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I'm going to be honest. I looked up your kickstarted and wanted to help. But it didn't seem like there was enough of a plan to get going and /or to actually SUSTAIN a business once it was running.For a brief overview, I wanted to start a computer shop and had the idea turned down by Kickstarter and couldn't get it near fully funded on Indiegogo. A rejection letter from Kickstarter gave me the idea of starting not a computer business, but a gaming tablet with custom made games for it.
I figure my best chances possible are on Kickstarter, to get this gaming tablet funded. However, they have rejected me a whopping 6 times over 2 projects. It started out they would give me vague explanations of how my project didn't follow the rules. I followed every suggestion and every time I ended up following one of their rules to the T, they proposed that my project was breaking one of their other vague, unwritten rules afterward and rejected the project anyway. I have been rejected for reasons such as "Cannot pay another manufacturer to create your product, have to do it from scratch" and "Your business has to create something, that creates or shares something, in one of our categories" and "You must show your work".
While some might also sympathize with Kickstarter's rules, remember if I was AAA and had a good work relationship with them, they would probably completely overlook it.
Oh and Sorcerer, I'm still going to give you something special over that $50. I won't forget you when I'm famous.
I think you had a wonderful dream and that's what the funding page sounded like. A dream.
Dreams are great. Without them, we wouldn't have the motive to pursue and achieve them.
By all means dream and dream big.
But remember to lay some serious practical groundwork down as you do. It's hard work. But it worth every hour.
Write a business plan and really work through every thing. Including an exit plan if necessary.
There are a number of wonderful helps on the subject freely available and there is a great resource specifically to help small business entrepreneurs.
I got my start at Devry University where I first heard of this wonderful resource (which most know about by now). If you haven't already please check it out.
I hope to read in the not too distant future that you have a dream that you have achieved.
Don't get caught up in the generic "computer/computer parts store" thing. There are many that beat you to it and it's difficult to make it unless you have a lot of industry connections already.
If you're going to do something, do it to where you have a genuine reason to exist and offer something that stands out. Then when you can, find people with talent who fit your vision And can move you to new heights and bring them onboard. Just be sure to have your business foundation in order to protect yourself from those you bring along who may want to take over now and then. Lol
Also... Regarding a gaming tablet... That's a tough sell to start but more power to you. Why don't you design and have a prototype made? Hire a friend with programming skills to get a prototype running. Even on another tablet. Just as a proof of concept. But be prepared to communicate your vision both to those you sell to and those you want to help build your dream.
Because "computer store" or "gaming tablet..." No.
I think you may have a truly great idea brewing. But you need to communicate it in a way that grabs people. Don't give any secrets away. But sell the dream.
Edited by Socalmuscle, 22 October 2014 - 10:22 PM.
