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Cool ideas!

I say... go for it! You could make any of those businesses work. Some obviously have higher barriers to entry than others, but certainly possible.

 

Which are you most passionate and knowledgeable on?

 

Happy to give some input!

There's a lot of material out there on getting funding, I wrote a recent blog about that in the link in my signature. In short though, friends and family are the easiest route to get started. If they don't have cash, ask for referrals and to introduce you to their friends/network. Chances are someone in your existing extended network has money and might invest if the idea is good enough. It's much easier to get funding from friends/family/extended network in the idea phase than it is from most others.

As for the pitch,
I never like to start a pitch with "To whom it may concern" in fact, when I get those, I delete them immediately. The reason is - I know the person didn't do any research to bother figuring out my name and they are sending it around to a ton of people without any personalization. Don't do that. Research who you are sending it to and put in more effort on personalization. Mention specific products they sell and make it personal, and make sure it solves a problem that they have.

 

Well, we have Reddit for that already. I wouldn't never start a platform like that, honestly. There is so much bad attitude and negativity lately everywhere I look around that I wouldn't want to deal with it on a daily basis. So many trolls, so many offended people... definitely a big no no for me

 

Facebook can be similar, you post one thing that's slightly political or opinionated and before you know it someone is calling you an idiot because they don't agree and can't come up with anything intelligent to say. It would be slightly less interesting without those people, but in some cases it could be a problem worth solving. Perhaps some kind of algorithm to let the side owner choose what's allowed. Although, then we get into a censorship debate. Could still have uses though from a technology standpoint.

 

Definitely. But, IMHO, it's not worth it. As an entrepreneur, I am focused to bringing revenue from day one. Such a project would only start bringing money only after a certain period of time.

 

People with big, crazy ideas usually are the ones ending up successful. No matter how brillian ideas are if someone does not have the courage to pursue them, then it will always remain an idea, and those people who only rely on facts and everything they read will have a minimal progress. Your idea sounds great. There is a huge competition outside the market but if you have a unique and convenient platform, then people will use your app. The core solution is make your product stand out.

An e-commerce app that allows consumers to buy their fruits and vegetables directly from farmers, as well as negotiate the prices, and have the product brought to their doorstep is a great idea as people are starting to be health conscious and news about fertilizers and other farm hazard that vegetables in the markets have will make you want to go straight to your trusted farmer and buy vegetables directly.

Try to have a loan at the bank or consult the farmers first by visiting them in their farms. You could also try checking forum based on farming because those who are interested in farming and buying organic products usually contribute and read that kind of forum.

 

I actually like the idea of a resort. The Secret Apple Resorts can be appealing to many people. Have you decided on where you would like to put the resort? I recommend finding a place that is not yet known to many people. There are numerous virgin islands even in my country. The beaches are clear and has white sand. In time, these places will be visited by tourists. There are even places exclusive only to members and the fee is quite high to be a member. Good luck in choosing and I hope you do well!

 

You had very nice ideas with regards to your business plans that is already there in your mind. Your determination and will power will surely make it for you to choose the business that you can handle it right and that will bring you to success. Whatever you choose go for it! All the best of luck to you!