Is Paypal enough for payment?

Currently I am only taking paypal, is that a good enough option for a website now a days or do I need more options?

Canadian Grants?

I know they are out there but all my searching has just turned up loans.



Being a paraplegic with no money to startup a business properly I am wondering if anyone knows of a grant available in Canada?



I am slowly starting as I make a little money with the other business I run but it is to little, to slow. I think I have a really great idea I need to fly with... there must be something.



A loan is not really an option for me as I don't have credit or any assets.



Thanks,

Ron

The big question.... Marketing?

I have started a new business making business promotional mugs and more. I use the sublimation process so it is a beautiful full color mug. I have had a site up for a month now and posted on Facebook, Linked in, Twitter.... etc. These are cool to show my friends but how do I get real visitors to my site?



Please tell me what everyone is using that is truly effective online. I know you can't beat word of mouth and am doing my offline marketing but I really need to get the word out to the businesses across Canada and the US. I am also making aluminum and wood photo panels and custom photo gifts on the same site so I also want to get the word out to everyone, not just businesses.



Thanks,

Ron

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This made me laugh. I've been in that quick clean situation for a call xD



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Learning Quickbooks

Good Evening everyone,



So I just got quickbooks mac for my small business and the tutorial, that comes with it isn't the best. I was wondering if anyone has advice on how to learn this software. Ive checked the local colleges and they don't have any classes on it, Ive looked at craigslist for tutors, special business training centers, ebooks online, lynda.com, and the intuit endorsed dvds. Obviously, the ones like the special business training centers and intuit endorsed courses are uber expensive ($3-400+), with tutors you run the risk of hiring an axe murderer, and books have mixed reviews. Can anyone vouch for a product or method they used to learn this software? Thanks.







-Kila

Concern about nobody is buying my product

I am starting a business to buy/sell import goods from Asia; but I have a very very bad mind set which is the concern that there will be no buyers for my product.



In my case, I am importing construction materials such as aluminum from Asia and try to sell it in North America. My biggest competitive advantage is of course the low price that I can provide to these customers.



Lower price = lower cost = higher profit to them. I don't even know why I am worrying myself.



I am so concern about nobody is going to buy my product because of these 2 main reasons



1. Existing suppliers: My potential customers might already have existing suppliers for their materials. These suppliers might not be able to provide the same low price as I could, but they might have already established a good connection with each other. Therefore, they would not consider switching suppliers.



2. Do not trust a new start-up like me: In their minds, they might be thinking, Why should I trust someone with no previous record? Is the quality of the material up to standard? Is he going to delivery the product on time? or is he going to deliver them at all? etc.



The manufacturer in Asia and I have already gone through all the details and everything is ready to go; but I still haven't contacted any customers yet because of my stupid concern.....



This is really holding my back. Can someone please explain it to me, are these 2 problems even problems at all? or am I just being paranoid?

Hi From Dartmouth Nova Scotia

Hey folks,

new cat in town. From Dartmouth NS. I have a home business selling model kits. We started a year ago. Been having our ups and downs. I figure it would be a good tool to come on here and get some guidance. Lately I have been getting stress out over my clients. Lining me up to the bigger fish in my industry.



Example:

Customer: Well how much is that kit?

Me: $89.95

Customer: Well I can get that kit from the USA for 69.90....



How should I react to such questions? By the time he pays Customs and shipping, it will be more. And then the exchange rate varies. Tons of different factors. I want to make profits, not lose it.



Sorry for the rant,

It's just how I'm feeling lately,

Cheers,

TN2IC