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In the interest of self-censorship  some re-wording...

Essentially, I see a way for people to convernge on similiar interests, combining talents and goals. To alternate advisors within each team so each person`s "dream" get the attention of the team for a period of time, all the while networking with other teams set up the same way to create collaborative projects.

I am sure that I am not the first to think of this structure, nor do I believe I have the best methodolgy on it, nor implementation of. 

But I would be so very happy if we could all join in this "experiment"

 Internal Business Structure: Bartering=Help Wanted formula

Incentives / Compensation
Advisors = franchises serviced (2% profit override) + 1% profit share
Team members = franchises serviced (2% profit override)

Team Advisors & Team Members

*Advisors: There are no salaried positions at this time. However, the Board of Advisors may elect an Advisor to a term ranging from one year up to four years and there are no term limits. The process is:

1. Advisor Candidates can bid for positions by submitting:
a. “billable” hours commitment
b. qualifications
c. mission statement.
2. All bids will be reviewed by the current Board of Directors (an interim board at inception)
3. Team Members will vote within their departments
4. An Advisor will be elected to a term ranging from one to four years
5. The candidate will accept the position contract (A congratulatory ceremony should be held)

In the case that an Advisor wishes to forfeit/ transfer their post to another individual, the election process must be held again.
In the case of default or breach of the position contract by an Advisor, the Permanent Advisor(s) shall choose a team member to serve as an Interim Advisor, or may opt to serve as the interim advisor

Team members:  The Team Advisor may elect a team member to a term ranging from six months up to four years and there are no term limits. The process is:
6. Team Candidates can bid for positions by submitting:
a. “billable” hours commitment
b. qualifications
c. mission statement
7. All bids will be reviewed by the current Board of Directors
8. Team Members will vote within their departments
9. A Team Member will be elected to a term ranging from six months to four years
10. The candidate will accept the position contract (A congratulatory ceremony should be held)

In the case that a Team Member wishes to forfeit/ transfer their post to another individual, the election process must be held again.
In the case of default or breach of the position contract by a Team member, the election process must be held again.
In the interim, The Team Advisor shall serve the position left vacant by that team member until a replacement is elected.

I am not sure exactly how we’ll get there, but I have some fine ideas for when we do.

Soft of, but not exactly.  Think more in terms of a franchise, or a independant contract. 

For example, let`s say your business "Tyler`s Coffee Shop" is your primary business. You started your coffee shop becuase you saw a need, you wanted to start your own business, (fill in your reasons here) You work hard and smart to build it and make it better everyday.

BUT, you really dream about doing somethinig bigger. Maybe it`s quantum physics.  maybe its reikki.  maybe its dog food. Something just beyond your complete comprehension, but it is your dream. So you tuck it away every night and focus on the daily callings of your current business.

You might start some plans in your spare time, toying with the notion that one day you could master the laws of particle separation, healing chi or a shinier coat. You might draw up extensive business plans, methodologies and theories. But at some point, reality sets in when you realize that ther are some facets of this idea that are a little out of your grasp. 

Time, a great big factor, does not always allow for re-schooling, re-tooling and such. You can`t be everything to everyone. But you can network.  And so you do. Along the way you find some great minds. Spirited, ambitious, clever, accomplished in their own businesses, their own rights. You want them on board to help you build your dream. What do you pay them? Will their contributions be consistent? Will they hate your ideas or the position you have chosen for them? Whatever the case may be, as I said before about us being chefs an all, you can`t expect that everyone will want to cook the same thing, the same way, YOUR way.

With a structure such as this, it allows for a little more room to play. It also allows ownership for each individual of their area of expertise. So instead of hiring a scientist, building a lab, makig sure all of your permits and complainces and whatever else is needed is taken care of,  you can simple offer this scientist, at his own discrestion, to collaborate with other scientists, or coffee bean pickers (if thats his thing) under you umbrella, to create a quantum physics powerhouse. Now, on to your next dream....

Does that make any sense?

What can I do to help Craig?

I don`t think I`ve ever heard you say your confused! I`m sorry.

"your" should be "the" by the way. Sorry about that.

Perhpas I was trying too hard to make a long story short, or a short story long, and I left out some important things. Essentially, I see a way for people to convernge on similiar interests, combine,talents and goals. alternate advisors within each team so each person`s "dream" get the attention of the team for a period of time, all the while networking with other teams set up the same way to create collaborative projects.

Phew.  That feels better. I should have just said that in the first place. You may have noticed, but I can sometimes overcomplicate and need some egging to simplify my thoughts a bit

Happy Holidays,

After reading your long tread of nothingness, which left me with the feeling "I am better than". I believe you do not understand the concept of  StartupNation.  When your company was going through trials and tribulations, and you were unsure where to turn. StartupNation community shared with you there experiences and offer suggestions to help with whatever process that you or I or Craig or anyone else in the community may need. Sharing and giving hope to others that your dream is possible no matter what curve ball is being thrown at you, there is a place for support and encouragement.

Today was a very rough day for me. After my application with S.B.A. was reactivated twice. I really thought the third was going to be the charm. After faxing all the documents, writing my first business projection plan. To receive a phone call saying sorry your application is declined. I fell apart. Since Hurricane Wilma I have been fighting and sending applications so my home came be repaired which has been declared hazardous to live in. I really thought that they were going to accept my application or why would they reactivate my case. If anyone has any suggestions please let me know for I ran out of resources.

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