Success Happy - What do you need to start a successful business?

What do you need to start a successful business?

Hi, I'm at a bit of a crossroads in my life!!! I'm not sure what I want to do with my career. I would love to be self-employed, be comfortable financially and be proud of an acheivement. I've been thinking like this for a while now and I spent Bonfire at my friend's parents house and they own a very successful car hire company and are thoroughly enjoying life! I completely believe that life is not a rehearsal and that you should make the most of it...! Has anybody got any tips, advice etc etc?? Have you started your own business? Did it go how planned and what is the recipe for starting your own business?? Thanks Guys xxx

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well you need a product or idea that no one else does in your area, think outside the box, perhaps read the yellow pages, keep the prices cheap and this time next year youll be a millionaire like me.
you need a good idea and a plan you need startup cash or good credit, perhaps some investors you need a demand for, void or a niche that you can fill with your product you may need employee or two and you need time and place to do it all
Hi, I think that you do need a good idea, motivation to make it work and do lots of research into it to make sure there is nothing stopping you. I am starting a business at the moment, I think once you find something you are sure will work and make sure you stick to it!! Hope I can help. Get your thinking cap on and see what your local area is in need of! Can be service or product. Good luck x x
You need to open your eyes and find a need. Look around your neighborhood, listen to people, once you open your mind to it you will find it. Did you see "Daddy Day Care" they needed a day care, so they opened a successful one. You can start an offline business or an online business or you can have both, thought the internet you will reach more people, but before you do it decide on your niche. If you choose internet marketing all you need is a good computer and computer skills, you will learn the rest as you go.