How to start a small business

>>1110513
What are you good at, dude?

That's part of the problem. I don't know entirely, I'm not a computer whizz. I can write well but have done a variety of jobs.

You think having a genuine interest/skill is most important factor?

>>1110541
It's THE most important factor. If you aren't skilled or passionate about something, don't start a business around it. Get some experience and improve your work ethic, because without either of those your company with have a much higher likelihood of failing.

I have plenty of experience and a high work ethic (much higher than the country i'm in). But surely if I find something I believe in and willing to commit to that is sufficient? I wouldn't commit time and money to something I have no interest in of course.

>>1110567
You're WAY underestimating how difficult this is. It takes much more than commitment and passion to be a successful entrepreneur, though both are required. You need to be cautious. You need to have the restraint to expand within your bounds. You need to prepare for every possible scenario in advance. You need to be emotionless in how you hire employees, and when it's necessary to lay them off or fire them if necessary. You need to be socially fit when dealing with customers or contractees. Above all, you need to be a good decision maker. You need to cut corners whenever possible. You may need to sacrifice some of your assets or workers if business is slow and you're at a risk of failing, especially during recessions.

Above all, you need to at least have an idea of what the fuck you're doing, which you clearly don't.

Based on the brief information you got? Guess you've missed out on many opportunities if that's how you have ran your businesses. More fool you, sir.

>>1110513

I see these threads all the time....

You need to have worked for someone doing something first. Get good at whatever that thing is, then go start your own.

im guessing that you have :
>0 money
>0 ideas
>0 experience and actual skills
>0 connections

yeah its a waste of time.

Successful people dont chase money they chase ideas. They are passionate about something and do it. If its a million dollar idea then your set but money is never what drives a successful person.