Small Business Idea's
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From: Richlands, NC
Small Business Idea's
Hey guys.
I've got a problem.
I've gone around the past two days to every single place where a 16 year old can work in this town, and no one is hiring.
So, my question to you is "What is a good small business idea?"
I've got a problem.
I've gone around the past two days to every single place where a 16 year old can work in this town, and no one is hiring.
So, my question to you is "What is a good small business idea?"
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Elder User
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From: Richlands, NC
lol.
I've already got my own landscaping company. However, it doesn't pay the bills. Know what I mean?
I need to find a job that will help me make the rest of my bills a little easier to pay.
Such as a $271 monthly insurance payment. Outrageous, I know.
I've already got my own landscaping company. However, it doesn't pay the bills. Know what I mean?
I need to find a job that will help me make the rest of my bills a little easier to pay.
Such as a $271 monthly insurance payment. Outrageous, I know.
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Joined: Apr 2010
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From: fayetteville, NC
1. pressure washing peoples driveways/houses
2. mobile car detailing with a pressure washer
it's easier with a list of your hobbies/abilities
2. mobile car detailing with a pressure washer
it's easier with a list of your hobbies/abilities
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Government Teat-sucker
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From: Virginia Beach
You have a truck. Offer to clean garages and haul off trash. Clean rain gutters, paint....
One thing I've thought about doing in the past......
something that people dread doing.......
something that they might pay a few bucks for you to do it for them.....
Offer to pick up the dog poop in the back yard. All you need is a few trash bags, some rubber gloves (actually, those are optional), a bucket, and a pooper scooper. Leave your pride at home and make some money.
One thing I've thought about doing in the past......
something that people dread doing.......
something that they might pay a few bucks for you to do it for them.....
Offer to pick up the dog poop in the back yard. All you need is a few trash bags, some rubber gloves (actually, those are optional), a bucket, and a pooper scooper. Leave your pride at home and make some money.
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From: Montreal Canada
Landscaping's a good business for starting out because there's a lot you can do without having to spend a lot on equipment or worrying too much about things like insurance.
If there's something else you'd rather be doing like building houses or working on cars your best bet is probably to go to school and learn a certifiable trade.
If there's something else you'd rather be doing like building houses or working on cars your best bet is probably to go to school and learn a certifiable trade.
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From: Frequently frozen MN
If you can get the word out ( post on those little cards in local stores etc), you might be able to pick up general work with older homeowners (like me), especially those with a few acres.
List your strong points ( good size, strong, ambitous, and have experience with ....). Also put down an hourly rate for basic work ( you can always say that you won't do some jobs for that price). And don't get hooked omto driving 50 miles for a 2 hour job.
If you have references, even better.
My wife used to get jobs like berry picking in the summer, but I don't know if that kind of work is still around.
List your strong points ( good size, strong, ambitous, and have experience with ....). Also put down an hourly rate for basic work ( you can always say that you won't do some jobs for that price). And don't get hooked omto driving 50 miles for a 2 hour job.
If you have references, even better.
My wife used to get jobs like berry picking in the summer, but I don't know if that kind of work is still around.
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If you have the truck, offer to haul away junk. Haul it to a reclaimation center and sell the metal. Clean out basements for people, or attics. Put an ad in the local paper or post one in the local supermarket: " Odd Jobs ", etc. Good luck!
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From: Hickory, North Carolina
No true at all my friend. You will need a to study and take a state certified test to obtain a pesticide license which you will need to obtain your training hours and credits to keep it, general liability insurance, auto insurance depending on the properties you maintain, in 2011 you will need to be a certified landscape contractor to do any work over 2500 a year, be an LLC, and a business license. Not to mention buying the equipment that takes to do it right. the list goes on
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From: Cambridge, Ontario
Well said !
Do a little research in your community and find the niche that's waiting to be filled, there's always one to be pioneered or improved. I'm not familiar with Small Business in North Carolina, but perhaps there is a non profit small business development center in your community offering programs geared for "young entrepreneurs" which may offer guidance on crafting a business plan and financial assistance to get you started.
The more time invested in research and planning will increase your odds of survival.
Do a little research in your community and find the niche that's waiting to be filled, there's always one to be pioneered or improved. I'm not familiar with Small Business in North Carolina, but perhaps there is a non profit small business development center in your community offering programs geared for "young entrepreneurs" which may offer guidance on crafting a business plan and financial assistance to get you started.
The more time invested in research and planning will increase your odds of survival.