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  • Feb 1, 2008, 07:32 AM
    busybee25
    Small business with low investment and high profit
    Hi,

    My name is Monica Srivastava.
    I want to start my own new business. Though I don't have much capital to invest, as I am working but don't have enough savings to invest in business. I don't know if its weird to ask whether there could be something like business and done without investing?
    Actually any business needs lots of investment in material, taking a shop, etc. which becomes a really costly affair. I don't have so much money, yet in order to fight the difficulty that my family is in, I need loads of money, that too in a short period. This is not attainable by doing a job paying 25,000 to 30,000 a month.
    If you could please suggest what business should I take up which fulfills my needs, I'd ever appreciate that.
    Will wait for a reply soon
    Thanks and Regards
    Monica
  • Feb 2, 2008, 04:06 PM
    MaggieMouse
    No, not all the businesses require large capital. Business that provides services some time requires little investment. For instance, if you can sing, you can provide service by singing without capital investment (some outfits maybe). What skills do you have? What do you have passion on?
  • Feb 2, 2008, 04:13 PM
    Fr_Chuck
    Many people start selling something, from commecial equipment to insurance. They can do a eBay business and more.
    Many start part time and grow.
  • Feb 3, 2008, 12:39 AM
    busybee25
    Ideas about small business
    Hi,

    Thanks for the answer for my previous question, that I want to do a small business with very less or no investment. And I got 2 answers for that. That I can sell my skills e.g.. Singing etc. Second that I can sell things.
    Well I am a resident of India, things are quite different here as compared to the US. I don't really have skills that I can sell Like singing, dancing etc. As here if you have to sell your skill you should be a mster in the same. Which Iam not. Asking about my passion, it is at the moment money making, because that is something which I so much require.
    So now my question is if you could plese give me specific ideas of small business, which includes very less or no investment and still could give me high profits. Something which could work well in India. Please give me specific suggestions and not things in the form of examples. I really need to get going on this, so please help me.
  • Feb 3, 2008, 12:53 AM
    Clough
    What kind of jobs have you already had, if you have already held any jobs?
  • Feb 3, 2008, 01:06 AM
    busybee25
    Thanks Dear, for getting in towards giving me an answer, well I have worked in call centres, as customercare executive. Also lately I was working with Vodafone as written Communication Officer, till I fell down the stairs and injured my tail bone. So I was on complete bedrest for last 4 moths. Hence had to quit the job. Currently I am without a job, looking for one and/or looking for business options...
    Will look forward for your answer
    Thanks n Regards
  • Feb 3, 2008, 01:34 AM
    Clough
    Hi, busybee25!

    I know that you deleted your response here. I have just undeleted it. Since I subscribe to this topic area and am also the Moderator for it, I did notice your response. So, there was no reason to private message me about it. That's part of how this site works. What you post you might think is an answer to your question when it is really a response to the person who has responded to your question.
  • Feb 3, 2008, 01:36 AM
    Clough
    I am sorry that you have had to undergo some hardships in your life! But, it does sound as though you have some skills that you might be able to market in order to find another job.

    Are you able to work in an office situation under your present physical condition?
  • Feb 3, 2008, 02:18 AM
    busybee25
    Hi Clough

    Ok,

    I didn't know that earlier that what I post s an answer to your question was actually going to you directly and you were taking it up as part of your answering me for my min question. Iam sorry, in that cse, I read this later and have gin sent you a private message. I'll take care of it in future. Thanks for informing me about this.
    Regards
  • Feb 3, 2008, 02:20 AM
    busybee25
    Hi MaggieMouse and Fr_Chuck ,

    Thanks for the answer for my previous question, that I want to do a small business with very less or no investment.
    Well I am a resident of India, things are quite different here as compared to the US. I don't really have skills that I can sell Like singing, dancing etc. As here if you have to sell your skill you should be a mster in the same. Which Iam not. Asking about my passion, it is at the moment money making, because that is something which I so much require.
    So now my question is if you could plese give me specific ideas of small business, which includes very less or no investment and still could give me high profits. Something which could work well in India. Please give me specific suggestions and not things in the form of examples. I really need to get going on this, so please help me.
  • Feb 3, 2008, 02:26 AM
    Clough
    Again, no need to send me a private message as you have again. It's much better to keep things on this thread so that you will possibly have the advice of many people who could be helpful in helping you. Please post what you just have in your private message to me on this thread. Thank you!
  • Feb 3, 2008, 02:50 AM
    busybee25
    Hi Clough

    Ok,

    I didn't know that earlier that what I post s an answer to your question was actually going to you directly and you were taking it up as part of your answering me for my main question. Iam sorry, in that case, I read this later and have again sent you a private message. I'll take care of it in future. Thanks for informing me about this.

    Thanks for taking out time and answering me.

    Yes Iam physically fit to work in office now.
    Though my family and personal situations require me to earn lots. So in India with the kind of experience and skills I have, I will get a job(Full time) which could pay me an amount of Rs. 25000- 30000(Indian Rupees). However I need much much more than this to set things right. I don't have much time to do this. That's why I'm looking for a business option, which could pay me the kind of remuneration that I require.
    Would look forward for your further help on this.
    Thanks and Regards
    Monica
  • Feb 3, 2008, 03:03 AM
    Clough
    What is it that you need to "set things right", please? Knowing something about that will help others to be able to help you better.
  • Feb 3, 2008, 03:14 AM
    busybee25
    Well that's something personal for me and my family, moreover its something very detailed and can't be explained without explaining the entire thing. So I would not like to make my famile affairs a public one. All I can mention that money is something which help a big deal in resolving most of everything to a freat extent.
    Any suggestions will be appreciated
    Thanks and Regards
  • Feb 3, 2008, 10:14 AM
    Fr_Chuck
    One thing comes to mind, I know ( OK don't laugh at me) buying or representing home crafts and exporting them to the US.
    I buy for example all of my shirts from Asia, all hand made ( one of my vices) I buy them from a broker who basically hires or buys them from local tradespeople in the area.

    They sell thiers though the internet web site and also though a eBay store and by auction on eBay.

    I am sure there are a lot of hand made items in India that would sell great on eBay for example.
  • Feb 4, 2008, 03:19 AM
    busybee25
    As asked I wnt to add little more information-
    I am a resident of India(Uttar Prdesh- Delhi)
    I am a BA graduate, I have a 2 year work experience in a BPO, 4 months with Vodafone as written communication Ofiicer.
    I love to paint and stetch, Singing and listening to music, to add to the list.
    I have good communication skills

    As asked my be this information about me helps to get me an answer, as to what business should I take up.

    Any help and suggestion in this regard would be appreciated.
  • Feb 4, 2008, 03:30 AM
    busybee25
    Thanks Fr_Chuck

    Its nothing to laugh at. Instead by saying " buying or representing home crafts and exporting them to the US." it sounded something close to what I intended to do and you have mde me feel a little high.

    Actually have taken a 1 year handicraft course. For example, I know dying of cloth - through a special technique called BATIQUE and TIE n DYE. I can make those designer candles, glass paintings, hand made cards, etc. And I had a great interest for exporting my handmade stuff. Besides there are a lot of other handmade options in India, which could be exported. But I am not too sure about the links of how to get into exporting this handmade stuff. I wasn't even sure whether it'll work or not. Or if there are already many people who have captured the foreign market. So it seemed to be more like a gamble for me. And am in such a situation that can't afford to bear any losses.

    Will be looking forward for some further word on this.
  • Feb 4, 2008, 03:38 AM
    Clough
    You have already indicated that you could work in an office. Do you have your resume in order and a cover letter format ready to go to jobs for which you might apply?
  • Feb 4, 2008, 03:48 AM
    busybee25
    Yes I do have the resume ready... And I have applied at the job portals, spoken to any placement consultants I knew here. But nothing seems to be working out, in the desired direction.
  • Feb 4, 2008, 04:04 AM
    Clough
    Thank you for your answer! I wouldn't give up just yet on the job portals that are available to you. I would suggest that you keep trying to find a job by using them. I would like to add, that I don't know how hard that you have tried with the various job services or portals that you have available to you.

    Are you interested in putting what you can do as a business for others, on the Internet? I am entirely self-employed and most of the business that I get comes from people who find what I can do for them while doing searches for what I can do, on the Internet. I am very busy with the various types of business services that I provide. It could work for you, also.
  • Feb 5, 2008, 03:01 PM
    Helpman
    I am really sorry for your hardship. Now, you're ready for something great things to be happen in your life. Since you have call center exp. Why don't you find a investor to start a booming call center business. Hamamri Shubhkamnaye apke sath hai.
  • Feb 12, 2008, 01:19 AM
    busybee25
    Thanks Clough,

    I appreciate your suggestions and help. Yes that seems a good option. So will you be able to guide and assist me on how could I do this to earn money. And as much as I am understanding, since it will be done via internet, there won't be a country barrier, is that correct?
  • Feb 12, 2008, 01:27 AM
    Clough
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by busybee25
    Thanks Clough,

    I appretiate ur suggestions and help. Yes that seems a good option. So will you be able to guide and assist me on how could I do this to earn money. And as much as I am understanding, since it will be done via internet, there wont be a country barrier, is that correct??

    Yes, I can help you.
  • Feb 12, 2008, 01:35 AM
    busybee25
    I would eagerly be looking forward for your assistance on this. Thanks nad regards
  • Feb 12, 2008, 01:41 AM
    Clough
    What exactly is it that you would be looking to advertise on the Internet?
  • Feb 12, 2008, 04:24 AM
    busybee25
    Well it would be silly to ask, but what could be a few suitable options that could use for this purpose. Also how does it work? As in, whether it would be just advertising what I could do or also working via INTERNET? Because if it would be just advertising, then the work should be such that I could just do while being where I am( i.e. something which is feasible to be done within my place of residence). Else if it could also be something that I could do via the internet then the scope broadens. But in that case if it would be something that is done for a person or company of a different country, then there would be a requirement of my bank account details for money transfer. In that case there has to be something which is most certainly not a scam, which in most cases are.
    I regret if I am sounding to be a fool. But I still want your help and suggestions on this.
    Thanks and Regards
  • Mar 6, 2008, 06:20 AM
    busybee25
    What could be the earning options displayed via the INTERNET?
    Well I was suggested that I can display the services that I can provide on the INTERNET, but what could be a few suitable options that could use for this purpose. Also how does it work? As in, whether it would be just advertising what I could do or also working via INTERNET? Because if it would be just advertising, then the work should be such that I could just do while being where I am( i.e. something which is feasible to be done within my place of residence). Else if it could also be something that I could do via the internet then the scope broadens. But in that case if it would be something that is done for a person or company of a different country, then there would be a requirement of my bank account details for money transfer. In that case there has to be something which is most certainly not a scam, which in most cases are.
    I regret if I am sounding to be a fool. But I still want your help and suggestions on this.
    Thanks and Regards
  • Mar 6, 2008, 06:25 AM
    busybee25
    Hey Clough, where have u been these days. I have tried several times to seek the answer for my last question, based on your suggestion about advertising my services on the internet. But I found you to be offline. Is everything fine at your end. However I am extremely delighted to see you online. Hoping to get an answer from you for my last question...
  • Mar 10, 2008, 09:49 PM
    Stringer
    busybee25

    Although your cash flow situation sounds dire, I would like to suggest a method to find a business for yourself.

    Sit down and seriously make a list on paper of all the things you feel that you are qualified to do. Make this list as long as you can. From this list pick the top three things that you would love to do.

    Explore these three things to see if any can be turned into a business. Because if you love what work you do, it will never really be "work."

    Stringer
  • Mar 11, 2008, 04:33 AM
    Clough
    One thing that I know that you could do would be to join Google AdSense https://www.google.com/adsense/login...id=_qfw0MjzqUs and start some blogs with Blogger and allow advertising of AdSense to be placed on the blogs. You would make money whenever anyone clicks on the ads.
  • Mar 12, 2008, 05:18 AM
    busybee25
    Clough,

    That sounds like a good idea, but are u sue its not a scam?
  • Mar 12, 2008, 05:29 AM
    Fr_Chuck
    Google ASense is not a scam many of us here use it on various web sites that we have.
  • Mar 12, 2008, 05:33 AM
    Clough
    I don't think that it's a scam. To get involved in it, it took quite a few days of them checking me out in various ways. However, I will be fully convinced that it is working once I receive the first check!
  • Mar 13, 2008, 06:09 AM
    busybee25
    Ok then, that sounds good. I'll try it ASAP. Hope things work out for me from here on... thanks a lot. But do keep providing other ideas like this one in future as well. Or may be a couple of other sites like this...
  • Mar 13, 2008, 06:43 AM
    busybee25
    Hey, I tried lots but couldn't find how to create my own website. I'm asking this bcoz I would need my own website to join Google adsense. I mean I saw many other links which said , could create a website for me, but I didn't click on them as I didn't trust them. As in, whether they were a scam or not. As in the previous message I was confirmed about Google that it was not a scam, that's why I wanted a solution for creating my own website from Google itself. But couldn't find it anywhere. If u could further help me with this, I'd really appreciate...
    Thanks
  • Mar 13, 2008, 06:48 AM
    busybee25
    How to create my own website in a secure mode, to join Google Adsense?
    Hi,
    I want to know, how can I create my own website, so that I am able to use it to join Google Adsense. I would like to emphasise on secure mode for doing this. Coz I don't want to fall trap of any internet scam...
    Any help on this would be really appreciated.
  • Mar 13, 2008, 06:49 AM
    NeedKarma
    Do you have any experience in creating a website or using HTML?
  • Mar 13, 2008, 06:51 AM
    busybee25
    No I do not have any experience in creating a website or using HTML?
  • Mar 13, 2008, 06:52 AM
    ScottGem
    Google Adsense works by recording click throughs. Ads are displayed on your site, that are context sensitive. When people click on those ads, your account is credited with a few pennies.

    So, even if you have a site, you need to get people to come to it. You need to first decide what the site will offer and so on. Once you do that, you can contract with any one of a number of host services to help you create and publish a site.
  • Mar 13, 2008, 06:57 AM
    busybee25
    Scott
    Thanks for the help. Your answer did clear the dark path for me to some extent. But further would like to ask if you could suggest a couple of things to create my new website, which could pull people towards it...
    Further you seem to be a computer expert so once decided will you be able to help me to create my website??
    Thanks

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