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: 236 Construction of Buildings Description: General Contractor Serving Food Industries |
| My dad worked in the food processing Industry, It was his job to repair the equipment. He worked mainly in the meat industry and from that the construction started because the equipment grew and you had to build a wall or add a little room on, sometimes you even had to take the roof off of a building to add a little piece of equipment. So it started as a very small business. It was back when a hand shake was as good as a contract. My dad began to take me to work with him at the age of thirteen. I just know that in the time I spent working with my dad that contractors had a bad name. General contractor’s particularly, they would promise you everything and deliver you nothing. So my dad’s goal in the industry became my goal as well and that was to change people’s opinions of contractors one client at a time. Thirty seven years later that is still my goal. I need to make sure that my name is set apart and that my name spells service whenever someone looks for construction by either the internet, yellow pages or word of mouth. Providing great customer service is key along with promising and delivery on that promise. We go above and beyond to build a relationship that’s built on honesty, integrity, trust and quality of work. |
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2014-10-19 19:56:46 |
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NAICS: 238 Specialty Trade Contractors Description: Air Conditioning Installation and Repair |
| Well, I worked as a technician in the trade, and made a decision to go into business for myself. My initial goal was to be sole proprietor, with total control of the business. I do not have a problem working with other people, and working according to someone else's rules, but it is a lot easier and a lot less stressful when you know that you are in control and you can do things the way you believe they should be done, or how you feel comfortable doing them. It is important to understand that not everyone thinks and works in the same way. Using this information, you must decide whether or not you are able to keep your opinions to yourself for the sake of your job, or if you need to form your own business in order to let your ideas flow. |
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2014-04-30 21:47:56 |
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NAICS: 448 Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores Description: Skate and clothing store |
| Well I love skateboarding and I really didn’t want to get a real job as well as I saw a need that I didn’t feel was getting met. I started skating in elementary and I’ve been hooked ever since. I didn’t want to work construction, didn’t want to get a 9 to 5 sitting at a desk, I hate cops so that was out of the question. My initial goal was to last past the average life expectancy of a small skate shop…almost 1 year down 3 more to go I think. |
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2014-04-30 21:18:11 |
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NAICS: 448 Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores Description: Urban Hip Hop appareal |
| I always had a passion for fashion, clothing, and apparel. My initial goal was to up lift my community and provide them with products that will make them feel good about them selves and look god at the same time. I gain satisfaction when seeing someone trying on something and smiling in the mirror after i suggested to them. |
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2014-04-30 01:35:56 |
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NAICS: 621 Ambulatory Health Care Services Description: center provides hemo dialysis |
| Was entered to the business on a personal level because my mother was sick and needed good quality dialysis care and in India at the time there was low quality care. So through connections I was able to enter America and attend UCLA and studied under Dr.Saleh. After obtaining the knowledge I needed I opened up a dialysis unit and was able to treat my mother. This fueled my hope and pushed me to increase the quality of care. |
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2014-04-29 20:05:01 |
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NAICS: 446 Health and Personal Care Stores Description: Online skin care shop |
| I never planned to involve in the business field until I met Patrick. Patrick is my business partner, and I knew him when I was in business school. Patrick's dad has been selling skin care products, and I get the idea of selling the same products from his family. First, my goal is to make 90% of my business online, ship my product to asia countries, and sustain my business for approximately 8 to 10 years. However, we realized there are a lot of competitions and difficulties when we were trying to operate our business in long term, so we attempt to develop software program business. Also, we may exit the old business because we are planning to sell the business within the next 6 to 7 years. |
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2014-04-29 03:02:38 |
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NAICS: 238 Specialty Trade Contractors Description: FLOORING INSTALLER |
| I decided to get into this business because I can manage my own time. My initial goal was to become a licensed contractor. I always wanted to own my own business so I could create my own schedule and do something that I enjoy doing. I have practiced in the business for many years and thought that it would be the perfect opportunity to venture on my own. What I did not realize was that in becoming a licensed contractor there are a lot of hurdles and obstacles to overcome. To be a licensed contractor I had to get bonded and insured. There are specific trainings that had to be done to meet each different city codes and requirements. There are different installation requirements from city to city in order to be able to legally install. |
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2014-04-24 23:58:58 |
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NAICS: 722 Food Services and Drinking Places Description: Mexican Restaurant |
| Ever since I was little, I have always had a dream of owning my own restaurant. I would always mimic my mother when she would cook in the kitchen, and later when I was older I would use my mother's recipes to cook for myself and for others. My friends and family began to love my cooking, and it was with their love and support that pushed me to open my own restaurant. I enjoy the restaurant business above all others, because it allows me to make people happy by filling their stomachs with good food. My initial goal was to follow my dream of being a restaurant owner, but now in my later life my new goal is to provide security for my family. If I can continue to do what I love, and at the same time provide my family with the life that the deserve, then I have reached my goal. |
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2014-04-24 23:56:49 |
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NAICS: 423 Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Description: sport goods exportation |
| The first reason that I entered this business is that I have a lot of information about first source of production of this business. I know a lot of factories making all kinds of sporting goods, and I can get the product for the lowest price. The second reason is that I enjoy being a sale person to deal with my costumers and I also believe that I have the ability and the knowledge to be a sale person. I went to a trade school in China after graduating from high school. I learned a lot of things about business in there so as my English. I had a few initial goals when I enter the business. The first one is to make a living. An entrepreneur need to take the risk of the business, but he is also the one who receive the most of the profit from the company. My second goal was to change myself. I wanted to see how far I can go in this business and how much value I can make out of myself. My third goal of this business is to survive in the industry. |
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2014-04-24 23:38:37 |
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NAICS: 311 Food Manufacturing Description: Bakery Cafe |
| I never planned on becoming apart of this business. I was a musician for some time working at record stores and small venues. My parents bought the business in 1916 from the previous family, so I had grown up in the bakery and helped out as a kid but never had thought it would be where I ended up. Years after I graduated from Musicians Institute and my music career wasn't working out I decided to start working at the bakery again to make money and help out my family, what I thought would be a temporary job until I got back on my feet turned into many years and I then became the new owner/manager. It’s not to say I don't love the bakery and my job, because I do, I had just not planned on owning my parents bakery as a young adult. |
| Date Submitted:
2014-04-24 21:49:31 |
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