1,308 entrepreneurs were asked: "How did you decide to get into this type of business, and what was your initial goal?" These were their responses, which can help us to try to figure out what type of business we might like to start.
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NAICS: 561 Administrative and Support Services Description: Immigration Services and Consultation |
| I am actually following my father's dream and continuing his legacy. My father was a community activist who fought for labor and immigrant rights until he passed away. He founded several community organizations and businesses, but this is one of the last ones to survive him. My mother took over for him after his passing, and I was involved in a small capacity since I was a child. I grew up around this in one sense or another. I knew it would be my duty to continue his legacy, so that is pretty much how I became involved with this organization. My initial goal was that, to keep my father's legacy and dream of helping immigrants and those who worked so hard their entire life for a better future to become U.S. citizens. |
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2016-05-30 21:28:22 |
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NAICS: 611 Educational Services Description: Montessori Preschool |
| I was looking for a different type of business. I know a few people who are doing this kind of business and I wanted to learn more about it. After two months, I thought this was a good business for me, so I chose it. In China, I was doing a lot of work in Education. Now, preschool education is for the younger kids. In this area, preschools are very popular, and the population is very crowded in this area. I decided on Montessori particularly because it was in the market and I know something about it because my daughter was in a Montessori school before. My initial goal was to build our school with the number that we expect - over a hundred -, and also be responsible for building very good teacher skills, and have our parents satisfied with our school. |
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2016-05-30 17:21:46 |
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NAICS: 722 Food Services and Drinking Places Description: family owned fast food restaurant |
| My husband initially started the business with his eldest brother, but the partnership didn't work out so well between them. They split apart and my husband's brother decide to go with his younger brother and work at his restaurant. The way that my husband started the company was basically by buying the property in Glendora. My husband's family already had some restaurants but my father in law bought this new lot and that how my husband started. The restaurant business has always been in our family so my husband was pretty much just following the steps of his ancestors so my family will owned a restaurant as well. |
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2016-05-11 03:23:02 |
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NAICS: 812 Personal and Laundry Services Description: Barber Shop |
| 3. I got into this business with the sole purpose of providing for myself financially. I never thought that going to school for hair would lead me to opening up my own salon. Originally the plan was to go to school to become a civil engineer and being a barber was how I was going to pay for it. Cutting hair was just a hobby of mine that turned into a passion over time. I enjoy personalizing each cut to meet the customers’ needs and get satisfaction from seeing their reaction of how pleased they are with the outcome. Eventually I would like to open up my own beauty school and go back to school to become a civil engineer. Having multiple sources of income is a top priority on my list while I’m young and have the energy for that, so I can retire at an early age. |
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2016-04-28 14:06:07 |
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NAICS: 623 Nursing and Residential Care Facilities Description: Residential detox for substance abue |
| I got into the residential detox and rehabilitation because I noticed the great need for this service in our community and the surrounding communities. The initial goal was to have the most successful rehab in the world. I have always had a passion to help others. I have been a pastor for over 25 years I see the need on a daily bases. I got a few partners together because I had a house that was in foreclosure we were able to save the house but needed money to keep paying the mortgage. A buddy suggested we open a residential detox so we started the licensing process. Once we got through all the red tape we looked around and said “now where do we get the clients from? I started realizing that people in my own congregation had a need for the services and their loved ones were covered by the insurance they had at their jobs. |
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2016-04-22 13:35:12 |
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NAICS: 524 Insurance Carriers and Related Activities Description: Financial and Retirements |
| When i was 18 i had an opportunity to become a sales rep for a company who sold LED Flashlights and Lighter getting paid 1% commission and 9 dollars and hour. i wasn't complaining because i needed the money but knew nothing about selling or business. i had remembered seeing this guy on facebook that always had pictures in his tux so it happened to be he showed me what he was doing and i ended up being his business partner in [Name Removed]. my initial goal was to buy myself a car for transportation and so people can know i was actually making money. i also wanted to help my mom move out of our place to a nice house which is the american dream. little did i know that not everything happens the way you want it to but it's always good to visualize. |
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2016-04-22 02:23:21 |
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NAICS: 445 Food and Beverage Stores Description: Grocery Store |
| At first, I never thought to have this kind of business for myself because I don’t even know how to run a business before. It was my family’s decision for me to have my own responsibility. I grew up in a business’ family and passing on knowledge is very common. Honestly, this type of business was not initial goal at all or was not on my lists. Whether I like it or not before, but now I am happy with my business as it is thriving. I used to consider open up a restaurant before I have this business in 2008. My parents used to own a restaurant before and that was the reason why I want to have my own authentic restaurant. I think now I opening up to anything that makes me money and made my life better while keeping my existing business. |
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2016-04-22 01:36:40 |
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NAICS: 448 Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores Description: Online clothing company |
| Originally I started as a certified personal trainer working out of a local gym. Helping people reach their goals or seeing the level of uncertainty when they come across a goal which looks insurmountable then creating a support system people really appreciate and feel the sincerity which is, in my opinion, a key factor as to why i generated the business I did. With that being said, I started providing team shirts for my clients. Keep in mind I am providing the attire at my own expenses. Using Instagram as a platform for personal trainer seeking consumers I also was able to generate sales for the gear. Merely a week after distributing the merchandise i started receiving purchase inquiries for not only my services but my merchandise as well. Being goal oriented all my life has served me well, like I mentioned before, adapting to change is vital and adjusting goals as obstacles come your way is part of it. |
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2016-04-21 23:52:38 |
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NAICS: 211 Oil and Gas Extraction Description: Transformer sales |
| I decided to get into this type of business because of two reasons. First of all, I quit my previous comfortable and decent job in Shanghai, China and moved to United States for a new life. I need to find a job and make a living. It is difficult for a newcomer like me to find a decent job in United States where local people are facing job loss. Therefore, I think why not I become self employed. Second of all, since I thought to do my own business. I figure out what is my strength. I have 10 years working experience in energy industry, working as sourcing expert. I have many connections in this industry field including suppliers, customers, certification societies, and people. My previous colleagues are mostly in key positions in their companies. I have opportunities to make deals and add value for these people. |
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2016-04-21 23:41:46 |
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NAICS: 611 Educational Services Description: Martial Arts |
| The reason I entered this business was purely for my own passion for the martial arts, when i took on this opportunity I had already known is less than fair chance for large profitability but I enjoy it very much. I believe the reason I have been as successful as I have because of the love and devotion we show to this growing business. My initial goal for this business was to at least break even and provide a traditional and effective teaching of a combination of martial arts. Fortunately, with proper, advertising, good service, and one great instructor after another we have manage to pass our break even point and make a reasonable profit. |
| Date Submitted:
2016-04-21 23:38:46 |
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