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I`m interested in starting a part-time or "weekend" home based something. Not sure where to begin, I`m not looking to replace my job or career, but a little something extra on the side would really help.  Any ideas will be greatly appriciated.  I live in Chicago, so the urban communities can be a possible starting ground...

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"Vinni, Viddi, Vicci"

How about becoming a virtual office assistant?

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Mittie Stephens
Business Support by Mittie
Phone 1-800-518-9846
Fax   1-800-881-4129
hireavirtualassistant@yahoo.com
http://businesssupportbymittie.net

The question is not what to do, it`s what can you do? What skills do you bring to the table?

Well as far as skills go, I posses in depth knowledge of pharmaceuticals, I love Golf, Cars, and once again anything that has to do with pharmaceuticals. 


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"Vinni, Viddi, Vicci"

Not only that, but what do you LIKE to do?

Okay....Golf and Cars. One option is to figure out the solution to a riddle:

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"Vinni, Viddi, Vicci"

Going off on a tangent, I have another idea...need some feedback.  I`ve noticed an increasing interest in wine these days, I read a article just recently in Fortune magazine talking about how fast the wind industry is growing. I`m from Chicago, and one thing I`ve noticed is that there`s a lack of wine bars.  I need feedback on this crazy idea of mine.


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"Vinni, Viddi, Vicci"

First do the research to find out WHY there`s a lack of wine bars in Chicago. Wine, obviously, has been around a long time. Lots of people understand the concept of stores, wine-tasting parties, and customized wine sales. Ergo, lots of people have had the idea of a wine bar. So how come there are so few?

I don`t mind the research, but where do I start?  I think simply asking people about their interest in a wine bar would probably give some clue.


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"Vinni, Viddi, Vicci"