http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/forum en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:19:16 GMT vBulletin 1 http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/forum/images/ye/misc/rss.jpg http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/forum http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/forum/f2-general-business/starting-my-it-consulting-business-51293.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:12:11 GMT Hello all I believe I'm finally ready to put my plans into motion and get my consulting business off the ground. MY IT services will focus on providing IP networking solutions for small/medium business owners. Basically setting up routers, switches, firewalls, and VoIP for customers along with providing support for these services. I'm currently working as an network analyst and I'm still moving up the networking telecommunication ladder but but I only work 15 days a month which gives me more time than what I know what to do with.

I'm going to focus on partnering with other IT businesses that are unable to provide sufficent network support for businesses. The market research I did so far shows that many IT support companies a lot of times aren't able to provide a lot of networking support due to the steep learning curve when it comes to network engineering compared to say PC support. I registered my ficticus name with my state a few months back but I haven't accomplished much else besides a small business plan and my own market research. I want to get the LLC and all the legal things taken care of next to protect my self. Who should I talk to about this, should I find a business attorny, account, or both? Also while I'm going to market my services as much as possible are there companies out there that provides marketing and even sale services? I want to delegate as much as possible so I can focus on building the business it self, I know I'll have to wear multiple hats for while though until then though. I appreciate any advice in advance! ]]> General Business stlsmoore http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/forum/f2-general-business/starting-my-it-consulting-business-51293.html http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/forum/f2-general-business/can-you-guys-please-help-me-51292.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:09:28 GMT i JUST created and started up a sports forum and i need members..so far i have been the only one that has been posting and i could use some more people to contribute..my site is TalkSportsHere.com. Please help me. any help is greatly appreciated. i JUST created and started up a sports forum and i need members..so far i have been the only one that has been posting and i could use some more people to contribute..my site is TalkSportsHere.com. Please help me. any help is greatly appreciated. ]]> General Business taktionlists http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/forum/f2-general-business/can-you-guys-please-help-me-51292.html http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/forum/f2-general-business/govt-contracting-business-development-legal-help-needed-startup-21-prototypes-built-need-business-contacts-in-pittsburgh-pa-51291.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:44:27 GMT Transportation related business. Green company. I have my designs down, 21+ prototypes. Solid idea, no BS. I have: business plan financial spreadsheet for start up market research prototypes Transportation related business.
Green company.
I have my designs down, 21+ prototypes.
Solid idea, no BS.

I have:
business plan
financial spreadsheet for start up
market research
prototypes
7 solid years de bugging design
angel investor w/tight funds

I have spent a year in a physical location, based upon recommendation of Pitt Business Development Center advice. I have strengthened my designs and business plan. Put together start up financial info. I need a strong motivator with solid reputation to make this work.

I am closing the physical location as the prototypes are done, and I am ready to work on phase two, manufacture and promotions.

1)I need legal work done, patent, and contracting.
Looking for someone in Pittsburgh to work with, Pro Bono.

2)Investment potential, no hard capital needed at this time, prototyping done. Would taking an investor wise? Any danger signs?

3)I need advice from people with experience Govt. contracting, federal and municipal.

4)Is there a company that would help contracting manufacturers, and buyers. I have leads to manufacturers, and am organizing lists of potential buyers.

5) Advice regarding intellectual property and patent when marketing to buyers. Any simple defenses against theft of idea?

Any one know of any people that have experience in these areas and are in Pittsburgh?
(#4) any one know of reliable company that does this in Pittsburgh? Any danger signs I should be aware of? Is this going to be a headache to go through a company? Or should I do this on my own?


I would appreciate any advice on this. ]]> General Business NorthCargo http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/forum/f2-general-business/govt-contracting-business-development-legal-help-needed-startup-21-prototypes-built-need-business-contacts-in-pittsburgh-pa-51291.html http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/forum/f2-general-business/in-terms-of-taxes-should-i-register-the-business-pre-post-dec31st-51287.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:02:29 GMT One of my weakness is taxes.

So, my question is... if I register the business but don't open my doors for business some time later, will I still have to make some sort of tax report which would be zero?

In other words, from the time it takes to register the business to the time it takes for us to actually make our first sale, is there some sort of tax procedure I'll have to go through?

It's an S.M.L.L.C. in New Jersey. ]]> General Business Wyrd Wind http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/forum/f2-general-business/in-terms-of-taxes-should-i-register-the-business-pre-post-dec31st-51287.html http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/forum/f2-general-business/facts-about-payroll-outsourcing-51285.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:25:54 GMT Hi, There are three ways of managing payroll. There is manual calculation of payroll, using a payroll software, or payroll outsourcing. Businesses will need to consider the time and cost involved in each of these options, as well as the knowledge requirements and whether that knowledge is... Hi,

There are three ways of managing payroll. There is manual calculation of payroll, using a payroll software, or payroll outsourcing. Businesses will need to consider the time and cost involved in each of these options, as well as the knowledge requirements and whether that knowledge is possessed or would need to be learned.

By outsourcing to payroll bureau you can ensure your staff are paid accurately, on time every time. And you can be confident your payroll service will be fully compliant with the latest legislation and regulations.

Regards
Ben Thomas ]]> General Business benthomas http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/forum/f2-general-business/facts-about-payroll-outsourcing-51285.html http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/forum/f2-general-business/investment-advice-51284.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:23:18 GMT Hi, If i had to give someone an investment advice. I mean not just where to invest but how to save enough to make an investment, what should i do? I am tired of telling him how i save and invest but it does not hook him. All this is for my elder brother whose business is doing good but he is... Hi,

If i had to give someone an investment advice.
I mean not just where to invest but how to save enough to make an investment, what should i do?
I am tired of telling him how i save and invest but it does not hook him.
All this is for my elder brother whose business is doing good but he is spending or we can say wasting the money.

Regards
Ben Thomas ]]> General Business benthomas http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/forum/f2-general-business/investment-advice-51284.html http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/forum/f2-general-business/web-traffic-quality-with-rent-a-list-51281.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:55:19 GMT Hello everyone,
i'm thinking about investing in one of Rent A Lists ad campaigns. So my question is... Is the traffic provided by rent a list of good quality? Has anyone used them before? I just wanted to get some opinions before I make my decision :]
Thanks! ]]> General Business dogvi http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/forum/f2-general-business/web-traffic-quality-with-rent-a-list-51281.html http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/forum/f2-general-business/socialnetworking-site-for-sale-51280.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:40:57 GMT Hi, I would like to sell my social networking site which is fully integrated with face book and twitter . it have all the famous futures which are necessary in any social-networking site its running on dedicated hosting and making 300 -500 dollar a month have excellent number of back-links due... Hi,
I would like to sell my social networking site which is fully integrated with face book and twitter .
it have all the famous futures which are necessary in any social-networking site
its running on dedicated hosting and making 300 -500 dollar a month
have excellent number of back-links due to press release
which was covered by yahoo and many poplar sites
It have good traffic and members
site with license of CMS and all the customer modules

Anyone interested and have budget of 10,000 pounds please message me ]]> General Business imblogger http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/forum/f2-general-business/socialnetworking-site-for-sale-51280.html http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/forum/f2-general-business/webpage-51279.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:29:56 GMT I am currently building a webpage but was looking for some adds to put on it that i could make some money off of. Something like a pay per click type of thing that i just put the link in and that company pays me for having it on my page. Does anyone know anything. Let me know I am currently building a webpage but was looking for some adds to put on it that i could make some money off of. Something like a pay per click type of thing that i just put the link in and that company pays me for having it on my page.

Does anyone know anything. Let me know ]]> General Business TIM_S_JR http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/forum/f2-general-business/webpage-51279.html http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/forum/f2-general-business/websiteaccountant-51278.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:23:23 GMT i just came across this website and found it to be very interesting..it says my site's networth is around $12,500..does that mean i should sell it for that much if i decide to, or what? ]]> General Business taktionlists http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/forum/f2-general-business/websiteaccountant-51278.html http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/forum/f2-general-business/how-to-diplomatically-ask-for-free-professional-services-temporarily-51276.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:11:40 GMT Seems I'm in the process of acquiring a b&m business - never saw this one coming! :D Anyway, I'm short on $$$ at the moment due to a variety of things. Nothing dire, but without performing a few magic tricks I don't have the $1,000 or so needed for an attorney to draft and review the letter of intent, sales contract, and perform the closing. (I have it in other companies, but not the acquisition shell.)

Is it appropriate to approach legal counsel for free help now, with the promise of paying it back after the close using the proceeds of the business I'm purchasing?

Or, should I just deal with it, do what it takes to pull the money out of my ass, and pay now?

Keep in mind, this legal counsel would be kept in place after the purchase of the business as well. ]]> General Business The Stealthy One http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/forum/f2-general-business/how-to-diplomatically-ask-for-free-professional-services-temporarily-51276.html http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/forum/f2-general-business/clothing-retail-business-in-california-51272.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:20:39 GMT any one have thoughts on how is it going? Is it picking up? how cloth stores like kohl, dd discounts, old navy are doing? any one have thoughts on how is it going? Is it picking up? how cloth stores like kohl, dd discounts, old navy are doing? ]]> General Business magicguy http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/forum/f2-general-business/clothing-retail-business-in-california-51272.html http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/forum/f2-general-business/improving-customer-experiences-is-it-still-important-or-is-price-the-only-thing-that-matters-51265.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:43:28 GMT *Has the economic downturn minimized the importance of the Customer Experience?* In Chapter 5 of my book, Strategy Activation: How to Turn Your Vision into Marketplace Success, I talk about how important it is to improve your holistic customer experience to differentiate your company from your... Has the economic downturn minimized the importance of the Customer Experience?

In Chapter 5 of my book, Strategy Activation: How to Turn Your Vision into Marketplace Success, I talk about how important it is to improve your holistic customer experience to differentiate your company from your competitors. As products and services continue down the inexorable path toward commodification, it is the ongoing customer experience that drives customers to choose one vendor over another.

However, in the past two years, as the economic downturn has forced significant changes in customer behavior, many have questioned the importance of the overarching customer experience. These naysayers claim that in tough times price is the only thing that matters. Customers, they say, are more likely to accept a bad experience as long as they are getting a good deal. This perspective, however, is not confirmed by the data.

When Money is Tight, Customers Expect an Even Greater Customer Experience...

The most recent Harris Interactive Customer Experience Impact Report surveyed consumers on how they engage with companies both online and via phone, what they find frustrating, and how negative and positive customer experiences affect them.

They discovered these facts that are startling to most business owners today...

* 87% of the surveyed consumers stopped doing business with an organization or company because of a negative customer experience. That's up from 68% reported just two years ago.

* Even during tough economic times, the significance of customer experiences does not dwindle. More than half (58%) of consumers polled said they will pay more for a better customer experience during a down economy.

* Consumers stated that the most important thing companies could do to encourage them to spend more is to improve the overall customer experience

So, it's clear that even when finances are tight, people still value good service.

Why This Study's Results Are Not Surprising To Me...

When money is easy to come by customers are likely to be more forgiving. Consider this restaurant dining example...

When the economy was booming many couples found themselves dining out twice per week or more. With eight to ten dining-out occasions per month a single bad experience is easily forgotten. However, when belts tighten, monthly dining-out occasions may settle back to just two or three. With fewer opportunities to "splurge" on an evening out couples and families now demand that each experience justifies the expenditure of limited funds. Thus a bad experience like poor service, long wait times and cold food makes a bigger impression and stays with us longer.

Once you have a bad customer experience, you may wait months before you visit that restaurant again – and that's if you ever go back. Plus, you'll probably tell your family and friends about your experience. This will make them think twice before they visit that restaurant.

Real Proof That Bad Customer Experience News Travels Far...

A recently published Forrester Research report, "How Customer Experience Drives Word of Mouth" cites:

* Consumers tend to discuss bad experiences with more people than they discuss good ones

* Gen Xers, as a group, tend to tell the most people about a bad experience

* Gen Yers are the chattiest in general. They are more likely to tell someone about a good experience. They are also the most likely to share a bad experience.

So, don't you think that you should find out right now exactly what your customers are saying about your organization's performance over the past eighteen months? Have their experiences diminished in the wake of corporate austerity? As we begin to see the recession bottom out, now is the time to explore this issue; to find new ways to improve the customer experience; to ensure that your customers have only good things to say!

Strategy Execution Consultant Scott Glatstein, President of Imperatives LLC turns market opportunities into record breaking profits even in a recession. Now, with his new book, "Strategy Activation: How to Turn Your Vision into Marketplace Success," Scott unveils his groundbreaking plan for improved customer experiences and higher strategic profits. Get your FREE Sneak Preview at: strategyactivation.com ]]> General Business sglatstein http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/forum/f2-general-business/improving-customer-experiences-is-it-still-important-or-is-price-the-only-thing-that-matters-51265.html http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/forum/f2-general-business/stationary-business-startup-costs-51262.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:10:38 GMT Today, ive given in my notice for my job. . im starting a fresh outlook, and was wondering what startup costs id be looking at to start a stationary supplier company to major companies in my area (South west UK) anyone have expereince in starting something like this up? market appeal etc. Today, ive given in my notice for my job. .

im starting a fresh outlook, and was wondering what startup costs id be looking at to start a stationary supplier company to major companies in my area (South west UK)

anyone have expereince in starting something like this up? market appeal etc. ]]> General Business Lee Billing http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/forum/f2-general-business/stationary-business-startup-costs-51262.html http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/forum/f2-general-business/craigslist-51261.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:49:02 GMT Im looking at expanding my business and would like to do something on craigslist but dont know where to post an add for a business looking for clients. I own a security company in Wayne and looking to service the area withing about 100 mile. How would i post for all those locations would i have to... Im looking at expanding my business and would like to do something on craigslist but dont know where to post an add for a business looking for clients. I own a security company in Wayne and looking to service the area withing about 100 mile. How would i post for all those locations would i have to do them each or is there a way i can do a mass post.
Would also like to know what other sites are out there to help advertise on that do not cost an arm and a leg. ]]> General Business TIM_S_JR http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/forum/f2-general-business/craigslist-51261.html