Please Help! - With Business

**Mooseman2181** · 08-02-2007 12:21 AM

Hi,

I'm new to this forum and just joined tonight. I am really confused about starting a business. I would like to start a small business, but I have no ideas and no idea where to start? Any ideas would help.

Please help!

**Terra Andersen** · 08-02-2007 12:57 AM

Do you have any talents or special skills? If not, is there anything that you are particularly passionate about? That usually helps people figure out what kind of business they want to start.

**jpaynecr** · 08-02-2007 01:10 AM

I used to make pretty good money doing door to door and wholesale. Pm me if you would like any help with getting started in that.

**jrod31** · 08-02-2007 02:37 AM

where are you located?

**suav** · 08-02-2007 03:06 AM

Ebay is an easy way to get started, I've been doing it since I can remember...

, maybe age 13.
Just get a good eye for old or new stuff that sells good and browse thrift/pawn shops, online stores or clearance sales...
I made a ton from doing this... (spent $30 on a satellite phone + sold for $700+, mp3 thing for $25 sold for $115, and at least 100 other similar examples).
The hunt is always fun.. But not very reliable at some points.

**Mooseman2181** · 08-02-2007 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by Terra Andersen

Do you have any talents or special skills? If not, is there anything that you are particularly passionate about? That usually helps people figure out what kind of business they want to start.

I was reading about import/export, but that requires quite a deal of money to start. I also wanted to buy some stuff wholesale and then sell it on ebay at low prices, while still making a profit.

**Mooseman2181** · 08-02-2007 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by jrod31

where are you located?

U.S. - New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania

**n/a** · 08-02-2007 08:57 AM

well this forums is the place to be for your questions! Just like to say welcome and you will find alot of wisdom here.

**Terra Andersen** · 08-02-2007 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by Mooseman2181

I was reading about import/export, but that requires quite a deal of money to start. I also wanted to buy some stuff wholesale and then sell it on ebay at low prices, while still making a profit.

I believe there are quite a few import/export companies that don't require any upfront fees. I know all of the wholesalers that I personally deal with don't charge anything to begin. Some are even nice enough to dropship your products to your customers if you decide to sell on ebay or through your own website.

**radreality** · 08-02-2007 11:42 AM

Here is an article that my personal business consultant wrote, you should read it before you do anything:

Are Your an Entrepreneur?

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Robert Falk
Business Developer / Investor
Self Help & Success Forum

**Mooseman2181** · 08-02-2007 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by radreality

Here is an article that my personal business consultant wrote, you should read it before you do anything:

Are Your an Entrepreneur?

1) I had problems with loading the article.

2) I am an entrepreneur and I have already started an npo, although it we don't actually make profit its the first step towards starting an organization.

**Mooseman2181** · 08-02-2007 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by Terra Andersen

I believe there are quite a few import/export companies that don't require any upfront fees. I know all of the wholesalers that I personally deal with don't charge anything to begin. Some are even nice enough to dropship your products to your customers if you decide to sell on ebay or through your own website.

Do you have a list of any sites, which you have personally had experience with?

**DBeavers** · 08-04-2007 04:56 AM

Business2Business sales can be very rewarding, and promotional advertising can make it quite enjoyable as well as profitable. I started my home-based business selling promos back in '84. I love this industry and have built up a great base of repeat clients, many of whom have been buying their promos from me for 12 to 22 years.

No major capital is required, as the orders are processed on the buyers ability to pay.

No inventory, as the imprinted products are shipped direct to the buyes' locations.

No territory restrictions, except limited to US borders.

Feel free to visit my web site for more details.

Dennis Bevers
www.CuttingEdgeAdvertising.com

**Terra Andersen** · 08-04-2007 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by Mooseman2181

Do you have a list of any sites, which you have personally had experience with?

Well, the ones I have dealt with all are fine home decor sites or decor materials related. If this is what you're looking for, I can definitely help! If not, I haven't dealt with others NOT in that industry, so I can't really recommend others that aren't in that industry, since some say that actually don't have fees, but then they really do once you sign up.

Try to go with someone that someone else has used, this will save you lots of time and troubles.

If you need more info on the decor stuff, PM me for info.