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Subject:
Running my business in two places - NY and FL
Category: Business and Money Asked by: pcventures-ga List Price: $18.00 |
Posted:
06 Apr 2005 04:50 PDT
Expires: 07 Apr 2005 19:55 PDT Question ID: 505671 |
Greetings: I've built up a pretty successful computer consulting business in lower New York. However, as much as I like New York, I hate the winter weather, and have thought about expanding my business to another area, most likely Florida. I'm still not sure if I want to move there fulltime, but I thought it would be neat to at least build up a customer base down there, perhaps enough to finance a long-weekend trip. Here is the plan I am "mapping out:" 1. Do a "virtual reconnoiter" of the Ft-Myers/Naples area - study maps, look at pictures, etc using online resources 2. Talk to the Naples chamber of commerce about the business climate, etc. "Tickle" them for a future in-person appointment 3. Fly down for a two or three day stay. See the areas for myself. Get a sense of the business climate and quality of life for myself. Meet with the chamber - "network" a little 4. Come back, think about it. Place ads in local papers for my services - I already have a 1-800 number with voicemail 5. If a few people respond, then I'll schedule them for the weekend - new clients that answer my current ads are pretty understanding when I say, "I'm booked up until the weekend." 6. Fly down and take care of my FL appointments. The twist: give each PC extra TLC - scour more thoroughly for spyware, viruses and problems. Do several "test reboots." Leave the client with some self-help troubleshooting tips. I certainly don't need any "panic calls" from someone trying to get me from NY to FL! What I'm looking for from GA: someone who can point out flaws in my idea, or tell me if my thinking is absurd or on-target. Anyone who's run a business in two disparate locales would be welcomed in their wisdom. Thanks! |
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Re: Running my business in two places - NY and FL
From: jsteine1-ga on 06 Apr 2005 06:01 PDT |
I would absolutely invest in obtaining professional reports containing current demographics of your target florida markets and details of your competition. A disproportionate number of small businesses in every industry struggle and fail in florida due to the strong competition posed by local and national players in every industry. |
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Re: Running my business in two places - NY and FL
From: probonopublico-ga on 06 Apr 2005 07:13 PDT |
Decidedly NOT a good idea. A new business will need A LOT of your attention and what happens to your old business when a crisis arises ... as it will. You simply can't be in two places at once, can you? |
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Re: Running my business in two places - NY and FL
From: research_help-ga on 06 Apr 2005 07:43 PDT |
A new business needs your full attention and you can't give full attention to both places at the same time. I believe your personal presence is needed, especially so for a service business like this. If you were offering a unique product or service, you might have a bit more latitude, but there are plenty of computer technicians in both NY and FL who will be more than willing and able to step in a serve your customers when you are not around. |
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