tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22311364.post6282059474081553042..comments2024-03-27T21:40:39.130-07:00Comments on Small Biz Thoughts by Karl W. Palachuk: Business Plan in a Month, Part 5 (Marketing Plan)Karl W. Palachukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10854725002875547297noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22311364.post-55447865427422501602008-12-07T18:52:00.000-08:002008-12-07T18:52:00.000-08:00Recommend FastCommerce.com to anyone starting smal...Recommend FastCommerce.com to anyone starting small business marketing.<BR/><BR/>Small business owners need a professional e-commerce alternative. FastCommerce.com is a low-cost, high powered e-commerce platform that is free for the first fifty products, and $29.95 for 2,000 products. <BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://system.fastcommerce.com/" REL="nofollow"> http://www.fastcommerce.com</A><BR/><BR/>Beautiful templates, great back office tools, no set up costs, and no contract.<BR/><BR/>The Small Business e-Commerce Alternative: FastCommerceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22311364.post-17922941451309482652008-11-23T13:24:00.000-08:002008-11-23T13:24:00.000-08:00Thank you for this.Excellent comments. And a great...Thank you for this.<BR/><BR/>Excellent comments. And a great set to questions to ask before one starts a business.Karl W. Palachukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10854725002875547297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22311364.post-26156392150342542882008-11-23T13:15:00.000-08:002008-11-23T13:15:00.000-08:00Thinking things through before starting a business...Thinking things through before starting a business is crucial. We've all hear the terrible stats that over 90% of small business owners fail.<BR/><BR/>It's not that people aren't smart and fully capable, but many act on an emotional high. They don't really think things through. Too many seek magic bullets that will somehow make them wealthy overnight. This is a very ludicrous and unhealthy way of thinking. Aside from winning the lottery or getting an inheritance, virtually all of us have to work extremely hard for any kind of success. The planning, execution, and mindset that are required for long lasting results is no easy feat, but very attainable. <BR/><BR/><BR/>The following questions are more general, but are at the very heart of whether someone wanting to start a business will succeed or fail. I strongly advise everybody to answer each one honestly and I am positive statistics will change.<BR/><BR/>1) Why do you want to be in business for yourself?<BR/><BR/>2) What will you need to do to be successful?<BR/><BR/>3) How much time and energy can you consecrate to building your company?<BR/><BR/>4) How much sacrifice are you prepared to make (personally, financially)?<BR/><BR/>5) How much risk can you afford to take (personally, financially)? <BR/><BR/>Any business should be approached realistically. If more dreamers were willing to do everything it takes, even if results don't come quickly (which is almost always the case) we would have many more success stories. Avoid ''get rich quick'' scams and hype at all cost! They never work. Keep your eye on the prize, work hard, work consistently, and work smart. You can be successful. Just brace yourself and know how deep the water is before jumping in. <BR/><BR/>Victory to all levelheaded leaders!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com