johnsocs

Joined 15 years ago

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Member since
May 19
E: johnsocs AT gmail
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Comment · 5 years ago
The ability for them to sell products online and support curb side pickup.
Comment · 5 years ago
When you sign up you agree to the fee being broken up in installments. I think they have spelled it out pretty clearly, actually one could consider it ‘free’ financing in a sense. While I don’t like what they have done I don’t see what the big deal is with it.
Comment · 5 years ago
Determine the root of what gives you anx, is it the not working, not being able to provide, keeping the family afloat? Ways to manage it: Live below your means, diversity your family employment, meaning see if your spouse can be in a different industry that has a different risk profile and save for the rainy day. The feeling won’t ever go away but you can do your best to prep for worst.

Lastly, keep your eyes and ears open. If your company is struggling change jobs on your terms before you take the hit. Good luck.

Comment · 9 years ago
Over the last year or two I have noticed that a bit more care and scrutiny needs to be put in to a seller and product review before I make my one click purchase. Overall I do think they would get more out of me as a consumer if the market place was a bit more locked down. In some ways it's starting to look like ebay or aliexpress
Comment · 10 years ago
One possible solution is to have a business partner in the US manage this part of the business. I'd be interested in learning more about what you are doing.
Comment · 11 years ago
How about (C):

1. While in school build and release a small project to highlight your current skills.

2. Interview for jr. positions that match your your interest.

3. Earn a wage at your new job with your jr. position.

4. After holding that position for 6mo - 1yr leverage your benefits to finish our your degree on their dime.

5. Complete your degree and continue to hold your position to see if things change..

6. If no action is taken by your employer find a new position that will meet the pay for your new earned degree plus experience gained.

Comment · 11 years ago
Perhaps this is not the answer you are looking for but I wouldn't start a business just based on how much money I had in my pocket. I'd start a business based on what markets are within my reach, based on connections, skills etc..

Myabe you were asking what those were?

Comment · 11 years ago
Comment · 11 years ago
Focus on the demographic of the people who need this tool.

For example get in with colleges and universities particularly those in areas where public transit is not accessible.

Comment · 11 years ago
Comment · 11 years ago
I'd like to know what type of support and skill set you are looking for in a co-founder. I'm a tech guy who really gets excited about health and fitness some details would be excellent.

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