Comments on: Nate Marles – Young Entrepreneur Profile

By: Nathan Marles

Nathan Marles — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 04:04:41 +0000

Hello everyone,

My name is Nathan Marles and I am the owner of the above company. I appreciate the posting of this article and all of your comments. Since this article was written I have expanded my business quite a bit. I know have a few people that work part time with me and I have several more clients. We have also added many more services to our listing. This is a job for me but also a hobby at the same time. The difference is it is becoming my career. The name of the company is now Marles Enterprises and we as a company expand every year. We are now looking into other markets and work remotely for clients. No job is too small or above us! Again, thank you for the comments.

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.