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A business mentor for Gabriel's new small online shop in Los Angeles

A short monthly mentoring call on pricing, suppliers and bookkeeping would help a first-time founder.

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Gabriel P. Ferguson
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Los Angeles
I'm launching a small online shop in Los Angeles next July. I have saved the start-up funds myself, but I have never run a business before. I've questions about pricing, suppliers, simple bookkeeping, hiring and - frankly - how not to burn out. I'm looking for a mentor with real small-business experience, ideally in a small online shop, willing to have a monthly call for the first six months. I'll bring a list of questions and my numbers. If you have a few hours a month, and enjoy helping someone avoid the mistakes you made, I'd really appreciate it. I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
effort
1 hour a month
format
Online or by phone
skills
small business experience, bookkeeping, pricing

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People who offered to help

  • Wendy L. Phillips 🇨🇦 Accepted

    I live about 19 km from Los Angeles. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need! Happy to chat first.

  • Christian W. Lamb 🇺🇸

    i live about 13 km from Los Angeles. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.

  • Zulkifli Heru Handoko 🇮🇩

    I live about 15 km from Los Angeles. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.

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2.5(6 reviews)

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  • Gaurav C. Tandon🇮🇳Verified helper
    Made a real difference

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Eka Utami Effendi🇮🇩Verified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Miguel S. Cortés🇪🇸Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Adeline D. Chambers🇺🇸Verified helper
    Professional and kind

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Titilayo Temitope Zakari🇳🇬Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Susana H. Castro🇺🇸Verified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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  • So sorry you're going through this. Hope the shop reopens soon. Love from Yokohama.

    • Good luck. Hope the shop reopens soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

      • Rooting for you, Gabriel. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

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