What are the top 2 challenges you faced in starting your business?

SGT Brian Richardson — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 09:14:04 -0500

This could include a past, current or future business. What information/resources did you lack that you wish you had?

Response by Maj John Bell made Apr 21 at 2016 6:37 PM

Maj John Bell — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 18:37:59 -0400

1) Marketing
2) Despite what you think, you don't need a brand new "framistan". Do not over-capitalize. If you can put out a product without a gadget do it. Don't get the gadget until you cannot possibly meet demand. Then save and pay cash.

Response by Cpl Mark A. Morris made May 8 at 2016 10:11 PM

Cpl Mark A. Morris — Sun, 08 May 2016 22:11:08 -0400

Greetings,

I knew what I wanted and needed to do for my business. But, some information on how to succeed in my field I was not aware of at first. It would have been helpful and shortened the time to success had I known someone, or had information on hand to direct me. Sort of like a small business field manual for ultrasound imaging on humans. Now, after 5 years of crossing hurdles, I am poised to win. I know myself and I know the competition.

To help others, I wrote an essay A Sonographers Road Map to Success. It can be seen on Amazon and it can be purchased for $1.99.

The most important reason I have succeeded is making it through the adversity I experienced while on active duty. The civilian environment does not require a man to experience walking through Thunderstorms with Lightning and ankle deep water and mud. Nor does it require hand to hand combat training where a Marine might get a bloody nose.

Kind Regards,

Mark A. Morris BS, RDMS, RVT