What are the challenges to starting and managing your own business while constantly moving (due to a military career)?

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 09:42:02 -0400

Just curious? When it comes to starting your own business How easy or Hard is it to maintain when you have a military affiliation and move around a lot or can be called to move any any second?

Response by SFC Vernon McNabb made Mar 23 at 2016 9:46 AM

SFC Vernon McNabb — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 09:46:20 -0400

I guess this would depend on the nature of the business. It would also depend on the need of what you provide in any new location. I like to do woodworking as a hobby, but I was getting paid in my last duty station for producing products for customers, or repairing furniture for customers. I have recently changed duty stations and already have a few customers lined up for new projects.

Response by MSgt John Taylor made Mar 23 at 2016 9:47 AM

MSgt John Taylor — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 09:47:12 -0400

I would imagine that it depends on the type of business. A moderate online business should be do-able, whereas one where you have to "man the register" everyday might pose serious problems. Also, if your aboard ship, can you conduct business using ship resources?

Response by CPO Amb. Terry Earthwind Nichols made Mar 23 at 2016 10:21 AM

CPO Amb. Terry Earthwind Nichols — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 10:21:52 -0400

If you are Internet based, no problem.

Response by Maj John Bell made Apr 21 at 2016 6:39 PM

Maj John Bell — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 18:39:10 -0400

Refine your skills and consistency. Rather than increase the size of you business.