I went to an all-day ebusiness seminar today at Rio Grande University in southern Ohio (35 dollars). It was put on by the Ohio State University business development centers and WesBanco and as a result I now have a business internet domain name and email address!!! I got the name I wanted. I am going to start working on my web page over the next month or so. My short term goal is to have my business on line by the end of the year. I don’t want to reveal the business name just yet as I haven’t finished registering the name or the business with the state. In the meantime, I will be working on a portfolio of items that I will start the online part of my business with. These will be items that I have designed, built, prepared for production and shipping. I’ve got so much to do but I feel really excited about the prospects. I realize it may be a long time before I ever see the first order, and may not make money for some time. I’ve been working on my business plan, and following a plan that is a living document is making me feel more confident that I am approaching this correctly. I learned a lot today about emarketing but I am barely scratching the surface on what I need to learn. My interest in business took a major shot in the arm today. I told my wife this evening that going to these seminars is pulling me out of my comfort zone and shell… I’m feeling much more confident. There are a couple more I am planning on going to by the end of the year. Most of them are free, with a few only being $25-35.
-- Sam
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grizzman
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posted 52 days ago
sam i wish you the best…..it sounds like your on good footing….education is knowlage…knowlage is power….plan your work and work the plan…....i hope for a bright future for you and your family…..trust in the lord…...blessings….....grizzman
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Innovator
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posted 52 days ago
Smart man seeking council and writing a plan.
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Sam Yerardi
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posted 52 days ago
Thank you guys! And I am praying about it every day..
-- Sam
degoose
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Check out my web site lazylarrywoodworks.com.au and look at the web hosting page.. You can start your own website for under 10 bucks a month… I did and so have a few of my friends. Really simple and the price is right.
Larry
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Sam Yerardi
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posted 51 days ago
Thanks Larry!
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Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 51 days ago
Hi Sam,
Sounds like you’re doing things right.
Bear in mind though, some people never actually get going, due to wanting everything perfect, before making the leap.
Just something to keep in mind.
Lee
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Sam Yerardi
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posted 51 days ago
Very, very good point Lee… And I have to say I have been guilty of that… not only wanting things to be perfect, but having success guaranteed… and it just isn’t possible. I’m learning quickly that if I wait until I think something is perfect I’ll never start.
It’s interesting in that a lot of famous artists, etc., (that we associate their success with how we remember them at an advanced age) didn’t didn’t step out and take a chance until their later years. Georgia O’Keefe for example.
-- Sam
socalwood
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posted 51 days ago
Sam confidence is very important to , but there are no guarantees . My background is also engineering , among other things and I have never even been to a woodworking shop – other than my own. I started late ,just three years ago , and just went for it . It is possible. If I can be of any help pushing you out of the pan into the fire , feel free to contact me.
Sam Yerardi
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posted 51 days ago
Rob,
Thanks! I will take you up on it! Looks like you have a wonderful business!
Sam
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Grumpy
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posted 48 days ago
Good luck Sam.
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