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A reader asks:
I’m a new entrepreneur but I’m struggling to get rich, I could easily make more working as an employee, and with less risk.
Then I suggest you shut down your business and go get a job. You’d have to be a complete idiot to take more risk for less money.
I hear stories of people [...]
A reader asks:
Can you give me some ideas on how to get rich quick?
Well that rather depends on how you define ‘rich’ and what you mean by quick. For arguments sake lets assume you mean becoming a millionaire in under a year, starting with nothing more than the £2,205 savings that the average [...]
A reader asks:
I have a business idea. To open a new art and design gallery. I can see how it looks, but the main problem is, I have no idea how to make it happen.
Starting an art gallery is not something I’ve ever done, or ever considered doing. There are two good reasons for this: [...]
A reader asks:
I was working on a business idea with and someone who I shared the idea with took my idea and my business name and started the business. Is this legal.
It’s morally questionable, but yes, it’s perfectly legal (see the post Can I Steal Someone Else’s Business Idea for more information). I’m sorry, I [...]
A reader asks:
I have been debating whether starting a business is the right thing for me. Any advice?
I’ve no idea if starting a business is right for you and nor does anyone else, not even you!
So why not start one now and find out. It’s the only way you’ll ever know. Just make sure [...]
A reader asks:
Can you suggest any business ideas for 2010?
Yes, check out the business ideas section of this website, it’s full of business ideas that you can implement in 2010, or 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and almost certainly even in 2015 and beyond!
Seriously, just because it’s January and a new year has rolled around, [...]
A reader asks:
Can you be blunt and tell me if its possible to make some money publishing e-books? It appeals to me it could be interesting and it sounds as though it could run its self for short spells.
Yes, it’s perfectly possible to make money publishing ebooks. For example the company 37signals claims to have [...]
A reader asks:
Can you suggest and iPhone business ideas?
Which struck a chord with me as I spent a couple of days last week discussing with a friend the business opportunities presented by Apple’s iPhone. In particular we felt that the ability to rapidly reach a large number of potential buyers through Apple’s AppStore presented a [...]
A reader asks:
How can I go about finding the best business ideas? Especially as most business ideas out there don’t fit the new rules of business.
The idea that the rules of business have changed isn’t new, it’s a popular story that the business press just loves to peddle out every few years. The reality [...]
A reader asks:
How much does it cost to start a business in the UK?
Unfortunately asking "how much does it cost to start up a business" is like asking "how long is a piece of string". There is no simple, one size fits all answer. However there are a number of typical business start-up costs that [...]
This blog is about business opportunities and ideas that I spot, think of or hear about and think are useful and interesting. It is intended to provide ideas and inspriation for you to help you find the right business idea for you to then grow it into a successful business.
Who am I? I'm John, an entrepreneur based in the UK. You can read more about me here.
