There are many resources to help you start your own business in the Starting Your Own Business library of this Web site, from how to figure out What Type of Business You Should Start to the free Starting a Business in Canada course. But what if you want to start your own business of a particular kind?
Experienced business people tell how they did it in my collection of Canadian Business Success Stories. In this collection of articles you'll learn more about how to start your own business as a:
and more!
There's also a wealth of resources on how to start a business as a "_____________" on the rest of the About network.
Just fill in the blank and use this list of start your own business articles to find the information you need to get your own business up and running.
Other Start Your Own Business Articles From About
- 10 Steps to Follow Before You Start a Crafts Business
If you want to start your own business creating and/or selling crafts, get off to a good start with this article from About.com Arts/Crafts Business Guide Maire Loughran.
- Bed and Breakfast Worksheets for Aspiring Innkeepers
Thinking of starting your own B&B business? This series of articles by Eleanor Ames covers everything from startup costs through being a good host (About Bed and Breakfasts).
- Setting up a Composites Shop
"A good way to plan your facility is to think through the entire manufacturing process, from statement of design to delivery of the product," says Barry Berenberg. Here he explains what you need to set up a manufacturing facility for composites.
- Start a Desktop Publishing or Graphics Design Business
This collection of articles for starting your own business from Desktop Publishing Guide Jacci Howard Bear includes advice for creating a portfolio, finding clients, choosing a name and business planning.
- Getting Your Freelance Start
About Advertising Guide Apryl Duncan explains how to break into the advertising business, even if you don't have a single credit to your name.
- Make Freelance Writing Your Full Time Job
Advice and guidelines to help you start your own business as a successful freelance writer from the About Freelance Writers site.
- Lessons on Turning an Invention Idea Into Money
Like to start your own business based on one of your inventions? Inventors Guide Mary Bellis leads you through the process of turning an idea into a money making invention in this series of online lessons.
- Becoming a Professional Web Designer
Resources such as job leads, tips for writing contracts, pricing suggestions, marketing and advertising advice from Web Design/HTML Guide Jennifer Kyrnin will help you start your own business as a web designer.
- Is a Real Estate Career for You?
About Real Estate Guide James Kimmons lays out the pros and cons of starting your own real estate business.
- Here Comes the Wedding Planner
What does a wedding planner do? What skills are required? What typical fees and startup costs might you expect? Career Planning Guide Dawn Rosenberg McKay provides the answers.
