What sort of entry-level business-related jobs are there?

[bjcheung77]

I would try a different route.  Pick an organization that you want to work for, preferably small to mid-sized.   In fact, make a short list of "ideal" companies.     This should be based on where you live.   For example, I used to live in Chicago and was working in medical non-profit associations.   There are a TON in Chicago.   So, if you lived there, you could say "I'm going to make a list of medical non-profit organizations and look at their career page"

Then, just go down the list and apply for anything that is open at each place.  In your cover letter, make sure to state that your background is in IT, but your dream is to work for their company.     MAKE EACH COVER LETTER PERSONAL.   Make them see that you're passionate about the particular industry you chose.     Yes I know that 90% of people don't read cover letters, but the 10% that do are very swayed by a personalized letter since most that come up are dry and boring/not personalized.

After that, seek out the recruiters from each company on LinkedIn.  Connect with them.   Let them know that you are an enthusiastic worker and your dream is to work in their industry.   Your passion and targeted focus will make up for lack of experience.   You'll still get entry to mid-level positions, but if you do it right, you'll get hired and people won't wonder why your experience doesn't match the position.   They'll know that you're incredibly excited to do their job.   And most hiring managers (especially at a mid/lower level) will take passion over experience any day of the week.

In order to make this really work, it's easier if you know the basics details from an industry.  Not the nitty gritty unless you want to.  After all, you're an industry outsider wanting to get in.  Do know enough to know WHY you want to work for the company and/or in the specific target industry.   You have to have a reason to be excited. 

But stick to it.   It isn't easy, but it does work.

^^THIS^^. Haha, that's similar to the advice I PM Thorne about. Basically, do what everyone else is doing in terms of applying to job boards/headhunters, recruiters, social media such as LinkedIn, Indeed, etc, but also a secondary method of targeting the companies you want to work for in the area by snail mail.

I wouldn't even do too much, but send one letter asking them if they need someone for their IT department. Some companies may not even have a position ready but are about to create one, when they read your info and they like it, they'll follow up. Within that letter, have it point to a customized webpage with your Resume and CV, along with portfolios if you have any.