Morning all

[Connect Analytics]

New member here, having a bit of a look around.

I'm working full time as a media analyst and have been playing around with the idea of setting up an analysis services company for a couple of years. Still very much at the ideas stage though have joined my local Chamber of Commerce and I'm soaking up all the advice I can at the moment.

Next step will require a little investment and me leaving my job which is a daunting prospect!

 

[vvaannmmaann]

Hello and welcome to the forum.
Is there anything in your current contract preventing you from starting your own similar business?

 

[Connect Analytics]

Hi. No, nothing at all. My current role involves reporting on media effectiveness from a marketing perspective. My goal is to take that to SMEs so they can see how effective their different streams marketing activity are, and to offer a whole range of analytical services - manufacturing / sales / performance / health & safety stats etc. So no, nothing from my current workplace holding me back.

 

[vvaannmmaann]

Could you perhaps run the new business alongside your current job,prior to burning your bridges?

ie at weekends and the evenings?

 

[businessfunding]

^^^^ Like he says.

I'm guessing that ths is predominantly a services business, so investment shouldn't really be necessary if you slow-start it.

 

[Connect Analytics]

I agree chaps, and it's something I've given a great deal of thought to. My problem would be how to project a professional image when none of my clients can contact me during the day! I wanted to put together a mailshot to promote the business but if respondents are directed straight to an answerphone message - well, it doesn't create the impression I'd like to give.

 

[Consistency]

Good morning/Afternoon.