Comments on: Start or grow your business now – what’s holding you back?

By: Rajesh Rao

Rajesh Rao — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 05:52:04 +0000

Awesome post and really encouraging. This post is not like the run of the mill content that we can see from Angel investor or VC companies ranting about their uniqueness. You are a true mentor. But will you agree to mentor a wannabe mentor?

This wannabe mentor (me) has dabbled in various businesses and has been working too. So I have been on both sides of the negotiating table at various points in time. A nightmare for the HR you may call me. But that is okay because I do not intend to be a rat in the rat race.

Looking forward to be a valuable add in your mailing list.

Thanks and regards,

Rajesh

By: Miles Metzger

Miles Metzger — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:40:10 +0000

Nice, short,and easy to understand blog, Lawrence. You point is well taken. It’s not just the money but a person who has a business understanding and experience to team with my own creativity is a must! And what a partnership we are going to make! The sky is the limit so I look forward to the membership with Company Partners and the process of finding a partner.

By: Chrissy chance

Chrissy chance — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:50:16 +0000

The only thing I need is finding a partner who has the skill set I don’t have. I just have the idea but know nothing about the liquor industry

By: Krassimir

Krassimir — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:37:09 +0000

Well, I think that the beginning of a new year is not the perfect time to start a new business. It’s similar to all these promices people give for themselves, like quite smoking, meet the man/woman of your dreams, start doing sport…. only to forget about all that stuff a bit later.

Yes I agree that lack of funding is not an issue at all. Finding pilot customers and finding good co-founders/first employees is the key.

By: steven lambert

steven lambert — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:37:47 +0000

I always welcome news regarding my own business set up however find my one and only obstical is indeed getting a business partner/investor. I have completed my research, stratagy, business plan and viewed all competition I have a web designer still active with me web site. Over the past 13 months now I have the government Job centre plus on board with many businesses ready to register. So have the customers, have the platform, have the 1000′s of clients just require a launch. Unfortunatly have now no employment and no funds to even register with Angels or any-one able to assist that charge funds. My question is can you help ?

By: Adam Perkins

Adam Perkins — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:59:38 +0000

Times like this have many benefits for start ups – cheap assets available through liquidation sales, possibilities for flexible deals with landlords, potential for deals with suppliers and modest staff expectations. Having said that, there still needs to be a market, competitive pricing, excellent service and a careful eye on cash flow. Those lacking these will not survive. We have launched a new business this week to supply salt to householders and businesses in the central south region. Was it a good idea? Ask me in 12 months’ time!