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Posted By: Larry Melton
Date: Sunday, January 13, 2008, at 6:51 a.m.(pst)

In Response To: It seems like most are looking for a legitimate business to start. (Applybiz)

>> Happy New Year Everyone!

>> Forgive me I am new to Friendinbusiness.com
>> I am still trying to learn the rules.

>> It is very late, so I leave a quick message.

>> It seems that most people are really looking for a good business to
>> start, and do not want to be scammed.

>> Well, I have business that is easy to yadda, yadda, yadda, blatant
>> advertisement by a first time visitor!

>> If anyone want to find out more, please email me at: Link deleted

>> Links deleted by Moderator. You admit you don't know the rules, so I
>> suggest you should start by first reading the rules that have been posted.
>> Please pay special attention to the one prohibiting outright and blatant
>> ads, which is the true nature of your post.

>> Better to start a discussion and just leave your link at the bottom,
>> without writing an ad for your bizopp.

I ran a successful electronic service business for over ten years. I paid rent, I paid employess, I paid taxes and utilitites. I guess the point is if you are going to start a business, you have to be prepared to spend money.

1. Find a business or service that interests you, then investigate the field to see how viable starting a buisness in that field would be.

2. Work at home offers. I have investigated this area for a long time, and yes there are some companies that do allow you to work at home, but for the most part these are lead-ins to some kind of business opportunity.

3. Start up costs. I think the perception is that you can start a business with no money. I would say that statement is false. If you go to sites such as franchisegator and look at the buy-in just to get your foot in the door it is pretty substantial. If you really have a desire to start a home business, first ask yourself do you have the stomach to go thru failure, hard times and rejection. Starting a business isn't easy, but if you have the will, desire, drive and money, you can make it happen.

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