Out of line?

[misterzippo]

Rusty,

Question was is it doable to hit a break even point of 800-1000 in sales weekly, hypothetically.

Would you quit your job to try it? If so, when, at what point?
If not, why?

With my current job/schedule there won't be a black and white point of having enough business to quit and detail full time.

I was also wondering if my initial fixed and variable costs were out of line, either high or low.

 

[VP Mark]

Rusty,

Question was is it doable to hit a break even point of 800-1000 in sales weekly, hypothetically.

Would you quit your job to try it? If so, when, at what point?
If not, why?

With my current job/schedule there won't be a black and white point of having enough business to quit and detail full time.

I was also wondering if my initial fixed and variable costs were out of line, either high or low.

I know you directed this at Rusty, but that is really going to be your own personal decision. Starting any business is a big risk and if you decide to do so you will eventually have to take that leap of faith of leaving your full time job.

I would also recommend to never 'try' starting a business. Either throw yourself into it completely, do everything you can to make it successful, or build it slowly while working another job.

 

[misterzippo]

Mark, any and all comments are welcome from anyone. I know a lot of this comes down to a personal choice but I'm still looking for input on the feasibility of making 1000/wk and why or why you wouldn't quit your job to do this full time.

I may make a 2nd thread along the lines of current business owners and hindsight...

 

[rustytruck]

If I detailed full time I could generate $1000 a week in the spring and fall. Last year things were slow in August, so maybe $1000 in the summer. In Dec, Jan and Feb no way.

Running a business is expensive if done right. Even a small side business. 1k a week is no where enough money to support the business plus you. I would just do it part time and see how it goes.