My case

Online trading
Capital : 2-3k in my saving account
Partner : none
Location : My home
Monthly/Daily Income : 3k-10k / 0 - 2k
Workers : myself
Duration : One and a half year

My current plan:
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- First, finalize my website, cutting down the time to generate invoices + to enhance on customer record tracking.

- Second, to rent a shop. The reason is because certain group of potential customer need a demo & for the time being, I'm doing demo at their premise. Another reason to get a shop is to keep the ever growing stock (my room is full of boxes).

- Third, to increase on the product range.

- Fourth, hire dispatch guy for simple/installation-free delivery.

Since this is a rather small time one, why not try it without asking too much? Can gain some experience along the way, even if it might not work out as you expect. Part of the learning process

doing business is really much easier than working. first thing is to just jump into it, ignore the fears and worries.

of course it could be rough sailing, but you could also earn your target income really really quick.

as long as you have a business idea that you like and would enjoy doing, then it isnt work, its just doing the stuff u enjoy every single day... and be happy   

I know how you feel when you got ffk-ed by those suppliers or when they failed to complete your POs. Seems like a norm for their industry.

Have you consider getting your supplies from companies like Doorstep?

I am currently getting my supplied from them. I don't frequently visit wet markets or hypermarkets, but how much cheaper are those markets compared to Doorstep?

There are some benefits getting from those online grocers; 30 days terms & delivery. Save on logistics time & cost. But is it worth the extra cost they're charging?

2. Laundry
Capital : 10k (I take over from someone who owes money to the loan shark, and he needs money urgently.)
a. Take over all the shop which includes 2 heavy duty washing machine , 3 heavy duty dryers, 2 iron and board, etc.
Partner : None
Location : Apartment area (Approx. 5,000 units). The only laundry available as there are only 2 rows of shoplot own by the same owner and I pay slightly higher rent to the owner and signed an agreement with him not to rent to any other laundry. 
Monthly/Daily Income : RM 4 per kg (all kinds of clothes). Average income RM 25,000 per month. (Do not include contract wash from nearby reflexology centre, cafes and restaurant)
Workers : 10 workers. RM 400 per person. With commission RM 0.50 per kg and includes lunch
Duration : Manage it for 2 years and sell it off.
Opinion : Good cash flow business. For walk-in business, find location with medium/heavy populated residential area.

Anyone here from healthcare industry willing to share their experience/networks with big pharmacy retailers like caring pharmacy, watsons, guardian?

I am interested in selling my products (OTC healthcare equipments) in these pharmacies.

Ok go for your choice then, is your life anyway.....
GOOD LUCK!

You in Herbalife?