My Latest Plan B idea - Equipment Hire

[BolshieBastard]

Go ahead, make my day!

[rd409]

Looking at the posts on CUK from newbies, I was thinking of translating their posts into something that makes sense to the rest of the guys as my Plan B.

If I charge say a tenner a post, how long before I can quit my daily routine and take over NLUK full time on this board?

[northernladuk]

Looking at the posts on CUK from newbies, I was thinking of translating their posts into something that makes sense to the rest of the guys as my Plan B.

LOL, there is a new one for you there right now. Translate and condense please.

If I charge say a tenner a post, how long before I can quit my daily routine and take over NLUK full time on this board?

Brilliant plan but a slight flaw
rd409 = £10 (but quality) ... NLUK = free (but talks bollox)

[rd409]

LOL, there is a new one for you there right now. Translate and condense please.



Brilliant plan but a slight flaw
rd409 = £10 (but quality) ... NLUK = free (but talks bollox)

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to northernladuk again.

Sorry NLUK, but will try again.

[cojak]

Well if the capital outlay isn't large I say write out a business plan and give it a go.

[BlasterBates]

Better still just advertise as if you were already in business and if you get a big response go out and buy the stuff there and then, if that's not possible just tell them sorry it's already hired out.

What I wouldn't do is go out and buy whole lot of "equipment" that clutters up the house, and no-one wants to hire, which is probably the most likely outcome.

[cojak]

Which is why you need a business plan – you can think about it without having to put the cash up first.

• What do you want to sell?
• Why do you want to sell it (is there a market for it)?
• How do you want to sell it?
• What equipment do you need for startup? For growth?
• What legal issues do you need to consider?
• How are you going to pay for startup?
• How long will startup take?
• What is the forecast for when profit is greater than costs?
• How are you going to promote your business?
• How are you going to convert promotion into sales?
• What profit indicates success?
• What does success look like – and what next steps are you going to take if you see it?
• What loss indicates failure?
• What does failure look like – and when/how are you going to stop if you see it?

(PS. I know that you know this BB, the list is for newbies...)

[MarillionFan]

Which is why you need a business plan – you can think about it without having to put the cash up first.

• What do you want to sell?
• Why do you want to sell it (is there a market for it)?
• How do you want to sell it?
• What equipment do you need for startup? For growth?
• What legal issues do you need to consider?
• How are you going to pay for startup?
• How long will startup take?
• What is the forecast for when profit is greater than costs?
• How are you going to promote your business?
• How are you going to convert promotion into sales?
• What profit indicates success?
• What does success look like – and what next steps are you going to take if you see it?
• What loss indicates failure?
• What does failure look like – and when/how are you going to stop if you see it?

(PS. I know that you know this BB, the list is for newbies...)

Classic. Copying and pasting that list called 'business plan' & trying to keep a straight face that it's actually a useful list for someone looking to start a business is either a massive windup or you have no idea how to define a business plan.

[cojak]

This list has worked for me in the past

Anything that will make you think before you blow money is good in my book.