How do I launch a biz while working full-time?
Did you start a company while working full-time? What were your greatest challenges? What advice can you give to Randi?
Comment
Email
RSS
DiggStart SMALL - BE FRUGAL - In my book, “Buy It, Sell It, Make Money” - I show anyone how to buy and sell items for profit - WITHOUT going in debt. Do not get caught up with the franchise operations - do not take out loans - operate from your home - invest back into your business - for more tips and tricks - go to our website http://www.ebizauctions.com
I am in the early stages of starting my company http://www.Salem-Networks.com while working a full time job. I have hired a sales person to cover my appointments and pay commission only. That might be a solution for you
I started http://www.tripntale.com while having a fulltime job as a software engineer. I have to set aside nights and weekends on building the website. It’s very tough and it’s doable. But remember that once you reached a milestone (for example: the number of users, revenues,etc) you set earlier, you need to quit your fulltime job and put all your focus on your startup.
I agree with the moderator here. It will be difficult to keep your fulltime job and start the concierge service as well. The only thing I could suggest is to do the marketing, new business and scheduling, while farming out the individual tasks to employees/contractors (and pay them on a project by project basis). For example, in any one week you could schedule the upcoming tasks and then assign each to someone else to complete. That would enable you to keep your fulltime job but adds the dimension of getting dependable folks to help out.
Features-
With its new Xterra line, 20 Degrees North is looking for its own piece of the lucrative athletic-shoe market. more -
A pastry distributor achieves business nirvana by ditching his biggest customer. more -
The Treasury says small companies will have a shot at procuring contracts, but history suggests big biz will be the big winner. more -
Starting in January, the new administration can expect to field many SOS calls from entrepreneurs. more
Depending on your type of business, you can use a Live Virtual Receptionist service like CallDesk.com to take your calls, answer your e-mails and schedule appointments. That should help you create the image of a larger successfule company, without having to spend a fortune.