ThaWholigan Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I am finding it extremely difficult to find a job to supplement a life where I would like to be self-employed, so instead of waiting, I'm going to take a risk and jump right into it. I'm drawing up a business plan now, I'm going to set-up a studio and also teach people (probably kids) music. I'm gonna expand on it more in private as I have just confirmed I will follow through today, but I am now 100% sure this is what I want to do. I think this is my future, and will hopefully be the boost I need to kick-start my many endeavors I wish to achieve in this life. Excited! 6 Link to post Share on other sites
cerridwen Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I am finding it extremely difficult to find a job to supplement a life where I would like to be self-employed, so instead of waiting, I'm going to take a risk and jump right into it. I'm drawing up a business plan now, I'm going to set-up a studio and also teach people (probably kids) music. I'm gonna expand on it more in private as I have just confirmed I will follow through today, but I am now 100% sure this is what I want to do. I think this is my future, and will hopefully be the boost I need to kick-start my many endeavors I wish to achieve in this life. Excited! As you should be! May you meet with much success (and perhaps a name change before advertising to parents). 2 Link to post Share on other sites
somedude81 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 As you should be! May you meet with much success (and perhaps a name change before advertising to parents). Wholigan's House of Hoots. Link to post Share on other sites
Author ThaWholigan Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 As you should be! May you meet with much success (and perhaps a name change before advertising to parents). haha, Tha Wholiganz is the name of my old band (not to be confused with the rappers The Whooligans), hence the username. I haven't figured a name yet, but so far planning looks like it will be fun. Just need to find premises. Link to post Share on other sites
aj22one Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I am finding it extremely difficult to find a job to supplement a life where I would like to be self-employed, so instead of waiting, I'm going to take a risk and jump right into it. I'm drawing up a business plan now, I'm going to set-up a studio and also teach people (probably kids) music. I'm gonna expand on it more in private as I have just confirmed I will follow through today, but I am now 100% sure this is what I want to do. I think this is my future, and will hopefully be the boost I need to kick-start my many endeavors I wish to achieve in this life. Excited! This is essentially what I did when all I had was a bunch of dead end jobs placed in front of me. I decided to go strike it out on my own. Greatest decision of my life. Link to post Share on other sites
Nightsky Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Good luck with your business sounds like a great idea. This is essentially what I did when all I had was a bunch of dead end jobs placed in front of me. I decided to go strike it out on my own. Greatest decision of my life. Now I'm curious how old are you and what did you end up doing? Link to post Share on other sites
aj22one Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Now I'm curious how old are you and what did you end up doing? 25, business consulting/demographic analysis. Link to post Share on other sites
Feelin Frisky Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Best wishes. Consider how YouTube is changing that business however and perhaps you can make it work for you. Good luck. Link to post Share on other sites
Author ThaWholigan Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 Finally going to start drawing up a mock plan, this is going to be hard after I had a little heart scare earlier this week! Turned out to be anxiety according to doctor lol. Is there anyone on here who has started a business before with £0? Link to post Share on other sites
FitChick Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 There must be loads of websites with advice for entrepreneurs. I mentioned it in your other thread but it bears repeating: Do NOT start a business when Mercury is retrograde. Use the time instead to plan and research so that when Mercury goes direct you can act. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
jaymz Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Finally going to start drawing up a mock plan, this is going to be hard after I had a little heart scare earlier this week! Turned out to be anxiety according to doctor lol. Is there anyone on here who has started a business before with £0? Have a word with The Prince's Trust: 35 years changing young lives, they offer sorts for help for young people (18-30). I did work for them and I was amazed at what they can do. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Ruby Slippers Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Is there anyone on here who has started a business before with £0? Yes, I did. It's hard work, but if you're committed, you can do it. Link to post Share on other sites
Author ThaWholigan Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 (edited) Off to a job interview then I'm going to draft my plan. Wish me luck ---------------------------------------- Interview did not go as planned, but did manage to find some lovely office space. Still upbeat despite the setback.... Edited March 14, 2012 by ThaWholigan Link to post Share on other sites
cerridwen Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Still upbeat despite the setback.... Winner's attitude. Sending you lots of luck from the States as you go forward, Who. Link to post Share on other sites
carhill Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 If not already done, procure and/or develop a relationship with a business mentor. I've found them to be an invaluable asset. I've learned an incalculable amount from mine, even if not directly related to the nuances of my own business focus. Business wisdom and acumen is a precious commodity. Seek it out and value it greatly. Passion and profit can go hand in hand or be mutually exclusive. Good luck in your choices 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Author ThaWholigan Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 UPDATE: I have drawn up a full plan. I am going to rent a studio, and offer my services as an audio engineer, producer and tutor. I'm going to teach piano, beat-making, engineering - and I'm going to teach people how to rap . My new mentor reckons this is my USP and that I could actually garner some publicity for it. Now I am developing a marketing strategy, ironing out the cashflow forecast, and have a meeting next week with my adviser/mentor about when to take the (small) loan for studio rent, and then that will be it. My cashflow should sort it. I'm excited and anticipating a very massive change in my life 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Ruby Slippers Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 You go, boy! 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Author ThaWholigan Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Well, my plan has been slightly screwed by the Job Centre, who have decided they are going to sign me off, so I have no safety net until I switch to the NEA, and alas, I have no money to buy food (and neither does mum). Now, I have to do my marketing plan in the next couple of days, meet with my adviser, and start the business ASAP - so possibly next week. But I have to switch quicker than I would have liked. Hope this goes through, as I never wanna have to sign on again . So looks like I will have my business earlier than expected Link to post Share on other sites
jaymz Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Out of interest, did you talk to the Prince's Trust? Link to post Share on other sites
todreaminblue Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 (edited) I am finding it extremely difficult to find a job to supplement a life where I would like to be self-employed, so instead of waiting, I'm going to take a risk and jump right into it. I'm drawing up a business plan now, I'm going to set-up a studio and also teach people (probably kids) music. I'm gonna expand on it more in private as I have just confirmed I will follow through today, but I am now 100% sure this is what I want to do. I think this is my future, and will hopefully be the boost I need to kick-start my many endeavors I wish to achieve in this life. Excited! The world is grey and many souls are blue, the world needs more music to change its hue, we need music teachers to teach and to share, so passion for music will always be there, music can change, music can give hope, music does help blue souls to cope, it can soothe the aches and pains of life away, so give us music teachers We hear the world say, and then up to the plate stepped ThaWholigan and he stepped up today........ I wish you much success.........your business idea just made the future brighter for all the budding musicians who will share your talent.... ......best wishes.....deb Edited July 9, 2012 by todreaminblue Link to post Share on other sites
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