Comments on: Nate Marles – Young Entrepreneur Profile

By: Matt R. @ YFNCG.com

Matt R. @ YFNCG.com — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:36:29 +0000

That’s the great thing about technology services. There are SO many small business owners out there who have no idea how to manage their IT, and there are so many young, tech savvy folks who see an opportunity there.

It seems another helpful tool in young a entrepreneurs arsenal is supportive parents. Without his mom and dad’s help, young Nate wouldn’t have gotten too far.

I’ve recently started my own computer repair/consulting company, as well as a blog to track my progress, and it really is the easiest way to get a taste for the entrupreneur’s life.

By: B Smith @ Wealth and Wisdom

B Smith @ Wealth and Wisdom — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:31:17 +0000

I love seeing kids start successful businesses. We’re trying to teach our kids these values. My son (15) has run pet sitting and lawn care businesses. We’re working with his to build a business this summer. His goal is to earn 3X what his friends make at McDonald’s.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:33:27 +0000

I think that the world will soon stop and notice young entrepreneurs and make room for them! Wow!

By: Mike Michalowicz

Mike Michalowicz — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:03:22 +0000

It’s awesome to see a “kid” launching his own company.

I agree with the comment that is is a job, not a business. But most businesses start (without funding) by the entrepreneur investing their only resources… their time.

Then once their investment starts to bear fruit, the entrepeneur needs to shift to working on the business, not in it.

By: Josh

Josh — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:06:27 +0000

Great for Nate, I wish him all the best. I too did a home based computer business while I was 16 and loved it. Then moving and college pursuits changed that, none-the-less a good business idea. Keep up the good work.

By: Ram Sharma

Ram Sharma — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:13:26 +0000

Its quite ironic, I am pretty much in the same position as Nate, but I own and operate my own website design and development firm, plus I am 16 years old.

I just started my second venture: B2 Business Network (www.b2.ca).

Great job Nate, we need more teenagers in business!

By: Val

Val — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 18:14:01 +0000

All the best to you, Nate. I’m sure you all agree that we need to hear more about people doing their own thing. If I ever get the nerve to get my own dream going I will have to use theprofessional software Glyphius as well as Nate’s blog for my inspirations. I know I will then be well on my way….

By: Peter Gibbons

Peter Gibbons — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 15:16:49 +0000

Is this a business or a job?

It sounds to me like he’s just a freelancer, and that his money is directly tied to his time invested. That’s a job.

By: Ron Meledandri

Ron Meledandri — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:26:26 +0000

I really enjoy reading about young people starting a business and I wish Nate the best of luck. I think his father gave him excellent advice when he said “you need to deliver what your customers want, not what you want them to have.” So often the business owner thnks he always knows best and becomes too pushy. I have “gently suggested” to customers” but never have been pushy. I would suggest to Nate that as he gets experienced and grows out of his teen years not to make price his major competitve advantage. That can be very dangerous.

By: Curt

Curt — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:22:05 +0000

This is a good idea. If I ever lose my job, I could consider this. It’s interesting that Nate is staying very close to his customers. The only problem with this business is that it’s limited to location. Nate cannot fix computers for customers that live too far from his house and gas prices are also a hinder. The best place for this business it to live next to a business district.