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Hi Emilysbs,

Thanks for the info, I am excited, and will try everything and let you know. I need a business mentor so don't be suprise if I call you with a question.

Thanks again.

Thanks Balloonparty,
I took your suggestion and my staff and I are doing it. Will get back to you on how we are doing.

Luckiest,

You asked for my info which I gave to you, but you have not send me any suggestions. Need all the help I can get

First: Starting a business to add immediate income, is really
not a "sound" practice. You are setting yourself up for failure due to
an overly high expectation of success. Your mental mindset should be
that you may not see a profit for over two years. 13 months is just not
enough time to expect your business to fly into profits. Profits at
this early stage should be re-invested back into the business.

Second: You mention all the things you did. Website, advertise,
business cards, etc... Business doesn't always work just because you
performed the "WORKS". You need to stop spending...and start
internalizing your thinking. Develop a plan. Research SCORE and other
resources to really develop both a firm business plan and a marketing
plan. These "plans" will require changes and adjustments...moreso in
the beginning as your "perceptions" of your marketplace, transform due
to your actual experience in your market.

Consider these questions:

WHY would people want your services?

Do people NEED your services?

HOW MUCH MONEY are they EXPECTING to pay for services?

What's the likelihood of REPEAT BUSINESS and REFERRAL BUSINESS?

What's your COMPETITION? (This includes alternative entertainment such as, ChuckE Cheese..not just similar providers)

What makes your service UNIQUE and a BETTER SOLUTION?

Then...ask your friends the same questions....

Then ask your customers....

Then ask your prospects...

I guarantee you will feel much more "in-tune" with what you need to do after this.

There really is no advice that would help you at this point if you haven't done a plan. You will have NO shortage of people willing to accept your money to help you advertise, so don't RUSH to get there. Slow down, take a deep breath, and think your business through.

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Hello Businesswoman...

Sorry I forgot about you for a little while there....
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Hope it helps!