Hi all. I was wondering, for items such as video games and mobile phone accessories, do I need any special license or permit to sell them? With whom could I enquire regarding license and permits, SSM?
I've tried searching but couldn't find any info for Malaysia. I did found that license is not required to sell video games in other countries, but I'm not sure about Malaysia.
Thanks.
QUOTE(Jeck10 @ Nov 12 2013, 04:55 PM)
Hi to all sifus and everyone who are reading this, would really appreciate if you guys are willing to spend some time to read this and give some opinions/feed backs.
I worked in f&b line before this(my choice), studied overseas and came back, worked a couple years in reputable restaurants, and just recently quitted. The reason I quit is because its taking too much of my time, tiring, health become worse, no time for family and so on. I can't see myself continuing in this situation for long, the passion slowly goes of when problems kicking in.
I went on to take a course to be a certified ACE(American Council on Exercise) Personal Trainer, and currently waiting for the exam results. Sports have always been in my life, and I would want my future to be related to sports/fitness/health as well.
And then I have a thought. Since I play badminton with my high school friends sometimes, why not I provide them free coaching/training(I'm a former state player). I think it's a good way to build stronger relationship with friends and even networking.
And then slowly from word of mouth/friends introduced, if there's group of ppl who wants to improve their health overall, I will start conducting maybe boot camp style fitness sessions, for free, or minimal cost I don't know yet. Because I was thinking that maybe there are many ppl out there who would like to do some exercise, but doesn't want to pay the premium price, and I'm just trying to make things happen for them, or as a way to contribute to the society.(don't know why already thinking of contributing to society even before I earn money, maybe read and saw a lot of news on bad things happening on other ppl, made me feel that even that I'm not rich but I'm already very much luckier than many other ppl out there).
And later on when I'm known by more ppl, I will take in personal training clients, but this I will charge because it's like one on one and the programme is specially designed for each different individual.
My reasons/objectives for all this is to know more ppl, make more ppl know me, build a big network, contribute to society, and leave something for ppl to remember about me when I'm not here anymore*touchwood, or like ppl say, creating legacy.
So could you guys give some feed backs and opinions regarding this, do you think this is workable? Or will I be bankrupt even before I start earning money? Is this not practical at all? Thank you in advance...

Services business such as coaching are quite low risk due to the low capital required, it will not make you go bankrupt. If you have the passion for it, go for it bro. Perhaps you could focus on coaching school children, help them develop their potential. Parents are more likely to pay a fee for badminton coaching services for their children, in my opinion. Also some of these children might make it to the international level, like Datuk Lee Chong Wei. If so, you will achieve your goal of contributing to the society.
Alternatively, if you need some side income you could consider attaching yourself to local universities or colleges. They usually have sports subject, such as badminton. They may consider hiring your services, either part time or full time, for both theoretical/practcal badminton coaching. Good luck bro.