How old where you when you started your own business? small business |
- How old where you when you started your own business?
- Ideas for strategic partnerships
- How can I make money with my popular instagram account?
- Part Hunter - A New Hub for Automotive Chat and Discussion
- Canadian looking to buy wholesale T-shirts
- Using my existing business name and website to seek freelance proofreading work: efficient, or inadvisable?
- Where can I buy Tide to go, the stain remover in bulk?
- Suggestions, please: tent with extra shade/awning out front for art fairs
- Best place to get good quality jumpers customised.
- IPTV / Kodi Box Business
- Outsource or do myself
- Want to dissolve my corporation (Canada). No idea where to start. Is there a guide or someone I can hire?
- Cell Phone Flipping for Profit
- How to sell my small business?
- Merkel visits China to Liberate Germany from U.S.- China Trade Disputes
- I want to hire a telemarketer. Best job posting site for this?
- When to cut losses and walk away?
- Online marketing
- Starting a dog walking business, need help understanding paper work.
- Help with business purchase
- Hands Off!
- Advice on selling/licensing Trademark
- Commercial Holidays - Just Say No
| How old where you when you started your own business? Posted: 29 May 2018 12:11 PM PDT |
| Ideas for strategic partnerships Posted: 30 May 2018 12:27 AM PDT Hi All, We do residential building work. Higher-end renovations, bathrooms, and the like. What ideas can you think of for complimentary industries who we are not competing with that we can make strategic partnerships with? For example we already work with a cleaning company; they clean our customers houses when we're finished and they recommend us to their customers. It works well for both of us. Any other similar ideas? [link] [comments]  |
| How can I make money with my popular instagram account? Posted: 29 May 2018 02:42 PM PDT Hey guys, So I currently have an instagram account where I post pictures of food from restaurants (all from same 1 large city). I put in a creative caption about how good the food is, geotag the restaurant names and basically give them free advertising, for now. The account has about ~21k followers and I get around 1k likes per picture. I was wondering how I should use this account to create profitability. Some ideas I have: -Keep scaling and start reaching out to restaurants for paid posts. -Make a Shopify and sell products related to the restaurant food/food junkie niches. Promote the Shopify through my instagram and other advertising channels (FB, Google). I've been struggling to find any other effective methods to create profit through this account. Please let me know what you would do with a food posting instagram account that has over 20,000 followers. Any help is appreciated; thank you! [link] [comments]  |
| Part Hunter - A New Hub for Automotive Chat and Discussion Posted: 30 May 2018 02:42 AM PDT Hey everyone! We have just launched the Part Hunter Forum: https://forum.parthunter.com.au/ The Part Hunter forum is the destination to talk anything automotive related. Have questions on how to change blinker fluid, or want to rant about road works in your region? The forum is the best place to create discussions while connecting with other Part Hunter users who have motors on their mind. The main Part Hunter site will be launched soon, this will be a classifieds platform to buy/sell/request car parts as well as find services and projects within Australia. You can find a landing page of what Part Hunter will offer here: Happy Hunting! [link] [comments]  |
| Canadian looking to buy wholesale T-shirts Posted: 29 May 2018 09:55 PM PDT I own a tattoo shop in BC Canada, and I'm looking to buy a smaller batch of t-shirts. I'll be making my own designs for them, and getting them printed locally. I like the quality of American Apparel, but I'm curious if there are any similar Canadian companies anyone has dealt with, and what sort of experience they had with them. Quality? Costs? Ease of shipping? Thank you! [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 29 May 2018 08:00 PM PDT Hi, all. Brand-new, first-time Redditor here, so please let me know if anything I do is off the mark! I have a (very) small handmade jewelry business that began with just an Etsy shop. I recently decided to start my own website, including a travel blog about taking my business abroad. These two ideas might seem unrelated, but I've made personal travel photos and stories part of my jewelry brand on social media with the aim of highlighting my designs' eclectic, global appeal and attracting customers who are interested in travel. I am also working toward getting into freelance proofreading. This endeavor seems even more unrelated to jewelry than the blog, except that I think I'd be a good candidate for proofreading articles or books about jewelry and beading, and I've considered writing and submitting articles to beading or DIY publications. On top of that, it seems like a blog would help me to establish credibility as a writer, which could improve my chances with potential proofreading clients. All of this leads to my question: Would it be weird or in any way unwise to use my existing business name and website for my freelance work, too? The name is broad enough to make sense in multiple industries, and I actually do think that presenting my multiple endeavors in the same place could benefit my new freelance business. Does anyone else have businesses in multiple industries, and if so, how have you handled this? TIA for any advice! [link] [comments]  |
| Where can I buy Tide to go, the stain remover in bulk? Posted: 29 May 2018 10:57 PM PDT Wondering if anywhere I can buy the pens in bulk, with discount. Thanks for any recommendations. [link] [comments]  |
| Suggestions, please: tent with extra shade/awning out front for art fairs Posted: 29 May 2018 08:57 AM PDT Hello! Art fair season is upon us... I have a tent setup such that it makes sense for me to have a table out front instead of a booth that people can walk into. Things move fast, stuff sells the most when people can see it and play with it from the aisle, and I have a lot of back stock I need to juggle and constantly replace so I'm fairly set on the table-out-front setup. But direct sun is bad for what I sell and there are times I wish I had some extra shade out front so all my stock doesn't get cooked. I'm surprised I don't see solutions for this more often. The only tent with an extra shade awning I've been able to find is THIS. Does anyone deal with this? Does anyone have any better solutions? [link] [comments]  |
| Best place to get good quality jumpers customised. Posted: 29 May 2018 09:27 PM PDT |
| Posted: 29 May 2018 09:23 AM PDT I've been researching into starting a IPTV / KODI Android TV box business in my local city... seems to be a few people already doing it here selling the boxes at near $200 USD one off price. Has anyone here done this before? Would love to chat [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 29 May 2018 11:39 AM PDT Hi All, I had an idea for a website that would recommend new spirits based on what the user has already tried. I know python quite well and have used this to build the algorithm and the backend for the website, which is now up and running. My problem is that, for the idea to work, the website needs a slick design and front-end elements that I am not capable of building myself. I have finished a basic HTML/CSS course which has provided the means to build a very basic website template that currently works. What would you recommend out of the following choices: 1) Learn HTML/CSS myself over the next week until I'm able to build a design that is satisfactory for MVP. 2) Outsource the website design to someone else and unlock more hours on marketing, product improvement and testing the business model. I am starting a job in 2 weeks and am free until then, but want to use this time as efficiently as possible - ideally a working website with which I can test whether the idea works or not. I'm worried that paying someone at this stage will be a waste of money because the idea may bomb quickly or the design will radically change again and another redesign will cost another $500-1000. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 29 May 2018 11:38 AM PDT I am in BC, Canada and last year formed a Corporation last year. I want to dissolve it and have absolutely no idea how to do so. Does anyone know of an easy guide to follow, or who I would look for to help me get through this? Perhaps a business that helps with this stuff I can look for in Vancouver? Thanks! [link] [comments]  |
| Cell Phone Flipping for Profit Posted: 29 May 2018 01:33 PM PDT X-post (/r/Flipping). I want to add real value here to cell phone flippers. I also want to stress the importance of a buyback website. I was doing 10K+/Mo in revenue part-time until I moved away to focus on my other businesses. I started doing this w/ only $150 and was able to scale it up where I was self sufficient just flipping phones on eBay. If you fellas have not created a website I suggest you go that route if you really want to make this a career. If you are driving around to buy phones, it's simply inefficient and hard to scale up. I see a lot of you doing that method. Having a website significantly helped us w/ credibility, automation, and especially shipping. I would also suggest developing a 'pay-on-use' shipping system on your website. This allowed our customers to generate a large number of shipping labels which did not charge us until scanned at the post office. Our system also stamped order #'s on labels and created different labels (first class & S,M, L flat rate) based on volume and other variables. These factors significantly helped w/ cost savings, efficiency, and logistics. We were able to push sales via google, craigslist, letgo, offerup, etc. Limitless potential, but requires manpower for operations. We also had a fundraising and recycling program and 5 different shipping forms that served different purposes. I'm not in the phone biz anymore and our site has been parked. I have nothing to lose and open to answering your questions. I'm also open to white-labeling our site w/ all the coding and automation to significantly short-cut the process. This can also be replicated for other products. I have endless in-house docs (sales templates, inspections, telemarketing, excel sheets, resources, etc) that can help you get started as well. Hope this helps in some way. Cheers. [link] [comments]  |
| How to sell my small business? Posted: 29 May 2018 05:18 PM PDT Im going to be selling my business to my friend. What is the process like? What should be included the purchase contract and invoice? If I close my business with my city, will the purchaser be able to apply for the business name right away? (to avoid someone else from taking it...but what are the chances of that?) Will the purchaser basically be applying for the business as if its new? Do I have to legally transfer the business or can I just close mine and they will reapply for the business for themselves (as if its a new business)? what are some things I need to do in order to protect both parties? I know my questions are worded terribly..apologies! [link] [comments]  |
| Merkel visits China to Liberate Germany from U.S.- China Trade Disputes Posted: 29 May 2018 07:28 PM PDT The European Union (EU) is bracing for the trade war after the White House objected Brussels that to prolong the exemption granted to European steel and aluminum importers from its punitive tariffs, weeks ago, the European Commission has asked U.S. to permanently exempted 28 EU members from the additional tariffs. Temporarily, the EU companies enjoy the exemption of 25% tariff on steel and 10% tariff on aluminium, and the short-term "benefit" will be due on 1 June. Last week in Sofia, EU leaders reached the agreement to increase the amount of natural gas the US can import to Europe, reciprocal access for industrial products, including cars, and discussions on WTO reform, if the White House was to lift the threat of tariffs. Among the EU members, Germany seems the biggest victim in tariff and has argued for a patient and generous response to the US's threats. When the trade talks between U.S. and China on stage, China's concession to buy more U.S. goods as part of a deal to ward off a trade war is putting Germany on the spot. For seeking China's united front against Trump on trade, Chancellor Angela Merkel headed to Beijing on May, 22 to meet president Xi, at a time of escalated trade tensions with the U.S. "Both countries are in agreement that open markets and rules-based world trade are necessary." Merkel's spokeswoman revealed the main focus of this trip. As the biggest European trading partner of China, Germany contributed almost $179 billion in 2017, but now stands in the breach to suffer the impact of any reduction in business. China benefits Germany as the big buyer of Made in Germany. However, China's trade deal with U.S. leaves Germany squeezed in middle and makes it the main target of the U.S. against foreign imports. "China will buy more and more products from the U.S. that we might have otherwise bought from Europe or other partners," said Wang Yiwei, a former Chinese diplomat in Brussels. "This will certainly have a spillover effect." In the morning discussion held on Thursday between Merkel and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, who said China-Germany relations were "developing steadily at a high-level," but that "the current economic and political situations in the world are complex." Merkel and Premier Li Keqiang affirmed their past success in searching answers to issues between two countries and emphasized the necessity for regular discussions on issues of human rights, science and technology. "And then our conversations can center on really where are there still problems, what are the solutions, what are the opportunities. Then we can play our part in a global, multilateral system," Merkel said. Except for the U.S. – China trade issue, Merkel's aim of the trip also stressed on other subjects like Iran deal, market access, bilateral trade and North Korea. Merkel's China trip follows the high-level dialogue in Washington between U.S. and Chinese delegation that have relieved tensions to some extent between the two countries. Before heading to China, Merkel said her talks with Beijing will focus on the issues such as the rule of trade disputes, law, and economy. [link] [comments]  |
| I want to hire a telemarketer. Best job posting site for this? Posted: 29 May 2018 01:43 PM PDT I have a professional services business. We are going to be conducting some email marketing campaigns. I would like to advertise for a telemarketer to work from home and preferably from a lower cost of living area. I tried posting on LinkedIn and, despite having a very clear job description, did not get a single qualified applicant. Moreover, LinkedIn charges on "views" of a job posting and for a month's period it turned out to be $316. Can anyone recommend a job posting site that is fairly priced and where one can advertise a job nationally? [link] [comments]  |
| When to cut losses and walk away? Posted: 29 May 2018 01:38 PM PDT Hey all, posting on a throwaway. I started a restaurant last year, and I've been in the red this whole time. I know it can take time to build clientele, but at what point will I have to throw in the towel? 50k negative so far. Am I being impatient? Should I be more worried? Looking for some advice. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 29 May 2018 12:02 PM PDT I am taking over the marketing for my dads insurance agency and have gotten calls from yelp and different advertising companies to pay them to advertise. Currently we are paying for billboards, google AdWords and Waze advertising. Can anyone give me advice on how to increase calls and walk ins. Does Yelp actually pay out? I mean I wouldn't want to click on a paid ad with one star. So I feel like rating is more important than paying to be at the top of the page. [link] [comments]  |
| Starting a dog walking business, need help understanding paper work. Posted: 29 May 2018 11:20 AM PDT Hello, I need to know the best way to get contracts written up that explain that it is okay for me to enter someone else's house and feed, walk and care for their dog. And in exchange for this service they will pay me the agreed bill. Also what's the best way to keep track of bookkeeping? Intuit? Anyone's advice, especially dog walkers advice, are all welcome. Thank you [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 29 May 2018 10:45 AM PDT Hi, Looking for some advice on how to proceed. Backstory: My brother signed an agreement to purchase an eBay store from a friend and the inventory along with it. The agreement was for $10k total with an upfront deposit of $2k. He now owes the original owner $8k but after a few personal setbacks in his life, he's unable to pay the original owner. The agreement isn't complicated, as it just states what I outlined above. Knowing that my brother is unable to make the payment, I reached out to the original owner on his behalf and asked if I could pay him out of my own pocket to settle my brother's debt. The original owner agreed and we've settled at $4k to satisfy the agreement. I'm going to ask the original owner to sign an agreement saying the original contract is void and these are the new terms. Do I need my brother to sign the business over to me after I pay the original owner or would this be considered a "takeover" and I assume the business as soon as the original owner and I settle? I'd like to just work with my brother to sell the original inventory, pay myself back, and then walk away from the business. Will I still need to report this as a business and a secondary income when filing my taxes? Any other advice would help. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 29 May 2018 09:36 AM PDT Hello, Hoping someone can give me some inspiration.... my current job means i am at sea with very VERY poor internet/ comms ashore! I do 4 weeks at sea then have 4 weeks at home. Trying to get a second income started but need something that i put a lot of work into in my 'time off' from sea and then can leave it to run whilst i am away at sea. Any ideas? I'm not looking for millions overnight obviously, just some suggestions. I thought about a dropship but im sure thats over saturated already. Any suggestions welcome, cheers! [link] [comments]  |
| Advice on selling/licensing Trademark Posted: 29 May 2018 08:08 AM PDT I have owned the trademark to the word 'Flatmate' for a few years. I planned on developing a travel website but life got in the way. I am now interested in selling or licensing the trademark. Any ideas or suggestions on how to walk this path? [link] [comments]  |
| Commercial Holidays - Just Say No Posted: 29 May 2018 07:18 AM PDT Yesterday my wife asked what she should say to promote her business on Memorial Day. I have two schools of thoughts on it and I thought I would share. 1- Memorial Day is the National Holiday that celebrates soldiers who died. I am not sure it makes sense to activate sales around this holiday unless you directly service soldiers or somehow are connected to the holiday. Using the flag and the day of the dead to market a product is usually not a great idea. 2- Holidays in general should be avoided. No this is not about Happy Holidays versus Merry Christmas. This is called SOV or share of voice. If you look at the holiday and see major brands using the holiday for a sale or event you need to ask yourself how does my budget stack up, what are the odds that I can get my message over that message? On Black Friday you have great deals but Best Buy has people in line. They have been building the anticipation for months. Excitement and FOMO are happening. You are even torn do you go stand in line for the 85 inch LED for $599 of launch your sale. It is Black Friday and the pressure is on right? Wrong. It will be impossible for your small business to compete with the majors. No amount of ad spends will help. You are also giving real discounts that come from your bottom line. So you are paying to advertise, paying to be open and giving discounts. Where the retailer with the majority of the SOV has charged his vendors for the placement, gotten the vendor to supply that big deal LED you think you want. They are boosting sales not loosing money. Small business should approach marketing and ad spends like you might if you were in a battle with an army. You have top preserve your ammunition and use it tactfully and in a way that it captures your consumer for the long term. You are investing in capturing the customer and to make it work they will need to remain a customer. Not be swayed away by big sales from major retailers. Make the customer proud to be supporting you. You do this by creating your own programs and sales and you run them outside of the majors and try to get SOV. Have a big sale, have lots of them but do not try to do them in the time frame that you end up with the least of the SOV. Commercial Holidays in general are over done and the amount of money invested by major brands to be seen in that period is insane and hard to compete with. Is there an exception to this idea? Sure, is what you are selling relevant to the commercial holiday? If so try to go early. A couple days earlier is better than at the same time (which is already early). If you have a loyal customer base that just wants to buy on these days (you are likely not a small business anymore). Liquidation events can be good around these big sales. You use the concept that everyone has a sale but only discount your old merchandise and maybe include free shipping. TLDR; If you have a small ad budget it can be foolish to push it up against brands that are heavily funded marketing budgets and discounts supplied by the vendors, it is almost impossible to compete for SOV. [link] [comments]  |
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