Help me learn about the clothing consignment business. [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Sep 21, 2009 - 1 answer

How successful can a VHS-to-DVD conversion business be? [more inside]
posted by st starseed on Sep 3, 2009 - 11 answers

Use cash to start a business or for a down payment on a home. [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Sep 1, 2009 - 10 answers

What's it like to own a business? [more inside]
posted by btkuhn on Aug 3, 2009 - 31 answers

good research materials on the subject of electric cars, 3d modeling and/or entrepreneurship? [more inside]
posted by groovinkim on Jul 20, 2009 - 4 answers

Thinking of opening up a bagel store in a town nearby where there are no bagel stores. Looking for tips, suggestions, advice, and name ideas! [more inside]
posted by firei on Jun 21, 2009 - 23 answers

Help me find out if my dream is totally unrealistic! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 8, 2009 - 23 answers

Help me get my ducks in a row in terms of what business documents and billing method I'll need for launching my new lead generation business! [more inside]
posted by Elminster24 on May 12, 2009 - 2 answers

How can I generate some income with a 10k sq. ft space, only available three weekdays out of the week?
posted by puddleglum on Nov 12, 2008 - 19 answers

I've just finished business school and have landed myself an internship at a very respectable multinational company in Barcelona, Spain. The internship is great, the salary dreadful. So, I'm now in a position where I can barely afford to live and need to find something else to suppliment my income. Can someone give me an idea of what formalities I need to address in order to sell food in the streets of Barcelona? [more inside]
posted by Zé Pequeno on Jul 16, 2008 - 9 answers

I think I'm too nice to do certain things entrepreneurship requires. I need tips to be a tougher negotiator and be able to drive good deals. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 22, 2008 - 15 answers

Help me think of a new business or career that can be started by one person with a small start-up budget? [more inside]
posted by pinkbungalow on May 7, 2008 - 14 answers

Need help appraising the intellectual property values of acquaintances, if I do all the work bringing their ideas to market. [more inside]
posted by Redruin on Oct 14, 2007 - 5 answers

I'm in the very early phases of putting together a special-interest web site, which will begin as a blog but could eventually add other features. For at least the first year or two, I expect to lose money on this. Eventually, I hope to cover my costs or maybe even make a small (very small) profit with advertising. What business, tax and technology considerations should I keep in mind as I get going? [more inside]
posted by croutonsupafreak on Jul 23, 2007 - 1 answer

You're an entrepreneur. You're the owner and head of your own business. You're a completely new start-up with no (or very few) employees. What do you call yourself? CEO? Managing Director? Development Manager? [more inside]
posted by dcbarker on May 3, 2007 - 34 answers

What should I do with my internet startup business? [more inside]
posted by lunchbox on Sep 20, 2006 - 6 answers

I need advice about taking my side business to the next level. [more inside]
posted by Bjkokenos on Feb 16, 2006 - 4 answers

Parents with home-based businesses -- how do you do it? [more inside]
posted by acoutu on Jan 19, 2006 - 6 answers

I have an idea for a couple of new iPod accessories. Unfortunately, I have no technical knowledge to design and manufacture them myself. I have put some money aside which I can use to finance the production. Where can I find someone who I can hire to build these products for me?
posted by zeerobots on Nov 11, 2005 - 13 answers