Want to explore the world of business - please advice

[blaze056]

I am 24. Wanting to get into business. Not much in hand to invest in any business and not having 'expertise' in any particular field (what could you be expert in at 24 ) But I believe I have the kind of people skills it takes.

I want to explore things. Now wanting to make any commitments like a solid brick and mortar business or of the sort, but explore the world at zero risk ('cos you have nothing to loose). Im wondering where to start. Can experienced entrepreneurs please spare some advice?

 

[akirk]

find something you enjoy doing - go and work for someone else to learn the trade, then set up in business for yourself...

or go set up a business - and learn through the enevitable mistakes

both approaches work - the first is more stable / but takes longer - the second is more risky but can be faster

Alasdair

 

[chalkie99]

I am 24. Now wanting to make any commitments like a solid brick and mortar business or of the sort, but explore the world at zero risk

I assume you mean NOT wanting........ rather than now wanting?

Whatever, I am afraid the idea of a "zero risk" business is a touch hopeful.

 

[blaze056]

thanks Akirk. Very valuable and clear advice.

chalkie99. Yep. tats 'Not'. I mean to say no investment or of the sort. I call it zero risk, that which you make without any investment/loan etc. That sort. Of course I have to make a minimal investment . In a start up business video in youtube, Jonathan Jay says - start from you cupboard or spareroom. That sort.

 

[CSBob]

You describe yourself as having 'people skills' so, dependent on any other experience you might have, you could perhaps consider self-employed sales, working for other companies on a contractual basis. Your costs could be relatively low and your risk kept to a minimum.

Similarly, many of the more-creative business types (those with the ideas, and / or the funds to pursue their ideas) are simply not very good at sales / people skills. If you think you could handle that side of things quite well then it wouldn't hurt to look for a "creative" type partner in a joint business venture, which may earn you a stake in the future of the business with little risk on your part, using just your natural talents.

If, however, you have no actual sales experience then the advice of one of the above posters would seem a good way to go - get a job where you can put your 'people skills' to good use and gain some experience, as part of a longer-term plan to eventually become directly involved in business.

Best of luck.

 

[blaze056]

Similarly, many of the more-creative business types (those with the ideas, and / or the funds to pursue their ideas) are simply not very good at sales / people skills. If you think you could handle that side of things quite well then it wouldn't hurt to look for a "creative" type partner in a joint business venture, which may earn you a stake in the future of the business with little risk on your part, using just your natural talents.

Brilliant! That's an angle I never saw. I can use it as a freelancer too.
thanks CSBob.