Ideas to Start A Business

Malaysia
December 30, 2012 6:46pm CST
Hey mylotters, Happy New Year!! I am a college (computer science) student and I am really interested in starting my own business. Let's forget about the long and tedious steps on starting a business but in this thread, we are only concentrating on the ideas to start a business.. If you are given a chance to start a business, what kind of business will you start? Let's make it open, the business can be either Online or Offline. What I just want to hear from you guys is your idea as I am in the position where I'm having a dilemma on what kind of business to start. I hope to see some brilliant ideas from you! :) HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! CHEERS!! CHEERS!!
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9 responses
@Hence27 (450)
• India
31 Dec 12
Starting business is a very good idea.There are two types of business as you have mentioned,online and offline.I prefer both.I want to go for online shopping business.That type of business will also suit you and also me,because i too have completed my master degree in computer.E-commerce business is a type of business which i would like to go for.
• Malaysia
3 Jan 13
WOW. You're at the master level.. Can't compare with me.. I'm just at the diploma level now. Gonna be a year since I enrolled.
@Hence27 (450)
• India
3 Jan 13
Actually i have not done the big thing,you too can do it.At present also you can go for online business.
@aerous (13434)
• Philippines
31 Dec 12
I think the better business you need to setup is about computer which is inclined with your course of study. I advice you that don't establish a business that you don't have any idea's on it. Computer business is suitable for you, friend.
@aerous (13434)
• Philippines
3 Jan 13
If you want to establish a computer business. You need to survey first every area to what kind of computer related business, that is appropriate in a location you want to put your business.
• Malaysia
3 Jan 13
But the computer area is very big.. What kind of business? I thought of doing some computer related business before but have no idea which part of it to start.
@TeamCholent (2832)
• United States
31 Dec 12
Are you any good with creating apps?
• Malaysia
3 Jan 13
If not mistaken, creating apps need Java knowledge. It's covered in my syllabus but not learning it until some semesters later. Anyway, thanks for your idea though. Happy New Year! :)
@bluespygirl (2112)
• Philippines
31 Dec 12
Hello there. Welcome to myLot! I am into business. I have lots of small business that I can suggest but since you are a student, I suggest that you do cell phone loading business if you have prepaid loading there in your country. The capital is small but you can earn always as students always need to have a load. Advance Happy New Year to you too!
• Malaysia
3 Jan 13
But, there's a type of vending machine that reloads mobile credits :( So, it's a great idea to start a prepaid loading business serving outsiders. :) Thanks in advance! :)
• St. Peters, Missouri
31 Dec 12
This is a very hard question for someone to answer for you. You not only need a business idea, you need a business idea that you will be able to use to find success. Afterall, what's the point of starting a business if you know you're going to fail? Opening a business is a very personal thing. There are a lot of things you need to consider. It's going to take time before you even get started. Here are some websites with thoughts and questions you might want to look into: http://guides.wsj.com/small-business/starting-a-business/hot-to-decide-if-entrepreneurship-is-right-for-you http://www.myownbusiness.org/s1/ http://www.lorensworld.com/business/what-to-do-before-you-decide-to-start-a-business/
• Malaysia
3 Jan 13
Agree.. Thanks though..
@z33kie (2)
3 Jan 13
I think the best business for you is in computer field as a progamer. because according to the expertise
• Malaysia
4 Jan 13
Yeah.. It's quite true also. But my level is only at HTML(website design) and C++. Hehe.. Others will be upcoming in my other semesters in college.
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
15 Feb 13
Well, I actually have an online offline business. Would love to develop both of these into something bigger if I can so that in time I can eventually only work for myself. I just need to find a place I can afford or more ways to develop my business here at home, and then go from there. But personally just need to always remember it is always up to you. If you're really wanting good things to happen find all it will take and work on getting it done from there.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
7 Jan 13
The best choice would be a business that you know you can handle well and that it should be something that really interests you. So, you must answer these questions?What do you like to do? What do you think would really attract people towards your business? What kind of people should you cater to? For me example. eventhough I took up Dentistry in College, my inclination after graduation is into retail/wholesale of practically anything. So all the businesses I have been would be related to those.
• Philippines
31 Dec 12
Well, let's start at something you are good at or passionate about. Do you like photography then you can get a part time at taking pictures. Do you like cooking then you can open a restaurant. It depends on what you like first and draw ideas from that.