QUESTION on Doing Market Research Before Starting a Wine Bistro I am just starting to develop a business plan for a wine bistro in a suburban downtown area. What are my best methods or resources for market research? How do I determine if the area will be receptive to this business or if there is room for another restaurant in town? Thank you. -- … [Read more...] about Starting a Wine Bistro: Researching the Market
Getting an Export License When Selling on the Web
QUESTION ON Export License For Selling Via The Web Do I need an export license if I want to sell merchandise via the web to other countries? I am starting an online store and I intend to sell to a global audience. I want to know if I am required to get an export license to legally operate my ecommerce store in the United States. - Lissette ANSWER Dear … [Read more...] about Getting an Export License When Selling on the Web
What You Need to Do to Become a Successful Entrepreneur
One of the common questions I often hear is: “How can I become a successful entrepreneur?” This is a question that is not easy to answer and there is no magic pill that can transform you into becoming one. However, from looking at what worked for many of the people who have succeeded, three things stand out that results to success. If you want to become a successful … [Read more...] about What You Need to Do to Become a Successful Entrepreneur
Starting a Secretarial Service Business
QUESTION ON Starting a Secretarial Service I have been a legal secretary for 18 years. I have an excellent reputation in the industry and have a very well paying job. I am thinking of starting up a service out of my home. I'm hoping you can give me some advice on how to contact potential clients. I was thinking of creating my own web page and putting advertisements in the … [Read more...] about Starting a Secretarial Service Business
Starting a Salad Dressing and Marinade Food Business
QUESTION ON Starting a Salad Dressing, Marinade Business My brother and I want to go into business from home at first. We have this salad dressing/ marinade that we want to sell. I checked supermarkets and compared and we think that ours is better. How do we start? - Elke, California ANSWER Dear Elke, Congratulations on creating your own food business. There … [Read more...] about Starting a Salad Dressing and Marinade Food Business