Your Questions About Business Online San Diego

Jere answers:

Today, online retail store is good business to open up. In this business you will got huge amount of profit and you can start this business at your home.

Jere answers:

Attorney discipline is usually handled separately from the court, and those records often are available online.

This site might help you find California records related to attorneys:

http://www.courtreference.com/California-Courts-Online.htm

The California Bar Association can also probably help you:

http://members.calbar.ca.gov/search/member.aspx

and here is some info about getting those records:

http://www.calbar.ca.gov/state/calbar/sbc_generic.jsp?cid=13469&id=23365

Jere answers:

Hello,

We started our San Diego-based BBQ company http://www.smokehousegrills.com about 2 years ago and have had tremendous success with an online-only model. We specialize in on-site cooking, but business volume has increased so much (especially during the summer months) that we now have a building that we work out of, even though a lot of our cooking is still done at the job site. We have owned store-front restaurants before (other businesses), but being strictly catering is much, much more profitable and fun.

For you I would recommend to start off with a mobile operation – you won’t be able to do very large parties initially, but that will come in time. As for the startup costs, they were relatively low – we had 2 or 3 Traeger electric pellet smokers (http://www.traegergrills.com/) that ranged between $600 and $1200 each, a few pop-up tents around $100 each, 5 or 6 tables, chafing dishes, portable burners, and a large white trailer which I think was around $4000 (largest expense to date). We already had the pickup to tow the trailer. In total, I think we initially spent somewhere around $10,000.

Initially we would only book 1 job per day, as we did not have enough equipment to support any more, but less than 2 years later, we are averaging 6 or 7 jobs per Saturday with a high of 9 jobs last week – it was awesome!

Finally, I strongly recommend investigating Google’s sponsored links system – we owe most of our referrals to it and while expensive, the results are undeniable. Good luck with whatever you do!

Jere answers:

Congrats on your new venture! You have already reached step one, deciding to launch a business!

1. Make the decision to build a business
Believe it or not, this is an important step in making your vision a reality. Once you decide to move forward, the possibilities are endless.

2. Create a business plan.
Begin formulating your ideas into a tangible document. This will help you stay on track. As your business grows you can refer back to it for ideas and clarification. Writing a business plan doesn’t mean you are stuck to specific parameters. Think of it like a guide rather than a set of rules.

Here are some resources to help you with this step:
Elements of a Business Plan- http://www.entrepreneur.com/startingabusiness/businessplans/article38308.html
Business Plan Basics- http://www.sba.gov/smallbusinessplanner/index.html

3. Decide on a name
This will become part of your brand (step 5), however depending on your name you may need to file a DBA with your city. Choose a name that is unique to your business and speaks to your prospective clients. Get out a piece of paper and start writing down ideas. Ask colleagues, family, and friends their ideas to get the ball rolling. (Just don’t let them decide for you.)

Here is a good article on naming: http://www.sba.gov/smallbusinessplanner/start/nameyourbusiness/index.html

4. File necessary business licenses
These will be specific to your state and city. Check with the local SBA and SCORE for information.
SBA link: http://www.sba.gov
SCORE link: http://www.score.org/index.html

5. Build your brand
Your brand is what identifies your business to your customers. It should differentiate you from the competition and communicate your message to your target audience. Your business’ name, logo, and marketing materials are part of your business identity.

Here are some resources to help you with this step:
Connecting the Branding Dots: http://www.entrepreneur.com/marketing/branding/imageandbrandingcolumnistjohnwilliams/article198380.html
The Basics of Branding- http://www.entrepreneur.com/marketing/branding/imageandbrandingcolumnistjohnwilliams/article77408.html

6. Create your website
Take great care to find a web design company that has the expertise to create your vision. To develop a successful site requires experience and an understanding of online marketing. Choose a company that can offer both design and marketing.

Here are some resources to help you with this step:
Working with a web developer- http://www.entrepreneur.com/ebusiness/buildingawebsite/article201528.html

7. Market your website and business
Once your website has been launched, you will need to start marketing. If you haven’t already created business cards and traditional print. Now would be a good time. You should also market your business online.

Here are some ideas for marketing online:
Optimize your site for the search engines (SEO)
*your web design company should have a service which includes SEO
– Add your business to the local directories (Google Maps is a great example)
– Add your business to online classifieds (Craigslist is a great example)
– Send newsletters with promotions (i.e 25% off shoes)
– Buy advertising space on websites that your target market frequents
– Analyze your web traffic to determine the best marketing avenue

–Dani Marie, San Diego, CA–
( http://www.danimariedesigns.com )

Jere answers:

Google : Start my own clothing store , starting my own store, or go to the sba in san diego http://www.sba.gov/localresources/district/ca/sandiego/index.html

Try your local book store. “Small Business For Dummies” usually have pretty cool books to help you get started. (i think that’s what it’s called)

Don’t spend your time just searching online for weeks. You have to get OUT and go visit a place or it will just stay a dream . You need to take physical action. Ask a local boutique how they start. The computer can encourge you or discourage you. The best thing is to go to the sba in your neighborhood!

Good luck!
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