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    Owen, I agree with Freelancier that your plan...

    Owen, I agree with Freelancier that your plan might turn $1K into $300 in a hurry. But there's no better way to gain experience than by taking action, so even if you fail, you'll at least have...
  2. I worked at a company that did screen printing as...

    I worked at a company that did screen printing as a manager for two years, and we faced the exact same issue with our online stores. Here's my take:

    The best long-term solution is to invest in a...
  3. It's worth asking an attorney or accountant, but...

    It's worth asking an attorney or accountant, but I'm a big fan of LLCs. In fact, I once wrote an article about why LLCs are great for new business owners.

    Generally speaking they are easy to...
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    I also like the logo with the tach - looks nice....

    I also like the logo with the tach - looks nice. Also conveys more "energy" if that makes sense. Seems more exciting and event-related, whereas some of the others look more business professional.
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    In a former management role at a company that...

    In a former management role at a company that shipped hundreds of boxes daily, with UPS/FedEx reps constantly battling each other for our business, what I can say is that FedEx is the clear winner....
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    I've worked in the screen printing / embroidery /...

    I've worked in the screen printing / embroidery / DTG industry before, and invariably many of my clients had paper printing needs as well. At the time, I'd partnered with 2-3 local litho shops that...
  7. Hi Tanja, I do HR-related consulting myself and...

    Hi Tanja, I do HR-related consulting myself and typically do not work with entrepreneurs - at least not in that capacity. There are times I've done executive coaching or personal development programs...
  8. I'd say this is pretty good and targeted advice....

    I'd say this is pretty good and targeted advice. The only way to drive more revenue and ultimately cure the cash flow/profitability issue is to get in front of more potential customers, some of which...
  9. Hi Sean, I would tend to agree it's a pretty...

    Hi Sean, I would tend to agree it's a pretty competitive area. There are a lot of options for someone who wants to start a business.

    For example, there is a ton of really high-quality free...
  10. Thread: Hello guys!

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    Hello guys!

    Hey guys! I'm new to the forum and eager to give and receive helpful information.

    Earlier this year I went into business for myself FT as a consultant and love speaking with others who have...
  11. I concur with what most others have said here. ...

    I concur with what most others have said here.

    As I mentioned in this thread, I personally saved enough to have a 1-2 year ramp (to cover my personal living expenses) while getting my business off...
  12. Msaelim, I'll tell you how I made the transition...

    Msaelim, I'll tell you how I made the transition myself.

    First and most importantly, I made a plan. Actually it was two plans - one being my business plan, and the other being my "life" plan. The...
  13. I'm a big proponent of what a few other people...

    I'm a big proponent of what a few other people have said, in terms of charging for your work - and not devaluing it, or working for free.

    The one and only exception to this is in your situation....
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    Owen, if nothing else you should realize you're...

    Owen, if nothing else you should realize you're many steps ahead of most people. I didn't start my first real business until earlier this year at age 28. Many don't get started until even later in...
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    ThomasBez, I was in your exact situation for...

    ThomasBez, I was in your exact situation for several months until going FT with my own business. The tax situation is easy.

    Even with most LLC's income is considered pass-through, so you would...
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