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Job board website with the 48 Days model
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kalimba Pegues-Yarbrough Apr 16. 9 Replies 1 Like
February 8th I was notified that my position was being eliminated, the sad part is, I loved my job more than any other job I had in the past. Since then I have been busting my butt finding contracts…Continue
Tags: designer, user, experience, developer, Front-end
Fresh Bed Linens & Towel Delivery Service
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rob Orr Dec 31, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
My wife and I are always thinking of new business ideas that we hope one day will help free us from our day-to-day jobs.One idea we had was to offer a fresh, clean bed linen and towel…Continue
Toothbrush Subscription Business Idea
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joshua Christensen Nov 30, 2012. 15 Replies 0 Likes
My wife wanted to do something similar to dollarshaveclub.com where we could have a subscription product that is something people always need and often times forget to buy a new one. So, she thought…Continue
Quieting your vibrating cell phone, do I have a business?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Shemwell Jul 22, 2012. 10 Replies 0 Likes
I've been working with a manufacturer to develop some prototypes of an idea I have to help silence a vibrating cell phone. I noticed that people (including myself) put their cell phones on something…Continue
Tags: product, prototypes, opportunity, help, ideas
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Kalimba Pegues-Yarbrough replied to Joshua Christensen's discussion Job board website with the 48 Days model
Ian Trimble replied to Joshua Christensen's discussion Job board website with the 48 Days model"What was the Job Board that you started?
I like to find specific niches and target those job areas.
I run a couple of Job Boards myself and can help you get going if you are…"
Joshua Christensen replied to Joshua Christensen's discussion Job board website with the 48 Days model"You have asked some great questions that I wish I had answers to right now. It has been interesting talking to recruiting companies, getting their feedback, and attempting to understand the pains they feel. Ideally the site will be designed with two…"
Joshua Christensen replied to Joshua Christensen's discussion Job board website with the 48 Days model"I hadn't seen AuthenticJobs.com before now. I appreciate you sending that over. I took a look at it and the founder seems to be a genuine guy. I'll have to dig deeper into the site. Thank you for sharing that!"
Rob Orr replied to Joshua Christensen's discussion Job board website with the 48 Days model"I started a project along the same lines/idea but never finished it. Have you checked out AuthenticJobs.com?"
Paul Giganti replied to Joshua Christensen's discussion Job board website with the 48 Days model"Hi Joshua
An intriguing idea. In my current j-o-b I am an internal process and quality auditor, with your permission I would like to put on my auditor hat and ask you a few questions. The type of audits I performed are best done in person, a…"
Allan Dubon replied to Joshua Christensen's discussion Job board website with the 48 Days model"I think it looks interesting. How would you monetize it? on a scale of 1-10 I would call it an 7.5
I didn't like that they were all the same color. I know this can be easily remedied if you agree with my sentiments. also maybe a little…"
Joshua Christensen replied to Joshua Christensen's discussion Job board website with the 48 Days model"Below is an incomplete comp of what the job board could look like. I would love some feedback on the layout and its readability.
What was your first reaction to seeing the design?
If you came to this site looking for a job, how easily would you be…"
Jeremy James replied to Joshua Christensen's discussion Job board website with the 48 Days model"It sounds good, but I don't know how it would "logically" work out. I am going to follow this thread so I will know if it turns into something."
Joshua Christensen posted a discussionJob board website with the 48 Days model
February 8th I was notified that my position was being eliminated, the sad part is, I loved my job more than any other job I had in the past. Since then I have been busting my butt finding contracts and fulfilling on them.I know there are major job boards out there (Monster, indeed, dice, etc), but I am considering building a job board website targeting a specific industries mainly front-end developers (which is what I do), graphics designer (web and print), and user experience experts.In…See More
Joshua Christensen replied to C Bender's discussion Web Design / Marketing business...need help"What's the URL to your website?
I've been in the web industry for 6 years now. I've gone from web development, to marketing, and now I'm a web experience strategist. I know a few people that have been able to make it as…"
Joshua Christensen replied to David J. Robertson's discussion Help on my new business (4 question survey & gift)"What services does your business offer before I start filling out your survey :)"
Rob Orr replied to Joshua Christensen's discussion Fresh Bed Linens & Towel Delivery Service"I like this idea, but I think that you'd have to find a way to deliver a lot of value because there are already similar kinds of services out there.
I'd look at Dollar Shave Club and other similar services to figure out how you could…"
Lee Smith, ND replied to Joshua Christensen's discussion Fresh Bed Linens & Towel Delivery Service"It's not for me, but I wonder about the high-end market.
Would you possibly include table cloth and napkins too?
Another market might be the bed and breakfast industry...they likely won't have capacity to cost effectively clean…"
Joshua Christensen posted a discussionFresh Bed Linens & Towel Delivery Service
My wife and I are always thinking of new business ideas that we hope one day will help free us from our day-to-day jobs.One idea we had was to offer a fresh, clean bed linen and towel delivery service. We would have an inventory of bed linens and towels where we would wash, maintain, and replace damaged bed linens and/or towels. The survey below covers different scenarios of what we could do with the service.I'd greatly appreciate any responses or feedback concerning this idea.…See More
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- At 12:25pm on March 3, 2012,
Jini Charley said… Hi Joshua,
Blessed & Prosperous 2012 to you and your family.
Welcome to the community. I hope your membership here improves your business, if you have one, and your life.
If you don't yet have a business, feel free to look around and I'm sure you'll find one that will work for you.
Let me know how I can help you with anything.
Feel free to make friends, join groups, add discussions, give advice, anything to assist your fellow community members.
In the meantime, here's a free ebook from Raymond Aaron I think you might enjoy: Double Your Income Doing What You Love
God bless...
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- At 11:23pm on February 29, 2012,
Joel Boggess said… Hi Joshua -- Welcome to the 48 Days community. We're glad you joined.
This is the idea and social networking site for people that want to create their own opportunity.Depending on your interests, there is a wide selection of discussion groups to get involved with. If you are interested in getting in touch with purpose and calling, here is the link to ours, finding your voice.To Get started and make the most of your experience, visit our handy get started tutorial page. You'll find how-to videos and suggestions.
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- At 2:29pm on February 29, 2012,
Connie Foster said… - Joshua
Welcome to the community. As you explore this site, you will find experienced folks full of encouragement and support. Best wishes in the pursuit of your dreams.
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