Why did you start your business and what do you work for?

For me...

Why did I start my business?
I started this business because I love to help entrepreneurs shape ideas into a business, and then take their business to the next level.

What do you work for?
I work for my family... My wife, my children, and my future grandchildren... I want to build my businesses so that they will be a legacy that generations of my family will be able to participate in.

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Permalink Reply by Alexander Baron von Engelhardt on November 25, 2008 at 7:29am: I started my business as a legal journalist for The Legal Guide to Germany, www.lg2g.info because I want to discover and report on new topics in a field wherein I'm an expert – law. My booster detonation came from so many "simple Questions" from my congregation American Church in Berlin.

I run this project to integrate foreigners into Germany, telling inside legal stories. Though actually not intended, it became an interesting marketing tool.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Shirley Landram on November 25, 2008 at 7:33am: I started my business because I have always wanted to run my own business. I was tired of working by someone elses rules that often times didn't make sense. Customers at times were treated like they were an interuption instead of the bread and butter for the business. I also needed something I could do at home due to being a caretaker for my fiance and my grandchildren. Since I love to sew and create things this was a perfect way to do it. This is a way to leave a legacy for my children. It will teach them it is possible to succeed if you really try and want if bad enough.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Valerie Patton on November 25, 2008 at 8:34am: I started my business because I had dry skin. I came up with a product that would help relieve the dryness & itching that dry skin & eczema causes. I wanted to share my product with everbody so they would know that there is relief available.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Bob Wagner on November 25, 2008 at 10:15am: I started my personal development company after seeing so many people go through life with no direction. They get caught up in making a living rather than making a life. 56% of marriages end in divorce, depression is at an all time high as well as bankruptcy and children are...., well having it tougher than ever before to stay on the straight and narrow.
I help people go after their dreams and remove roadblocks. Everyone wants to live a fulfilling life, most just don't know how to go about it.

I want to build my business to have the greatest possible impact removing the hurt, pain and regrets that ignorance leaves behind.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by dean dyer on November 25, 2008 at 10:51am: Hey this is a very good question that any entreperneur should ask themselves before and during the process of starting and maintaining thier business.... As in " Know thy self "...

For me @ www.patternstudioa.com I started back before the internet, because of the deep passion I have for my field as an artist...then it became the way to help people (woman) that had trouble finding clothing that they could feel good about, that would fit well... When plus sizes were unavailable and agmentations were the rage.
Today I maintain an educational aspect and fill a need in my local area for qualified pattern makers like me.
I am on Kiss 104.1 s radio show Novermber 30th , 10am EST to help students and begining designers understand the important aspects of launching a collection...in order for them to align themselves with the right professionals in a cost effective manner.

I work for my clients.... sharing my 30 years of industry knowledge and deploying the correct strategies to make money and enjoy the process is what I work for.
Anyone can call me and get tips on bringing thier fashion dreams to life.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by John S Goodwin - Global Wealth on November 25, 2008 at 1:58pm: Why did I start my business?
I started my business because I realized the benefits of health and wellness were in demand and this is what the baby-boomer generation is most concerned with.

What do you work for?
I work for my wife and I... building a business that will help others increase in knowledge, health and wealth!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Carole Nantel on November 25, 2008 at 2:17pm: I started my businesses because I wanted to be my own boss and not working for somebody else and get nowhere. I also did this so I can learn and teach others that they can do it too. I work for myself actually but hopefully one day family members will catch on and keep it going.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Bob Ruby II on November 25, 2008 at 2:32pm: BECAUSE NO ONE ELSE WOULD
I started my business because no one else would. I understood how it feels to be on your own struggling to understand technology, paying through the nose both in $$$ and lost time and frustration.

I WORK FOR MYSELF, MY FAMILY & THOSE I LOVE
I work hard for myself my family and those I love daily, I work even harder for the hope that one day I will have enough influence to redirect the current system to change the way it works for those who need help. Finally I work hardest for those who don't know what options are out there, and so make uninformed and rash decisions based on hype and speculation.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Mary E. Griswold on November 25, 2008 at 2:35pm: I started my business because one cannot even exist on social security & I am 86 years young--too old to go out & work. I am miserable. I am a giver & I cannot give because I just don't have it to give. A man from the Indian council just called--I cannot send them a check. This is very painful. I could blame our government for this terrible economy but that wouldn't help. I want an income so that I can take care of myself & others won't need to. It makes me feel so good to give.
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Permalink Reply by Bradley"Sidekick"Walker on November 25, 2008 at 3:57pm: I started my business because I love the art and entertaining people. I one day want to put people to work.

I want open doors for my family for employment and leave a legacy for my son and daughter.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by dean dyer on November 25, 2008 at 4:07pm: Hey Bob,
thanks for your comments on this subject... I love the way you explain the general realities of human behavior.... those who don't know what options are out there, is so amazingly valid, and yes indeed make uninformed and rash decisions based on hype and speculation.... how perfect of an explaination... uninformed being the operative word here.... we make our decisions based on how we feel or what we believe.... hype and speculation is what most of us focus on in the first place, due to the fact that it takes real consceious effort to get past the shallow end of most hooks that are out there....
wow, what is your business? How could I contribute to it?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Rich Ward on November 25, 2008 at 4:37pm: I got into the business that I'm in now to help everyone who wants to take advantage of a free health care benefit be able to take advantage of it. I give away a free health care benefit that does not cost the user any premiums or fees of any kind. When they use the benefit they can save up to 75% off. This is huge folks.

Take any discount membership card....I was part of myworld plus...they offered savings at an untold number of stores...big name stores....however I had to pay 19.99 a month to be able to save at those stores...

Anothe example I'll throw out there.,...sams club...they require you to pay a fee...to be able to get discounts...

The Free Health Care Benefit I give away costs you zero...nada...elzilcho....and whe you use it you save up to 75% off....most users save between 20%-75%....and when they use the benefit, and obtain the savings...I get paid....

So I had to slap myself when I stumbled across this....yes its for real....I'm not in Kansas with a dog named toto. So I asked my self this question how many cards can I give away! I cant give these cards away fast enough! Did you know that there are about 50 million in the us without any type of health care benefit? That figure bounces depending where you get you data ...but non the less its a huge number of people.

So many folks are jumping on this its just ridiculous! I get folks who just want to save money on health care and then I get folks who want to save money on health care and want to make money then I get those who just want to make money...either way this business provides real value for for everyone.

You'll have to e-mail me and request more info if you're interested.

email: rich.ward3@gmail.com

I work for total financial freedom for my family and future generations...

All the best Rich Ward; ▶ Reply to This