How do I start my own business? Can anyone name any books that are a must read for any new business owner? ?

Question

I'm starting my own business but I'm not sure what to do first. I don't want to step out there without having a firm understanding of what to expect. All serious help is appreciated!!

Answer 1

I don't have any books but this site is great for people who want to start a business.

http://www.trumpuniversity.com/

Good Luck in your ventures!

Answer 2

I'd recommend getting a degree in Business Management. They teach you ALL you need to know.

Answer 3

From my own experience, the best idea is simply action.  If you start reading books about business there is no end and you will have massive amounts of information, but no experience.  Its quite easy to get analysis paralysis - where you over analyse everything and then decide it is too hard and simply give up.  You have a fair idea of what you want to do right, so just put some ads in the local papers, make up some flyers and get out there - you can learn from the insight and experience of others by simply asking people you know who already run their own successful business for some advice and contacts. Maybe you will fail the first time, and the second, but each time you will get wiser.  But hey, everyone is different.  Good luck!!

Answer 4

go the library or bookstore - there are dozens/100's of books on starting a business - many on specific types of businesses