Comments on: How YOU Would Do It All Again

By: mfurman

mfurman — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 02:20:41 +0000

If I did it all over again this is what i would do:

1. Not go in business with partners ( huge mistake with one, the other was ok)
2. Develop a Concrete Business and Marketing Plan from Day 1
3. Focus on realistic marketing opportunity’s
4. Focus more on Business Clients then Residential by offering service plans for recurring income, then after developing a few months of recurring income focus on a residential campaign.

By: WebChicklet

WebChicklet — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:40:24 +0000

My one piece of advice: Make sure you have at least a few month’s worth of savings to to pay your bills while you’re acquiring your first few clients. Have a little safety net of cash so you don’t have to sell your soul to pay the rent.

By: Bryce W

Bryce W — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 13:30:55 +0000

Rick,

You just need to keep control of them. When I get phone calls I try and determine what the problem is (mainly so I know what tools/parts to bring) but if the client is a long time client and I they can fix it by pressing a few buttons, I tell them the solution over the phone (max 10 mins). If its anything beyond this I say “I cant determine what the issue is without seeing the computer myself. How does Monday morning sound?”

If they had no intention to pay, it gets rid of them quickly. If they are legit, I just booked them in for a callout.

By: Rick

Rick — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:44:57 +0000

I not a fan of home clients. They pay you for one job and they feel that they are intitled to free phone call tech support for life.

I leave them to the Geeksquads so they can deal with them.

By: TimeCode

TimeCode — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:58:52 +0000

I have a list of things I’d do differently. =)

1) I’d have planned things out better. Last time I got laid off (from another company doing the same thing) and went out 2 hours later and had my new business cards printed.
2) I’d also want to be better funded.
3) I wouldn’t waste so much $ on advertising that didn’t work.
4) I would start by focusing on businesses instead of home clients.
5) I would change my business name.
6) I would still go into business for myself.

TimeCode

By: jj2000

jj2000 — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:56:20 +0000

after the week i’ve just had i do not know whether i would do it again.

but who am i kidding yes i would.

By: Phil from I'm no electrician

Phil from I'm no electrician — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:44:33 +0000

I’d definately do it all again, infact once I get so far with a project I like to start again to correct any mistakes on the way.

By: Bryce W

Bryce W — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:51:05 +0000

Sounds like someone doesnt enjoy their job.

By: Jm Boyd

Jm Boyd — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:55:50 +0000

If I had to do it all again….I’d become a welder…..

By: Technology Slice

Technology Slice — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 22:51:15 +0000

Personally I would need a lot less start up money and a lot less time to become profitable. Knowledge and experience is the most valuable asset.