Comments on: Share Your Biggest 2008 Startup Business Wish and You Could Win a Visit with a Fairy Godmother http://startupprincess.com/share-your-biggest-2008-startup-business-wish-and-you-could-win-a-visit-with-a-fairy-godmother/ Thu, 24 May 2012 14:03:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: startupprincess http://startupprincess.com/share-your-biggest-2008-startup-business-wish-and-you-could-win-a-visit-with-a-fairy-godmother/comment-page-1/#comment-7412 startupprincess Sun, 10 Feb 2008 07:18:04 +0000 http://startupprincess.com/wordpress/share-your-biggest-2008-startup-business-wish-and-you-could-win-a-visit-with-a-fairy-godmother/#comment-7412 Congrats to Amy R!! She'll receive a 1 hr. coaching call with me. My head is spinning already, I look forward to the call. Congrats to Amy R!! She’ll receive a 1 hr. coaching call with me. My head is spinning already, I look forward to the call.

]]> By: startup princess http://startupprincess.com/share-your-biggest-2008-startup-business-wish-and-you-could-win-a-visit-with-a-fairy-godmother/comment-page-1/#comment-7372 startup princess Sat, 09 Feb 2008 19:27:50 +0000 http://startupprincess.com/wordpress/share-your-biggest-2008-startup-business-wish-and-you-could-win-a-visit-with-a-fairy-godmother/#comment-7372 entries are now closed...thanks so much to everyone who participated and we'll be doing some posts based on your submissions/requests/wishes! I'll be notifying the winner soon. entries are now closed…thanks so much to everyone who participated and we’ll be doing some posts based on your submissions/requests/wishes! I’ll be notifying the winner soon.

]]> By: Carla http://startupprincess.com/share-your-biggest-2008-startup-business-wish-and-you-could-win-a-visit-with-a-fairy-godmother/comment-page-1/#comment-7309 Carla Sat, 09 Feb 2008 02:26:33 +0000 http://startupprincess.com/wordpress/share-your-biggest-2008-startup-business-wish-and-you-could-win-a-visit-with-a-fairy-godmother/#comment-7309 My business is still very much in its infancy stage. I've got an idea and a business plan. I've purchased the domain and have a list of products I'd like to carry (I want to open an e-commerce site). But I find that I keep going in circles and am not moving forward. I'd love some assistance in figuring out what my next steps should be and if my business plan has the right information in it. *carla* My business is still very much in its infancy stage. I’ve got an idea and a business plan. I’ve purchased the domain and have a list of products I’d like to carry (I want to open an e-commerce site). But I find that I keep going in circles and am not moving forward. I’d love some assistance in figuring out what my next steps should be and if my business plan has the right information in it.
*carla*

]]> By: Jennic Law http://startupprincess.com/share-your-biggest-2008-startup-business-wish-and-you-could-win-a-visit-with-a-fairy-godmother/comment-page-1/#comment-7301 Jennic Law Fri, 08 Feb 2008 22:39:40 +0000 http://startupprincess.com/wordpress/share-your-biggest-2008-startup-business-wish-and-you-could-win-a-visit-with-a-fairy-godmother/#comment-7301 What a great idea Kelly! There are a few areas that I think our business would benefit from having a dedicated mentor. We have several really nice brands of children toys and products. However we can't seem to dig into the market that seems to be already been "taken" by the other bigger older online retailers. The products that are selling the best seem to be ones that "the big guys" don't have. Our prices are competitive and our selections are good.. It's very frustrating. Marketing - how do we get others to talk about us and come to us when they think of unique, wooden, handmade toys and children's products. How do we effectively market ourselves to generate the greatest ROI. How do we make ourselves and our philanthropic efforts known. Etc. Lastly, I think our "About Us" needs some oomph. It's not telling the whole story, in a well articulated manner. English isn't my first language and I'm having trouble writing it all out and finding all the right words for our About Us. What a great idea Kelly!

There are a few areas that I think our business would benefit from having a dedicated mentor.

We have several really nice brands of children toys and products. However we can’t seem to dig into the market that seems to be already been “taken” by the other bigger older online retailers. The products that are selling the best seem to be ones that “the big guys” don’t have. Our prices are competitive and our selections are good.. It’s very frustrating.

Marketing – how do we get others to talk about us and come to us when they think of unique, wooden, handmade toys and children’s products. How do we effectively market ourselves to generate the greatest ROI. How do we make ourselves and our philanthropic efforts known. Etc.

Lastly, I think our “About Us” needs some oomph. It’s not telling the whole story, in a well articulated manner. English isn’t my first language and I’m having trouble writing it all out and finding all the right words for our About Us.

]]> By: Amee Janus http://startupprincess.com/share-your-biggest-2008-startup-business-wish-and-you-could-win-a-visit-with-a-fairy-godmother/comment-page-1/#comment-7076 Amee Janus Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:59:14 +0000 http://startupprincess.com/wordpress/share-your-biggest-2008-startup-business-wish-and-you-could-win-a-visit-with-a-fairy-godmother/#comment-7076 My 2008 wish is to actually get my product(s) manufactured. I haven't even gotten samples yet. Money is the main factor as well as finding the right material and manufacturing facility. I am also trying to "own" the images I do have. My 2008 wish is to actually get my product(s) manufactured. I haven’t even gotten samples yet. Money is the main factor as well as finding the right material and manufacturing facility. I am also trying to “own” the images I do have.

]]> By: Jamie Bird http://startupprincess.com/share-your-biggest-2008-startup-business-wish-and-you-could-win-a-visit-with-a-fairy-godmother/comment-page-1/#comment-7026 Jamie Bird Wed, 06 Feb 2008 04:21:28 +0000 http://startupprincess.com/wordpress/share-your-biggest-2008-startup-business-wish-and-you-could-win-a-visit-with-a-fairy-godmother/#comment-7026 One of my goals for 2008 is to bring the Wet Happened? wet bag more mainstream. It has done very well within the cloth diapering niche, but I think the use is universal. Try as I might, I just can't find the correct wording/copy to make clear online what is in my head. :-) One of my goals for 2008 is to bring the Wet Happened? wet bag more mainstream. It has done very well within the cloth diapering niche, but I think the use is universal. Try as I might, I just can’t find the correct wording/copy to make clear online what is in my head. :-)

]]> By: Jen Davidson http://startupprincess.com/share-your-biggest-2008-startup-business-wish-and-you-could-win-a-visit-with-a-fairy-godmother/comment-page-1/#comment-7013 Jen Davidson Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:32:15 +0000 http://startupprincess.com/wordpress/share-your-biggest-2008-startup-business-wish-and-you-could-win-a-visit-with-a-fairy-godmother/#comment-7013 SnoDaisy has enjoyed really nice press this winter, even being mentioned nationwide in an article picked up by the AP. Web traffic has been good, and we've generated quite a buzz. However, something is missing and the buzz is not translating into sales. Everyone agrees the concept is solid, but we obviously need to retool the model and turn our clicks into cash. While we have been successful at getting the word out, it hasn't reached our target demographic. We would LOVE LOVE LOVE some help turning our momentum into sales. SnoDaisy has enjoyed really nice press this winter, even being mentioned nationwide in an article picked up by the AP. Web traffic has been good, and we’ve generated quite a buzz. However, something is missing and the buzz is not translating into sales. Everyone agrees the concept is solid, but we obviously need to retool the model and turn our clicks into cash. While we have been successful at getting the word out, it hasn’t reached our target demographic. We would LOVE LOVE LOVE some help turning our momentum into sales.

]]> By: Sherry S. Harward http://startupprincess.com/share-your-biggest-2008-startup-business-wish-and-you-could-win-a-visit-with-a-fairy-godmother/comment-page-1/#comment-7002 Sherry S. Harward Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:00:29 +0000 http://startupprincess.com/wordpress/share-your-biggest-2008-startup-business-wish-and-you-could-win-a-visit-with-a-fairy-godmother/#comment-7002 What a fun (and helpful) contest! My 2008 business wish would be to either connect with a Fairy Godmother or attend an training, conference, etc. that featured a successful female professional from a SERVICE-oriented business. I find that most resources offered are tailored to those who distribute TANGIBLE products, and while service-oriented entrepreneurs definitely benefit from the general tips and ideas shared from professionals in these businesses, it would be so helpful to hear from an individual sharing experiences and advice that relates directly to the service professions. Thanks, Startup Princess, for all that your organization does to support women in startup businesses! What a fun (and helpful) contest! My 2008 business wish would be to either connect with a Fairy Godmother or attend an training, conference, etc. that featured a successful female professional from a SERVICE-oriented business. I find that most resources offered are tailored to those who distribute TANGIBLE products, and while service-oriented entrepreneurs definitely benefit from the general tips and ideas shared from professionals in these businesses, it would be so helpful to hear from an individual sharing experiences and advice that relates directly to the service professions. Thanks, Startup Princess, for all that your organization does to support women in startup businesses!

]]> By: Lisa Callsen http://startupprincess.com/share-your-biggest-2008-startup-business-wish-and-you-could-win-a-visit-with-a-fairy-godmother/comment-page-1/#comment-6851 Lisa Callsen Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:45:30 +0000 http://startupprincess.com/wordpress/share-your-biggest-2008-startup-business-wish-and-you-could-win-a-visit-with-a-fairy-godmother/#comment-6851 How awesome, after soul-searching I finally defined my business the last week of 2007 so this comes at an exciting time. Taking the love of talking and Deaf culture, I have developed workshops the help to break the stereotypes of those with a hearing loss and those that are culturally Deaf. I've market to hospitals at the moment but the workshops are designed for any business that is legally responsible to know the ADA laws. Businesses with 15 employees or more. I wish to create a buzz of the "must have" training for businesses today. How awesome, after soul-searching I finally defined my business the last week of 2007 so this comes at an exciting time.

Taking the love of talking and Deaf culture, I have developed workshops the help to break the stereotypes of those with a hearing loss and those that are culturally Deaf. I’ve market to hospitals at the moment but the workshops are designed for any business that is legally responsible to know the ADA laws. Businesses with 15 employees or more.

I wish to create a buzz of the “must have” training for businesses today.

]]> By: AmyR http://startupprincess.com/share-your-biggest-2008-startup-business-wish-and-you-could-win-a-visit-with-a-fairy-godmother/comment-page-1/#comment-6837 AmyR Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:17:48 +0000 http://startupprincess.com/wordpress/share-your-biggest-2008-startup-business-wish-and-you-could-win-a-visit-with-a-fairy-godmother/#comment-6837 My product is scheduled to arrive from overseas on February 16th! I'm both excited and nervous at the same time. When people ask what my marketing plan is, I simply say, "Ummm, to sell it online I guess." But there is no strategy in place to get this accomplished. I would love some counseling to put together an actual plan. My product is scheduled to arrive from overseas on February 16th! I’m both excited and nervous at the same time. When people ask what my marketing plan is, I simply say, “Ummm, to sell it online I guess.” But there is no strategy in place to get this accomplished. I would love some counseling to put together an actual plan.

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