I'm thinking about starting a local small business advising side-gig. Currently, I'm associate scientist with a background in quality control and process development. I'm also halfway through an online MBA (say what you want, I'm learning a lot and enjoying the process).

My target clients would be small business owners that are passionate about what they're doing, but just don't know how to run a business well.

Has anyone tried something like this before? Tips?

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Have you had a business before?

This would be my first.

My sister, also never had a business before, started doing something like this. I figured if she could do it without working for a Fortune 500 company or a business degree, I could give it a go as well.

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