Can someone give me some legitimate business advice?

I have serious plans on opening business' of my own. My first venture is a clothing store in Atlanta, GA. Can you give me the best advice for someone who is starting from nothing but has great idea's and a lot of motivation. As well can you provide some resources that will help me such as web address' and books. SERIOUS ANSWERS PLEASE!

The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.

I recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.

Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.

Research, research, research 鈥?this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:

* Start Your Own Clothing Store (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Up) by Entrepreneur Press
* Start and Run a Profitable Retail Business by Jim Dion, Ted Topping
* Retail Business Kit for Dummies by Rick Segel
* Specialty Shop Retailing: How to Run Your Own Store Revised by Carol L. Schroeder
* So You Want To Own The Store: Secrets to Running a Successful Retail Operation by Mort Brown

Georgia Specific:
* How To Start A Business In Georgia (Legal Survival Guides) by Charles T. Robertson, Mark Warda
* How to Form a Corporation Llc or Partnership in Georgia by W. Dean Brown

There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.

Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!

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I recommend that you check out www.SmartTaxInfo.com. The website has some good business and tax advice. Good luck.

there are a lot of business that you can make work with no money or a little money. Mainly effort is what you need.

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its a great plan to grow and build youre business, while keeping it protected

Call your local SCORE office and make an appointment with a counselor. You can find the nearest one at www.score.org.

I would absolutely recommend building your network of people and, at the same time, income to support your new venture! I am building a network of consumers right alongside my daily life and am having a blast doing it! I am supplementing my income for years to come by creating residual income... you can't put a value on that! This would be great for you to help survive the ups and downs that starting a brand-new business brings!

I would love to tell you more. Email me: leahcball@yahoo.com

Some books I recommend for you are:
"How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie
"The Next Millionaires" by Paul Zane Pilzer

MUCH LUCK TO YOU!!!