Promote your business, week of May 31, 2021 small business |
- Promote your business, week of May 31, 2021
- I feel like I'm becoming THAT person about this sub
- Where can I get a $20-$30k business loan fast?
- Already owner of a small business, wanting to switch direction looking for insight.
- Started a thrift store, recieved too many items. How to organize inventory?
- What should I title an email that has an invitation to leave a review?
- Let’s talk CRMs (what’s the deal?)
- Machinery hire business
- Using Waveapps for tracking international contractors
- Need advice on a business idea.
- New business loan?
- SBA EIDL Increase Request
- Where is the Accountability People?
- Opinions on using my own credit card to pay my business expenses and using my line of credit to pay it back?
- Is fun or great service the most important?
- Small pressure washing business
- when I log on to my bank account I see "Everyday checking" (my personal bank account) and "Business checking" (my business bank account) when a supplier asks for the bank account name to send a wire, should I write "business checking" or do I write my company's name as the business account name?
- Stay away from Everlance mileage tracker app
- Dog Treat Business Ingredients Question
- Finding salesmen for new business
- Need advice on how to manage current leads
- Entity Filings / Foreign Biz Entities
- Want to write exam prep book and further sell it on Amazon
- How to get a good estimate of sales as a new business
- Salary for a boyfriend
- $800 LLC fee CA
| Promote your business, week of May 31, 2021 Posted: 30 May 2021 07:23 PM PDT Post business promotion messages here including special offers especially if you cater to small business. Be considerate. Make your message concise. Note: To prevent your messages from being flagged by the autofilter, don't use shortened URLs. [link] [comments]  |
| I feel like I'm becoming THAT person about this sub Posted: 31 May 2021 05:51 AM PDT I've been subbed to this subreddit for about 2 years. The information here, the Qs and answers have been informative. Now though, the questions/posts are questions that are beyond basic and shows a significant lack of rudimentary knowledge. Or the questions are so vague, to vague to give any meaningful feedback. Numerous questions on LLC vs Corp. Numerous questions that a simple Google search will answer. Numerous questions that honestly makes no sense. And numerous questions that is market research based. which should be based in your state, County, community. How many companies that provide X in your city will be your competition? Idk, that's something YOU should know. 1st steps in getting info is a Google search. 2-nth step is contact SBA, PTAC. SCORE, and your local/state small business development agency. I'm not getting much value from r/smallbusiness. Maybe I've outgrown it. Idk. I really appreciate this sub cuz I got invaluable info on payroll, website, and phone recommendations. There's nothing that can be done. I don't want to gatekeep. Nor do I want to stop ppl from following their dream but it seems like....if this is what you want to do, you'll take the minimal steps to do research. Reddit isn't where you should start to get information. SBA your state SBD office Market research in your city state and county A lot of the posts lately do not seem to have much engagement. I don't respond lately because it falls into the same answers or (I apologize, I'm not trying v to offend) the question is so stupid. Like, ate you seriously asking that? Type of question dumb. People DO have questions and you don't know what you don't know. Please do your research. A lot of your questions, specific questions, can be answered with a Google or Bing search. Checking out the SBA website or calling your state's SBD. PTAC has a lot of low cost or free training from basic (setting up a business) to advance (contract management). The SBA has events every month talking about basic (how to set up a business) to semi advanced (different certifications) Maryland's governor's office of small business has monthly events from basic (doi g business with Maryland) to advance (writing proposals) 90% is free. SBA IS FREE (go to eventbrite and look up SBA in your state) Idk. This sub is depressing me or something. Idk how to help make this sub invaluable again. But maybe it's just me. Edit: I realize most of y'all are not in Maryland. That's fine. You don't have to be a Maryland resident to view the content. It's online now. Also, I join a lot if other state's PTAC webinars. Northen Cali for example. Why? Because they made a webinar in a topic I'm interested in that MDPTAC didn't do for a few months. I found out about the SBA COC from watching the South Dakota PTAC webinar about SBA Programs. It was a throwaway comment but it was info I didn't know about. Essentially, look around and contact the organization's built to help small business. Edit 2. On mobile, fat fingers. Autocorrect is a thang. [link] [comments]  |
| Where can I get a $20-$30k business loan fast? Posted: 30 May 2021 03:54 PM PDT I need to get a business loan of $20-$30k within the week to pay my manufacturer for inventory. Usually I would have the funds to pay but after my last month of sales my merchant Provider has put a hold on releasing my funds so I have nothing left to go back and purchase more inventory. My company has $80k+ in sales so far the past 4 months and projected to double after I post more inventory. I have all my Shopify and PayPal sales reports to show this. Also every time I drop inventory I sell out. I can't seem to find a good place to find a loan because I only recently converted to a LLC in November 2020. I don't really have any business credit yet because it is basically new. My personal credit score is above 700 but since I'm under 21 years old my credit is also considered too new. I have all the sales and bank statements to prove I can easily pay back the loan but it seems no one wants to lend me money because my business is considered young and credit is history is young also. Anyway or anywhere I can go? Hopefully get funding within a week. [link] [comments]  |
| Already owner of a small business, wanting to switch direction looking for insight. Posted: 31 May 2021 06:21 AM PDT After leaving my job and opening my small take away and delivery restaurant (with 20 seats inside) for 7+ years im looking to change directions. At the moment its an asian kitchen, its going alright and even survived the whole covid thing. However ive been talking with a friend about going to italy to study for gelato. They got schools there ranging from 1 week to couple months. Now ive been thinking, thats not a crazy idea. I can start an ice cream shop wherever i want in the world and its timeless. But most of all, its a lot less work and pressure compared to asian kitchen/restaurants. I make the ice cream and just hire 2 or 3 people to scoop/sell. Im planning to just take a 2 week course in italy and see whats up with it. In worst case i then know how to make gelato, money still well spend. I can then experiment and play around in my current restaurant and see where it goes. Only downside is even more work pressure ofcourse. But if it goes well and is well received ill sell my business or rebrand it to sell only ice cream. Has anyone made a switch in business directions or done a rebrand? Its a huge step to sell my stable business to start something new with no experience. Guess im looking for some stories to give me some confident to push through with the idea. [link] [comments]  |
| Started a thrift store, recieved too many items. How to organize inventory? Posted: 30 May 2021 11:48 AM PDT I've started a thrift store and received over 5000 items which has been very overwhelming. I'm not sure how to manage the inventory or organize the logistics in the event i would have to ship out items as well. Are there any recommendations for how to process the items or keep it organized? My location has about 900 square feet of back warehousing space. Why don't more thrift stores sell online? (does anyone have personal experiences) [link] [comments]  |
| What should I title an email that has an invitation to leave a review? Posted: 31 May 2021 05:42 AM PDT Hello. Ik some people don't like companies asking them for reviews but I am owner/OP of a service biz and to me reviews help a lot and most of my customers don't care. I'm almost at 100 google reviews and I was going to get a subscription to this review app and send out a bunch. But prior to that I was going to send a blanket/flood email to all my customers letting them know and if they could leave a review itd be appreciated etc etc so on and so forth. But what would be a good subject title that would make people want to open it? Any ideas? [link] [comments]  |
| Let’s talk CRMs (what’s the deal?) Posted: 30 May 2021 10:23 PM PDT I see the value in using a CRM for my new SAAS business, but there are tons of choices and the prices range from $25PM to $1K+. I'm looking for deal workflows, something that generates quotes, and tracks my contacts. Right now I'm comparing HubSpot, Salesforce, and I kind of like Insightly. Advice? [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 31 May 2021 03:58 AM PDT Hi everyone, I am extremely interested in starting my own machinery hire business in my country town in regional WA, australia. Has anyone here have experience in starting a hire business? Where can i find information about insurances etc and in general how to start up. Im 22 and have am a fitter by trade so servicing etc will be no issue. Any advice or suggestions will be much appreciated! Thankyou! [link] [comments]  |
| Using Waveapps for tracking international contractors Posted: 31 May 2021 03:53 AM PDT Canadian business, I've been working solo for the last ~8 years, but now grown enough that I've started using subcontractors to extend my reach. I have an offshore team helping me with some webdev, and I'm trying to figure out how to add them to my Waveapps - how do I handle this stuff internationally? [link] [comments]  |
| Need advice on a business idea. Posted: 31 May 2021 03:17 AM PDT I first want to thank this sub for making me think about being an entrepreneur and letting me explore in what I think I am good at and providing me with a TON of information etc. My first thought was to create an eCommerce shop, but I think I lack basic knowledge for that and I want to be ready one day to launch my own firm. So I had an idea! The concept is, I go to small businesses (I have a few peers that own one) and make a proposal. Creating a subscription box site for their products. More specifically, I know a girl that owns make-up etc. products shop. The idea is that I approach her and make a proposition that I take on a project to create an e-shop that is only for subscription boxes with her brand and items. I get to buy the items in wholesale price, make the site, advertise the product and take the full profit from it. Then, when I think it is set and afteer I hopefully made some money, and after I gain knowledge, I sell the business to the shop owner and I also sell the how to. The deal I make may vary. For example I can make a deal that she pays for everything, I put the work, and after it is set I hand it over without cost (but I get to keep the profit until that happens). I really could use some feedback. This is an idea that came to me today after browsing some shops in my country with related products. Let me know if you think it is a good idea or if you can propose something else similar it would be highly appriciated. Thanks in advance! [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 31 May 2021 06:58 AM PDT Just started a business and was wondering where I should apply for loan for marketing? [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 30 May 2021 09:13 PM PDT Like many I am asking and basically begging for movement and approval for my business EIDL loan increase. If I could please receive further assistance I would be very greatful. Short summery - Weeks on the same status All documents requested have been sent - tax request forms three times, taxs, schedule of Liabilities, voids check, identification Daily calls to the SBA asking for updates with non given Currently- Green - "your loan modification is being processed" Please help as my business desperately needs this assistance. Thank you so much for your time and help [link] [comments]  |
| Where is the Accountability People? Posted: 31 May 2021 06:25 AM PDT So I have applied for the PPP Loan with Amur, it was approved , I signed loan documents and according to the SBA Capitol Access Finance Portal the status has changed from un-dispersed to dispersed current with unpaid funds listed as 0 and a loan payment amount. Yet 20 days later I have not received any money.....The SBA has said that the Capitol Access Finance Portal is not actually their Portal, information there is not inputted by the SBA. The SBA states how long the lender has to disburse funds: The lender must make a one-time, full disbursement of the PPP loan within ten calendar days of the SBA loan number being assigned. Funny thing is that the SBA must pay the fee to the lender (in my case 50% of my loan amount that I've not received) within 5 days of reporting a loan has been dispersed. WTAF?? The SBA says that I have to speak to the lender directly about the loan, they keep saying wait 14 days (no matter what day I call). Anyone that can keep me from loosing my mind here? [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 31 May 2021 02:29 AM PDT I got a line of credit so I can start a business. I'm thinking of using PayPal to pay for my merchandise. I am importing them from distributors in different countries so this is the safest way for me to pay. I'm wondering if it'll be a good idea to use my credit card through PayPal and just pay that amount from my line of credit? [link] [comments]  |
| Is fun or great service the most important? Posted: 31 May 2021 12:10 AM PDT The thing people say they want most in life is happiness. Is serving happiness/fun or the core thing to focus on? [link] [comments]  |
| Small pressure washing business Posted: 30 May 2021 08:18 PM PDT Hi everyone, me and my brother started a pressure washing business. We have all the legal setup was just wondering if there were any other pressure washing businesses on here, if there are would love to hear any advice or insights. [link] [comments]  |
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| Stay away from Everlance mileage tracker app Posted: 30 May 2021 03:46 PM PDT Hi, I'm writing here about the Everlance app as gsuite users can't leave a review on Google Play Store, meh. I just want to say how much terrible this application is. I can't believe the star rating is so high. Since day one it's been a broken app. At least my bug reports were fixed and at that time there weren't any critical issues to worry about. I'm currently doing my tax return and I just found out that Everlance haven't tracked many trips. This is a real pain in the rear considering some of these are months ago and it's not human to remember everywhere you went with your car. I also misclassified some of my trips in the past. While scrolling in the "All" trips section where you can reclassify your trips I had the bad surprise that the app is broke again. When you reclassify something to business it just does like it's working but then after when you open back the app all the trips you have reclassified are now Personal trips, wtf seriously? And of course you can't add them back as business trips. I don't have time for a fix, for this broken piece of shit app. They didn't want to refund me the app so I though id make an honest review of this amateur coded potato so everyone knows how bad and critical is this app. They literally destroyed a whole year of mileage tracking of mine and I've paid for that. Everlance -1/5 stars. Get off the market, mileage tracking isn't something you can screw up with bad coding. [link] [comments]  |
| Dog Treat Business Ingredients Question Posted: 30 May 2021 08:20 PM PDT I am making an ingredient label to go on the back of my packaging for my dog treats, but I have a question. I was wondering if since my ingredients are store bought, if I have to include the ingredients in the store bought product? I use all natural products, but things like peanut butter have stuff in it. Thanks. :) [link] [comments]  |
| Finding salesmen for new business Posted: 30 May 2021 11:02 PM PDT Hello, First off, I've been long time reader of r/smallbusiness, but it's my first time posting a question. My old man and I are planning to start a business selling hydrogen products(hydrogen sterilizers, water filters, etc) from an established company in Korea that is branching out to the states. I was hoping to get some advice on whether we should start online or find and hire commissioned salesmen and women. These products range from $500-$5000+, so we think the best option may be to hire sales people, but I'm not sure where to begin with that process. I'm willing to give more info, if anyone asks, and I would greatly appreciate any opinions and advice. Please help! [link] [comments]  |
| Need advice on how to manage current leads Posted: 30 May 2021 08:25 PM PDT I run a landscape business and have been swamped with potential clients, whats the best way to organize everything? Am i better off just putting everything on one spreadsheet and split up the following: inquiries (unfulfilled estimates) potential customers (awaiting a response to my quote) confirmed sales jobs i am subbing out I am worried i am missing out on potential jobs and want to optimize my sales/estimate protocol. Any advice would help [link] [comments]  |
| Entity Filings / Foreign Biz Entities Posted: 30 May 2021 08:16 PM PDT I'm expanding locations across a few new states and wondering if there are any services I can use to set up my foreign business entity and any other red tape involved with opening in new states (e.g. sales tax set up for product sales) Thx [link] [comments]  |
| Want to write exam prep book and further sell it on Amazon Posted: 31 May 2021 03:26 AM PDT I have an idea of writing exam prep book and further selling it. I haven't started yet and I would like to ask you where i should start? I literally have no idea. Will be grateful for any piece of advice [link] [comments]  |
| How to get a good estimate of sales as a new business Posted: 30 May 2021 08:35 PM PDT Hi. I'm in the beginning stages of starting a niche online women's clothing company and I'm having a hard time coming up with a reasonable estimate for sales. I'm a professional accountant so I want accurate numbers but in the past I've always had prior year sales figures to use to develop sales forecasts. As a new business I have no historical data to reference. The idea of selling 1,000 pants this year seems like a lot but I don't know, maybe it's not considering I'll be selling in both Canada and the US. I'm planning to do a Kickstarter campaign (which I know is a whole other animal) to help me gauge interest but wondering if anyone has any other ideas on how to come up with reasonable sales estimates for a new business. I don't want to just pick a random number with nothing to justify it. I tried looking at statistics data - _% of the female population between 30 and 45 with a college education but what % do I use? The reason I want a sales figure is to help me determine how much to spend in Marketing, Consulting, etc. If I felt that I'd likely sell 1000 pieces this year, I'd feel justified in spending the $5000 the photographer just quoted me. If I probably won't sell that much this year, I'll need to rethink things. Thanks [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 30 May 2021 02:24 PM PDT Hello, I'm going to be the owner of online shop. I've talked to my boyfriend and he is keen to take photos of the products and take care of Instagram. How should I pay him? Per hour, or a percent of my income? If the percent, how should I count it? Thanks for your help [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 30 May 2021 03:36 PM PDT Background: My friends and I started the LLC on May 06, 2019, but we never conducted business. So, on Dec 29, 2019 we filed for short form cancellation certificate and the LLC Form 568 on March 15, 2019. Problem: The problem is I received a bill that says I owe 800 + penalties the other day. Before the cancellation of the LLC in 2019, I asked one of the employees from FTB about the $800 fee and told me that I didn't have to pay it. I asked her twice about this to make sure and said I should be ok. Now, I received this balance of 800 + penalties. What could I do about this? [link] [comments]  |
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