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Originally Posted by ahimel  I'm not one of them, but I like the site. Thanks for the link! |
You're welcome.
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Originally Posted by ahimel I think this post is in the right section, but I'm guessing you'll also need to start a thread in the technology section. Since you're planning to do this online, you'll need a domain name, a server, the ability to create a website, run forums, accept donations/place ads/whatever other monetization you desire. Do you have those skills? |
Let's say I jumped the gun a little and already registered and set up
thepersonalba.com. I also did a little exploring and found out that
Moodle is what I'm looking for in course management. It was included with the web site purchase.
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Originally Posted by ahimel If not, that might be a good place to start. (There are tons of people in the Technology section who would be happy to help you get started.) Or see how much it would cost to get a geek to do all that for you. With luck, you might get someone to accept a share of the profits, rather than straight cash. |
Sounds good to me.
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Originally Posted by ahimel You can register your business if you wish. <snip> The one exception is if you plan to create a non-profit, which I would seriously consider. <snip> Anyway, but before people will donate to you, you have to get a corporation set up and registered as a non-profit, so that would come first. |
That sounds like a great idea. I would have to change my domain name to personalba.org, but that doesn't sound too bad. I'll just have to talk to my domain/host provider about this.
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Originally Posted by ahimel If you've talked to the person who runs personal MBA, and he's cool with you doing this, ask him for advice. He's started a very similar business from the ground up; he presumably has good ideas on the subject. |
I got his blessings today in an email. I will go back and ask him for advice, though.
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Originally Posted by ahimel Otherwise, I'd start with getting a website set up, and as specific questions arise, post them here or PM people who have business experience. |
Thank you for your help. That's great advice.