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So you want to create your business and be your own boss? It's an admirable ambition but be sure to kick-start your aspiration with a solid business plan and the right tools. Share and discover sage advice, start-up resources, cautionary tales and inspiring stories.

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Antique1945 said:
on March 22, 2009 04:35 PM ET

Using the right tools can help start your business and keep it afloat.  RetirementJobs.com and Seniorjobbank.com are good ones, but someone that is young like in thier 20s could see the jobs that are open.  And that causes the job sites to not do what it is intended to do.  Seniors4Hire.org has better security on the site.  You are offered a password, and those job seekers over the age of 50 with membership can gain access to those jobs.  Compainrg prices also is a good move.  With today's economy in the shape it's in, compairing prices is the best move of all.  That way, you can sign up for the membership that has the best prices. 
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cdave1
Post #5
cdave1 said:
on October 19, 2009 08:17 AM ET

Not sure that this hasn't been covered before, but here's a thought..

When creating my Human Resources Advisory/Consultancy business, I put together an advisory team of 5 personal friends, yet highly respected business professionals in their own right, whom  I trusted and respected,to give me good practical advice on strategic and tactical business concepts. No not a board of directors, just people who would sit around the kitchen table and help me steer the direction of my business.  No nonsense (or no bull), just straight and honest words of wisdom.

I would recommend this approach to anyone who is sincere about starting a business, it really helps.

 


janeroth
Post #4
janeroth replied to Fenwicker's Post #1 :
on June 24, 2009 06:09 PM ET
edited on June 24, 2009 06:10 PM ET

I have my own business for 7 years.

I have enthusian for what I do.  I place people into jobs,

I am a generalist and I am a career counselor, also kind and honest.

I am seeking OTHERS to help me grow. Experts in IT, Experts in Medical and Sales etc. let's unite and make money.

Work with me. Online work from home are scams.

I am  just a plain Jane.

Here is my email janeroth7@yahoo.com   In suject line line from AARP

All the best to everyone.

Lady Jane from NYC.


Biggdomains
Post #3
Biggdomains said:
on June 9, 2009 08:03 PM ET

Another good thing to do if you are starting a buiness is if you build a online website about your business.  There are many places to go to get your domain name and many other items you need for a business but I highly recommend this website at www.biggdomains.com as their prices are nice and customer service is wonderful.


Janabelle23
Post #2
Janabelle23 said:
on April 5, 2009 10:07 AM ET
edited on April 5, 2009 10:10 AM ET

Whether you are starting a business or are already in business, having the right advisors is pivital to your success.  Family and friends mean well, but are they truly giving you the best advice? 

There is a FREE resource that provides one-on-one confidential and objective business advice.  In every state in the US you can find the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC). They are grant funding to help businesses grow and succeed.  From business plans, finance, access to loans, marketing, process management, HR and more.  Visit the following link to find a center near you: http://www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/sbdc/sbdclocator/index.html

7 ingredients to Success!

# 1 - PASSION!   Without it you will fail. It carries you though the rough spots and excites customers. This ingredient must be added to all of the following ingredents for your business to in order for it to rise.

#2 - Planning! Planning, and Planning!  It is the difference a successful company makes.

#3 - Funding! - Cash is King.  There is NO free money to start a business.

#4 - Product/Service - Differenciate - know how it solves a problem - understand why it is successful through your customers eyes.

#5 - Markeitng! Know your Target.  It is NOT everyone and you DO have competition.

#6 - TEAM! Whether employees; contracted; vendors; shippers; accountants; bankers or lawyer, they are ALL on your team.

#7 - Reputation - with clients, employees, vendors and the community at large.  Do you give back?


Fenwicker
Post #1
Fenwicker said:
on March 23, 2009 06:31 AM ET

You're spending money on yourself and your family anyway; and what are getting in return for your money are products ususally inferior products in terms of real health and well being? Imagine if you could buy theses products from a top company - your own business that pays you back as you develop a group that also buys from the company.