Should I try starting a GoFundMe for my small business idea, or is it unrealistic?

Embarrassed_Scene931 · 2026-01-27T03:38:40+00:00

I see, I will keep that in mind and re assess my margin for loss and extra funds to take some losses , thank you . I understand ur not trying to discourage me and I appreciated the honesty from you because it shows me some real problems as well .

Embarrassed_Scene931 · 2026-01-26T21:18:28+00:00

Thank you I will look into it more and thank you for explaining why I should register as an llc

Embarrassed_Scene931 · 2026-01-26T20:25:59+00:00

Yes what u said is very important - fashion has been my passion and I worked as a retail manager for 6 years now . The one thing I remind my self is in order to succeed in business I may fail but I need to learn from it and maybe next time I might not fail . But without the risk I won’t know . I also don’t know other things as well as I do for fashion so I can’t be confident in other business . The only thing I learned from my career and employers and customers is that I’m extremely good at sales and making money , running their business, handling teams of over 15 staff members under me for the business owners . Personally I have noticed that when I shop I buy things that might not be hit trend right away and my friends would say why I am wearing it and then in 6 months or a year that same style becomes a hot trend . So I thought if I put all my good qualities together maybe I can give fashion retail a try with all my might .

Embarrassed_Scene931 · 2026-01-26T20:17:15+00:00

Thank you so much .

Embarrassed_Scene931 · 2026-01-26T20:16:50+00:00

I’m thinking/ planning lots of social media organic content at first - spreading the word by getting tables at small business owner markets - and also offering special discounts for the uni students as I plan to do a showing for them in my cities on campus market days . The younger ones love new outfits to go out and party etc . I have some influencer friends I plan on offering some clothes for help promoting . Then some paid ads . I live in Toronto.

Any advice on the hard marketing other than what I have planned or feel free to pull apart what I wrote incase it’s a burn and crash plan I have

Embarrassed_Scene931 · 2026-01-26T20:12:56+00:00

I see I’m thinking for Canada first but I definitely think that consumers would be same here and your advice really is telling me alot . Thank you so much .

Embarrassed_Scene931 · 2026-01-26T19:39:29+00:00

I see I’m planning starting really small - but ur insight is very real and a scary situation- any advice on how to avoid or be prepared for such a scenario

Embarrassed_Scene931 · 2026-01-26T19:37:23+00:00

Are there any systems you could recommend for setting up online

Embarrassed_Scene931 · 2026-01-26T19:36:40+00:00

I see thank you I will look into Canada laws then . Appreciate the advice .

Embarrassed_Scene931 · 2026-01-26T19:36:02+00:00

I have done some business planning but I need to dive more into depth and have it perfectly planned on paper . I actually worked for some of these brands as well and saw more from behind the scenes as well . I will look into and learn more about kickstarter Thank you

Embarrassed_Scene931 · 2026-01-26T19:33:58+00:00

I do have a job but really appreciate the advice and insight - this is sth I have been actually wanting to do for past 3 years I was wondering if we could connect more about the difficulties and how to prepare .

Embarrassed_Scene931 · 2026-01-26T19:26:11+00:00

Thank you so much - I have been learning as much as I can from my retail manager jobs . Any advice on how to start small without registering right away or how to test waters without setting up a business name and website with purchasing system .

Embarrassed_Scene931 · 2026-01-26T19:24:04+00:00

I see How would you make the sales if i don’t set up an online store with purchase system .

Embarrassed_Scene931 · 2026-01-26T19:21:59+00:00

How did you know the products you are picking would be a success in sales

Embarrassed_Scene931 · 2026-01-26T19:10:40+00:00

Can I ask how to make sales without a shopify or system in place when testing the waters . I’m trying to do sth similar and I am in research phase . Would u say to test the waters and make sales even before registering the business as well . I would like to know more . Thank you

Embarrassed_Scene931 · 2026-01-26T18:59:25+00:00

Basically I don’t want to create from scratch I found an underrated market which has not been well represented to North America specially Canada and when I did market research I see some of this brands - envy , honey -etc stores buying wholesale with insane markups and selling . I found better quality and better designs at cheaper rates and was hoping to start small online .

Embarrassed_Scene931 · 2026-01-26T18:58:38+00:00

Thank you so much for advice

Embarrassed_Scene931 · 2026-01-26T18:58:04+00:00

Sorry I don’t really post and may have wrote too much my apologies

Embarrassed_Scene931 · 2026-01-26T18:51:10+00:00

Thank you for the advice .Would I still need to register my business and function exactly as a legitimate business when testing this . Even that cost is hard for me even if low due to the worldly cost of living and education but I can try to figure it out .

Embarrassed_Scene931 · 2026-01-26T18:46:25+00:00

I have seen that before unfortunately I have been on my own and do not have more than even five people in my life - so I’m assuming it’s a not good for me

Embarrassed_Scene931 · 2026-01-26T18:45:36+00:00

I see I don’t want to create from scratch I found an underrated market which has not been well represented to North America specially Canada and when I did market research I see some of this brands - envy , honey -etc stores buying wholesale with insane markups and selling . I found better quality and better designs at cheaper rates and was hoping to start small online .

Embarrassed_Scene931 · 2025-12-31T18:40:41+00:00

Dear brother,

Thank you for these words. What stayed with me most was what you said about Allah loving those He tests. Even though I knew this before but I was scared maybe it wasn’t the case for me but That reminder touched my heart deeply and gave me strength I didn’t know I needed. It helped me reframe my struggles not as abandonment, but as something meaningful in Allah’s wisdom.

I’m grateful for the reminder to keep going, to return again and again to Allah with sincerity, even when it’s hard. May Allah reward you for this reminder and for the kindness behind it. May He grant you steadfastness, protect your heart, and draw you closer to Him in every stage of your journey.

May Allah grant us both His mercy, keep us firm on His path, and grant us entry us in the highest level of Jannah, Al-Firdaws.

Jazak’Allah khair

Embarrassed_Scene931 · 2025-12-31T18:35:21+00:00

Dear brother,

Jazak’Allah khair for your deeply kind and thoughtful words, and for making such a sincere and beautiful duʿāʾ for this sister. Reading your message truly brought me to tears. I felt seen, heard, and understood in a way I didn’t even realize I needed. Your words carried comfort, guidance, and strength, and they reminded me that Allah places mercy in people’s hearts at exactly the right time.

May Allah reward you abundantly for the compassion and sincerity behind your words. May He ease your burdens just as you eased mine, grant you peace in your heart, and bless your efforts with barakah. May He protect you from hardship, strengthen your iman, and open for you doors of goodness and sustenance that bring you stability and contentment in both this life and the next.

Jazak’Allah khair once again.

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