For anyone who has wanted to start a business and says "I can't" this article is the solution to all of your woes. For those of you who are thinking she doesn't know what she's talking about and she is full of it, let me give you my own personal testimony.

Many, many, many moons ago in 1985 I had become quite bored and disgruntled with my city government job. It was unfulfilling and I knew there had to be more to life than this. Being the unconventional type, which I discovered in 1997. (Before that I couldn't tell you what my problem was. No job ever satisfied me.) I became fascinated with computers and information. I collected all kinds of what I considered useful information. My passion for knowledge and information kept me in libraries and bookstores. (Barnes & Noble and Borders)

Fast forward it's 2002 and I am unemployed with little to no income. I have discovered my passion and it is information. Also along my path I discovered I am an Entrepreneur. So with this information I move forward in starting a business.

There is only one problem, I have no computer, listed below are the steps that I took to get to where I am today.

GET A LIBRARY CARD-The library is your best resource and you can take care of all of your research and informational needs at one time. Now let me give you a word of caution! This library thing is deep and if you don't know how to work it you could get in a jam.

I live in a suburb of Philadelphia, so the library situation has gotten better for me. Be forewarned that in Philadelphia it's every man for himself. Whomever gets there first and makes their reservation that's the person who goes first but, be on the look out because the person may have changed their mind (They get a five minute grace period after their sign on time.) and forfeited their reservation, that's when you move in and ask the librarian if they can put you on that computer. Then if you're lucky and you go to the right library you will have one full hour to use the computer.

REGISTER FOR CLASSES-This one really worked out for me in 2002 because I was taking one free class at the Community College and paid classes at the University so I had the best of both worlds. I was able to go to the University library 7 days a week and during mid-terms and finals week the library was open until 12 midnight. So I got a whole heap of work accomplished. It was okay because all of the workers and my classmates got to know me as the one who stays in the library until midnight.

FAMILY MEMBERS-Now when I couldn't get to a computer and the library was closed. I would use my mother's computer, of course there were limitations and I couldn't get all of the things done that I wanted. I also on occasion would go to my father's house and use the computer but, I would have to make sure none of the nieces and nephew were on it, or had any pressing projects.

FRIENDS-Now this is a tough one because when you go to a friend’s house there are interruptions. They might start talking to you, asking questions, invite you out to eat, or "I am heating up such and such do you want some?" Of course who can pass up a good home cooked meal? Maybe you can but I do admit I love to eat. Especially a well prepared mouth- watering meal. If you have a friend who leaves the house or room and let's you do your thing, then GO FOR IT!

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