Any entrepreneurs or entrepreneurs to be? Please introduce yourselves!

Hello. Good idea.

Where are all the people dunwanna work in proper job and struggling to make a living?

COME OUT!!!

I’m from the IT industry, so far I’m taking the entrepreneur route and so far so good, I love doing what I am doing and my time is extremely flexible. I’m also studying part time, so hoping to get my Ph.D before 30, it’s a backup plan for me in case things don’t work out. There are a few people whom I have to take care and knowing the kind of risk that I am in, I don’t want to drag them down with me in case things go bad. I’m 27 now by the way.

Noiseology got many peeps want to sell their backside - they oso entrepreneurs anot har......?

Originally posted by DailyFreeGames.com:

I'm from the IT industry, so far I'm taking the entrepreneur route and so far so good, I love doing what I am doing and my time is extremely flexible. I'm also studying part time, so hoping to get my Ph.D before 30, it's a backup plan for me in case things don't work out. There are a few people whom I have to take care and knowing the kind of risk that I am in, I don't want to drag them down with me in case things go bad. I'm 27 now by the way.

Care to share when did you decide to go out on your own and the reasons why?

Originally posted by :

Noiseology got many peeps want to sell their backside - they oso entrepreneurs anot har......?

one day… at least after I serve finish my scholarship bond then decide

i am a student not a Entrepreneurs but i study a Entrepreneurs course count??



Firstly, it need alot of guts and self believe.think many people like to be Entrepreneurs but don't even know what to open?how to start?and no enough capitals!

Originally posted by John Wong:

Care to share when did you decide to go out on your own and the reasons why?

I can barely remember when is the actual date that I started, because I began doing things even from a tender age, if that counts as entreprenuership. I made simple drawings and sold them to my classmates, and then later on, I started building websites, and then it was only recently my hobby was able to support both me and my gf's lifestyle and paying off all the bills and school fees. My school fees alone costs $1k/month. The date doesn't really matter to me, every step is an experience, along the way I faced plenty of critics but I followed my heart, I'm extremely driven. And the reasons why, it's not for money, partly perhaps but mostly it's because of my passion. I love doing things that I enjoy doing and the money is just bonus, and the time flexibility is great, I wake up in the afternoon and go shopping and then come back to do my work.

Originally posted by DailyFreeGames.com:

I can barely remember when is the actual date that I started, because I began doing things even from a tender age, if that counts as entreprenuership. I made simple drawings and sold them to my classmates, and then later on, I started building websites, and then it was only recently my hobby was able to support both me and my gf's lifestyle and paying off all the bills and school fees. My school fees alone costs $1k/month. The date doesn't really matter to me, every step is an experience, along the way I faced plenty of critics but I followed my heart, I'm extremely driven. And the reasons why, it's not for money, partly perhaps but mostly it's because of my passion. I love doing things that I enjoy doing and the money is just bonus, and the time flexibility is great, I wake up in the afternoon and go shopping and then come back to do my work.

That's exactly the same reason why I want to start my own business as well... Not for the money, but for my interests, flexibility of time and just that I can't stand a normal 8 to 5 desk job.. heh... But its been hard trying to get a startup going... been at this for a few months and my site's still not done yet... Sometimes it does get a bit discouraging...

I'm currently owning both an event management co and an investment club.

I started a website not long ago and it seems to have taken off big time So... I can finally call myself an "entrepreneur"!!!!!!

Well, if you want to have a try or taste of entreprenuership, then try sell badminton rackets, grips and accessories lor.... nothing to loose. A good challenge for your self to see how many you can sell. Since you are into badminton anyway rite? No need any high capitals.
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hoho...i looked into this new forum and see a lot of peeps here saying setting up website all these....what is the nature of the sites..what u guys are mainly selling?

Originally posted by kengkia:

hoho...i looked into this new forum and see a lot of peeps here saying setting up website all these....what is the nature of the sites..what u guys are mainly selling?

Note:

If you want to sell anything, you can refer to the forum MarketPlace to sell your items..

The nature of this forum is to help promoted entrepreneurship and discuss matters on such related issues.

No Selling of items!!

If want to sell, go to this place http://market.sgforums.com

This forum is just for discussions and ideas and possible business ventures..if there're people who's serious about doing business, we can discuss and see if there's a chance to do business together.

Important: When I say Business It means Tradditional Business / Retail Business. NO MLM Related Stuffs Allowed.

so, who are the would-be entrepreneurs?

i know it's not easy to succeed but i dont really see the opportunities coming along...

Originally posted by risou:

so, who are the would-be entrepreneurs?

i know it's not easy to succeed but i dont really see the opportunities coming along...

Actually you can..It just that whether you wanna go for it.. Don't let the opportunity go.. Once you've missed it, you'll ask yourself: "Why did i missed it when the opportunity comes?"..

No matter what, your family members will support you..

Cheers..

i think entrepunehs a lot lah…

I am an enterprenueur, and has been one for almost 3 year. Life is no easy, and most of time it is a lonely journey. There is a lot of problem that need to faced, and most of the time is related to sales, and cash flow.
I think other might have a easy route, if one have all the "things" and "quality" straighten out.
Starting out because of passion in my trade, and never really consider about thing on how to acquire customer, marketing, and networking. I thought can rely on existing contact, but it doesn't really turn out that well. Along the way, luck play a part in getting to closed some "big" deal, and some "gui ren" render some help. Now still struggle. Journey not easy. Really need investment to reach the next step.

Originally posted by newforumer:

I am an enterprenueur, and has been one for almost 3 year. Life is no easy, and most of time it is a lonely journey. There is a lot of problem that need to faced, and most of the time is related to sales, and cash flow.
I think other might have a easy route, if one have all the "things" and "quality" straighten out.
Starting out because of passion in my trade, and never really consider about thing on how to acquire customer, marketing, and networking. I thought can rely on existing contact, but it doesn't really turn out that well. Along the way, luck play a part in getting to closed some "big" deal, and some "gui ren" render some help. Now still struggle. Journey not easy. Really need investment to reach the next step.

I'm sure your family and friends will stand by you.

Cheers.

I'm sure your family and friends will stand by you.

unfortunately, in SG, the concept of entrepreneurship is often seen as laughable by almost everyone until the day you get your big break, and then they won't be laughing or jeering at you anymore.
to them, you'll be classified in the same category as those Singapore Idol and Project Superstar hopefuls, losers and "day-dreamers".

i really salute everyone who dares to strike out, especially in SG.

Originally posted by Nikar2:

unfortunately, in SG, the concept of entrepreneurship is often seen as laughable by almost everyone until the day you get your big break, and then they won't be laughing or jeering at you anymore.
to them, you'll be classified in the same category as those Singapore Idol and Project Superstar hopefuls, losers and "day-dreamers".

i really salute everyone who dares to strike out, especially in SG.

most uni students in fact if are doing it either on their own or part of their project work either in CCA or School project..

to be able to ignore the mockery from others etc...is the difference between a big earner in future verus a small earner for life..

that's the difference between a employer-to-be (entrepreneur/boss) and a employee-to-be(worker/employee)

Entrepreneurs huh?

I have my finger on a few business schools and english languages school. These schools run on a business model I developed during my tertiary years. It covers everything from employee relations, students, right down to marketing strategies.

I dont think I would call that entrepreneurship. I think in this cutthroat business world, one should have good business acumen and take the necessay risks to succeed.

Well in the case of entrepreneurship, i very much delve in the mode of "hit and run" business. Meaning, i pay close attention to the current trends and exploit them to my target customers. Just last month alone, on a capital of $3000, i managed to break even in 20 days and reaped 2x profits after 2 months. I buy niche clothes all over Japan,Taiwan and Hong Kong and sell them back here to my power buyers (rich teens and young working adults)

I turned down the opportunity to become an entrepreneur. In my university I won entrepreneurship competition & took the prize of SG$2500. The first piece of advice is this: Not everyone is cut out for it. Stop dreaming of riches & think to yourself why you should be successful & why the product/service you're offering is good.

Investment angels look at 3 things:
1. People - are you top of what you do & capable of putting the right ingredients in character & mentality together.
2. Product - just how good is this idea? What gap in the market have you spotted? Is it financially viable?
3. Business plan - just what steps are you going to take to set-up & launch? What's in it for the investor? What strategies do you have?

My team was comprised of other students from my university, we specialised in Information Systems, Materials, Electrical, & Computing. The advantage we had was our technical knowledge, we actually built a working prototype, identified steps to take in order to get market awareness, put together scenarios on P&L etc. Despite winning that prize we didn't go ahead with it. Starting a business is still risky & basically we were all capable of getting great jobs with great firms. Perhaps one day we'll turn around & think about going ahead with it after like 10 years of success in the corporate sector.