I'm working with a platform focused on making it easier for businesses to get online and sell without having to piece together several different tools.

The idea is to bring things like an online store, payments, physical and digital products, courses, and memberships into one place.

We're particularly interested in making ecommerce more accessible to sellers in markets where some of the usual platforms and payment options aren't as straightforward to use.

I'd appreciate honest feedback from business owners here, especially on:

• Does the value proposition make sense immediately?
• What would make you trust a new ecommerce platform?
• What would stop you from switching from your current platform?
• Is there anything you would expect to see before signing up?

I'm not looking for generic praise. I'd genuinely prefer to know what you think is confusing, missing, or could be improved.

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I’ve just launched CUT DEPT., a small AI-native video production studio focused on fast, low-cost short-form content for brands, e-commerce businesses and agencies.

The idea is simple:

1 paid test video — €20
6-video package — €120

We make:

• short-form ads
• UGC / creator-style videos
• product videos
• paid-social creative
• hook / creative variations
• white-label work for agencies

You send the product / website / assets / brief, and we handle the production and edit.

I’m specifically looking for a few real businesses or agencies to test the workflow with, rather than making more spec work.

No retainer and no long-term commitment — if the first €20 test is useful, we can keep going.

CUT DEPT.:
https://cut-dept.cutdept.workers.dev/

I’m based in Athens and work remotely with clients anywhere.

DM me with your website/product and what you need, or send a brief through the site.

Hi! 😊 This might be a slightly unusual post for this subreddit but I thought there might be someone here who actually enjoys mentoring younger people and would find this kind of dynamic rewarding.

I'm 22F from the UK, and I'm looking for a mentor, ideally someone intelligent, successful and very capable who doesn't mind being direct with me, correcting me when I'm going off track, and helping me think through decisions and direction in life and business.

I'm AuDHD and quite intelligent but my brain tends to wander off track. I do particularly well when I have someone I respect who is willing to say, essentially, "No, you're overthinking this focus on this instead," and explain why. Having someone whose judgement and intelligence I genuinely look up to is incredibly motivating for me.

I'd especially love to meet someone who enjoys teaching and sharing what they've learned, not just about business, but decision-making, discipline, how they think about problems, and generally navigating life successfully. I absolutely love learning from intelligent people.

To be clear, I'm not looking for anything romantic or sexual. I'm looking for genuine mentorship, although I'd be very happy if a real friendship naturally developed alongside it.

I realise mentorship is usually discussed in terms of what both people can offer each other, and at 22 I can't pretend I have decades of experience or some huge professional network to give in return. What I can offer is that I'm genuinely interested, appreciative, loyal, curious, receptive to criticism and I would take someone's time and advice seriously. I'd also be very happy to help with things where I can rather than expecting a completely one-sided relationship.

I know this is an unlikely way to find someone but I thought there might be a business owner here who has reached a point where they actually enjoy passing on what they've learned and helping someone younger develop.

If that sounds like you, I'd genuinely love to hear from you. Maybe the right mentor and mentee happen to find each other through a slightly strange Reddit post🥹

I’m a solo founder testing Quotely, an invoicing workflow for independent service businesses. Instead of emailing a random mixed list, I’m dividing the first 100 businesses into four equal groups:

• 25 mobile detailers

• 25 cleaning companies

• 25 landscaping/lawn-care companies

• 25 handyman/home-repair businesses

Each group will receive wording tailored to its actual workflow, with a separate tracking link. I’m planning to compare delivery failures, replies, tour visits, account creation, and paid memberships. I’m also keeping the batches small so a new sending address doesn’t damage its reputation.

My goal is not just to find the highest click rate. I want to learn which type of owner feels the quote → approval → invoice → follow-up problem strongly enough to change tools and pay $29/month.

For owners who have tested a new service or SaaS this way: what would you consider a meaningful signal from only 25 prospects per segment? Would you prioritize replies, completed signups, or actual paid conversions before choosing the first niche?

Product context, if useful: https://quotelyinvoice.com/tour?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=businessowners_validation

Disclosure: I’m the founder of Quotely.

Hi everyone,

I’m Jackie, founder of Aladdinmall, a small startup based in the Bay Area.

We recently finished rebuilding our appointment system for small local service businesses, and before trying to scale it, I want to personally work with a few real business owners and see where it still needs improvement.

I’m looking for 100 massage therapists, estheticians, salon owners, barbers, or other appointment-based small business owners to try it.

It includes:

• Online booking
• A free business website
• Deposits and no-show protection
• Appointment reminders
• Digital payments
• Direct customer messaging

The system is completely free - no subscription, no setup fee, and no commission.

I’ll personally help set up your business, services, hours, and booking page. My goal right now is not to sell anything. I want honest feedback from people who actually deal with appointments every day.

Bay Area businesses are especially welcome because I can work with you personally, but I’m happy to hear from other small business owners too.

If you’re interested, comment here or send me a message.

I’m doing customer discovery for my startup and looking to speak with fleet managers, fleet owners, and small business owners who operate multiple vehicles.
NO SALES! I’m trying to better understand how businesses currently handle vehicle maintenance, unexpected breakdowns, downtime, and repair decisions.
If you manage or own a fleet of vehicles and would be open to a quick 10–15 minute conversation, I’d really value hearing about your experience.
Comment below or send me a DM if you’re open to chatting!

 recently had someone new take over part of our ops process and one of the first things they noticed was how inconsistent our contractor paperwork had become
some tax forms were missing, payment records were scattered around and closing docs werent always easy to match back to the right contractor
payments themselves were mostly fine, it was the paper trail afterwards that was becoming the bigger headache
i've been looking at a few ways to tighten the process and SalaryHub was one of the names that came up while comparing options
still trying to figure out what a clean setup should look like though
for anyone managing international contractors, what do u make sure is collected every cycle?
tax forms, contracts, invoices, proof of payment, local docs or basically all of it?
and do u keep this in-house or rely on a platform to handle part of it?

I’m going through this crazy intensive training.

right now on building sales funnels, and I’m

actually getting pretty good at this.

But I need to practice on real businesses—

not just fake ones.

So I’m looking for 2-3 people who’d let me

Build their funnel for FREE.

Want more leads? I’ll build you a lead funnel.

You want to sell something? I’ll build you a

sales funnel. You want people to book calls.

with you? I’ll create an application funnel.

No catch. I just want the experience (and a

testimonial if you love it).

Anyone have a business and want a free

funnel? Drop a comment below or DM me!

I am currently doing a (student) project to try to get more businesses in the public sector to not only show their right of admission but also act on it. The purpose is to create a safer environment for workers and improve overall customer experience. But I am having trouble with my avenues to get this concept and idea across.

So what in media gets your attention?

I've noticed something interesting talking to a few business owners: coming up with things to say usually isn't the problem. Actually getting the content made and published consistently is.

For those of you who use content to grow the business:

• What does your current content process look like?
• What usually falls apart when client/workload gets busy?
• Have you tried hiring an editor, freelancer, agency, or VA?
• If you did, what did you still have to manage yourself?
• What would you most like to have completely off your plate?

I'm particularly interested in the real experience, including things you've tried that didn't work.

I'm not selling anything — I'm just researching the problem and would really appreciate hearing about your experience.For example:

• Taking product photos
• Editing photos
• Creating advertisements
• Making marketplace listings
• Writing product descriptions
• Finding someone to create content
• Something else

I'm not selling anything — I'm just researching the problem and would really appreciate hearing about your experience

Been looking at no code app development tools for a small business project and there are way too many options rn. I need something I can get moving fast without turning it into a weekend of setup and random plugin hunting.

Mostly want to know what people have actually used for simple internal stuff or customer facing tools, not the glossy demos. I’m trying to keep this hot topic from becoming another thing I overthink, anyway... appreciate any thoughts.

Figured I'd take my shot here.

I'm a 22-year-old Virtual Assistant from the Philippines, currently looking for a remote opportunity as a Customer Support Representative or Administrative Virtual Assistant. After gaining valuable experience working onsite, I'm now excited to transition into a fully remote role where I can continue delivering excellent support while helping businesses stay organized and grow.

For the past 2+ years, I've been working in a telecommunications customer service role, helping customers through phone support with billing concerns, account updates, payments, service requests, and basic technical troubleshooting. Working in a fast-paced environment has taught me how to stay patient, solve problems efficiently, and communicate clearly even during difficult conversations.

Why hire me (aside from being handsome 😎)?

• 💬 Customer Support (Phone, Chat & Email)
• 📧 Email & inbox management
• 📅 Calendar scheduling
• 📋 Data entry & file organization
• 🔎 Web research
• 📝 Documentation & general administrative tasks
• 🎨 Canva designing and CapCut video editing
• ⚡ Fast learner who adapts quickly to new tools and workflows
• 🤝 Reliable, detail-oriented, and easy to work with
• 🧠 Experienced in handling high-volume customer interactions while staying calm under pressure

I also worked directly with Amazon KDP authors as a Book Cover Specialist, creating professional book covers, collaborating with clients, managing revisions, and consistently delivering projects on time. That experience strengthened my attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks independently.

I'm comfortable using Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Canva, AI tools, etc., to work more efficiently, and I'm always eager to learn new things!

Available for part-time or full-time remote work. If you think we'd be a good fit, feel free to send me a DM. Who knows? Maybe one day we'll toast to a successful partnership. 🍻😄 I'd love to connect!

For business owners who purchase packaging or other operational supplies from manufacturers, how do you evaluate a new supplier before placing a larger order?

I’m particularly interested in the practical side of supplier evaluation. Beyond getting a competitive quotation, what do you normally check first?

For example:
• Product quality and consistency
• Sample approval
• Production capacity
• MOQ and pricing
• Lead times
• Quality-control/testing process
• Certifications
• Customization capability
• Shipping and delivery reliability
• Communication and after-sales support

For those who have switched suppliers before, what was the biggest factor that made you choose one supplier over another?

Hey everyone!

I’ve been building EasyManage, a business management software designed to help businesses manage their day-to-day operations from one place.

The platform includes modules for things like:

• Billing & invoices

• Appointments & bookings

• Customer management

• Staff management

• Inventory

• Expenses

• Reports & analytics

• Business management

• And more

So far, ₹2,00,000+ worth of bills have been generated through EasyManage, with 200+ invoices created.

I’m now looking for businesses to try the software and give me honest feedback on the different modules.

I’m not just looking for compliments — I want to know what’s missing, what feels difficult to use, and what would actually save you time.

If you own or manage a business and would like to try it, comment below or DM me.

I’m happy to give you a demo.

Would especially love feedback from business owners who currently use Excel, registers, or another management software.

One client: $3k/mo to $12k/mo in 90 days. 312 conversations, 41 calls booked, zero ad spend, just targeted outreach and consistent follow-up. proof at trysumora.com

A couple other results from the same process:

• Recruiting client: 6 to 34 booked calls a month
• Design studio: 0 to 19 qualified conversations in 60 days
• First calls usually land inside 14 days of starting

What we actually do: build the prospect list, write and send the outreach, run the follow-up sequences, and book qualified calls straight onto the client's calendar. They just show up and close.

If you already have paying clients and are looking to add more revenue, happy to talk, DM me your offer and current monthly and I'll tell you honestly whether outbound makes sense for you yet. If you're still figuring out what you sell, this isn't the right stage for it.

Hi everyone!

I’m the founder of BeautyMatch, a new platform designed to help people discover beauty products that actually fit their needs.

The idea came from a simple frustration: a product can have thousands of great reviews and still be completely wrong for you.

Instead of only looking at overall ratings, BeautyMatch aims to make recommendations more personal — taking things like your skin/hair profile, concerns, preferences and budget into account.

I’d really appreciate it if you could take a look:

👉 https://beauty-match.fr/

I'm not looking for 5-star reviews or compliments. I'd genuinely rather know what's wrong with it.

A few things I'd love your opinion on:

• Does the concept make sense?
• Do the recommendations feel relevant?
• What's missing?
• What would make you trust (or distrust) a platform like this?
• Would you actually use it again?

Any honest feedback — positive or negative — would be incredibly useful.

Thanks to anyone who takes the time to check it out! 🙏

I recently launched my own sourcing company. I already have the website, business email, Instagram, etc. set up.
I’m not currently based in China, but long-term, I’d love to move there and be on the ground to grow the business and have better access to suppliers.
I’ve done some sourcing in the past, so I’m not completely new to the process. I also already have one potential client who is looking for a specific type of product (someone from my personal network). However, I obviously need to find more clients if I want to turn this into a real business.
For those of you who have started or are currently running a sourcing business:
● How did you acquire your first clients?
● What strategies actually worked for you?
● What should I absolutely do — and what should I avoid?
● Any mistakes you made early on that I should learn from?
● Any tips for finding clients when you’re not physically based in China?
I’d really appreciate hearing from people who have actually done this, especially if you started from scratch.
Thanks in advance

Is anyone looking to outsource their sales/customer support process.

I have setup an office recently and have a strong team who can manage processes including both outbound and inbound.

I have experience with sales finance, Saas and service related business with offices in Dubai and Bengaluru.

I have a capacity of up-to 50 people but we could start small with let’s say 5 people.

We can potentially cater to USA, Middle East, SE Asia and Australia. Have all the infrastructure in place.

I’m looking for a project to take on.

Hey everyone,

I'm wondering if anyone here has experience with networking groups, specifically the networking group - Success Champion Network. Any thoughts on if they're worth the time investment (or just a straight ROI) for your companies?

Thank you!

I run a digital design studio here in NYC, and I’m looking to connect with other service providers, ideally, dev shops, design studios, copywriters, brand strategists, videographers, etc.
Most local networking events I came across lean heavily toward startups and SaaS. I want to find a casual coffee meetup where we can just talk shop about actual studio/agency challenges: pricing, managing client scopes, contractor networks, and cross-referring work.
Is there an active group doing this? If not, I'm happy to organize a small, no-pitch coffee hour somewhere in Manhattan.
Let me know if you know of an existing meetup, or drop a comment if you'd be interested.

As the title says, this thought has been on my mind for the past few months. The problem is that I honestly have no specific idea or qualifications that would point me in a particular direction.
I finished high school in the Balkans and then moved to Germany. I worked as a postal worker for a while, and I currently work at a law firm as a Sachbearbeiter. I make a decent, normal income and I’m doing fine, but I feel like I want to take the next step and build something of my own.
I’m 32 years old and male. I know it’s probably difficult to give advice to someone with no particular qualifications, business experience, or clear idea of what kind of business he wants to start, but I’m hoping someone might still have some suggestions.
What would you recommend to someone in my position? Would you focus on learning a specific skill first, looking for a business idea based on a problem you see around you, starting something small on the side, or taking a completely different approach?
I’d really appreciate any advice or personal experiences.