Best small business for beginners

blannweil

I would love to start my own business early next year but I'm still not sure what small business would fit for a newbie like me. This will be my first business venture and if this will work, I will be confident to leave my regular job. Someone suggested food franchising to me but I'm still open to new suggestions.

elsien

Does it not rather depend on where your strengths and interests lie?

00ec25

how do you seriously think anyone can offer meaningful advice on such an open question??????????????????

if you do not have a burning passion to set up a business in a trade you know and love then stay in employment

bengalknights

Do you have any skills or interests, for example i have certifications working with electric and security so decided to go into security installations and supply.

trailingspouse

Why do you want to run your own business?

LushesFaith

Do you have any hobbies that you like a lot that you could turn into a business. Any crafting. Or what about a skill in your current job that could be something you do as a contractor

scaredofdebt

Have a look at franchises, may give you some ideas even if you decide to go it alone rather than buy a franchise.

Elljay_2

If you want to try and run your own business it is important to know where your strengths lie. Marketing/Sales/Making stuff. You could always try and run a sideline next to your work now to see how you get on. I would also say - if you go the selling route - to believe in your product and to enjoy it.
I run a small card business (the Old Phoenix trading - now set up as Flamingo Paperie) and setting up in business with them costs as little as £45 to get started. https://www.flamingopaperie.co.uk

I am sure more people will come along with recommendations for something they enjoy.