Best Small Businesses to Start

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I find it so amazing to actually see that some of small businesses listed are some of the ideas I came up with based on my personal research. I'm only a security guard at a world renouned hotel. It has been very difficult to find a decent paying job even with the high level of law enforcement training that I have along with 13 years experience of field work. I am currently doing more extensive research on three business plans and can hardly wait to climb out of poverty! Any type of business is worth taking a risk on than trying to survive on a minimum wage job!

Tony Diaz 2:28AM December 17, 2012

There is increased demand home healthcare service and support services for the elderly in communities through out the country and the demand is expected to keep growing, there are also resources out there to start such businesses. Source: www.medicalstaffingmanuals.com

mike of MD 8:55PM September 26, 2012

Well, for me, I will say that the world is going through a change and it is time that we understand what this mean for employment as we use to know it. Far more people will have to contend with the idea of starting their own small business, working from home and who know what else. Learning practical skills and being prepared to take the risk to start is critical. For more tips and great articles from entrepreneurs who are starting their own business, check out http://www.whystartabusiness.co.uk

Sheila Elliott of DE 5:43PM August 21, 2012

That is a good little list but perhaps we should point out some of the commonalities of these options...? We are talking small business so what is good for a small business? Three commonalities that pop to mind are; service based,
low sunk costs, and high degree of customization. I mention this to illustrate the fundamental appeal.

ShyEntrepreneur of WA 5:15PM June 18, 2012

The decision to go into business for themselves is a complex decision, which is probably much thought and consideration. Now the decision is to do only what the business opportunity for you. Perhaps the choice seems obvious, or maybe you think it will not matter what kind of business you run as long as you are the boss. But a small business franchise can be a difficult thing, and where the opportunities for small businesses, you can choose from at the end is the decisive factor in your career as a small business owner is a success or a failure. source: http://www.risdcareers2010.org/how-to-begin-your-best-small-business-franchise-opportunity.html

angelique of LA 5:17AM May 14, 2012

The information in this article is still relevant, even a few years after it was written. One entrepreneurial trend that crosses the categories mentioned here is affiliate marketing. While there's vibrant competition in affiliate marketing, the right opportunity and coaching, combined with persistence, can make for a nice supplementary income if not full-time employment. Very useful start-up information and tools for affiliate marketing available here:
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LNA of VA 4:15PM April 14, 2012

I take issue with the financial advisor; if she or he hasn't become wealthy because of their "important" knowledge and if s/he is working for paychecks as millions of others are, then that level of knowledge is questionable. If they have become wealthy, they're not going to be your financial advisor then. They have too many other things to do & don't need your money.

Randall Barfield 1:51PM April 12, 2012

interested

James of DE 9:05PM March 28, 2012

I must say I totally disagree with your businesses to start suggestions above.
They mostly appeear to businesses where you trade your [limited] time for money.
The best businesses IMO are
1. Global (no fixed retail outlet),
2. Operate in a Large Established Industry,
3. High Margin,
4. Easily Scale up (see limited time for money),
5. Have a proprietary element,
6. Do not involve holding inventory
7. Can be operated over an internet connection (i.e. you can be anywhere in the world to run them (again no fixed retail outlet).
8. Have the opportunity for licensing/royalties

Bill Gross of CA 11:33AM March 26, 2012