I need help starting my own small business. How do you get started?
February 20th, 2010 | 
Author: I’m planning on starting my own business and would like info on how to run one. I’m planning on opening a pet store in my local area and I need info on how to get started. Are there any books you recommend? Any advice you could give on pricing, hours of operation, best locations, etc? I’ve never ran a business before but I like a challenge. There is only 1 other in the area. Does anyone have any information on obtaining grants to start a business? What keeps you in business? ANY info would be greatly appreciated.
I do not believe that your question can be answered here. There is too much info that can be giving. Best advise I can give you is to take a small business class at your local community college. Depending on tuition, the cost of the class should run about $300 and you don’t have to sign up for a degree. This class should give you enough information about everything that you mentioned plus more. I will give some links that will help you get started. Please consider calling your local SBA. Ask lots of questions and if un answered…ask who can.
Good Luck
Business and Marketing Student.
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I do not believe that your question can be answered here. There is too much info that can be giving. Best advise I can give you is to take a small business class at your local community college. Depending on tuition, the cost of the class should run about $300 and you don’t have to sign up for a degree. This class should give you enough information about everything that you mentioned plus more. I will give some links that will help you get started. Please consider calling your local SBA. Ask lots of questions and if un answered…ask who can.
Good Luck
Business and Marketing Student.
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Hello
I used the local councils information services. They offer free start-up courses and lots of info. Some banks offer good packs. The local courses offer fantastic information, I also went to some cheap evening courses at around £20 a pop.
Now I have been in business for a few years I have realised a Business Plan has been the most important thing I have done, may sound boring but creating a list of everything you need to do and following each item up on a daily basis is the best thing you can do. A lot of companies update their plan/list each week.
John
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