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For those of you that own a small business, how did you get started?
Posted on 3/15/16 at 8:21 am
Posted on 3/15/16 at 8:21 am
I have an idea for an online business that could potentially generate a small supplemental income. However, I have no idea where to start.
Are there any books, websites, blogs, etc., I should read?
Should I get my idea trademarked first? Any advice on what to do/not to do? Literally any advice would be helpful. TIA
Are there any books, websites, blogs, etc., I should read?
Should I get my idea trademarked first? Any advice on what to do/not to do? Literally any advice would be helpful. TIA
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Posted on 3/15/16 at 1:11 pm to Delacroix
I'm gonna need to know that idea in order to help.
Posted on 3/15/16 at 1:16 pm to Delacroix
Posted on 3/15/16 at 2:26 pm to Delacroix
Maybe read Personal MBA
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I find that people who obsess over trademarks and hiding secrets never actually end up getting their product off the ground. Get the damned thing prototyped and get it making money asap then tweak. That's my 2 cents for what it's worth.(1 cent no doubt)
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I find that people who obsess over trademarks and hiding secrets never actually end up getting their product off the ground. Get the damned thing prototyped and get it making money asap then tweak. That's my 2 cents for what it's worth.(1 cent no doubt)
Posted on 3/15/16 at 5:10 pm to BeerMoney
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obsess over trademarks and hiding secrets
This. It is highly unlikely your business idea is so revolutionary that someone is going to steal it and make it big. Success is in execution, not in ideas.
Posted on 3/15/16 at 10:06 pm to Delacroix
Started by doing something in my field that wasn't a conflict of interest to my full time job during my spare time. Did everything on my own at first, including payroll, labor, admin, etc. Boss at full time job took an interest and we ended up partnering on both gigs. Don't waste time trademarking shite like others did, just start doing whatever it is that is going to make money for the business (legally of course.)
Posted on 3/16/16 at 5:26 pm to Delacroix
My wife and I saved enough money and bought the previous owners out. Let me tell you, it is a headache dealing with local government on your permits, fees, and registrations.
Posted on 3/16/16 at 5:42 pm to Delacroix
You really have to just do it. I pulled the trigger a few weeks ago on an app idea I had and we are in the discovery process right now. I was lucky enough to have a close mentor who specialized in app development/generation, but until I made the leap, my idea was worthless. Everyone has ideas, execution is everything.
Posted on 3/17/16 at 1:29 pm to Delacroix
Follow Ramit Sethi - also could join one of his courses, Earn1K or Zero To Launch. Look into it if you're really wanting to follow somebody/have some framework.
Posted on 3/17/16 at 1:31 pm to Delacroix
You get to a point where the passion and want to work for no one else but yourself drives your every moment and you make it happen.
Posted on 3/17/16 at 6:15 pm to LSUShock
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app idea
Your app remains worthless and will remain worthless no matter what you do. Apps are not a business, more like a lottery ticket.
Posted on 3/17/16 at 8:37 pm to Big_Sur
You sound miserable, but thanks for the added motivation. I've actually thoroughly enjoyed the pitching process and convincing people the idea that used to just exist in my head is exactly what you claim it isn't, a viable business.
This post was edited on 3/17/16 at 8:40 pm
Posted on 3/18/16 at 7:58 am to Delacroix
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For those of you that own a small business, how did you get started?
You need money before you can do anything.
Posted on 3/18/16 at 11:18 am to LSUShock
Well I pulled the trigger and bought my domain name. Now it's time to get to work! I'm excited and scared at the same time. But thankfully I wont be losing much if I'm unsuccessful.
Posted on 3/18/16 at 12:19 pm to Delacroix
Awesome man! Just try to stay the course. I'm only a few weeks in, but it's definitely a mental grind. For me, it was worth the initial investment to know whether or not my concept could become reality. I would rather fail and know it didn't work instead of never try and always wonder. Best of luck.
Also, know that their is literally a SaaS for every possible thing you could need. You definitely don't need to be a tech guru.
Also, know that their is literally a SaaS for every possible thing you could need. You definitely don't need to be a tech guru.
This post was edited on 3/18/16 at 12:22 pm
Posted on 3/18/16 at 12:23 pm to Delacroix
quote:You trademark a name or a logo, not an idea.
Should I get my idea trademarked first?
You might be thinking of a patent, but I would advise anyone against trying to patent their "online business" idea. The USPTO has spent the last two years shoveling those into the furnace under Alice v. CLS.
Posted on 3/21/16 at 7:22 am to LSUShock
Do you have any good online resources to help out with coding? I need some basic features that I cant seem to find through google searching
Posted on 3/21/16 at 9:47 am to Delacroix
You're doing development? Are you a dev by trade?
Pluralsight, YouTube. Pluralsight has a service where you can pay for help also.
Also in regards to logos and things like that. Fiverr.com is excellent.
Pluralsight, YouTube. Pluralsight has a service where you can pay for help also.
Also in regards to logos and things like that. Fiverr.com is excellent.
This post was edited on 3/21/16 at 9:53 am
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