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Starting a new business

Veteran

Eddie Mccarden Mansfield , TX

I need help opening a business

18 December 2015 9 replies Small Business

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Advisor

Deb Yeagle Tampa , FL

Eddie-
Thanks for your service!
Have you reached out to your local Texas Small Business Development Center (SBDC)?
http://www.sbdctexas.org/
I have worked with a couple of Florida SBDC offices and they provide services to support small business owners and startups, including veterans' entrepreneur programs.
Best of luck!
Deb

Advisor

Bill Blair Holiday , FL

Eddie;
lots of good advice, particularly in creating a business plan -it becomes a roadmap for starting and running your business. You should share what type of business you're thinking about -it might get more suggestions -I am a business broker in Florida and I sell businesses -generally you are better off buying a successful business than starting your own . It gives you instant cashflow. In Florida the least needed to buy is about $30,000. I'd stay away from franchises.
You might consider finding a partner to help you
Bill Blair
www.sellabusinessflorida.net

Advisor

Steve Camkin Boise , ID

Eddie,

Some cities have a program called SCORE where you can get free advice from retired executives on various business-related topics. These organizations also usually offer free or low cost workshops to get you started.

If you have a specific topic to research ask your local research librarian. I have found that they love to help research information for people e.g. market statistics, government grants etc that might be useful for business planning

Good luck,
Steve

Veteran

Brian Richardson Columbus , IN

Eddie,
Congrats on moving toward entrepreneurship. A business plan is essential. I think the Business Model Canvas is perfect for starting from zero. It will help you form your idea, understand customers and see how all the parts of a business need to work together.

I have resources that can help you. Reach out if you are interested.

Brian Richardson
brian@VetLaunched.com
www.VetLaunched.com

Advisor

John Green Cary , NC

First step is to write your business plan.

Here are some guides and templates.

https://www.score.org/content/search/all/655,633/all/73/10650

When you have it written, email it to me and I'll have a look.

Advisor

James Watters Norman , OK

Sergeant - we need more information.

Advisor

Jeremy Serwer Woodstock , CT

Hello Eddie --

I think it would help to know more about what you're trying to do: what kind of business; etc. Is it a retail storefront business, a service oriented business, consulting, Internet based business, a strategy requiring inventory, etc? It seems most advisors on this web page have lots of specific background that could be of service to you if you were more detailed about what you're looking to do.

Good luck!

Veteran

Eddie Mccarden Mansfield , TX

Do you have a business plan... No need help.

How much capital do you need... not at this point in the project

How many months do you expect to run a deficit ?... projected 6months

Advisor

John Green Cary , NC

Ok. Do you have a business plan ? How much capital do you need? How many months do you expect to run a deficit ?

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