How many own a business

S.Cronin

Just out of curiousity, how many people viewing and using this thread own a business?

tombull82

S.Cronin wrote: »

Just out of curiousity, how many people viewing and using this thread own a business?

Very vague... You might want to reword it.

I have registration certs for more than 1.
But thats not saying they are all operating,

But I'm sure that does not answer your question.

goz83

i own 2. diversify to survive

TheAnswer

3, as above, diversification is the only way.

Acoshla

I own one very new business (just over a year old), which is functioning/working as a business.

ronaneire

I also own one. Getting there slowly

maxer68

I have 2, previously involved in €5m turnover business which went into liquidation. Learnt all the mistakes the hard way. Now in business with herself and doing nicely - even if we do half kill each other every now and then:D

Kinetic^

2, in the same industry. Love it, don't know why I didn't do it sooner.

tomED

3 and surviving!

MyPerfectCousin

I have had one for a few years which is basically a vehicle for my freelance work, but I am in the process of starting another one that is unrelated and will employ a few people.

suey71

Mine is but a fledgeling but I got one:cool:.

YouBuyLocal

Fledgeling also, not selling yet, but getting there

stcstc

yep me too

newish, going from strength to strength. to the point we are struggling to keep up

Owen

2 years now. Still just about making ends meet.

DrivingTestTips: Brian

Also getting there....

Jesus Wept

none :-/

Gloomtastic!

One that was doing quite well until a couple of months ago. Disposable income looks like it's finally run out. Help!!!!

mrsFitz

swimming up stream to try and get mine going

Homer

Two currently and always on the look out for something new.. learning every day

Feckfox

Zero. Hope to start a project (and the plan is for that to turn into a business) soon. That's why I have been reading this forum recently!

robinph

Own one company that makes us money.

I Was VB

I own two, started the 1st one at 21.

goz83

Any inventors out there? I have a very simple and obvious idea relating to hot water use and I would love to get it off the ground. I believe it has the potential to save energy too, so has green cred, which is good. PM me if you think you can help. Oh, and if you try to rip me idea off....i'll find you :eek:

Jesus Wept

What are these businesses?

ir555

One company (setup 2010).

In this company we have just taken over an existing watersports school. best ever start to the season in 16 years...

We are starting another school in a new location in 3 weeks. Expected to be a major success.

Two more in the pipeline for 2012.

Another project to launch a range of watersports products for the global market (all made in Ireland) is progressing very well.

Still have a full time job also to ensure the above succeed.

Tough going but its a dream come true and we will catch up on sleep in the winter.

If your thinking about setting a new business up - GO FOR IT. Nothing like wondering what would have happened.....

D

goz83

One is a hypnotherapy practice set up in 2008 and helps fund a not-for-profit register of hypnotherapy. A mini website building business stemmed up from it too.

The next one was set up last year and is a building, maintenance and cleaning company, stll at infantile stage, but has worked for big business.

oterra

I had one a while back but major falling out with partners. I now own an online service which is my pride and joy. Its still in its infancy but I'm proud to call it mine.

conor06

Own two outright and was just made a joint director of another one last week.

Got to try get your hands on as many different things as possible to make a good living imo.

EPjnr

hi, i have had one and involved in another now. BUT i'm only involved 2/3 days a week. i'm really really trying to find something else. im 22, very hard working and ambitious. have money to invest. Just need to find the right idea/ppl to work with now! Anyone interested in working with me PM me, pls

PCPhoto

EPjnr wrote: »

hi, i have had one and involved in another now. BUT i'm only involved 2/3 days a week. i'm really really trying to find something else. im 22, very hard working and ambitious. have money to invest. Just need to find the right idea/ppl to work with now! Anyone interested in working with me PM me, pls

I have a project if you are interested - I can explain the project/concept to you and you can deal with programmers/designers to build it ... I will promote it and do work for it.

if you are still interested after hearing the details (subject to signing non-disclosure form) .... if so we can talk about percentages.

Mr Clonfadda

only have one but celebrating tenth birthday

kennyb3

I'm in the process of becoming a part owner of one (partnership in accountancy firm). In a shameless promotion click on my username or PM me if anybody wants some help/needs a new/change in accountant.

Very excited about it all. The practice has always done well, we get good a good level of referrals but really looking forward to trying to get more new clients in the door and expanding. Being pro active rather than waiting on referrals.

srsly78

Pay e100 to formations agent. Sign a few forms. Congrats you now own a company? Not exactly an exclusive club.

Would be better off asking who has a company that actually does stuff.

<- owner of software r&d company. Myself and 1 part-time contractor, going 2 years. 6 figure business, main customers are London financial institutions, unrelated side project doing android development.

goz83

srsly78 wrote: »

Would be better off asking who has a company that actually does stuff.

Yeah but then the thread would have been left empty :rolleyes:

writhen

One Company - Two businesses - both selling sound insulation - one consumer focused the other trade focused.