Finding vs Generating Business Ideas Where's the best place to find small business ideas? This is going to sound really corny... the best place is in your own head. Still reading? Good. This is about generating small business ideas - not about finding small business ideas. You'll see lot's of successful Internet entrepreneurs selling books or software that is guaranteed to show you how to duplicate their success. It doesn't work like that! Finding something that's unique, that you can create yourself and that people will pay for is difficult, but it's the only reliable, long-term way to make money on the Net. Take my word for it. Ready?