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Business Ideas

Plenty of people want to own a business, but they need some help getting it off the ground.  These pages are designed to help you get a business started.
Start a Business for Less than $500
Earn Quick Money to Pay Your Bills

Business Mentoring

One of the best ways to learn about owning a business is to talk to people who have actually done it.  Unlike other professions, there is no one set career path for an entrepreneur.  There are no textbooks that will tell you how to turn a profit, but being successful will require you to have a lot of skills in a lot of different areas.  While you might be great at product development, you might need help in learning how to market your product.  One of the best ways to get this help is through business mentoring.  There are plenty of different ways to get this help, and you'll need to decide what you want and need.  For example, one place that provides business mentoring in Vancouver specializes in helping new business owners who need to get off the ground and turn a profit.  Other places specialize in helping business owners with specific problems, such as tax issues or regulations.  Don't be afraid to ask for help.

Blog Talk Radio

This program can be used to create podcasts that sound as if they were professionally produced.  It's an ideal service for any business that is based on sharing information.
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Crowdfunding

When you have your own business idea, it can be difficult to find the funding you need for it.  To solve this problem, many budding entrepreneurs have turned to crowdfunding.  This method allow you to raise money from a variety of people through a website.  They give you money, and in return you offer them first crack at your product or service.
Real Estate
One of our contributors has written an article about how to get started in real estate. It gives a good basic primer if you want to learn how to make money with property.  Read it here.

Auctions

Government auctions are a good way to find items for your business or simply save money on things you need.  Many people use these sites as a side business; buying items on the cheap then reselling them for a profit.  If you decide to give this a try, make sure you have a customer in mind before you buy.  Keeping a surplus of inventory is a sure way to lose money.
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