Saturday, September 8, 2007

Does anyone have any ideas about starting a new business?

I am so frustrated! My husband and I are both smart, (or at least we consider ourselves to be :P), we both have a lot of different training and experience yet we are having the most difficult time starting our own business! Why cant we create something, invent something or fall onto something big?! I tried my own cookbook a few years ago, but missed the low carb wave. All that work, and so little payback :( Im really passionate about food, namely the Organic lifestyle- but i cant seem to think of anything!? I hear of all these youngsters with "The Big Idea" of the century, like those guys who I just read about who created this "healthy granola" snack, and now make millions selling it to health food stores- Genius!

What’s crazy to me is they (young entrepreneurs) seem to be popping up left and right!.. making creative thinkers and youngsters with entrepreneural blood like my husband and I feel so frustrated and a tad jealous. I know the odds are slim to none for having that next really "big idea" but when I hear about those who have made it- i cant help thinking- Why didnt i think of that!? I have a brain- dont i? think .. think.. think.. as pooh bear used to say.

So, if someone has a big, awesome idea and is in need of two really capable, smart, talented and hard working people to join in on the venture with them :D, Please contact me! I would love to entertain the next "big idea" or product! We have some access to venture capital for this "idea" or business, and will consider anything really- We are located in NY about an hour or so from NYC. Ok, so thats my complaint and whine of the day..... Im feeling- well - useless!!! If there is anyone out there with a idea and you want to chat about it-i want to hear from you! :D

A few ideas I have been playing with: Food related - I am from a foodie family, and my sister is a Chef, my dad spends his time cooking when hes home, and I love to bake!!! I am also obsessed with local, organic food, and taking trips upstate NY to discover the "cuisine authentico".... What i can do with this- i dont know. What if i create something- say Granola or healthy butter flavor for popcorn- how does that idea become something we can sell? Where would we make it? (in a warehouse or in our kitchen? Lol) So many questions- lol. I have thought of the gift basket business- but there are already so many established and i hear of many that fail...

Next- we are involved in real estate- and yes dont we have the best timing? While we did excellent for a few years, this most recent slump has us slumped too. Hopefully that will pick back up- or well figure out a better way to manage that-

My husband is currently doing anything and everything for work. Part time all around guy- caddying, laboring for my dads business, what ever it takes- hes doing it ... What a guy! I think he just cant stomach the idea of sitting in a cubicle all day, despite his excellent financial and business skills. His lastest idea is a window replacement company!?? thoughts?? I know Home depot and other co's offer those services, but they are still really pricey. My husbad keeps going back to the window replacement biz idea-- im just not sure?

I self-published my own cookbook over 2 years ago.... like i said- i love to cook... but i have boxes of unsold cookbooks taking up precious space in the in-laws basement. eek!

We own 2 homes- and while were feeling good about being newbie R.E. investors in one of the most difficult areas to afford to live- we rent out our much more expensive property, and live in the cheaper one. ... hoping that this sacrifice will pay off down the road!

So- while it seems we have done so much in such a short time (3 years of marriage) I am getting bored, and very anxious about the next big step for us career wise... sigh... so before we start our own 24 hour cookie delivery service, if anyone has anything to offer- were all ears! :)

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