26yo from Northern California

**pyro530** · 01-08-2009 12:17 AM

Hey everyone.
My name is Greg I am a 26 Year Old from Chico, CA
I work for a counter top company as my regular day to day job.
Being that the construction industry is slow right now I decided now is the time to try and start my own business.
I am looking to start 2 different online retailers right now. I don't want to disclose what they are at the moment, because they are not up and running, and I don't want anyone to get the jump on me.
Just here to learn and maybe give some tips. But I have a feeling I may not know to much yet.

I may lurk for a while so I can learn what this site is all about.

**TheBigIdea** · 01-08-2009 05:28 AM

when u have a rough plan, share it with us so you can get some constructive criticism - don't wory abt ppl stealing ur ideas, bcos most here don't ( they already have their own agenda here i noticed)

**KKoher** · 01-08-2009 09:15 AM

Originally Posted by TheBigIdea

when u have a rough plan, share it with us so you can get some constructive criticism - don't wory abt ppl stealing ur ideas, bcos most here don't ( they already have their own agenda here i noticed)

Not entirely true...I would use caution, depending on what your idea is. If its something pretty general you should be ok, but if you think you've found a niche, you should be careful who you share with. You should be ok with most of the members...but there are plenty of lurkers each and everyday that would be more than willing to steal your ideas...

**pyro530** · 01-11-2009 02:03 PM

I think it is a pretty good niche market, it does involve some work. I am importing my items from China. However I wouldn't want anyone stealing my supplier.
Its just an online retail business.
And no, its not the one in my sig.

**The Phantom Ghost** · 01-11-2009 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by pyro530

Hey everyone.
My name is Greg I am a 26 Year Old from Chico, CA
I work for a counter top company as my regular day to day job.
Being that the construction industry is slow right now I decided now is the time to try and start my own business.
I am looking to start 2 different online retailers right now. I don't want to disclose what they are at the moment, because they are not up and running, and I don't want anyone to get the jump on me.
Just here to learn and maybe give some tips. But I have a feeling I may not know to much yet.

I may lurk for a while so I can learn what this site is all about.

Thats fair enough!

welcome anyways

**Loren** · 01-11-2009 08:22 PM

Welcome to the forums! Good luck with your venture!

**davidqi** · 02-09-2009 12:00 AM

if you share your info, you may get good advice for your business or good supply chain. Good advice is beyond all price!

**pboychuk** · 02-09-2009 12:10 AM

Originally Posted by KKoher

Not entirely true...I would use caution, depending on what your idea is. If its something pretty general you should be ok, but if you think you've found a niche, you should be careful who you share with. You should be ok with most of the members...but there are plenty of lurkers each and everyday that would be more than willing to steal your ideas...

Agreed, you can never be too cautious, I find a lot of great niche products just by looking at what other people do.