Starting Own Business

Updated on August 22, 2011
C.J. asks from Mansfield, TX
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Hello Mommas! I'm thinking of starting my own small business (more like a hobby than a necessary income). My question: can anyone recommend any good starting your own business books? I'm very new to this and would like some more info. Thanks!

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Thanks for ideas on books to read and website to visit. I already have a business in mind, but thanks to all the mommas that recommended theirs!

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T.C.

answers from Houston on

Hi Corylee...My name is T., a 26 yo, disabled, at home mom. I am looking for some new members to add to my team. It would only cost you $25.00 to start, with no commitment. When you hand me the money I hand you all the tools you will need to start making some extra money. If you think that you might be interested in hearing more about this opportunity just e-mail me... ____@____.com

Many Blessings,
T.

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N.H.

answers from San Antonio on

Zig Ziglar has a few good books about being successful in business. If you have iTunes, you can download free podcasts with his stuff. Blessings in all you do!

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L.S.

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Okay, you've had way too many people try to convince you to join their network market. I won't do that to you! My home business flopped in the first 15 months. Then I went to this website for training and I did more volume in the next 3 months than I had in the combined previous 15 months!

The website is www.danijohnson.com - she went from $2.03 to her name and homeless to her first million in less than 2 years. Her techniques are not an experiment. She continues to create 6 and 7 figure income earners with her system. Best part, she is a Christian, too, and has been a leader in the training industry for 17 years, all while raising her 5 kids.

Go to her workathomeprofitzone.com for a free membership and hundreds of hours of free training. To truly grow your business professionally and quickly, attend her training seminars - very cheap compared to everyone else in the industry.

Call me with any questions,
L.
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K.F.

answers from Dallas on

Corylee-

When I started my business (A Pet-Sitting Service) I did most of the research via the internet and got one of the Nolo books which helped with deciding if I should incorporate myself and what type of business entity to become etc. I would suggest you start there. You can go to www.nolo.com for more info on what books and info they have.

Good Luck!

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S.B.

answers from Seattle on

What kind of business are you looking to start? Do you have something in mind already or are you looking for business ideas? If you're looking for a business idea...I do in-home wine tastings. Its tons of fun and super easy! Let me know if you'd like to learn more about doing your own in-home wine tastings! You can check out my website for more info and/or send me an email if you have any questions.

Good luck with your new business!
Cheers!
S.
www.FineWinesAtHome.com
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J.W.

answers from Abilene on

I, too, have a home based business. Don't know of any good books but here are a few things to consider when choosing a home based business...there is one right for you and your family!
1) Do you need to keep inventory?
2) Who pays for Hostess gifts/promotions?
3) How much time are you able to dedicate to it each week?
4) Start up costs
I sell candles and accessories and keep no inventory, had no start up cost and work one night per week...I love it!
Visit my website for more info...if you have questions about any home based business, I've done a few ; ). I can help direct you.

J. Wittkowski
Partylite Unit Leader
**Stars Over Texas**
www.partylite.biz/txcandlediva

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J.C.

answers from Dallas on

Check out my website at www.discoverlimu.com/jcarden and find out how to start a business with a great company and feel better while you're doing it.
T&J Health Solutions in alternative medicine or self-employment in mammasource.
J.

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Z.B.

answers from San Antonio on

Corylee,

Not sure if you have decided which business to start or not, but I thought I would tell you about mine. I am an Herbalife independent distributor. I help people get into healthier habits as well as take nutritional suppliments to increase metabolism, energy, promote weight loss or weight gain if needed. I started out in November and played around with it at first, made a couple hundred bucks by selling to my friends and family. Now they can't get enough and I am starting to really build my business! I am looking for people who are tired of the J.O.B and ready to work for themselves and start making their own income. I was very skeptical at first when I read about Herbalife, but after talking with my doctor and having him take a look at the product, he said they were a great product and I took them throughout my entire pregnancy. If you would like more information you can email me at ____@____.com or call ###-###-####. You can also look at my website, www.gr8wealth2day.com. You won't every have to do anything alone. We help eachother out! Let me know if you are interested

Thanks for taking the time to read this
Z. Barnes

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K.S.

answers from Austin on

you are going to need alot but my friend has a buissnuss and just takes it slow you do not want to go crazy . Make a schedule .It helped her

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D.M.

answers from Houston on

i have the perfect thing for you if you are willing to put a little effort into it. there are no sales or inventory and everything comes with a 90 day money back satisfaction guarentee. i recently started working with the MOM Team which is a wonderful place full of training and support. it is a legitamite at home business in which everything is done on the internet and by phone. no parties to book or things to sell. it has increased my income and allowed me to do things my way in my time. it is an awesome opportunity that i would love to discuss more with you. if you are interested please visit my website at www.formyrugrats.com or email me at ____@____.com.

D. Mattern-Muck
Raise your income and your rugrats at the same time!!!
The MOM Team
www.formyrugrats.com
"The only thing that counts is faith, expressing itself through love." Galatians 5:6

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R.R.

answers from San Antonio on

I've own my own business for over 14 years. I teach skin care. What a joy that is for me because I believe in my products and what I do for others. Since your talking about a hobby. I think you need to ask yourself what YOU like to do and then research that. Make a list of three things and research that at your local libruary or book store. That's where you need to start first. When you have established that then you can learn everything about starting that up as a business. Good luck!

A.R.

answers from Houston on

Corylee, have you ever heard of ARBONNE? Pure Safe & Beneficial Swiss Skincare, Color, Nutrition & Aromatherapy. I'm a District Manager with my company. I teach other Women how to have sucess without taking too much time away from their familes. Only $29.00 to start and no monthly quotas to keep your discount.

I'm not sure if it's the right fit for you, but I do know it's worth taking a look at.

Go take a peek at www.arbonne.com click on the company and then on opportunity and listen to the sizzle message.
Get back to me and tell me what you think.

Feel free to call me with any questions!
A.
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H.L.

answers from Dallas on

Hi Corylee,

Look for your local "Small Business Association". You can meet with them for free and get advice/paperwork on how to get started. They will suggest writing a business plan, go over financials with you, tell you where to go to file your business name, sales taxes, etc, etc. They will be the best local resource considering how you register your name/do taxes, etc can vary from county to county & state to state.

It is a ton of info at first, but, the better prepared you are, the more successful your business will be.

Good luck!
:-) H.

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M.A.

answers from Houston on

Corylee,

Congratulations on going towards your dream. I started my business about 2 years ago and love the income I can make working at home around my family's schedule.

Here are a few things you should consider:
~Do you know what you want to do?
~Is there a start up fee? Mine was $29 and it was tax deductible.
~Do you have to stock any products?
~Do you have to deliver or collect money?
~Do you have to do any home parties?
~Hostess gifts-who is responsible?
~How many evenings will it take you away from your little one?
~Do you have to meet a monthly quota?

There are many books out there for women starting their own businesses. Go to your local library and see what they have to offer. You can also browse online at Barnes and Nobles. Sometimes your local college will have classes on women and business. Many options. My business had a start up cost of $29 and I promote awareness of the chemicals and toxins within our home and offer an alternative to over 400 different products that people use in their homes on a regular basis. Feel free to check out my website at www.MyFamCounts.com. Go Green!!!!

Blessings
M.
www.MyFamCounts.com
____@____.com

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J.R.

answers from Dallas on

Try fwbac.com This is the Fort Worth Women's Business Center. It specifically helps women start there own business in fort worth.

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L.L.

answers from Austin on

Hi Corylee,

I recently found the Perfect Home-Base Business for me,Perhaps it will work for you. L. :)

We are currently interviewing people TODAY to work at home.

We provide free training thru the internet or thru telephone conferences. We help you start making money at home immediately. We also have training centers all over the United States that you are welcome to attend. Our Training centers are available to you at no cost.

We invest time and money on you so please, only people that are willing to work 10 hours a week or more need to inquire.

About our Company::

60 minutes did a big special on our homebased company:
http://www.ameriplanusa.com/video/AMR300K.asx

WE OFFER:

* Daily Pay

* 401(k)

* FREE LIVE Support

* FREE Dental, Vision, Prescription and Chiropractic Plan (
for entire household)

WHAT WE DON'T DO:

* NO Selling

* No Cold Calling

HOW DO YOU GET PA1D?
1st Opportunity - We help other people work for AmeriPlan. There are
millions of people looking for legitimate opportunities to work from home
for various reasons and you can now help them!.
We will train you to do this online or offline. Our work is always paid on a daily basis.
whichever you prefer!

2nd Opportunity - We help save people money by enrolling them in our
benefits plan. We all know people that go to the dentist, wear contact
lenses, wear eyeglasses, take prescription drugs or go to a chiropractor,
and now you can help them save money and get
paid for your efforts. Our benefits package is very
affordable ($14.95 per month for an individual OR
$19.95 per month for an entire household) and most
people realize a significant savings from it.

Not only do you get paid for helping people SAVE
MONEY, the person or family that you enroll with
our benefits package is YOUR customer and you
will get paid month after month, year after year, as
long as they remain in our benefits program: www.mybenefitsplus.com/40551234

For an interview please Call L.
BEFORE you call or email us please read and study about our homebased company. Read and study about our company at http://www.freedomathometeam.com/40551234

Call ###-###-#### Monday thru Sunday 9 am - 9pm central time

Listen to your future team members at: www.theschoolbusdriver.com

L.
Ameriplan
Regional Sales Director

T.F.

answers from Dallas on

We have our own business (not mlm's or independent reps of anything like on this site....not to mean that in a negative way at all). This is not our first source of income, it is done on the side. Find your niche and go for it. We started out VERY slowly.

Invest in a good lawyer and good accountant. It is not THAT expensive when you do the numbers and find out what it could cost you in the long run if you do something wrong. You get what you pay for so set this up as correctly and lawfully as possible. Get a business bank account. We use Bank of America and have had no issues but we have been with them for 20 yrs. Our business is only about 3 yrs old at this point.

We use Quickbooks for easy online working of the books. This can be emailed to your accountant. Keep super good records for IRS purposes. Enjoy your new adventure. It can work.

Good luck
Susan

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M.P.

answers from Corpus Christi on

I picked up 101 Best Home-Based Businesses for Women at the library and it was pretty good - it was really broad. It just depends on what you are wanting to do though. If it is something in the network marketing industry, read Future Choice by Michael Clouse - I have some copies if you would like for me to send you one. I am involved in Arbonne and there are a couple of other books listed on my website at www.marcipetterson.myarbonne.com. The main focus is finding something that makes you comfortable and excited about doing this for you. It is not an easy task at all - so, you go girl!!!

MP

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J.G.

answers from Houston on

Miracles of intention

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E.R.

answers from Houston on

Hi Corylee J,
I am actually very excited to hear woman getting out there and starting there own business!! I just did the same. If you want more information check out my website! oursaferhomes.com

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S.M.

answers from Dallas on

Corylee,
HI! I was just catching up on the Mama Source. What type of business are you thinking or have started? I am with Taste of Home Entertaining and I offer my team everything they need to be successful at their hobby, part-time business venture, full-time job or even just the social aspect of the party. If you have not started anything yet...take a peek at my website www.EverydayElegance.TOHE.com and let me know if you have any questions. I would love to talk to you more.
Enjoy your weekend.
S.
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www.EverydayElegance.TOHE.com

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J.F.

answers from Austin on

Hi Corylee!

I don't know if you have decided on the business you are going to venture into, but I have a suggestion for you. I am a full-time SAHM and I still contribute to our family income. I am a Representative for Silpada Designs Jewelry. I leave the house for very few hours a week in the evenings and on weekends when my husband is home, so we save on childcare costs and anxiety! The rest of the time, I work from home. This has saved me!

You can easily work part-time if that is your choice. You will meet a new group of interesting women every week, plus your support team of professional women who want to help you to be successful. Also, it is a VERY profitable business! I typically average $75-100 an hour and make my own schedule.

Browse my website below and go to the Business Opportunity section to learn more about what I do. I make GOOD money along with free training from successful Silpada women, five days a week. I can even earn free vacations. It has impacted my life in an amazing way!

I love this business and never want to do anything else! Visit my website and see if this fits into your life. Call me anytime ###-###-#### - I would gladly answer any questions you may have. Let me know if I can help you in any way! Did I mention it was also FUN?!?

J. Furse
www.mysilpada.com/J..furse

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L.S.

answers from Houston on

Corylee,

Check out this great home based business I found on Mamasource. It's free, there are no products to sell and no phone calls to make. When you go to the website scroll down and click on Read Text Version. I think it is faster than listening to the video. Please email back and let me know what you think! www.mymagnoliamall.com

Thank you,
L.
____@____.com

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