Ok, im in college, 20 years old, and have my own little small web/media design business. I have 7 people on my "crew" that we as a "team" try to complete projects for clients. Well lately, nobody is doing what they are supposed to do, and no one is serious.
Our current client right now, we have been late to finish her website like three times, and the other staff were working on it. It's making my company name look bad.
So should I just cut everything, and start over fresh, go solo, using my real name as my portfolio/design business name, like John Doe Interactive, or stay with my current business and try to work things out?
2006-08-18 18:11:34 · 10 answers · asked by chris.porter 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
yeah, and remember, im in college, studying interactive media design (web/graphic design), and everyone else is in college also...but yeah i think i wanna go solo
2006-08-18 18:22:53 · update #1
i would like to go solo and just do freelancing work (well its a freelancing styled business, and everyone is mostly for theirselves, except for big man projects)
2006-08-18 18:28:48 · update #2
If you are the one in control of the current "business" -- pick the worst influence and let them go. Then set up an actual business plan - with all the folks on your "crew" understanding what you expect to achieve, deadlines, policies, procedures, etc...take control of the ship if you're captain!
If you are NOT the one in control -- just part of a group of people doing this stuff for cash -- cut and run, and do it right this time. Don't go down with a sinking ship, baby...people remember your name long after you wish they'd forgotten it. There are a handful of people that i have had short term dealings with that will never get any more business of mine -- and NEVER get a referral, regardless of who they work for. Keep your name respectable!
2006-08-18 18:19:30 · answer #1 · answered by Stormy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At your age, start solo again. With another name if your current company has a bad reputation. Hire new qualified employees and make sure they see you "always" as a boss first than a 20 years old kid friend.
I went solo in my business on February 2006 for the almost the same reason. Now I am always on time with my work. I have more contact with my clients needs. Im getting leads and being referred by satisfied clients, and 0 employees. Its hard first but then things start to get better.
Good luck!
2006-08-19 01:32:02 · answer #2 · answered by Joy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is already your business, right? So treat it like one and get staff (or "crew") that are really professional and competent.
If you just fly solo, sooner or later your business will begin to grow and you will need to take on additional staff just to handle larger projects or just a larger volume of projects. And you'll be back in the same boat.
So deal with it now, salvage your reputation and get rid of the deadwood.
2006-08-19 01:20:35 · answer #3 · answered by shukuken 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps it is best to keep the same company, but cut the waste and the potential for waste, even if eventually, it means a eliminating everyone, but observe and do it in a process. Use quick thinking skills and wise decisions to promote more profitable business. Use good judgment in your hiring practices and wisdom with who you should keep in your company. Don't feel sorry for the loafers. Ultimately, you are the judge and know who is benefiting the company and who is damaging it.
2006-08-19 01:22:52 · answer #4 · answered by ruthie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it depends on a lot of factors, but I'd probably go solo. You seem more dedicated to this work than the rest of your crew, so you shouldn't let them drag your reputation through the mud. Obviously there's going to be more work for you, but you're probably going to do a better job.
2006-08-19 01:18:45 · answer #5 · answered by disco_stud61 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you already have your name established I would keep the current business and cut the dead weight. Let them know a week ahead of time about the problems and tell them outright, "you are either going to take it seriously or get out". Let them know you can't afford to lose you time and investment because they don't want to work and you will not be shut down because they want to play and not get assignments out in a timely manner.
2006-08-19 01:19:39 · answer #6 · answered by Big Daddy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go solo, get the business going, hire on key people as needed and fire them if they don't get the work done. What are you waiting for?
2006-08-19 01:19:32 · answer #7 · answered by mixemup 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen to your gut feeling - that little voice is "yelling" at you - start listening.
If you can start up one company at 20, you'll manage to do another just fine at 21....
Good luck.... (and remember, Jiminy Cricket wasn't always wrong)
2006-08-19 09:38:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go solo.
2006-08-19 01:16:19 · answer #9 · answered by PlasticTrees 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd get new employees...and fire the slackers.
start interviewing!
2006-08-19 01:18:18 · answer #10 · answered by chloe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋