- Joined
- Aug 12, 2007
- Messages
- 436
Rep Bank
$540
$540
User Power: 14%
Okay, well to start myself on the path to wealth I have to get my ecommerce business up-and-running, but I have a few questions that seem to be a dilemma:
1) I live in Upstate, NY right now with mom, which I do not like (too cold and gloomy) and also one of the worst states in the nation business tax-wise and business-friendliness-wise. New York has a large problem right now with many businesses leaving the state and are trying to address this problem, that shows how harsh they are.
Also, I do not want to remain living with a parent! I do work of course, but not making enough $$$ right now to live on my own. My sister tried this and just couldn't afford the place, she had to move in with a friend.
So I am planning to have my business be in a business-friendly state like Texas or Nevada (also much sunnier and warmer!).
The thing is, I don't want to just move out there and start the business and have it fail, that could put me up the creek without a paddle (though I imagine I could save up enough to live off of if this happened for some months to find enough work). I would prefer to start it here in NY and get it successful, the move it out to a different state, but the thing is, CAN one do this?
I don't know if one can just build up a good ecommerce business with a lot of inventory in one state, then move it across the country to somewhere else, can you? Customers I imagine wouldn't like that.
Also, in building the website, I have to make sure the search engines optimize it, but to do this, I have to put the website up. However, if I do this, people will think the business is operating when it wouldn't be, I would just be testing the website to make sure the search engines can find it. How can I put up the website and make sure the search engines can find it while at the same time letting people know the business "isn't in business" just yet...? Do I just put up a big notice or something?
I feel like I'm inbetween two mountains, I can move then try to get the business working but this might be a bad thing, or I can work to get it going here, but I don't know if I can then move the business cross-country.
Does anyone have any suggestions? Does anyone know if an ecommerce business can be moved across the country?
All advice appreciated, thanks!
1) I live in Upstate, NY right now with mom, which I do not like (too cold and gloomy) and also one of the worst states in the nation business tax-wise and business-friendliness-wise. New York has a large problem right now with many businesses leaving the state and are trying to address this problem, that shows how harsh they are.
Also, I do not want to remain living with a parent! I do work of course, but not making enough $$$ right now to live on my own. My sister tried this and just couldn't afford the place, she had to move in with a friend.
So I am planning to have my business be in a business-friendly state like Texas or Nevada (also much sunnier and warmer!).
The thing is, I don't want to just move out there and start the business and have it fail, that could put me up the creek without a paddle (though I imagine I could save up enough to live off of if this happened for some months to find enough work). I would prefer to start it here in NY and get it successful, the move it out to a different state, but the thing is, CAN one do this?
I don't know if one can just build up a good ecommerce business with a lot of inventory in one state, then move it across the country to somewhere else, can you? Customers I imagine wouldn't like that.
Also, in building the website, I have to make sure the search engines optimize it, but to do this, I have to put the website up. However, if I do this, people will think the business is operating when it wouldn't be, I would just be testing the website to make sure the search engines can find it. How can I put up the website and make sure the search engines can find it while at the same time letting people know the business "isn't in business" just yet...? Do I just put up a big notice or something?
I feel like I'm inbetween two mountains, I can move then try to get the business working but this might be a bad thing, or I can work to get it going here, but I don't know if I can then move the business cross-country.
Does anyone have any suggestions? Does anyone know if an ecommerce business can be moved across the country?
All advice appreciated, thanks!
Dislike ads? Become a Fastlane member:
Subscribe today and surround yourself with winners and millionaire mentors, not those broke friends who only want to drink beer and play video games. :-)
Membership Required: Upgrade to Expose Nearly 1,000,000 Posts
Ready to Unleash the Millionaire Entrepreneur in You?
Become a member of the Fastlane Forum, the private community founded by best-selling author and multi-millionaire entrepreneur MJ DeMarco. Since 2007, MJ DeMarco has poured his heart and soul into the Fastlane Forum, helping entrepreneurs reclaim their time, win their financial freedom, and live their best life.
With more than 39,000 posts packed with insights, strategies, and advice, you’re not just a member—you’re stepping into MJ’s inner-circle, a place where you’ll never be left alone.
Become a member and gain immediate access to...
- Active Community: Ever join a community only to find it DEAD? Not at Fastlane! As you can see from our home page, life-changing content is posted dozens of times daily.
- Exclusive Insights: Direct access to MJ DeMarco’s daily contributions and wisdom.
- Powerful Networking Opportunities: Connect with a diverse group of successful entrepreneurs who can offer mentorship, collaboration, and opportunities.
- Proven Strategies: Learn from the best in the business, with actionable advice and strategies that can accelerate your success.
"You are the average of the five people you surround yourself with the most..."
Who are you surrounding yourself with? Surround yourself with millionaire success. Join Fastlane today!
Join Today
