Is it possible to start a business without a college degree?

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catwomanmeeeeow	Yes Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lenky	Yes. I agree with all the other positive answers you got. Here's one example of a true genius in business: Henry Ford. (Ford Motor Company) He tested his first motor by bolting it to the kitchen sink at home. To start his business, he went door to door to businesses and people he knew and asked people to buy shares in his company. One pensioner lady bought $100 worth of his FoMoCo shares. Years later he bought them back from her for over twenty million dollars... EDIT: Oops! Just checked and it was actually only TWELVE million dollars...Sorrryy.. But I mean, she still did okay by believing in this young inventor, didn't she? He offered Walter Chrysler a chance to buy in. Chrysler turned him down, and some years later HE said, "I never thought he was going to build a million of the blamed things!" Ford was a pioneer in many ways, setting up company-financed instalment schemes so his workers could buy their own cars. He was the first to offer cash back incentives and worked at improving effciency to bring down costs. Then there was Thomas Alva Edison, who was not 'only' the inventor of the light bulb, the phonograph, and many other things, never even graduated from high school. His teacher wrote in his school report: "this boy will never amount to anything"! So if you have a idea for a business, get some advice on setting up a business plan, don't let ANYONE tell you "You can't do it" and GO for it! Good luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

datgirl	yup if you have money you could Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

E.F. Landeros	Yes contact me to know more at BlueSueder8706@aol.com believe me, you wont be disappointed! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Painting Professor	Absolutely YES! In fact college will only teach you how to work for someone Else's business. If you want to learn about business it takes (Independent) study. Some of the most successful business owners in the world did not graduate college. DO NOT let the fact that you don't have a college degree stand in the way of your business dreams. One great way to start a successful business is to learn a trade like painting. It is an easy skill to learn and an ever growing industry 22.5 billion this year alone. It is also an easy business to run and you can earn a professional income working part time. How do I know? I run a very successful painting business and I do not have a college degree. I can show you how to do the same. Hope this helps Andy Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lianne	Yes but it is advisable to do your homework. Read up on and research starting a business and become familiar with all it entails and all the options that are available to you. A good online place to start is http://www.entrepreneur.com you will find all kinds of resources there including those concerning a business plan and a marketing plan. Also try http://www.powerhomebiz.com Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lauren	Of course....you need a product or service to sell, a little money to get started and lots of ambition Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Karl S	Hi, If you are talking about an online business it is never too late.. 1 year is enough to see profit, and it is even better if you can afford some low cost startup fees. I pay $10/month only at http://www.website.ws/machgoo and after 7months saw profit. My secret is learning new advertising methods free/low cost from http://www.advertisingbiz.net.tf Karl Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

diamondspider	I did it at 26 years old and turned a profit in the first year. No loan, low overhead business. Was making 6 figures within 3 years. It is a lot of work and not for everyone, but it can certainly be done. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

BoyB	Bill Gates? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

monkey	In this life, one thing counts In the bank, large amounts I'm afraid these don't grow on trees, You've got to start a business or two Take a tip from Bill Gates No degree, large estate. I recall, he started small And he dropped out of old Harvard too Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ttju	Most definitely. Most of the richest business people aren't college graduates. It takes a keen understanding of the market you are entering, managing your risk and timing your entrance and exit. Good luck. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kali_girl825	Yes! But it is harder. If you need loans etc.... When my husband first started his contracting firm we had to take out a small business loan. And his having a collage degree helped. If you have your own money or some one who will buy stock in your enterprise you should be able to do it with out a collage degree. But I would get a good accountant. And office staff if needed. Hope this helps. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

collie_brawny	yes with money and a good idea for a business Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

hitleridol	Yes it is. My boss doesn't have a degree and he owns 5 businesses! My uncle also has no degree and he owns 2 businesses. They own restaurants, car shops, and video stores Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kali d	yes. U need money, knowledge & spirit to start the business. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

hnatalieann	Yes, I have known lots of people who have done that. It kinda depends on what business you want to start up though. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kathy M	Absolutely! I have an aunt that started a cleaning business 16 years ago and she was just a high school graduate. It doesn't take a degree for that, just a bonding and insurance policy. Hopefully you will find good workers too. This business allowed my aunt to be able to retire at 51! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mrmaccnz	I have started, owned and run 7 companies in the last 12 years and I dropped out of school at 15 without a single exam or degree to my name. These days I consult to large organisations and Government departments on how to improve their business! What I did differently was I found my passion and then I decided to be the best in my feild. I studied, went to every seminar, read every book and surfed the Net for hours just continually learning. A degree does not mean you are going to be good at business it just means you paid attention in class and you can answer exams. I will hire world experience over theory any day, people who have got out there and done it and made mistakes and then learnt from them. GO FOR IT and good luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

FAA	If you have money, you can start a business. If you have chance, your business will work. If you have knowledge you can use it to earn more money through your business. If you have a degree you can decorate your wall. If you have them all, it’s like Jackpot. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Warren D	Absolutely. Many businesses are built around the vocational skills of the owner/proprieter. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

melissa	totally. look at bill gates. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

trash1ey	Of course, but it could be a lot easier with a degree. If you're not up for a bunch of college, just enroll in a few classes. It'll definitely help. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Neil B	Yes. It's possible to start a business without a high school degree. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

yiannis the greek	yes. like window cleaner Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No