Comments on: Making Money Online with Ann Crady

By: Alphaomega

Alphaomega — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:51:14 +0000

Hi Ann,
Just wondering if you or someone else you know could direct me on the best way to get my foot in the door to pitch an invention I have, exclusively for women! I have the prototype, patent pending just seem to have hit a wall on getting advise regarding how to contact and personally meet with potential buyers!

Thanks for any help:)
Carin
dc5naples@gmail.com

By: JanieJohns

JanieJohns — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:09:23 +0000

Good article. I always recommend tapping into your social network, especially family and friends, to get money and resources to start a business.

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By: kcraytonil

kcraytonil — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:27:28 +0000

I have learned so much since I launched Cake and a Prayer earlier this year. We went live with the website (wwww.cakeandaprayer.com) in time for Mother’s Day and the response was incredible, but sales dropped off significantly until the next big gift-giving occasion. As a newlywed launching a business, I understand fully the need to balance family and work and when I say family, that include finances. My husband asked me if there was a point when I would say I had put enough money into the business. My response was … when we have gone through all of our savings (including 401k, stocks bonds), maxed out all the credit cards, sold the house, the cars and all the physical possessions we own, and are only left with the clothes on our backs. Then, and only then, am I done. Needless to say, he understood that I am in it to win it and his response (”Okay”) says that he is too. However, a better response to his question is probably a dollar amount as Ann indicated above. I just have to figure out how much all of our assets are worth so I can provide him with a more definitive number (smile).

Kim
http://www.cakeandaprayer.com

By: HotchPotchGirls

HotchPotchGirls — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:45:28 +0000

Ann statement about sharing your ideas to receive help is crucial. I had spoken to women who say they have an idea but refuse to comment on it, fearing someone will steal it. However, they are hindering their ability to launch their idea because its a secret.

I have learned to ask for help because its the only way I can increase my small steps to bigger steps.

Argina
http://www.hotchpotchgirls.com

By: dcurrie@moboleez.com

dcurrie@moboleez.com — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:26:56 +0000

I found in my startup life that ideas are a dime a dozen. It’s the execution on the ideas that make (or break) a business. Sometimes you have to jump in and start creating, like Ann did with her partner.

People always copy success, so just try to be the best, the trend leader, and don’t worry too much about the competition. (at least at the beginning!!)

… Diane
“The Breastfeeding Hat Lady”
http://www.moboleez.com