How many businesses have you started?

United States
January 16, 2007 10:08am CST
I'm 26 and I've startedfive businesses. I'm still working on two of them. Is it just me or is it hard out there? Yoiu've got to be on top of your game if you want to make it. There are jobs around where I live but I HAVE to stay flexible. My mom has to go to the doctor a lot and I have to take her. I too have issues because of two back surgeries I had stemming from an accident I had when I was 19. So I have seemingly been forced to be creative. I've been getting by but it's not easy. The businesses start out great but then I have had huge lows. I know you have to ride things out and with two of them I have. But when bills are due you've got to make it happen if you know what I mean. So I had to go to other things like starting another business.
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pclife
@pclife (246)
• Malaysia
27 Apr 07
I wish I could be a succesful internet businessman , but after I tried few business in internet(if it could be called as business like PPC , autosurf, affiliate & etc ) that could make me money fast , I totally failed... & now I realize that it's so hard to do business onlinr...Now ,I Still finding & looking for the right & real business... : (
honeymishi07
@honeymishi07 (107)
• Philippines
18 Jan 07
thats really something, starting a business. i havent started any~ im not sure is selling your skills as a freelancer is considered "starting business" in a strict sense but thats the only thing ive done~ ive been a freelancer since 2nd yr college. im 21 now where theres more pressure to earn than before when i used my earning as pocket money... i havent really thought of starting a business maybe because of the risks involved (im really passive-aggressive) but as they say no pain, no gain. i guess business is really for go-getters _
raympe6
@raympe6 (181)
• Canada
16 Jan 07
I tried a few as well that did not work but finally found one that helps me healthwise and moneywise so check it out, this one may be the one for you.
haze06
@haze06 (241)
• Philippines
16 Jan 07
I, actually me and my friends started an outsourcing business since last year.. and it's growing stronger. Now, I would like to start shuttle rental.. hope it works. Since, the Philippines have lots of commuters. :D
shivampanchal
@shivampanchal (174)
• India
16 Jan 07
Well I am just 18 and planning to join my Dads business but also got my own way of money easy and smart.....
master_ang3lkulit
@master_ang3lkulit (271)
• Philippines
17 Jan 07
i work at a compuer shop this past few months. i been there for 2 yrs. and i learn a lot of things.