I have an idea, but how do I get started

**Rosie123** · 06-20-2010 12:36 AM

Hi, I am new to this site. I live in Australlia and have come up with an idea for swiim coverups for swimming in.
How do I go about it. Whats my first step. How could I use facebook to share my ideas and get an idea of what market I am looking for. I would appreciate it if anybody can help me. I dont sew etc.

Regards
Rosie

**akula** · 06-20-2010 01:07 AM

hii rosie
welcome. i'm in syd. where are you?

ok..the process for putting together your startup is the same as putting together any other startup.
it takes 4 steps.

1) open up ms word. make some surveys relevant to coverups. the purpose of the surveys is for you to identify your target market and to generate a stack of paper that you can use later on to access resources. send these surveys to people likely to buy you product.
2) take the list of contacts from step 1 and pre-sell them your product. say something like "ok, so you like these coverups. let me sell them to you for a discount, and in return you'll have to wait a little bit for the delivery"
3) take the prepayments you got in step 2 and use them to finance manufacture. if there is not enough money, use the survey results you got in step 1 to convince people that there is a market for what you are selling, and that they should give you a loan, or trade credit etc.
4) deliver the goods to customers. repeat steps 1-3...and you're done

**Rosie123** · 06-20-2010 07:04 PM

Thank you Akula , Excellent idea, Is this what you have done before? I am in Perth.

**akula** · 06-20-2010 10:16 PM

coool
yeah, the above is the textbook norm for starting ventures
i've used it, it works

**lucygreenlucky** · 08-21-2010 04:12 AM

wow, it seems that you want start a real and big business, but you don't know how to! why not find a teacher in this aspect in real life? that would work!

**genevie** · 08-25-2010 08:43 PM

Hi,

How great idea...
Thanks for sharing your real experience it really help us.....
keep sharing....

**Lili Cruchelow** · 08-26-2010 06:17 AM

I love your idea. Have you created a prototype? Maybe you should pitch the idea to a company that sews so they could make your product then you worry about marketing and design.

**ServiceBizBoost** · 08-28-2010 02:20 AM

Drop an email to me and I can help you out with your business. I am entrepreneur success mentor. Can guide you on this. My email is support@servicebusinessboost.co.nz

Lorraine

**Anneliz** · 08-28-2010 06:58 AM

Find a local business support group to kick start your plans.

**MichelleG** · 08-30-2010 02:24 AM

using networking sites like this should really help. Good luck!

**sophia9rev** · 09-10-2010 03:28 AM

good luck

**Dmommy** · 09-14-2010 06:10 PM

Get feedback on your product. Build the prototype and wear it around. Give them to your friends. Blog about the experience.

**Julianflynn** · 09-20-2010 03:33 AM

Hi Rosie, you could look for groups, pages or individuals that may be interested in swimming. Join this groups or pages, add individuals to your contacts. Participate in groups or page discussions that are related to your idea or product. Use keywords that best describes your idea, use this keywords when doing research on Facebook.

**ServiceBizBoost** · 09-29-2010 03:48 AM

Hi Rosie,

You can take the first step. The rest will be a lot easier to climb. So, start anyway. If you need any help, post your queries.

LH

**steveng** · 10-07-2010 02:06 PM

Rosie; find out if any one els has your idea, if not go for panten or trademark, dont go telling others of your idea. they my beat you to the market
remember mums the word tell you own it, good luck on your ventrue