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From Zero to Hero: The Rollercoaster Ride of Starting a Print-on-Demand Business So, you've decided to dive into the wild, wonderful world of print-on-demand. You’re dreaming of creating epic t-shirts, mugs, hoodies, and wall art that will fly off the virtual shelves of your online store, Hell Four Designs. You’re imagining swimming in a sea of orders and basking in the glory of entrepreneurship. But hold on to your graphic tees, folks – the journey from startup to success is one heck of a rollercoaster ride. Buckle up, because it’s time to get real about the struggles of launching a print-on-demand business. The Great Idea Avalanche Every epic business begins with an idea avalanche. You’re brainstorming designs that range from hilariously witty to drop-dead gorgeous. Your sketchbook is bursting with creativity, and your laptop is a battleground of digital doodles. But guess what? Not every design is going to be a winner. Cue the heartbreak of rejection, as you wave goodbye to that ‘Dancing Cats in Space’ hoodie that you swore was going to be a bestseller. It’s all part of the game, and the first lesson: not all that glitters is gold (or even sells). Tech Trouble Tango Welcome to the jungle of technology! Setting up your online shop is like trying to navigate a labyrinth with a blindfold on. Shopify promises it’s easy – and it is – but only after you’ve wrestled with themes, plugins, and those pesky payment gateways. Just when you think you've nailed it, your website crashes right as a customer tries to make a purchase. Panic ensues, and you realize that being an entrepreneur means you’re also a part-time IT specialist. Pro tip: keep a stash of coffee and a tech-savvy friend on speed dial.

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Dear Future Me, So, you’ve been in the online business world for a while now and just hit your first 10 Million—congratulations! 🎉 Forgot how it all started? Let me take you on a quick journey through your startup adventure, filled with laughs and valuable lessons. 😂 Remember those countless hours spent searching for the perfect niche?  It was like dating—you swiped left on a lot of ideas before finding the one that truly made your heart race. And the logo and brand name? You tried cramming in every cool design element and fancy name you could think of—only to realize that “Simplicity is Best.” The moment you embraced a clean, minimalist design, it all clicked. Sometimes, less really is more! 🌟 Starting an online business isn’t just about clicks and sales; it’s about the journey and the laughs along the way. So here’s to you, Future Me—keep hustling, keep laughing, and remember, you’re doing great! 🌟💻 Now, it's time to take action and see where the next chapter leads. Stay tuned for Part 2 of this adventure—things are just getting started! 🚀

When you're starting a business, you often look for areas where you can save money. If you need equipment, premises and staff then it makes sense to spend in these areas and try to cut costs elsewhere. Maybe you put contracts or accounts to one side temporarily. Perhaps you carry on using your personal mobile rather than setting up a full phone system. Or maybe you build your website yourself (or try to). I completely get it. But problems can crop up. When your mobile is buzzing at all hours and you can't answer. When a job goes awry and you have no contracts in place to fall back on. When you're up to your eyes in receipts at Christmas trying to submit your accounts. Or your website's slow, not working, unresponsive; or just presents a slightly unprofessional image. The good news is, with me, it doesn't have to be a pain, and it doesn't have to take a huge initial investment to get a website up and running. It's definitely not the most important thing for most start-ups, but it's worth giving it a bit of thought before you decide on DIY. #websitedesign #smewebsitedesign #startupcosts

This picture takes me back to a time when I was building 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐚𝐒 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬—a CMS for React developers. It was a technical idea, and I was so focused on building it that I missed some crucial lessons about what makes a business truly work. Looking back, here are some mistakes I made that I hope can help others on their own entrepreneurial path: 𝟏. 𝐀 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚 𝐈𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 The CMS I created was designed for React developers to build reusable components. But the reality? There wasn’t a real demand for it. Tools like WordPress and Wix already existed and did the job. Lesson learned: Just because something is technically interesting doesn’t mean there’s a market need. 𝟐. 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐦-𝐔𝐩 𝐖𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡 I tried a bottom-up approach, targeting individual developers rather than decision-makers. This made traction difficult because the product didn’t have strong appeal beyond tech teams. Understanding your audience and having a strategy to reach them is essential. 𝟑. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 I thought building a great product was enough and people would just “find it.” I couldn’t have been more wrong. Even if you’re offering something valuable, you need to market it. If no one knows what you’re offering, it doesn’t matter how good it is. Today, I’m proud to say we’ve found the right fit with Happierleads—a tool that helps businesses identify, qualify, and engage with anonymous website visitors in Personal Level. We’ve tapped into a real need, and I’m excited to see where it takes us. Entrepreneurship is a journey. It takes time to find your strengths, build self-awareness, and figure out what you’re truly good at. And here’s the biggest lesson: 𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤. Self-awareness is key to scaling. To anyone else on this journey: keep going, keep learning, and don’t be afraid to pivot. 💪 #Entrepreneurship #LessonsLearned #StartupJourney #Happierleads #ProductMarketFit #GrowthMindset

I felt very hard-working in 2013, but my business turnover sucked. I didn't think the mistake would be so obvious. I had an IT company at the time. We took care of providing IT infrastructure for business clients. We managed entire IT landscapes, provided full support, created website designs in Wordpress, advised customers on telephone systems... and the list goes on forever. We were a goddamn general store. We weren't really good at any one discipline. I always thought we had to offer everything from a single source. And at the same time, I always felt inadequate because we were never really good at anything. In 2018, we discontinued 90% of our range and focused on a single service. Within 12 months, we had tripled our turnover and had much less stress. An absolutely incredibly important tip for you: When you start your business, find a big problem and solve it first class. Say "no" to everything else. Sounds simple? But it's not. Don't try to be everybodys darling Don't let yourself be distracted or fooled by your feelings. P.S. The picture shows me in 2013, with the first Macbook Air at the time. I will never forget how it all began. Do you still remember your first steps as solopreneur? #business #startup #learnings #businessowner #solopreneur

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