Just did it...

Posted By: pdo on 2008-02-11
In Reply to: Starting a business now: Dumb idea? - Curious Georgette

Take a chance and try it! I finally did. I did a 200-piece mailing and only got two responses, but they were good ones. I'm now working on my own, though am still looking for more work because I obviously don't have the volume I did when working for a company. Lots of the smaller practices are already invested in terms of equipment, so if you can invest your time (and it is time-consuming) to pick up, deliver, print, etc., it can definitely be worth it. I agree with the post below that administrative stuff is there no matter what. I, too, like the social aspect of it. They get to know you, you get to know them, and you're not just this invisible entity typing for an invisible entity. I am really enjoying it, though I am very busy with all the running around. I do feel that if I can land one more small acount, I might be in pretty good shape. You won't know unless you give it a shot. Then if it doesn't work out, you can move on. Good luck. I hope it works out for you!

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Starting a business now: Dumb idea? - Curious Georgette
- No idea is "dumb" - go for it. I have and it worked out well. sm - MT is ME
- Just did it... - pdo
- I think a lot of the private practice docs like smaller ones. - MslaMT
- Big MTSOs aren't always attractive to - private practices. sm
  - Administrative tasks are there - whether you are digital or pick-up
    - No, it's not equivalent at all if you have - proper setup. sm
- Go for it, I am planning to send out a brochure - sm -
- If you don't try, you won't make it - Patti
  - I agree with this post... - I also think if you get a good
- There are still a lot of small companies that make it...nm - blondie

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