I've been toying with starting this project for a while now but decided that if I keep finding excuses, it will never get done.
I'm sort of just looking for someone to help clear up/prioritise to get this off the ground. I also that once I actually write this down for others to look at, I can then start picking holes in it myself.
So my current to do list looks like this (In no particular order):
This is my first ever time doing this so, again, some of the above may not be necessary at all. Any pointers would be great! Do I NEED to set this up as a trading company in the UK, for example? I guess I do - just wanted some clarification.
In terms of populating the job board, I actually work in the same area as what the job board will be. I have made connections with recruiters over the past 6 months who I will contact and ask to re-post jobs free of charge whilst building a steady stream of traffic. I don't fancy trying to launch a job board with no jobs so I feel that I could tackle it this way. Again, any pointers would be great on this part.
Any criticism, constructive or not, is more than welcome.
Hope you all have a great weekend.
Thanks!
Skip all steps that aren't absolutely necessary.
Just choose a theme and get it online ASAP.
If it goes well, then it makes sense to register a company, get a bank account, logo, social media etc...
I currently have hosting with Siteground which you could use free of charge to get you up and running.
Yeah this was my feeling.
The weekend was hectic with family stuff but - I have signed up to Siteground before I saw your reply but I appreciate it! I have done some looking around and have decided on a theme. I just need to get that installed.
I think once these pieces are in place then I can move forward with the rest. Basics first.
Thanks!
Not from the UK - but generally you can skip 1+2 until you need to write the first invoice.
Only set up social medias If you intend it to be a MAIN traffic driver - else skip it.
Add:
Go start.
Traffic generation is definitely going to be an interesting challenge. I am part of a few LinkedIn/Meetup groups which I could post to in order to start off. Reaching the right people is definitely going to be the main issue. I need to definitely define this a lot better than I currently have.
I have a couple of ideal customers already who I can pitch to. Even if it means posting their jobs for free at first & tracking how many actually get applied to. This should give me some good starting arguments on why they should pay to post. Once I start seeing more interest then I can move onto paid plans/postings.
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This is a great help - thanks.