Comments on: 8 Things I Wish I Knew When Starting My First Business http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/05/8-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-starting-my-first-business/ I'm Kind of a Big Deal Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:41:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/05/8-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-starting-my-first-business/#comment-62469 Neil Patel Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:58:54 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=730#comment-62469 You can use a lot of different names so long as you do the right thing to market it out and brand it. You can use a lot of different names so long as you do the right thing to market it out and brand it.

]]> By: Cash Genie http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/05/8-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-starting-my-first-business/#comment-62398 Cash Genie Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:28:45 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=730#comment-62398 I have started coming to your blog very often these days, since this week I did not find a new blog and had read the blogs on the homepage, thought about reading this one. I should say it is really a nice one. When I think about starting my own company, I have so many ideas and a partner to work with but the thing is the name. I want it to be perfect and lead to always search for good names and sometimes I really stumble upon good names and then I realize that there are already companies with such a name. So Name is really important and hard to find. When I heard your company names: Kissmetrics and Crazy egg, these are really different. It is not that if I would have thought about it first, I would have kept it. But these are really different and interesting. I have started coming to your blog very often these days, since this week I did not find a new blog and had read the blogs on the homepage, thought about reading this one.
I should say it is really a nice one. When I think about starting my own company, I have so many ideas and a partner to work with but the thing is the name. I want it to be perfect and lead to always search for good names and sometimes I really stumble upon good names and then I realize that there are already companies with such a name.
So Name is really important and hard to find.
When I heard your company names: Kissmetrics and Crazy egg, these are really different. It is not that if I would have thought about it first, I would have kept it. But these are really different and interesting.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/05/8-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-starting-my-first-business/#comment-62246 Neil Patel Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:17:25 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=730#comment-62246 Well there's no such thing as a stupid question... so it's perfectly fine for you to ask, rather than have it unanswered in your head. Well there’s no such thing as a stupid question… so it’s perfectly fine for you to ask, rather than have it unanswered in your head.

]]> By: scheng1 http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/05/8-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-starting-my-first-business/#comment-62007 scheng1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:40:25 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=730#comment-62007 haha, actually the business name does not sound stupid, until it is in use. When I was in college, I asked tons of questions to suck wisdom out of my lecturers. Most questions did not sound stupid until the answers came. haha, actually the business name does not sound stupid, until it is in use.
When I was in college, I asked tons of questions to suck wisdom out of my lecturers. Most questions did not sound stupid until the answers came.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/05/8-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-starting-my-first-business/#comment-61336 Neil Patel Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:17:01 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=730#comment-61336 It is because without it, you'll just end up thinking negatively and just bring yourself down. It is because without it, you’ll just end up thinking negatively and just bring yourself down.

]]> By: salman http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/05/8-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-starting-my-first-business/#comment-61192 salman Sun, 17 Jan 2010 09:37:26 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=730#comment-61192 yeah neil but positive thinking is the most important thing yeah neil but positive thinking is the most important thing

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/05/8-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-starting-my-first-business/#comment-59810 Neil Patel Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:28:16 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=730#comment-59810 You ideally want someone who is willing to practice what they preach. You ideally want someone who is willing to practice what they preach.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/05/8-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-starting-my-first-business/#comment-59809 Neil Patel Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:26:23 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=730#comment-59809 Yes and complacency is a huge killer that'll ultimately bite you in the ass. Never settle for complacency. Yes and complacency is a huge killer that’ll ultimately bite you in the ass. Never settle for complacency.

]]> By: Textbook Rental http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/05/8-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-starting-my-first-business/#comment-59539 Textbook Rental Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:37:44 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=730#comment-59539 That is a funny way of putting it. I think its not getting content. That satisfied feeling is good but it leads to complacency. That is a funny way of putting it. I think its not getting content. That satisfied feeling is good but it leads to complacency.

]]> By: Textbook Rental http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/05/8-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-starting-my-first-business/#comment-59538 Textbook Rental Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:35:48 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=730#comment-59538 one of the rules I try to follow is when buying a self help or success book I like to look at what that person has personality done. So often you get people writing about success when the only success that they have ever had was writing a book. one of the rules I try to follow is when buying a self help or success book I like to look at what that person has personality done. So often you get people writing about success when the only success that they have ever had was writing a book.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/05/8-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-starting-my-first-business/#comment-58553 Neil Patel Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:58:59 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=730#comment-58553 You need to make an effort to go out there and talk to people because if you don't, your competition will. You need to make an effort to go out there and talk to people because if you don’t, your competition will.

]]> By: Guildford http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/05/8-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-starting-my-first-business/#comment-58381 Guildford Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:24:40 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=730#comment-58381 Networking is important in all business. Competition is really fierce these days. So to know what your competitors are doing to improve their business, you need to go out in conferences, meet people and talk to have more ideas. Don't just sit in your offfice the whole day expecting a miracle will happen and you become rich like BGATES. Networking is important in all business. Competition is really fierce these days. So to know what your competitors are doing to improve their business, you need to go out in conferences, meet people and talk to have more ideas. Don’t just sit in your offfice the whole day expecting a miracle will happen and you become rich like BGATES.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/05/8-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-starting-my-first-business/#comment-58302 Neil Patel Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:10:30 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=730#comment-58302 I can appreciate that, but a partner should be someone who can do the things you can't... despite the arguing or relying on each other stuff. I can appreciate that, but a partner should be someone who can do the things you can’t… despite the arguing or relying on each other stuff.

]]> By: 8 consejos para aspirantes a empresarios | Fijando Metas http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/05/8-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-starting-my-first-business/#comment-58253 8 consejos para aspirantes a empresarios | Fijando Metas Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:18:32 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=730#comment-58253 [...] a través de mi lector RSS  me enconre con un post intersante de Neil Patel titulado 8 Things I Wish I Knew When Starting My First Business (8 cosas que me gustaria saber cuando inicie mi primer negocio). Para los que no conocen a Neil [...] [...] a través de mi lector RSS  me enconre con un post intersante de Neil Patel titulado 8 Things I Wish I Knew When Starting My First Business (8 cosas que me gustaria saber cuando inicie mi primer negocio). Para los que no conocen a Neil [...]

]]> By: YogaMatReviewOrg http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/05/8-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-starting-my-first-business/#comment-58153 YogaMatReviewOrg Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:19:53 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=730#comment-58153 I think having a partner is not always a good thing, as sometimes you end up relying on each other too much and things don't get done - being by yourself during the startup phase of your business really stimulates your growth. I think having a partner is not always a good thing, as sometimes you end up relying on each other too much and things don’t get done – being by yourself during the startup phase of your business really stimulates your growth.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/05/8-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-starting-my-first-business/#comment-57810 Neil Patel Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:35:52 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=730#comment-57810 You should be comfortable with being uncomfortable. You should be comfortable with being uncomfortable.

]]> By: Monik http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/05/8-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-starting-my-first-business/#comment-57717 Monik Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:28:57 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=730#comment-57717 "Don't be Afraid of the unknown" I've had similar instances! Thanks a lot for the post, helped me out a lot. Especially reading this before I am going to start my own business venture. “Don’t be Afraid of the unknown”
I’ve had similar instances!

Thanks a lot for the post, helped me out a lot. Especially reading this before I am going to start my own business venture.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/05/8-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-starting-my-first-business/#comment-53303 Neil Patel Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:27:24 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=730#comment-53303 Having a business partner can be VERY powerful. You may go through "bad" partner however, before you find the right person. Having a business partner can be VERY powerful. You may go through “bad” partner however, before you find the right person.

]]> By: Steve http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/05/8-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-starting-my-first-business/#comment-53283 Steve Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:53:57 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=730#comment-53283 I was always informed of the hassles of having a partner and to not get involved with one. Better off outsourcing parts of the business that you do not have time to perform or the expertise. I was always informed of the hassles of having a partner and to not get involved with one. Better off outsourcing parts of the business that you do not have time to perform or the expertise.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/05/8-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-starting-my-first-business/#comment-51425 Neil Patel Fri, 21 Aug 2009 06:39:44 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=730#comment-51425 Delegation is an art form that anyone looking to grow their company should understand. Delegation is an art form that anyone looking to grow their company should understand.

]]> By: Brad http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/05/8-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-starting-my-first-business/#comment-51340 Brad Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:43:29 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=730#comment-51340 Reading your post makes me think about how I made some of the same mistakes in my first company. Probably my biggest was trying to do the company taxes myself. In an effort to save money, I'm sure I cost myself far more than I saved. Especially when I got hit with back taxes in the 2nd year of business. The three things I find absolutely invaluable for a successful business: (1)lawyer or lawyers (Neil has an excellent point here) (2) CPA or Accountant - Can save you thousands of dollars in taxes (3) Bank or Commercial Lender - These folks are a great resource for both funding and valuations. Most of these services are not all that expensive so take advantage of their expertise. Reading your post makes me think about how I made some of the same mistakes in my first company. Probably my biggest was trying to do the company taxes myself. In an effort to save money, I’m sure I cost myself far more than I saved. Especially when I got hit with back taxes in the 2nd year of business. The three things I find absolutely invaluable for a successful business:

(1)lawyer or lawyers (Neil has an excellent point here)

(2) CPA or Accountant – Can save you thousands of dollars in taxes

(3) Bank or Commercial Lender – These folks are a great resource for both funding and valuations.

Most of these services are not all that expensive so take advantage of their expertise.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/05/8-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-starting-my-first-business/#comment-50649 Neil Patel Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:50:17 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=730#comment-50649 Yeah, it can definitely help. I mean it's not necessary, but it can make a huge difference. Yeah, it can definitely help. I mean it’s not necessary, but it can make a huge difference.

]]> By: 沖縄 ホームページ管理 http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/05/8-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-starting-my-first-business/#comment-50632 沖縄 ホームページ管理 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:13:49 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=730#comment-50632 I had to laugh at the picture. That was so funny. But you got the point. I agree with the branding the company name. Good company names are easily remembered. I had to laugh at the picture. That was so funny. But you got the point. I agree with the branding the company name. Good company names are easily remembered.

]]> By: 8 Tips for Aspiring Entrepreneurs | OpenABlog http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/05/8-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-starting-my-first-business/#comment-50582 8 Tips for Aspiring Entrepreneurs | OpenABlog Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:22:45 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=730#comment-50582 [...] through my RSS reader I came across a interesting post from Neil Patel titled 8 Things I Wish I Knew When Starting My First Business. As you probably know Neil, despite being 24 or so, has already launched a myriad of successful [...] [...] through my RSS reader I came across a interesting post from Neil Patel titled 8 Things I Wish I Knew When Starting My First Business. As you probably know Neil, despite being 24 or so, has already launched a myriad of successful [...]

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/05/8-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-starting-my-first-business/#comment-50363 Neil Patel Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:58:50 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=730#comment-50363 What is it called? What is it called?

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/05/8-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-starting-my-first-business/#comment-50362 Neil Patel Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:58:22 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=730#comment-50362 Delegation is something that many people have challenges with. Sometimes, you feel as if you want to 'baby' something so much because you don't trust others to take care of it etc. Learn the delegate, accept the small challenges, and watch your business take off even higher. Delegation is something that many people have challenges with. Sometimes, you feel as if you want to ‘baby’ something so much because you don’t trust others to take care of it etc. Learn the delegate, accept the small challenges, and watch your business take off even higher.

]]> By: Online TV http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/05/8-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-starting-my-first-business/#comment-50295 Online TV Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:58:30 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=730#comment-50295 There's a firefox and leapord gadget that does the same but it's a bit more in your face. There’s a firefox and leapord gadget that does the same but it’s a bit more in your face.

]]> By: Online TV http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/05/8-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-starting-my-first-business/#comment-50294 Online TV Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:57:26 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=730#comment-50294 business partner(s) is a great tip, it helps remove the burden of work and management and even funding off your shoulders leaving room for other tasks. business partner(s) is a great tip, it helps remove the burden of work and management and even funding off your shoulders leaving room for other tasks.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/05/8-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-starting-my-first-business/#comment-50178 Neil Patel Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:00:59 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=730#comment-50178 I agree, but once you train them and start to delegate tasks to them, it'll make your life easier. I agree, but once you train them and start to delegate tasks to them, it’ll make your life easier.

]]> By: Make Lots http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/05/05/8-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-starting-my-first-business/#comment-50020 Make Lots Sun, 26 Jul 2009 09:34:20 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=730#comment-50020 I agree that it looks just bad to have dashes in your company sites. Also having a domain that is a keyword is ideal. I agree that it looks just bad to have dashes in your company sites. Also having a domain that is a keyword is ideal.

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