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geekchic9 · 12-02-2006, 01:32 AM

I'm honestly looking for feedback, not just "You go, girl!" type answers.

I just set up a site that is in its early stages of development . See my sig for the link if you're curious. I'm developing a study skills course on it that will be free. Additional courses will cost some (but not a lot) of money. Right now, the site is costing me money, about $10 a month. I don't think that's a bad cost since I just started it.

I just told my boyfriend about the site. He is very upset, because it is costing me money. He basically said that if it was earning me some immediate money, that would be good, as if starting a business that is in the black immediately were possible for a beginner like me. But, I am in a lot of student loan debt, and he is worried that I am wasting my money.

Is this just foolishness? I really want to get this project off the ground. I would buy my services, so I figure other people may want to as well. So, tell me if I'm acting foolishly or not. I'm not sure if it would make a difference, however, I will hear you out. Again, I'm honestly looking for feedback, not just "You go, girl!" type answers.

Thanks for reading.

12-02-2006, 01:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
geekchic9 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 270	Am I being unreasonable about starting up my business? I'm honestly looking for feedback, not just "You go, girl!" type answers. I just set up a site that is in its early stages of development . See my sig for the link if you're curious. I'm developing a study skills course on it that will be free. Additional courses will cost some (but not a lot) of money. Right now, the site is costing me money, about $10 a month. I don't think that's a bad cost since I just started it. I just told my boyfriend about the site. He is very upset, because it is costing me money. He basically said that if it was earning me some immediate money, that would be good, as if starting a business that is in the black immediately were possible for a beginner like me. But, I am in a lot of student loan debt, and he is worried that I am wasting my money. Is this just foolishness? I really want to get this project off the ground. I would buy my services, so I figure other people may want to as well. So, tell me if I'm acting foolishly or not. I'm not sure if it would make a difference, however, I will hear you out. Again, I'm honestly looking for feedback, not just "You go, girl!" type answers. Thanks for reading.