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Dating Site Software

July 17th, 2010 » Comments (0)

A reader asks:

I’d like to start an Internet dating site. Where can I get hold of the software to be able to start one?  How much is web dating software likely to cost me?
A quick Google suggests there’s quite a bit of free dating site software available, although how good it is, or how well [...]



Delivering Local Produce

July 15th, 2010 » Comments (3)

A reader asks:

For a while now I have had an idea about starting up my own business delivering locally sourced meat, vegetables, fruit etc. all sourced from my local farmers and deliver to the public.
I know there are a lot of large firms providing this service but they are in the main just organic. [...]



Do Blogs Make Money?

June 24th, 2010 » Comments (0)

A reader asks:
I am interested in starting up an internet business and I’m looking to get an idea to how much a blogging website would make.
I would be grateful if you could let me know if you make enough from this site to support yourself and your family, or if your other business interests [...]



Making Money Online With Informational Websites

March 31st, 2010 » Comments (0)

A reader asks:
Can I make good money by setting up an information website?
My idea is to create a website specialising in a particular niche.
Is it a good business idea?
How could I make good money from this idea?

Yes you can make good money from informational websites. How much largely depends on the size of the niche, [...]



Getting Rich As An Entrepreneur

February 25th, 2010 » Comments (4)

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 [...]



Get Rich Quick Ideas

February 12th, 2010 » Comments (2)

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 [...]



How To Start An Art Gallery

February 1st, 2010 » Comments (0)

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: [...]



They Stole My Business Idea!

January 19th, 2010 » Comments (3)

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 [...]



Should I Start My Own Business?

January 13th, 2010 » Comments (1)

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 [...]



Business Ideas For 2010

January 12th, 2010 » Comments (0)

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, [...]