[Hidden-tech] Startup Business Advice Sought

[Jim Ussailis]

My best advice...that probably flies in the face of what others may say...

You need money, and business management experience. Both of these you 
cannot get fast enough while you are building a business, so go out & 
find them.

Find an "angel," or "VC" to fund you. They will take part of the business 
to provide $$ and lots of building businesses by the boot straps experience.
 
They will also provide something else,

If they won't fund you, that means your idea isn't viable in the current 
marketplace. That kind of advice is worth much more than money.


Jim Ussailis

jim at nationalwireless.com


On Fri, 3 Jun 2005, Peter Degen-Portnoy wrote:

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> Hi All,
> 
> I've been speaking with Sandy Weiner (Hi, Sandy!) over in Germany who 
> encouraged me to write to y'all.
> 
> I am starting my own concern to manufacture and sell a few items and 
> would love to learn about some of the experiences and lessons folks have 
> about designing, manufacturing, importing and selling product.
> 
> At this point, I've established a relationship with a design and 
> manufacture firm in the UK and we will be getting started on the design 
> work. I have some rough numbers for production costs that will be 
> refined over the next few weeks as the design solidifies. I have tons of 
> questions about production, import, tariff, graphic design, packaging, 
> direct sales, marketing, advertising, graphic design, etc.
> 
> While I am confident that I can muddle my way through, there are better 
> ways. Therefore, if you can spare a few moments to chat, please let me 
> know and I would be happy to contact you at your convenience.
> 
> Many thanks,
> 
> Peter
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