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    Where do I start?!?!

    WEB/DIGITAL 
    Is there anything in specific I should look out for? How do I know when I'm ready to start??
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    Where do I start?!?!

    WEB/DIGITAL 
    I'm trying to build an e-business website to diversify into other fields. I've had this idea, for about a year, which only seems to be getting better and better in my head. I've never ventured into the e-business/non-tangible side of the business spectrum other than to promote my current...
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    Outsourcing Entire Website

    SOURCING WEB/DIGITAL 
    AllOutorNothing- I'm in the same boat as you. I am not interested in learning the code or learning how to design the site myself, rather I want to invest that time and mind into further expanding the site in terms of promotion and features. However, I'm pretty sure that I'll have plenty of holes...
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    Outsourcing Entire Website

    SOURCING WEB/DIGITAL 
    EastWind, I completely agree with your "one dimensional" opinion about most developers. I've had some in-house designers for my current business but I found myself pounding my head over and over again. I see your approach about learning php myself, however that is very time consuming and the...
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    Outsourcing Entire Website

    SOURCING WEB/DIGITAL 
    I've read a few posts about outsourcing but one that never hit this specific topic. First of all, I'd like to acknowledge that this is a touchy topic for some and essentially I may be walking on thin ice with this post; so no offense to anyone! I'm looking to start a venture with an...
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    Lawyers/ law firm

    I absolutely love the profession, but chose not to take that route myself when I had the chance. I debated for a while, but in the end I felt like I saw my fit in running my own business. However, the whole process of becoming a lawyer is excellent. The LSAT and the courses that follow wire...
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    Wholesaling Business Fast lane or Slow Lane? Please help...

    EXECUTION 
    I'll cut to the point and not blow smoke; this business is extremely slow lane. Here is why: 1. You're selling the same product hundreds (maybe even thousands) of people are selling. 2. Like randallg said, this may not even be considered "wholesale". You are a re-seller. The company selling...
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    IYO: Is Licensing Slow Lane or Fast Lane?

    Chris, "licensing" is referred to acquiring the name/likeness of an existing brand/company for a specified period of time and in the specified terms. I included a co-branding clause in my agreement, which allowed me to use my name and logo alongside the brand I was licensing with. All depends on...
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    IYO: Is Licensing Slow Lane or Fast Lane?

    I agree 100% with everything you have said. It seems like a slow and painful process to get to the point of being the licensor. Years of branding and building a reputation, unless you strike gold (ie. Ed Hardy). I know my ultimate goal is to "piggyback" on an existing brand to help build mine...
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    IYO: Is Licensing Slow Lane or Fast Lane?

    I have a brand I'm trying to build in an existing market. I figured I would co-brand with an existing brand and go the licensing route. The license acquisition process went fairly smoothly for my first license, but sales have been hard to come by. I understand ultimately a company would like to...
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    QVC Opportunity; Worth it or Not? Need to Make Decision A-SAP!

    Re: QVC Opportunity; Worth it or Not? Need to Make Decision A-SAP MJ, I tried looking for clips on QVC but I believe they stopped showing how many are sold on air like they used to. Thanks for the QVC book link, and phlgrl, thanks for the corresponding video! phlgrl, please PM me or...
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    QVC Opportunity; Worth it or Not? Need to Make Decision A-SAP!

    Re: QVC Opportunity; Worth it or Not? Need to Make Decision A-SAP Does anyone know, or have any suggestions, as to where I could find the average selling rate on QVC? I don't imagine products sell as fast as they used to on QVC, considering the internet has made shopping much more...
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    Shark Tank [American Version of Dragon's Den]

    HOT! 
    What do you guys think of this past Sunday's (09/06) episode?? Seems like there were no stand-out business plans. The last one, with the 2 Brazilian brothers, seemed a little more legit and they both seem to have good heads on their shoulders. HOWEVER, I don't think they were anywhere close...
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    QVC Opportunity; Worth it or Not? Need to Make Decision A-SAP!

    Re: QVC Opportunity; Worth it or Not? Need to Make Decision A-SAP Not a bad idea. However, it may be difficult to reach the owner/entrepreneur of a brand by working backwards. It seems as though everything is pointing towards going for it. If anyone has some more feasible ideas to...
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    QVC Opportunity; Worth it or Not? Need to Make Decision A-SAP!

    Re: QVC Opportunity; Worth it or Not? Need to Make Decision A-SAP Thanks for the feedback! Russ, I know exactly what you mean. Someone suggested I show my factory the PO, but just as I mentioned in an earlier "China manufacturing" thread, I don't trust China's business ethics (no offense)...
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    QVC Opportunity; Worth it or Not? Need to Make Decision A-SAP!

    A quick intro on myself: 24 years old, but been raised around manufacturing/importing all my life, thanks to my dad. To make a long story short, last year I decided to open my own company with a different customer base and different product lines but to incorporate branding (something he never...
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    ATM Business.

    I assume you would want to multiply the number of ATMS pretty quickly and leverage your profits into more. What are your expansion plans, and how quick do you plan on expanding?
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    Importing from China

    SOURCING 
    terencechang, great posts! In many ways, you also took the words right out of my mouth. Dealing with China will probably be as big of an obstical than your actual plan itself. terencechang, I've visited the same area you are talking about; the people are HOUNDS! I've never worked through...
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    Anyone Else Cashing In Overseas?

    Security products are BIG in South America. My father's company imports self-defense products and some of his biggest individual customers are from down there. Their crime rate is out of this world, and they have money to spend. The customers who distribute there work on 200%-300% margins...
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    Hey im new!

    Welcome Lyasota! Like you, I'm also new to the forum in terms of posting and discussion. I've been reading on this site for quite some time now. I'm actually looking to start a thread on something I am very confused about in my own business venture, and didn't see that topic on this site.

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