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Buffalo | Career

Q&A: Starting your own business

Ariel Fox Student Contributor, University at Buffalo
Nancy Acosta Student Contributor, University at Buffalo
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Buffalo chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Here are some of the most commonly asked questions/ comments  when starting your own business or contemplating if you should:

 

  1. Q: Its too expensive.

A: Starting a business is an investment and before you start making profit you have to start it up.

  1. Q:Will I really make money ?

A: Only you can answer that. Businesses demand time and effort to start and to keep up and running. 

  1. Q: Where do I start?

A: Find a hobby that you enjoy and are willing to invest in. Once you found it research the benefits and disadvantages. 

  1. Q: What to do to get up and running ?

A: Start small get the basics and practice. Try to make back the amount of money invested before expanding. Promote, Promote, Promote! This will bring in potential customers.

 

Having a business is not meant to be easy.Make sure you are willing to put in the resources necessary to reach your fullest potential. 

 

Ariel Fox

Buffalo '20

Hi my name is Ariel Fox. I am a Biological Science major with a passion in genetics. I enjoy writing tips and tricks columns including everything from girly hobbies to day to day advice.
Nancy Acosta

Buffalo '20

Nancy is currently a Junior here at the University at Buffalo and is Campus Correspondent for the UBHC Chapter. She is majoring in Communications with a dual minor in International Trade/Geography and Political Science.