Everyone knows that working for the man gets you nowhere in life. We're here for three score years and ten, so we generally need to hurry up if we're going to succeed. Unfortunately the majority tend to let life pass them by as they make plans and work like bears. Fortunately for you, this could be the day you change all that ? this could be the day you decide to start your own business.

Technology shares are hot tickets these days. Why? Technology companies have a massive market, which continues to grow every single day. Where there are technologies there are accessories, and this is no more apparent than with printer ink toner. With the option of large scale commercial contracts, in addition to consumer retailing, printer ink toner is an ideal market for the keen entrepreneur willing to take the risk. Businesses live on word processing, printing and photocopying, and without toner that's just not possible. Most households in the western world have access to a printer ? without ink, it's useless. Furthermore, printer toner is a consumable, which means eventually your customers are going to have to come back for more. Printing technologies are essential for modern day life, making necessary accessories like printer toner all the more popular.

When starting your ink and toner cartridges recycling business, one of your primary considerations would be your target market place. Are you selling as a wholesaler or as a retailer? Are you selling to a business, or to a consumer? Is your consumer buying in the course of business, or for private reasons? Of course, all this will have an impact on volume as well as margins, which will be necessary considerations when it comes to financial planning and management. What does the market want? Who supplies businesses in your area? Are you in proximity to commercial buyers? Do you have adequate storage facilities? Do you have sufficient capital to invest in stock? Will you realise a return on investment? Starting a business in ink, or indeed in any sector, requires answers. Know your game before you play, and make sure you've weighed up your personal advantages.

Another rising sector of printing ink trade is recycling. It is now common to find ink recycling facilities which refill old g and g ink and toner cartridges, and programmes designed to ensure old casings don't go to waste. Of course, this is still an area in its infancy, and refilling ink toner may become a sustainable industry in years to come. It's all about keeping a close eye on the marketplace and what's going on to find that killer niche that could make you serious money.

Ink toner might not sound the most glamorous proposition, but as a trade it is fairly sound, with attractive margins. Furthermore, the competition can be patchy at times, which should be great for any business fixed on customer service and quality. The customers are out there, and they're craving ink toner. Will you meet the challenge and start your own ink toner enterprise?