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i guess i better revise this.... just looking for someone to give me pointers and get me started in the right direction! Please Help!!

well to be honest i havent decided when to start yet... i havent gotten that far.. but I know i am not ready to apply for any kind of liscensing or anything.. right now it is simply an idea in my head that I know I want to do and am very serious about... What I am looking for is some help on what I should do to get myself started, what steps I should take... i have never attempted this before and i guess you could say that im clueless!.... i know how to run it but i dont know how to start it!

Hey, I am a Graduate Student in Entrepreneurship. I have many ideas in my mind but didn't know how to make those an opportunity. That's why I am attending this program, and believe me, it is changing my world of understanding. I know there are prospective entrepreneurs around who have ideas but do not know how to make them big. That is why I have started a system of learning and experience, covering all the aspects of my graduate studies in entrepreneurship deliverable to those young aspiring entrepreneurs. My website is located at http://www.ientrepreneurship.net Please take a look at that and tell me if you need more help. Also, there are no shortcuts to success. You need to know ins and outs of business as well. Everything is covered on there.

A good first step is to purchase a domain name for your company. You can also start learning some simple HTML and JavaScript. This will allow you to more effectively advertise your business so that your future customers can easily find you. Also, consider finding a partner with complementary skills. You can efficiently divide tasks, bring different perspectives to challenges that you face, and most importantly share your joys and frustrations as you build your business.

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waacst:

I wrote a recent post on my blog titled, "The Home Based Business: It Is What you Make It".

Here's the link:

http://thesologuide.com/1224/the-home-based-business-it-is-what-you-make-it/

Now although it is titled for a home based business, I give 12 criteria to commit to for launching and growing a successful business. They are:

1. Create a business that integrates with your life plans of personal and economic goals.
2. Be passionate about your business and the market that you are servicing.
3. Build a business that is an extension of your strengths and experience. Know your weaknesses. Have them covered by others, but manage the results.
4. Research your market (overall industry, competitors and customers). Make sure that the market is large enough to meet your financial goals (determine what phase of the s-curve it is in).
5. Have a business plan. Create a plan based upon a unique value proposition for your market at a reasonable price.
6. Make sure that you are well funded.
7. Get involved within your industry. Build a network of mentors, business associates and joint venture partners.
8. Know your financial limits. Don't operate beyond your means.
9. Take action. Stay involved. Don't let your business coast on autopilot.
10. Provide a consistent, beneficial experience for your customers.
11. Review your business and market on a regular basis.
12. Make definitive choices and adapt quickly to the changes in your market.

After reading this, let me know if you have any questions.

Hope this helps.

Doug Dolan

The Solopreneur's Guide

http://thesologuide.com/

If funding is holding you back - how much are you seeking? And, what are the funds to be used for? There are many options for new businesses but they depend on the amount you are seeking and the purpose of those funds.

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