Originally Posted by 2k2s430

First thing you need to look at is what is your financial situation. Then figure out what business would best suit you, your experience and your skill set. Tbe basic idea being if you don't like cooking don't open a restaraunt. Also figure out how much startup costs would be, how you plan on funding the venture. Don't forget about marketing expenses. Sit down and write a business plan! Owning your own business is not a 9 to 5 gig, it is more like a 9 to eternity gig! Absentee owners always make it sound easy, but if they went into their business and actually were to witness what is going on they would realize how employees can take advantage of you and hurt your business. I'll post more later....