dogswithguns

It is impossible to start a business and keep it open these days because of Walmart and Amazon.com.. my neighbors has a small shop since a long time, but no one goes there, everybody would rather shopping at Walmart. so they closed the store.Dogswithguns

anyways i am proud of my community in my neighborhood. we have over 30 business lined up on main street that goes through our neighborhood and There is only ONE big company and that is white castles thats been there  since 1950's and anytime a big company tries move then they boycotted big time

I guess but I doubt it would ever happen. 

Already got one. I run my own web design company. Started it up in '08. It's a great way to earn extra cash. I have a full time day job but am putting my wife through univ. so the extra income has helped out a lot. 

If things continue to go smoothly in Colorado and Washington, I want to move to one of those states and open my own marijuana and gaming cafe. 

[QUOTE="Dogswithguns"]It is impossible to start a business and keep it open these days because of Walmart and Amazon.com.. my neighbors has a small shop since a long time, but no one goes there, everybody would rather shopping at Walmart. so they closed the store.Pirate700

pretty much this.

I think we are going to start seeing a lot more service-based businesses, and even product-based businesses that justify their slightly higher prices with better service and, in cases where they produce their product, a superior product.

Beer is a good example of this.  Budweiser is, slowly but surely, losing a percent or two every single year to craft- and micro-brewed because people are realizing that for simple pleasures, its generally worthwhile to spend a little more.  Budweiser is a good beer, but its not so much about cost per ounce any more (though value still plays a roll), but happiness per ounce.  People can't afford to travel the world physically, but they can travel the world with their taste buds, and brewers can bring foreign flavors and styles to people at will.

Or, I dont know, maybe people just drink more in a recession.

Too many regulations to deal with.:PGodly_Cure

ugh, tell me about it.  Just to start mine, I am looking at years upon years of license approvals, zoning issues, and more.

if i was sitting on a lot of money, i'd start one--probably a cafe that sells typical coffees and various teas and home-cooked-style foods (basically my favourite dishes that my family makes). i think i'd do a good job of coming up with a diversified and tasty menu. right up the corner from where i live would be the perfect place to open it; the area gets a good amount of traffic, it overlooks a nice conservation area (great for patio seating in the summer), and is a suburban area where a lot of students live--plus, the area is devoid of any cafe-type places.

i'd love to do something like that when i retire (and if i have enough money), but it's not something i intend to pursue to make my living. 

I mean my father has been a small business man all his life and owned multiple businesses, so there's certainly a chance I will do so in the future.  At the moment though it's not really my priority, and perhaps I'll figure things out a bit more when I go off to college.  Honestly, I am more interested in investing and venture capitalism.

I'm in the process of doing that actually, along with my brother.Shottayouth13-

[QUOTE="Shottayouth13-"]I'm in the process of doing that actually, along with my brother.Lonelynight

Yeah a drop ship business. 

My business dream isn't as grand as some folks. I've been tossing around the idea of starting a pool cleaning business. Living in the subburbs of SoCal, it's a HUGE freelance industry here. I'm just not sure how to really start getting clients.

Pirate700

You could use google maps to satellite view the area to see which houses actually have pools or jacuzzi's.

I'd like to either open a brewery or a gastro pub. My gastro pub would likely be viking themed and serve the ale / mead in viking horns. Have thought up some cool viking names for it too :P.

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My business dream isn't as grand as some folks. I've been tossing around the idea of starting a pool cleaning business. Living in the subburbs of SoCal, it's a HUGE freelance industry here. I'm just not sure how to really start getting clients.

junglist101

You could use google maps to satellite view the area to see which houses actually have pools or jacuzzi's.

And create a web site. You would not believe the amount of the population base that considers those with a web site 'legit'. Business cards are not that expensive these days either. Word of mouth travels fast, I'd imagine it's quicker in a smaller community. Frequent the local hot spots, talk with businesses about posting stuff on their walls if they have a spot.

You do have to have a certain measure of confidence and be willing and able to do some self bragging. People love assuredness. I found that once I became a little more outgoing and got more experience talking to a lot of people, I started getting work.

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From small beginnings come great things.

You do have to have a certain measure of confidence and be willing and able to do some self bragging. People love assuredness. I found that once I became a little more outgoing and got more experience talking to a lot of people, I started getting work.Namgis

My grandparent owned a business.

My parent owned a business.

My boyfriend is running a business.

My friends are all business owners.

So, I actually cant imagine anyother way of life but to be your own boss.

I'm starting a credit repair business with my family. :DThe-Apostle

awesome, I'd love to have a family business

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[QUOTE="Dogswithguns"]It is impossible to start a business and keep it open these days because of Walmart and Amazon.com.. my neighbors has a small shop since a long time, but no one goes there, everybody would rather shopping at Walmart. so they closed the store.mrbojangles25

pretty much this.

I think we are going to start seeing a lot more service-based businesses, and even product-based businesses that justify their slightly higher prices with better service and, in cases where they produce their product, a superior product.

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

My business dream isn't as grand as some folks. I've been tossing around the idea of starting a pool cleaning business. Living in the subburbs of SoCal, it's a HUGE freelance industry here. I'm just not sure how to really start getting clients.

junglist101

You could use google maps to satellite view the area to see which houses actually have pools or jacuzzi's.