What are the first steps to stating a home painting business? -

i would like to start my own painting business, started with the family business over 30 years ago, my father woudn t let me take over, old school. so ive done this on the side,i want to start my ow business but not sure what to do first, pay up front for insurance and not have potential customers?????

Hi Sunny!Going out on your own is the dream of every entrepreneur. You may be ahead of the game having been out there and watching your dad all these years. You already know it s not all roses.The very first thing you need to do, is determine if your idea is workable, if it will succeed in the local market, and if it will really satisfy your goals. Not easy, and takes a little work.Visit www.abusinessmentor.com, download the free research guide. Answer as many of the questions in there as it takes to make your decision BEFORE you start spending money. Good Luck!