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What is a good small business to start?

Asked by extolsmith (420points) | asked August 2nd, 2007 | 7 responses | “Great Question” (0points) | Flag as…

I want to start a business that I can manage in the evening or early morning and my wife can manage during the day, with a baby. A part time business that can be start with limited capital and limited time.

I was thinking a drive thru coffee stand or small retail space. A business that can be run by low wage workers which my wife and I can keep an eye on?

Any suggestions or experience?

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peggylou's avatar

I've seen several start a successful eBay business. They take in any item someone wants to sell on eBay; they photograph it, define it, and place it on eBay. When the item sells, they get a percentage. If you get good at defining and listing items, you can start selling them "assembly-line."

tbone's avatar

There is a book I am reading that I have found to be very informative, not only about good business to start on the side, but money matters in general. "Start Late, Finish Rich" by David Bach There are several chapters in there that are right up your alley. I am personally involved with a direct selling or network marketing business. I know, I know, everyone immediately thinks pyramid scheme. Understand there are some great opportunities out there using this highly successful business plan that are legal, focused on slow, controlled, and stable growth, and involve selling a real, viable product to an individual. In my case I know I am truly helping my customers due to the proven quality of the product, which is just an added bonus! Another plus of this type of business is the fact that the business plan is already put together, you just have to follow the traveled path while adding your own personality and creativity. All I am saying is take a look, there are some great opportunities out there but do be careful there are a lot of dangerous companies out there! Check out the Direct Selling Association's website (dsa.org) a great starting place! Only legitimate companies are members of the DSA.

dunnston's avatar

I think the way to go is a home bassed business. They can produce high returns fast if you treat them like a business and require very little over head Learn more about me and some of the best home based business ideas on my web site

PromoCurrency's avatar

I think google adwords is a good home based business to start. You can find all kinds of information on the internet about how to get started with adwords. Also, when your business starts to grow and you can start to pay for other forms of advertising, there is a business called Promotional Currency. They are a mobile marketing agency that brings a powerful combination of music promotions, ringtone promotions, and digital product promotions.

phicoolbreeze's avatar

A good business to to join, is one with a small start up fee, great products, and easy to promote. I joined GBG less than a year ago, with only paying 20 bucks a month to join, and I already quit my job with the income I’ve received from this company. Something to definitely look into. Oh yeah dunnston is right, adwords is good, but if you can create you own page like my GBG Business <——and add adsense to it, you’ll make extra income through that too.

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