anyone else work outdoors..??

missfire · 11-11-10, 04:54 PM

ive had enough....

not even funny any more...

thinking of setting up an internet company selling d**dos or something..

anyone else run internet sales companies..?

Daveymaclad · 11-11-10, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by missfire

ive had enough....

not even funny any more...

thinking of setting up an internet company selling d**dos or something..

anyone else run internet sales companies..?

Two flaws in your business plan:

1.) Dodo's have only two 'o's not three in your D**do's
2.) They're extinct so chances of getting a good enough stock of them is going to prove tough :P

Seriously though, your best bet is to set up a small operation through either eBay or Amazon. This will give you a flavour for the running on a tinternet business and the potential rewards If you like it and/or make some decent dosh from those ventures then you can go about setting up your own website and start that way (you'll incur search engine listing fees as well as advertising costs, domain costs, etc etc) so make sure your anticipated sales (and gross margin) are big enough to swallow up these costs.

I set up an eBay company when I was on holiday in Mexico two years ago realising that there is a potentially huge market in selling foodstuffs through ebay for quirky items. However when I got home I realised that ebay is already awash with loads of similar ventures. That sort of company would stand up well to its own website though. You would not believe the prices charged (and I've paid) for quality flavoured macadamia nuts from Hawaii (Americans are so insular that you cannot buy direct from any US website unless you have an american register credit card AND have the items shipped to a US confirmed address).

If you have a contact in the staes who can source such products then you could be onto a winner.

That one's for free! PM me if you're serious and want more info

rich.r · 11-11-10, 05:11 PM

my daughter builds e commerce sites if you want a good one it will cost you a fair few quid but will reap good returns buy cheap and you will get cheap

and in answer to you question yeah i work outside im in the building and im more than p***ed off with it
mats of mine was in the building and started selling fishing tackle on the net only does the odd jon now for holiday money he seems to be doing ok

Gouldy · 11-11-10, 05:17 PM

you will get over it mate, once it stops raining the job wont seem that bad anymore

what is the job your doing at the moment mate?

I work outdoors most of the year, our saying is, "theres no such thing as bad weather, only bad gear"

if you spend good money on waterproofs, gloves etc you dont tend to get cold and wet, i work in some seriously shitty places sometimes, but as long as you take the right gear its not too bad

tttoptotty · 11-11-10, 05:18 PM

[quote=missfire;175067]ive had enough....

not even funny any more...

Yip I know exactly what you mean I work on our Farm and cattery and this weather just pees me off totally. Ive had to change twice today cause I got soaked. Just been looking on ebay for some Helly hanson Off Shore waterproof I have found these to be the best thing to wear if you work outdoors like we do just very expensive i'll keep looking

Emjay · 11-11-10, 05:21 PM

I'm stuck in an office 5 days a week pushing spreadsheets and I'd love to jack it all in and do a manual labour job. Thankfully I have my car and allotment to keep me busy.

Funny how you always think the grass is greener

rich.r · 11-11-10, 05:23 PM

[quote=tttoptotty;175072]

Quote:

Originally Posted by missfire

ive had enough....

not even funny any more...

Yip I know exactly what you mean I work on our Farm and cattery and this weather just pees me off totally. Ive had to change twice today cause I got soaked. Just been looking on ebay for some Helly hanson Off Shore waterproof I have found these to be the best thing to wear if you work outdoors like we do just very expensive i'll keep looking

tott
why not try and get the romper suits that the rally mechs wear
seems to keep them snug and dry

just a thought

rich.r · 11-11-10, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gouldy

you will get over it mate, once it stops raining the job wont seem that bad anymore

what is the job your doing at the moment mate?

I work outdoors most of the year, our saying is, "theres no such thing as bad weather, only bad gear"

if you spend good money on waterproofs, gloves etc you dont tend to get cold and wet, i work in some seriously shitty places sometimes, but as long as you take the right gear its not too bad

i thought you spent most of your time inside the tubes

its dry in there

Emjay · 11-11-10, 05:24 PM

[quote=rich.r;175074]

Quote:

Originally Posted by tttoptotty

tott
why not try and get the romper suits that the rally mechs wear
seems to keep them snug and dry

just a thought

that is a thought indeed

stuartmmcfc · 11-11-10, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emjay

I'm stuck in an office 5 days a week pushing spreadsheets and I'd love to jack it all in and do a manual labour job.

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11-11-10, 05:18 PM	#5
tttoptotty Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Middle of Nowhere anyone knows Posts: 1,832	[quote=missfire;175067]ive had enough.... not even funny any more... Yip I know exactly what you mean I work on our Farm and cattery and this weather just pees me off totally. Ive had to change twice today cause I got soaked. Just been looking on ebay for some Helly hanson Off Shore waterproof I have found these to be the best thing to wear if you work outdoors like we do just very expensive i'll keep looking __________________ Audi the ride of your life

11-11-10, 05:11 PM	#3
rich.r Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,832	my daughter builds e commerce sites if you want a good one it will cost you a fair few quid but will reap good returns buy cheap and you will get cheap and in answer to you question yeah i work outside im in the building and im more than p***ed off with it mats of mine was in the building and started selling fishing tackle on the net only does the odd jon now for holiday money he seems to be doing ok

11-11-10, 05:17 PM	#4
Gouldy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: W.Somerset Posts: 1,083	you will get over it mate, once it stops raining the job wont seem that bad anymore what is the job your doing at the moment mate? I work outdoors most of the year, our saying is, "theres no such thing as bad weather, only bad gear" if you spend good money on waterproofs, gloves etc you dont tend to get cold and wet, i work in some seriously shitty places sometimes, but as long as you take the right gear its not too bad

11-11-10, 05:21 PM	#6
Emjay Man Fettler Extraodinaire Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Up my own arse blowing smoke Posts: 7,417	I'm stuck in an office 5 days a week pushing spreadsheets and I'd love to jack it all in and do a manual labour job. Thankfully I have my car and allotment to keep me busy. Funny how you always think the grass is greener