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Alive Inc left a comment for Rachna Aug 24

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Where did you get your idea for your business or the business you'd like to start?: It is my own idea

How long have you been in business? (Or when do you plan to open?): Not in business yet. I am still trying to learn and trying to figure out details.

Describe your product or service, or the product you plan to introduce to the market.: Want to start import business for ladies fashion apparels and home decor goods.

How did you (or plan to) fund your business startup?: Credit cards, personal savings, friends and family

What was (is) the biggest hurdle in getting your business off the ground?: Not enough knowldege and fear of failing

Are you willing to answer questions from other women business owners about your business?: Yes

At 11:51pm on August 23rd, 2008, Alive Inc said…: Have you been featured? ALIVE Magazine™ will feature female entrepreneurs of color on its website each week. To be considered, send a 125 word description of your business to editor@alivemagonline.com.

At 4:42pm on July 11th, 2008, Alive Inc said…: Greetings Rachna, I would like to interview you for ALIVE Magazine. If you are interested, please email me at editor@alivemagonline.com.

At 12:09am on July 9th, 2008, Kelly's Sweetie Room said…: Hi Rachna,
Thanks for wrote me on my comment wall.
Also thanks for the friendship ;)
I'm also just startup my online business & still learning how to build my business coming future.

I agreed what Donna, Ash & Dian suggestion to sell your products on etsy. I'm also a member on Etsy. I wish to have my luck to sell my Jewelry over there. Soon I'll list my handmade crafts on etsy.

May lots of good luck & much more success on your business.

Best,
Kelly
Mysweetyroom

At 1:01pm on July 7th, 2008, Donna Cash said…: I agree with Dian and Ash about Etsy. You need to have the ability for others to see your product. Pricing can be tough when you first get started. Be sure to charge enough to compensate yourself for the time spent developing your product, your time spent on administrative work, etc. Don't have the mindset that you are having so much fun, that you undervalue yourself. Always be sure to take time away from work to be with your family and relax! Best of luck to you!!

At 11:05am on July 7th, 2008, AshMeyer said…: Definitely some sort of online portfolio. :) Etsy is a great way to start selling your products when you just don't have to money for your own website. Though, your own domain name should be something to look into.
From there, you can get the word out by networking, business cards, newsletters....
Once you have something visual set up for retailers to view, it's all about pitching the sell from your end.
Good luck! I have my first wholesale project in the works now. It's just a little trinket shop/gas station, but it's definitely a step in the right direction. :)

At 11:02am on July 6th, 2008, Dian Garbarini said…: Hi Rachna. Consider putting up a "store" on Etsy. Conducting home parties is also a great way to get the word out and sell what you have.

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