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- Is blogging the best way to get traffic to our small business page?
- Customer requesting 3 different packages and 3 invoices to avoid triggering 15% duty fee. Is this legit?
- [advice request] I want to start a local weed delivery business - advice needed
- I read an article that says every company needs an enemy. Who is your companies enemy and why?
- What should I spend 1k to 1.5K on before end of year?
- Recurring payment options for Wix?
- [advice request] Bottle sterilizing
- Any CRM packages integrate well with direct mail?
- Estonia e-citizenship?
- LLC taxed as S-Corp
- Calling all Social Media experts
- Alibaba, Aliexpress, and Bangood heavily throttled by US ISPs??
- Don't waste your money in bank CDs - partner with me on my ATM business
- E-Scooter for Universities (Advice needed)
- Cheapest tablet that supports paypal here?
- Thinking of getting into the vending machine business. Where should I start?
- Where does one change their bank account information for New York State (NYS) Payroll Withholdings?
- How much would you pay to get 10k followers on your companies account on Instagram
- Just any advice and guidance on making a gaming cafe.
- A few lessons learned about delegation...
- Closing those first three customers
- Who would you use for premium Boxes and Packaging?
- Best way to get beta testers?
| Is blogging the best way to get traffic to our small business page? Posted: 27 Oct 2018 01:05 PM PDT My partner and I just opened a translation agency. Before this we were freelance translators so we are used to the actual work of translation. Getting direct clients is proving difficult. Our site has been up for about a month now and we haven't gotten a client from it yet. I blog regularly about translation, post on Twitter and post on Facebook. Is there anything else I should be doing? We as individuals are known in the translation community but unfortunately that means other freelancers know us, and not clients. What else can we do? [link] [comments]  | ||
| Posted: 27 Oct 2018 04:24 PM PDT I know that declaring a different value on customs is wrong and we would never do that but our customer is now recommending the following: 1) ship the order in 3 different packages (which we have to do anyway because we do need 3 boxes and 3 different labels to ship the entire order) 2) Send payable invoice for 3 items instead of one entire order. Each invoice is under $1000 and the customer would get what they want. Is this a legit practice? I can't tell if this is just a money saving trick that prevents us from accidentally overcharging customers by placing entire orders, which require multiple box shipment, on a single invoice or if this is bad . [link] [comments]  | ||
| [advice request] I want to start a local weed delivery business - advice needed Posted: 27 Oct 2018 02:44 PM PDT So far I've only brainstormed - BC weed retailer permits are 9000 dollars, local zoning is not set up for retail wee storefront, so, no storefront - just delivery (like pizza). Just need a permit and a home base. (why not make it home based!) I'd probably call it the rolling stoner, and start discretely, since there are tons of people just sort of getting interested now that it's legal but are intimidated by the culture Any pointers for start up checklist? 1/ Permit to sell (Canada / BC / municipal) 2/Insurance for drivers 3/POS equipment (debit cards) 4/ordering system (online or phone only) 5/seed capital (I expect 50-100 K startup for permits/insurance and stock - is that reasonable?) I'd want it simple - because weed is simple, and we'd deliver local only and scale appropriately. [link] [comments]  | ||
| I read an article that says every company needs an enemy. Who is your companies enemy and why? Posted: 27 Oct 2018 08:15 AM PDT My company doesn't have one. And I can't really invent one lol. https://amp.fastcompany.com/3033594/why-your-business-needs-an-enemy [link] [comments]  | ||
| What should I spend 1k to 1.5K on before end of year? Posted: 27 Oct 2018 04:11 PM PDT Got a business credit card with $500 back with $3,000 in purchases in 3 months. I'm probably going to spend about 1.5 - 2k just naturally. But beyond that I'm wondering what things small business would suggest? I run a e-commerce side hustle so I've been thinking of
Not on the table (Fun business expenses)
Really scratching my head on this one. Would I like to get a snazzy new computer? Yeah. But it makes zero sense from a business perspective. I'm curious what value add you guys gotten from purchases in the past. [link] [comments]  | ||
| Recurring payment options for Wix? Posted: 27 Oct 2018 10:08 PM PDT Hi All! I am starting a subscription based business. Wonderful BF helped with the website. The only problem is that we are using Wix and I am having trouble finding a reasonable solution for recurring payments. The options I've found thus far are all pretty expensive ($30ish/mo which is more than I am able to afford just starting out). Currently, I have the store set up to have customers pick their option of 1, 3, 6, or 12 months and buy it all up front. I don't like this option for several reasons, but mostly because it causes customers to have to go in and buy again instead of billing until they cancel. I appreciate any feedback you can offer as I am overwhelmed. [link] [comments]  | ||
| [advice request] Bottle sterilizing Posted: 27 Oct 2018 05:33 PM PDT Hey all. I currently run an organic spice business, and we just signed on with a retail grocery store. Due to our product being a high end spice (certified organic, certified gluten free, non gmo, 100% vegan, kosher certified, no additives, salt, or anything else), we have been incredibly picky and scrupulous when it comes to sanitizing, and sterilizing the bottles before filling. Our process is as follows: Thoroughly soap wash in hot water, rinse, and then put bottles in boiling water, take them out, and then bake them in the oven to try and speed up the drying process. The problem is, the demand is quickly ramping up, and sterilizing that many bottles is going to continually add on more time, and keep putting us farther and farther behind. Does anyone have any suggestions for speeding this process up? We still have to fill the bottles, seal the bottles, label, and then heat shrink tamper proof seals on the outside. We currently are putting the full line of 20 spices in the display, at 6 bottles each. Cases are bought as 6 bottles, so that is another 120 bottles if they want a single case of each. But, if it takes off like they are expecting, they are looking at 3-4 cases of each to have on hand during ordering. So that would be 360-480 bottles. That is just one grocery store, not counting other sales, online sales, and the possibility of more retail business soon. Barring and industrial AutoClave, anyone have any suggestions on how to streamline this process? [link] [comments]  | ||
| Any CRM packages integrate well with direct mail? Posted: 27 Oct 2018 10:05 AM PDT I am always shocked at the non-existent / poor integration which most cloud-based CRMs offer for direct mail. I would really like a CRM package which offers a one-click print-to-label functionality. Does anyone know if such a solution exists? (printing to a Brother, Dymo, Zebra or Sato label printer). Or, does anyone know of a decent workaround? [link] [comments]  | ||
| Posted: 27 Oct 2018 08:07 PM PDT Been coming across some promos and forums promoting setting up new companies through an Estonian e citizenship platform. My current business is on autopilot and starting another soon and trying to learn from my mistakes. Does anyone have insight into this, is it just click bait, should I continue to get raked over the coals tax wise like my current LLC (WI) or just set up shop in Wyoming ? [link] [comments]  | ||
| Posted: 27 Oct 2018 06:40 PM PDT Hi all, I'm looking to register a business as an LLC in the next week or so. I've been reading that for tax purposes, it may be make sense to register as an LLC and electing S-Corp status. I may be putting the cart before the horse but I don't see any immediate profit/revenue before the year is up - possibly just investing in the company and incurring losses. Does it make sense to elect for S-Corp status if i'm not actually making any money in the business in the next 2 months? [link] [comments]  | ||
| Calling all Social Media experts Posted: 27 Oct 2018 09:00 AM PDT Social is a growing portion of what my business does but my facebook page has less than 1,000 likes so i can't track who is my most active post engager. Is there any other way i can track my most frequent post engagers on my facebook business page? [link] [comments]  | ||
| Alibaba, Aliexpress, and Bangood heavily throttled by US ISPs?? Posted: 27 Oct 2018 01:40 PM PDT Small business here. I order lots of stuff from China to build small part gadgets. I noticed that nearly all the sites I use are heavily throttled when it comes to purchasing, or messaging. This kind of speed weirdness has been going on for days. A quick jump on VPN (Connecting through Canada) and the speed to all 3 is quick and easy. I'm able to buy and message suppliers without issue. Is anyone else having this problem during purchasing or messaging? Long delays and page time-outs. alibaba.com aliexpress.com banggood.com [link] [comments]  | ||
| Don't waste your money in bank CDs - partner with me on my ATM business Posted: 28 Oct 2018 12:31 AM PDT I have started an ATM business. What does this mean? Well, this means that I own ATM's and place them in businesses to make profit off the ATM fees. I researched it for months and joined a Facebook group for ATM owners. Lots of activity going on with owning ATMs even tho it's 2018! I bought my first ATM a few months ago and I now have three ATMs. So this is how the business works, for those who are interested: You find a store which would be a good candidate for an ATM. This means, at least by my standards, that it should have a. need for cash, and b. good amount of foot traffic. You approach the owner and ask him if you can place your ATM there. You offer him a cut off the ATM fee (the $2-$3 that the machine charges for taking out money). Once he agrees, you sign the contract and buy your ATM. Fill out all of the necessary paperwork and send to the processor (it's highly regulated and everything is accounted for and recorded since you're dealing with people's money). The processor does the money shifting, meaning they take out money from the customer's bank account, and transfer it to your bank account the very next day (business day). They make money off the back end. They should not charge you although some do. Do not do business with them. I don't. You then monitor your ATM with your phone app and when it's running low it will alert you. At that point you go to your bank, take out the money that was returned to you by the processor, and then go to the location and fill the ATM again. My three ATMs are in Downtown Los Angeles, in the garment district. It hits both of my requirements- high need for cash: 10 points. High amount of foot traffic: 10 points. If you know the area, you'll agree that it's a 10 on both requirements. High need for cash due to the fact that all of those business give you better prices if paying with cash, plus you don't pay tax. Second, there are tons of street vendors that only take cash including the trucks that park every single day in the same spot selling the famous bacon-wrapped hot dogs along with sodas, water, and snacks. Besides the trucks, there are the sidewalk vendors that simply set up a cart selling fruit, candies, ice cream, snow cones, etc. They are all cash only. Besides the food, vendors, you have plenty of goods vendors. This ranges from every day stuff like friggin shampoos and deodorants lol, to knock-off high price items like fake Gucci and Prada bags. They are everywhere. All cash only. Foot traffic? It's a jungle on weekends! Anyone that's familiar with the garment district in L.A. please chime in on this. It's seriously nuts lol! Besides the regular streets, there are the famous "alleys" that are basically more retail streets where cars don't enter. Just a ton of more stores, more food vendors, more cash-only sellers. So, there are plenty of opportunities for ATMs. In fact, there are already dozens of ATMs. Driving around, you can see the ATM signs everywhere. I made my own signs to match since there is already an established "design"—white sign with big bold red letters, red frame. There are still a lot of opportunities. Now, this doesn't mean that every store should have one. you have to find a spot that will be good, and that there is not another ATM nearby, or if there is, there should be a reason why it's still a good spot. For example, my latest ATM got placed in a dress store even tho there is an ATM right next door. Why did I choose this location?? Well, the ATM next door is placed inside the store, so it is not very visible nor accessible. Oh yeah, here in Downtown L.A., most ATMs are placed right on the sidewalk! They are not even chained down but are on wheels so the store owner can wheel them back in at closing. This is how you get tons of foot traffic. My neighbor's ATM will not get good traffic because of that. My ATM is right at the edge of the store and easily accessible by passerby's! And the big fat reason why i chose this location and I'm grateful they said yes, is that every single day, there is a hotdog food truck that parks right in front of the store. Every single day. And I did not know, but I found out there are the knock-off bags vendors I mentioned that hang out a few store down (and all over since they essentially walk around) and the store owner tells me that they send their customers to my ATM! Which is great for me, great for the customers, and great for the vendors. Now, I want to grow and get more ATMs. This is where I can use some partners. I'm very upfront and honest about the business, so I will tell you anything you need to know. If you want to get into the business yourself, then go ahead and ask and I'll tell you everything I know. Machines cost around 2 grand give or take plus extra costs like a wireless modem if it needs it, hardware to set it up on wheels, signage, lock and chain, etc. Then, the machine needs around 2-4 grand or maybe more depending on the location. If you have money sitting around in the bank then you are losing money due to inflation. If you invest in a bank CD, you are getting crap returns. For example, Chase gives you a "generous" 0.02% for investing 2 grand and keeping it invested for 12 months. You keep it with them for 24 months and you get 0.90%. Ooh, we're getting close to one whole percent! So after two years, for letting them invest your 2 thousand dollars, you get an amazing profit of - - - - - - $36.33. Go ahead and do the math yourself! Chase rates: https://www.chase.com/personal/savings/bank-cd/interest-rates Interest calculator: https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/banking/cd-calculator/ I am offering the potential to make 15% return on your investment. That's a lot better than almost making 1%. I say "the potential" because I am not offering a percentage rate. I am offering the exact amount of .25 per transaction for every 2 grand you invest. Therefore the ROI might be more than 15% or less depending on how well the machine does. So, if you invest 2 grand, I will give you .25 for every transaction the machine gets. If we get 100 transactions per month average, then you'd get $25 profit every month. 25 x 12 months = $300 profit per year. So far, MUCH better than $36.33. You can now afford the lobster at Sizzler. :P 300 is what percent of 2,000? (300 / 2000 = 0.15) therefore, 15% ROI. You do nothing, just like if your money was in the bank CD or simply the bank savings account (which has an even worse return). I do all of the work: the traveling to Downtown (I live 45 minutes away), the gas (it costs me $15 per round trip plus parking), I go to the bank and take out the money, then go to the location with cash in my pockets and fill the machine. I pay for parking (no such thing as free parking in Downtown L.A.), and I drive back. Now, I've only had the machines for a few of months, but I can give you the numbers. Remember, 100 transactions per month is speculative. That's a minimum I'm hoping for but I see it making more than that on average per year. If it ends up being more like 120 or 150 then you'd be making 18% or 22.5% ROI respectively. So far, machine 1 made 69 transactions in July. It was an excruciatingly hot summer in L.A. that seems to still be going on in October! It was 82° today and 90° last Saturday the 20th of October! I mention the weather because when it's hot, foot traffic slows big time. The business owners know this and when I asked them why it's so dead when I would go there during the summer, that's what they would say. Also, Summer is not the best season for buying suits and formal wear. So this is the reason for the low numbers. In August, machine 1 made 62 transactions. In September, it made a whopping 119 transactions. Big improvement! I believe it wasn't as hot in September. Average for the three months I've had it is: 83.3333 transactions. At this rate, you would be getting 12.49% ROI. 83.33 x .25 = $20.8325 a month. 20.8325 x 12 months = $249.99 a year. 249.99 is what percent of 2000? (249.99 / 2000 = 0.124995) or 12.49% ROI Still, much better than any bank product. I bought machine 2 in August, so it has only had one full month. September: 77 transactions. Machine 3 was purchased in September so it has not had a full month yet. But for October, (3 days left including Sunday which is good because it's a weekend) So far it has : 94 transactions. So there you go. I give you my numbers in all honesty. :) I'm confident the numbers will rise once it starts getting colder and people are more likely to buy suits or clothes of any kinds since the ATM customers are not only the suit and dress store customers. The store owners direct their customers to my ATMs, but the passer-bys also use them due to the visibility and my signs. So, for every 2 grand you invest, I pay you .25 per transaction. I register you with the processor so they know how the fees are split and you get paid directly by the processor through bank transfer. They pay around the 10th of the month for the previous month's transactions. You can also get access to the phone app which tracks the transactions in real time so you can see how we're doing anytime you want. I ask that you keep the money invested at least one year like a bank CD. After that, you can take out the initial investment or keep it in there for another year—your choice. I just ask for 60 days notice to allow me time to get another investor or fund it myself again. I welcome any questions or concerns if you are seriously interested in learning more about partnering with me. Please, no haters or naysayers. This is my business and I just want to grow! [link] [comments]  | ||
| E-Scooter for Universities (Advice needed) Posted: 27 Oct 2018 04:10 PM PDT Hi guys, As part of a certificate I am vying for I need to make a full fledged pitch to actual investors with a business idea ready for implementation. I specialize in data analysis so this is a bit outside my comfort zone. The idea that I am set on is introducing scooters on college campuses as a means of innovative and affordable mobility. These scooters would be similar to those operated by Lime, Bird, etc. but would specifically cater to college campuses. The model is simple: download the app, find a nearby scooter, activate it w/ the app, and lock it once you are done. I was hoping to crowd source some innovations from reddit that would set my idea apart from the existing e-scootering companies do, tailor it college campuses, and also problems + solutions you see with the idea. If you have any suggestions about what metrics I should research, that would be appreciated too. Thank you! [link] [comments]  | ||
| Cheapest tablet that supports paypal here? Posted: 27 Oct 2018 03:48 PM PDT Hi guys, I'm looking for a cheap tablet I can leave in store for my employee to take payments with. Paypal here requires: - Andriod 4.0 or higher - Location Services compatible tablet - WiFi - 3.5mm headphone jack The one I'm not too sure the tablets I've been looking at will support, is the location services ferature. Do you guys have any recommendations of <$50 tablets that will work for us? [link] [comments]  | ||
| Thinking of getting into the vending machine business. Where should I start? Posted: 27 Oct 2018 03:09 PM PDT This is a thoroughly brand new area for me so any info is welcome! [link] [comments]  | ||
| Where does one change their bank account information for New York State (NYS) Payroll Withholdings? Posted: 27 Oct 2018 02:26 PM PDT My bank account currently gets payroll deducted for my employees. The charge is from: NYS DTF WT DES:Tax Paymnt Where can one change the bank account they deduct from for NY State payroll withholding taxes? [link] [comments]  | ||
| How much would you pay to get 10k followers on your companies account on Instagram Posted: 27 Oct 2018 12:10 PM PDT Just wondering because I'm interested in the value placed on this sort of thing Edit: they are 100% real and interested Another edit: I understand you think this is pretty sketch. What if we put that aside lol. It's legit all the way, i swear to god. [link] [comments]  | ||
| Just any advice and guidance on making a gaming cafe. Posted: 27 Oct 2018 11:48 AM PDT
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| A few lessons learned about delegation... Posted: 27 Oct 2018 11:48 AM PDT Hello This may sound blindingly obvious, but it's dawned on me that delegation is really about allowing people help you. Some of the YouTube videos I've seen seem to suggest that you have to actually know the step-by-step details needed for each task before you can delegate it. I haven't found that helpful. I have found that getting clear about the outcomes I want helps me pinpoint quicker the skill-set I need to bring on board. Hey, thank you for giving me the opportunity to process my thoughts. What other lessons have you learned about delegation? Please share. [link] [comments]  | ||
| Closing those first three customers Posted: 27 Oct 2018 10:25 AM PDT Hello everyone, I could use a bit of guidance. I've been trying to bootstrap a small business and I am struggling to close those critical first customers. I've reached out to former colleagues and friends in business but I just can't seem to get the cheque. It's business to business software that helps people track their daily tasks and to-do lists in a corporate environment. I use it myself every day so I do think there is a market for it. I'm not sure if I am not selling the solution properly, or if there is simply no real interest, or if my corporate targets are wrong. I'm open to any constructive or critical advice. Any suggestions on how to proceed from here? [link] [comments]  | ||
| Who would you use for premium Boxes and Packaging? Posted: 27 Oct 2018 09:59 AM PDT i am looking to find a comapny that can make our hot stamping boxes and bags for Men's Finest brand - who knows anyone that can help? [link] [comments]  | ||
| Posted: 27 Oct 2018 08:46 AM PDT Hi everyone! I am just finishing up a SaaS product and I would love to collect a good amount of beta testers to get reviews and suggestions for how the app could be better. Does anyone have any hidden secrets on how to get beta testers? [link] [comments]  |
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