I have an idea, but no cash flow, what to do?

Discussion in 'General Business' started by upshiftmedia, Feb 19, 2008.

  1. #1
    Hi forum,

    Ok so here is my dilemma, I have a awesome business plan created for a online business, but I have no cash flow yet for this plan. All I need is a developer to create the site. How and where would you suggest to find a programmer that would be interested in partnering up?

    Thanks for your advice.

    Mike
     
    upshiftmedia, Feb 19, 2008 IP
  2. ientrepreneur

    ientrepreneur Banned

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    #2
    If you post your idea, there are lots of webmasters at this forum to team up with you!
    Don't expect me though :D!
    All the best!
     
    ientrepreneur, Feb 19, 2008 IP
  3. w3bmaster

    w3bmaster Notable Member

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    #3
    Try this forums ?

    But my dvice is wait make the money and do it alone
     
    w3bmaster, Feb 19, 2008 IP
  4. ientrepreneur

    ientrepreneur Banned

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    #4
    You can wait until you have enough money and start the project by your own!
    But if you're a newbie to online business and if your plan needs big money, find a mentor or a trusted partner!
     
    ientrepreneur, Feb 19, 2008 IP
  5. upshiftmedia

    upshiftmedia Peon

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    Any suggestions on DP members that would be a good mentor/partner?
     
    upshiftmedia, Feb 19, 2008 IP
  6. ientrepreneur

    ientrepreneur Banned

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    #6
    No idea!
    You can ask some high rep members!
    Sure they'll help you!
     
    ientrepreneur, Feb 19, 2008 IP
  7. upshiftmedia

    upshiftmedia Peon

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    Thanks for the advice.
     
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  8. botaksetan

    botaksetan Peon

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    #8
    I would like to share with you, why not you surf to my website instead?? :p

    BR,

    Adi
     
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  9. mudassar anwar

    mudassar anwar Well-Known Member

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    #9
    There is a large difference in practicle approach
    and thinking approach. Dont do partnership with anyone
    because if your plan will not work he will blame you.

    The best thing is to go in buy sell trade
    section of Dp and provide small services
    to them like forums posting, articles
    submission in directories and finally
    collect enough cash for your business
    plan. Then implement your plan and
    see the results.

    wish you best of luck in your
    business plan and Hope you will
    be successed .

    regards
    Mudassar
     
    mudassar anwar, Feb 19, 2008 IP
  10. SEOBusiness

    SEOBusiness Well-Known Member

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    #10
    So yo need to get a job for yourself and make some $$$ to help you cover the cost of a developer.
     
    SEOBusiness, Feb 20, 2008 IP
  11. rome9t9

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    #11
    even i am facing this dude..i also have tons of ideas but no coding skills and cash.. so i have started writing articles. In past one month i wrote just for just a week and earned $60..well, if you have time then you can spend some time writing articles and you will surely be earning more than me..i cant write that much as i have tooooooo much burden of studies..
    plus you can also visit sites like doshdosh.com and mixedmarketarts.com which tell you about internet marketing..once you get enough knowledge of IM then it will be easy for you rock the world!!!!

    But yeah..u must earn money for the start-up..rentacoder can provide you with cheap(but don't over-expect:D) coders
     
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  12. exstatic

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    Guys, in the next few weeks I hope to launch a section of one of my businesses that helps guys like you out, we will look at your ideas, if we find them plausible we will invest some time and money into the idea to get it off the ground for you to run.

    If you are interested, drop me a PM and we can discuss!
     
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  13. Love2Write

    Love2Write Well-Known Member

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    #13
    I agree with some of these ideas. Figure out how much this idea of yours is going to take for your upfront investment and a good estimated time frame in which you'll start earning money back and eventually profit from the idea.

    Getting a job will be the best way to get some cash flow. If not, if you have any services that you can readily provide to any DP members and offer in the service threads... then this will be a good start. At least you can get some paypal earnings instead of waiting for these affiliate earnings that may take weeks and even months to see your checks.

    Other than that, if you can find someone to JV with that you can trust, they can act as some sort of investor for you.

    Good luck,

    Love2Write
     
    Love2Write, Feb 22, 2008 IP
  14. conceptman

    conceptman Well-Known Member

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    you can visit my site for a free domain fdplaza.com free domain plaza
     
    conceptman, Feb 22, 2008 IP
  15. Game Producer

    Game Producer Well-Known Member

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    Try doing it mini-scale... like experiment. Get a job at hamburger store and save your one month's salary. Take action, take baby steps type of action and see how it goes.
     
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    #16
    That's right, try to save up your money and than look at your options. Don't neglect your day job, because it is still very important. You only consider leaving your day job if you have already been making lots of dough online.

    Usually people do it alone. Most people do it alone.... I'd suggest if you really have the interest, and money, to enroll in a course to learn web programming and coding languages. It really helps. Many of the most successful web entrepreneurs of today are actually real life web programmers with strong knowledge of technical stuff. These are the really big guys.

    Keep your job, but stoke your dreams, and one day, you'll find the success you deserve.
     
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    angilina Notable Member

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    Try to find someone at freelancing sites
     
    angilina, Feb 22, 2008 IP