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I personallly like the idea of starting a part-time business while I already have a job.

And I like the idea of a service-oriented business which I can run out of my home or car and start for relatively little money. I am not starting a business at this time, but I am open to different possibilities.

You could repair computers and/or iStuff. The problem with iPhone repair is the parts are tiny, if you have dyspraxia you won't be able to handle it. I learned the hard way. Computer repair is nice, but some cities have too many tech schools turning out idiots who can only say "format it". The big shops want salesmen, not repairmen. Also, you could teach yourself programming.

I actually learned C++ programming from 1998 to 2000. But when I looked for a job in 2000, I found the human resource departments overwhelmingly looked at years of corporate experience.

Now, this was my experience from fourteen years ago. I hope other people have had better experiences.

Experience will always be the most highly valued attribute when applying for a corporate job. I'm working on a startup while working a full time job, and unless you have a bi t of drive its incredibly hard.

Wishing you all the best with your startup!

Might you be open to the idea that it's both drive and light touch?