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  1. NicoleMarie

    Fiverr promotion going on, who needs any free gig of their choice?

    Hey guys, so I'm on Fiverr and there's a promotion going on where anyone I invite gets a free gig from the website. I can invite multiple people, so leave your email address in here or private message. :) Tip: Message your desired worker first to #1 make sure they can do exactly what you need...
  2. NicoleMarie

    Is it possible to solve TOO many needs?

    I've heard the phrase "pick one thing and do it in the most excellent way," but I'm not sure if that means being the best in the niche, or pick one need and go all out with that. There are many different equally important things I could improve on, but how do you know where to stop? Won't...
  3. NicoleMarie

    Considering using www.QuickMVP.com, has anyone else used it?

    Hey guys, I'm really considering using www.quickmvp.com for market research and email collecting. Has anyone recently used it since adwords and their monthly fee were integrated? This seems like a GREAT tool but as you all know, startup money is tight. I'd be willing to spend a few hundred...
  4. NicoleMarie

    Can creativity be learned?

    I'm familiar with the fact that innovation can simply be taking ideas from other industries/competitors. However, the really creative people that are coming up with brand new solutions seem to have the most successful businesses. This is ideally how I'd like to be, but I'm not naturally...
  5. NicoleMarie

    How To Stop Competitors From Competing In The First Place.

    http://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesleadershipforum/2013/02/05/how-to-beat-the-competition-by-innovating-in-ways-they-cant-copy/ For those who don't want to read: This article offers some great information/points on defeating competition on another level. As you all know, people will try to copy...
  6. NicoleMarie

    Don't make the same mistake I did when Googling your competition.

    This deserves a :facepalm: face. When searching Google for potential competitors to investigate, TURN OFF ADBLOCK. I turned it off to find several different websites that include my niche that I could use for investigation. Luckily none of them are doing my exact idea, but still make sure to...
  7. NicoleMarie

    Is using a screenshot of a website illegal?

    I'm planning to have a blog page on my website where users can discuss their experiences with art marketplaces. I'd like to have a screenshot of each website as the main picture. From what I've found, that doesn't violate copyright as long as I'm not directly making money from it and as long as...
  8. NicoleMarie

    GREAT article on hiring key people

    This is for hiring web developers, but I could see it being useful for any position. Different but logical way to hire. Thought I'd share this and possibly gather your opinions: http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/225932
  9. NicoleMarie

    Mentor recommends partnership but are they REALLY necessary for Internet company?

    PEOPLE HOT! 
    My mentor has not read The Millionaire Fastlane and this is what I was a little concerned about (having a mentor with different business methods). He is suggesting that I form a partnership, but to me that isn't the way to go because it's a hassle and gives up control. On the other hand, I could...
  10. NicoleMarie

    We treat our customers so well, why not our competitors?

    Here are my thoughts on competitors. We are all constantly trying to outdo each other and basically become "the next____but better." To me, that just screams, "Hey competitor, use your millions of dollars and resources to outdo me in 1 swift motion!" What IF, we still used all of MJ's methods...
  11. NicoleMarie

    One Simple Idea vs. The Millionaire Fastlane

    IDEA 
    Hey everyone, Ok I probably made the title too exciting for the post LOL but I just read the infamous One Simple Idea book. First, I'd like to note that I was actually a little surprised that companies wanting to use open innovation would make it so complicated for normal consumers (maybe I...
  12. NicoleMarie

    An important reminder that isn't much talked about in the book

    http://www.businessknowledgesource.com/smallbusiness/the_technicalities_of_running_a_small_business_025397.html The second paragraph is right on. MJ mentions stuff about which business you should consider (like an LLC), but I don't remember anything being mentioned about looking out for other...
  13. NicoleMarie

    Goal setting for END goal, is it necessary?

    MINDSET 
    (Edit: I have been setting/meeting small goals which has worked out well,) but do you really need a specific end goal in mind? I feel that it's almost impossible to get too specific because I don't know all the options/technology out there, or how people will respond. As it's been said...
  14. NicoleMarie

    Discussion: Using Magnitude in Business

    I remember reading about the restaurant example in The Millionaire Fastlane. The example explained how the restaurant used magnitude rather than scale, by charging more and being the best in the area. People from surrounding cities would go to the restaurant. My question is, can magnitude alone...
  15. NicoleMarie

    Consulting/Painting

    EXECUTION 
    I'm going to do something a bit different here. I'm going to separate my progress into 2 paragraphs. My reasoning is because I don't want to blow up the forum with more threads than I have to. As usual, any feedback on things I'm unsure of is beyond appreciated. Hopefully I will be able to...
  16. NicoleMarie

    My idea for alternate use of college plans

    IDEA 
    Hi guys, After listening to your opinions, I am majorly considering changing my current college plans for Fall. If it's not too late, this is the route I will go. They actually offer a 4 class Entrepreneur program that covers all of the basics I'd need that were not detailed in The Millionaire...
  17. NicoleMarie

    Belated Introduction

    INTRO 
    Hi everyone! Sorry for not posting this sooner. I'm super excited to be a Fastlane insider! My name is Nicole, I'm 22, and I live in Kohler, Wisconsin. I just got my Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree at the local community college (I'm a big deal now, haha) and am already enrolled for a...
  18. NicoleMarie

    Discussion on the value of college degrees, even in business.

    HOT! 
    Edit: I should mention I also understand that MJ doesn't say no one should go to college, but for an art job that isn't in huge demand and doesn't pay tons, it seems pretty pointless. I have not seen a forum post or anything in the book about this issue specifically. I fully agree that...
  19. NicoleMarie

    Automating art, is it possible?

    Hello everyone! Thank you MJ for writing such an entertaining and direct, informative book!! Right now I am just getting into the process of opening a painting shop on Etsy. I have been practicing/purchasing materials, but I don't have any paintings up yet (I probably look like a fool here lol)...
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