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what is a good business to start before I have kids/wife?

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zixxer

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I'm 21, in college, and working 40 hours a week at a decent paying job. I do a lot of computer repair on the side - enough to probably support myself - but it really isn't as steady as I'd like, and I would rather be doing something that's more 'concrete'.... i.e... as people get more knowledgable about computers the need for a computer repair person is going to be less and less.



What's something that doesn't require a HUGE investment to start up? I was thinking about some sort of mulch/landscape supply store... where I, nor my company install any of the stuff - just sell it to the people w/ landscape labor... Only downside is that this requires a lot of property and I can't afford $60k cash to go towards this.
 
Trying to start a business without capital, experience, or in an industry that you don't particularly enjoy is asking for trouble, imo. What do you enjoy? What are your abilities? That's usually the only question you need to ask.

Building a business takes time, even (if not especially) a landscape business.
 
I enjoy doing just about anything. I have tons of technology-related experience... but most tech related companies need either tons of capital/investors or they fail.

I have very little capital to put towards something like this...
 
Originally posted by: zixxer
I enjoy doing just about anything.
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That's great and all, but you're going to have to focus on something.

I have tons of technology-related experience... but most tech related companies need either tons of capital/investors or they fail.
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That's not necessarily true. If you have a client-base your can build working capital. If you don't, then it's a catch-22 and you need to find other venues to increase your network, client-base, etc. I always suggest finding an opportunity with a service-based firm that gives you control over your own clients thus giving you full interaction, etc.

I have very little capital to put towards something like this...
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So that rules out franchises (most require substantial working capital and a certain net worth). Landscaping businesses are great, but you still need a client-base, experience, equipment, and some infrastructure to support your clients.

I guess I'm not sounding too positive, but despite what ATOT likes to say, starting and running a successful business is incredibly difficult... especially in the beginning. Most people that started successful businesses did so as a natural progression from some level of expertise. Those who go through a list of businesses and just choose one are rarely a success story. There are always exceptions.
 
Originally posted by: zixxer
Originally posted by: Sentinel
Why can't you work for a company in your chosen field?
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I don't know.. that's just not really what I would like to do.
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Typically unless you are doing freelance work people start out getting the experience they need so they can be profitable on their own.

 
Originally posted by: Sentinel
Originally posted by: zixxer
Originally posted by: Sentinel
Why can't you work for a company in your chosen field?
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I don't know.. that's just not really what I would like to do.
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Typically unless you are doing freelance work people start out getting the experience they need so they can be profitable on their own.
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What he said.
 
Originally posted by: Sentinel
What is lack of fulfillment? Crappy work?
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whether the work is crappy or not......there are just some people that would never be satisfied working for anyone but themselves.
 
My mom started her own jewerly store oh about 5 years ago. Its a progression. She started out in a corner of her friends consignment gallery. After about a year she moved to a store downtown ...but it still wasnt her own. She eventualy started renting out a space in a farmers market(high class one) and that is where she has been ever since. She now has rented the two spaces next to hers, nocked down the walls, and made three times as large. She is doing very well.

This all being said, its very hard to do, and its by no means a easy job. LONG LONG hours and TONS of stress. My mom was only able to do what she did becuase my dad has a good paying job and could support us just even if her thing didnt work out. There is a lot in business that you dont think about untill your actually in it.

My mom knew about jewerly(what woman doesnt) but she was in no means an expert....so you dont have to be one. If you have some kind of good connectionl..maybe something you can get cheap or on a speacial deal..and sell it.... go for it.

If your still in college..go take a entrepreneur class
 
Originally posted by: gigapet
Originally posted by: CVSiN
adult bookstore...
or used fleshlight cleaning service!
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actually adult bookstores make a very good profit if you have a good location.
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It would be hard to get a good location as many cities have zoning laws.
 
Originally posted by: CVSiN
adult bookstore...
or used fleshlight cleaning service!
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how about comining the adult book store with a used fleshlight cleaning service? I don't think that has been done before and he could generate a great niche market.
 
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