Hello i am now 19 from nj and own my own buisness with 2 other jobs on the side...

**division4thor** · 06-03-2009 10:52 PM

Hello everyone My name is steve I am from NJ I Started my first business when I was 18 last year, what a rough time its been i basically have no life and have invested all my time and money into it for the past year and was about to go bankrupt when I lucked out and landed to other side jobs to keep me a float and catch up with some bills. Finally things are starting to change for the better for me and im starting to see a profit.

**chuff1026** · 06-04-2009 12:33 AM

WOW
what business are u in?

**ilead** · 06-04-2009 02:33 PM

Hi Steve, welcome to the forum.

Sounds like you have a lot of responsibility there, good luck... and don't give up.

**Deal_Maker** · 06-04-2009 03:57 PM

Good for you for staying committed and hanging in there. It's not easy.

**division4thor** · 06-04-2009 08:07 PM

I own a tanning salon

**Nesie** · 06-04-2009 09:38 PM

Hey Steve,

Sounds like you have your hands full but dont give up on what you've worked so hard on building. I wish you all the best and much success with your business....Good luck and welcome to the forum.

**chuff1026** · 06-04-2009 11:33 PM

good luck man

**oozeven2000** · 06-05-2009 03:28 AM

Don't worry, this is the age to start. And no matter what, you have gained knowledge and experience which is invaluable!

**division4thor** · 06-05-2009 08:19 PM

so far i am really liking this website and glad I joined everyone is so nice and very helpful

**andrewmeredith** · 06-06-2009 10:33 AM

Your story is very respectable, and I know how you feel. I just graduated from college and, realizing that I probably wouldn't have many job prospects and I didn't want to run away to hide in grad-school with my tail between my legs, I took it upon myself to start a business back in October '08.

My story isn't nearly as heavy as yours, but I definitely know what you mean about sacrificing all time/money/social life for entrepreneurship.

**hentley_ventures** · 06-06-2009 11:35 AM

congrats on the success....

Phil

**mrtwisterdp** · 06-06-2009 05:48 PM

Dont worry... u r not alone in the boat... you will find so many in similar situtation...

one of them me...

**N.V.Wells** · 06-07-2009 02:09 PM

Welcome!

Hang in there and remember ''Never give in-never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense''

Ever need anything just give me a Private Message.

Regards,
Nick