How to start a business for $112.15 in 7 days

Ok peeps. The big reveal. Insert strip tease music…

At the end of week one, what exactly have I got to show for my efforts, beside a giant warm fuzzy feeling.

Well for a start, this morning I chatted with a seriously huge internet legend (think over 150,000 followers!) I’ll be recording a podcast with him on Thursday. As well as being an all round nice guy, my new hero is also crazy passionate about helping people live their dreams.

Ridiculous right? I know, I could pinch myself.

This time last week I would never have imagined that opportunity presenting itself. That’s the whole point. That’s why I want you to take action.

“Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors for you where there were only walls” Joseph Campbell

I also didn’t imagine that within minutes (yes minutes!) of launching ‘Iquitmyjob’ I would be asked to be an expert panel member of WorkLifeBliss’ Career Transformation Program.

And I didn’t imagine the thrill of actually connecting with beautiful real life souls on the cusp of stepping into their bliss. I already knew I loved to chat business (I could do that all day) but the magic and vulnerability of talking with people when their dreams are so raw and new is amazing. To play a part in helping get them over the line is an honor!

These are huge things to me. I feel incredibly grateful. Even if I hadn’t been so fortunate to have these experiences just getting started alone was a massive high. I haven’t been able to sleep I am so filled with ideas. None of which would have been sparked without going public.

So here’s the nitty gritty of the actions I took. There is still sooooooo much more to do. Nothing is polished or finished. It is a total work in progress but that gives me freedom. Freedom to get it wrong, to experiment and to be kind to myself along the way. I’m just learning as I go and that totally takes the pressure off.

So here’s what I did. Exactly.

The actions: (in between renovating our RealChai factory)

1. Had the big idea: I’m showing, not telling, people anything is possible!
2. Created facebook page
3. Told my mum and bschool about it
4. Created a blog in blogger (still lusting after wordpress)
5. Got a logo made on fiverr
6. Added a Free giveaway (one I’d prepared months ago) to my blog and facebook (using mailchimp)
7. Obsessively checked facebook one million times for likes and comments
8. Wrote and published a blog every day except for the weekend (you gotta have balance, even in the start up phase)
9. Started experimenting with completely untargeted facebook adds (ie everyone in Australia).
10. Found someone I’d like to build my ‘real’ blog
11. Shared my idea with my friends.
12. Drafted my first iquitmyjob newsletter (to be sent tomorrow on Wednesday – hump day, I thought that’d be appropriate for my audience)
13. Brainstormed about 999 pages of ideas (ok 16 to be exact)

The stats: From zero to….

• 424 fb likes
• 42 people downloaded my Fear Busting Checklist
• Blog views 216 (not sure how many of them were me yet!)
• Two comments. You betchya I personally replied ☺ And I’ll forever remember you Liv and Sage!
• Blog Signs Ups? Actually I have no idea – I think maybe zero. I haven’t figured out the whole subscribe to blog thing yet. Yes better get right on that.

Dollars Spent

• $5 on logo design
• $25 Fear Busting Checklist Design.
• $30 Domain Names
• $52.55 Facebook Ads

Time Spent

• • About 30hrs (at least 10 of which was probably checking Facebook likes! Daggy but true! Hey it's not every day you launch a biz - it's ok to savour it, that's what I told myself.)

Dollars Made

• Zero! 

What Next - Week 2

1. First up. This baby needs to make some money. I’ll be looking at how I can seriously monetize this experiment. It’s not a business if I don’t. It’s a hobby.
2. Research, research, research – find out what my audience (ie you!) want.
3. Hone up on facebook skills. Signed up for Amy Portefield's class on Thursday - she's a facebook guru.
4. Continue writing everyday.

Tomorrow I’ll be writing about the Money Experiment – turning what you love to do into cash! Can’t wait to share my ideas.

Thanks so much for your support this week. Couldn’t of done it without you. Hope it’s getting you fired up too.

Big Love

Anthea (aka the just do it girl) xxoo

PS if you wanna help please let me know in the comments below what’s holding you back from starting your dream biz… LOVE to, want to, need to hear your thoughts ☺