How Do I start my own business/company?

Question

Supposedly I'm a very creative person. for the past year I've learned so much about photography and graphic design. I want to pursue this as far as I can and take a few classes just to receive some formal training and I'm thinking of starting a business in this field.

How would I go about doing this?

I'm still young so I just want to get some insight on it.

I probably could go to school and minor in business or something but I would like to hear experiences.

Answer 1

ebay is a good business

Answer 2

There are many ways to start a business, but learning from someone who already has a business in the field you are interested in is a good way. That could mean working for someone else preferably a small business that would show you ways that they acquire business, along with all the day to day activities that make running the business and ending up with a profit possible.

Education is always helpful and sometimes required to get those entry level positions that will give you the experience to learn more in your field and time to figure out the best way to make it happen.

Lay out a 5 year plan for yourself on paper, this makes it more real and you will be surprised how helpful it is. Keep a notebook of ideas and things to research. Maybe other small business in your area that are doing the same kind of thing. Why reinvent the wheel often successful people copy a business model that they tweak to make it their own and run with it.

The most important thing is to start now even in a small way and keep at it. Good Luck

Answer 3

There are several great resources for business help. I would suggest the following to start.

http://www.sba.gov

http://www.score.org

http://www.entrepreneur.com

The official business link to the US gov

http://www.business.gov/

UK business link

http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/act...

BEST WISHES!

Answer 4

You are on the right tack. You will need to find you niche in the industry you are looking into. Like doing websites for wedding photographers. Something you know people will need all the time. Teach photography, once you take more classes maybe you will figure it out.