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basejump

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Jan 29, 2008 7:35 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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G`Day everyone, Iam new to startupnation and come from down under.

It’s a known saying that everything that happens in America happens in Australia 2 years later. So I thought I might get some ideas or inspiration advice from a site like startupnation.

Iam a little disillusioned with just getting started on a home business as I’m at a age where really I need to get going now, 42.

I like to travel and have not travelled for a long time now, I have always wanted to visit America and have a really good look around. But the problem is like many have, is TIME and MONEY.

I don’t have the time or money so my dream is escaping me.

I decided that the only way to travel and visit America and travel around your country and other parts of the world would be a small humble business that I can totally run from a laptop and mobile. Is this possible or em I dreamin.

I’m not looking at something that makes millions but something that’s the equal to what I’m earning now, just under $1000 a week.

So was wondering is there any one here that may be able to help in some way. Before it’s too late. By the way I’m single and might find a wife along the way. J

KJC

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Jan 29, 2008 9:21 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Though this is not a suggestion that is encouraging of the entrepreneurial spirit, but depending on your background, might you be able to find an Australian company with operations in the United States where they would pay you for your time and for your travel to come to the United States?

If this is not possible, there are a number of web-based ventures you can run from a laptop and a cell phone. Establishing a business such as this will take time and in many cases, your revenue is contingent on website traffic. Another thought would be to find a product/service from Australia that is popular in the States that you might be able to sell in the other country. The equation also works in the reverse, maybe even better, if what you say is true about Australia being 2 years behind the states.

spungey

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Jan 29, 2008 10:45 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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If you have your own capital to um ... risk, then you could get good at trading currencies and/or equities and/or bonds all over the world. Nearly every good clearing house has brokerage with a good virtual presence. Then, no matter where you go, there you are.

Second idea: Some specialized kind of travel agent or agency?

Good luck, and welcome to our party!

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vapourlock

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Jan 31, 2008 12:45 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Welcome to the forums, basejump !

Ah, I have a dream like that. I need to change my laptop for a hassle free travel though.

My friends here on the community with kill me, but, I should dare say - freelancing is a beautiful option. Provided you know how to go about it and you are really good at what you do. If you aren`t , take time and bring up the genious in you.

Spungey`s Travel Agency ideas is a good one too....Maybe you would want to specialze and focus on a niche? Arrange for a customized, wild tour of australia for American tourists? Or vice-versa?

Web-services is a beauty too. Man, what did Internet do to the economies of the world? Imagine a business entirely run from a coffee shop on the streets of Milan, Italy. :-)

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spungey

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Jan 31, 2008 1:17 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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... Imagine a business entirely run from a coffee shop on the streets of Milan, Italy. :-)

All that beauty walking around in front of all that grandeur ... who could work at all? You`d need a 4 hour work week for that gig. :-)

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vapourlock

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Jan 31, 2008 4:41 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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... Imagine a business entirely run from a coffee shop on the streets of Milan, Italy. :-)

All that beauty walking around in front of all that grandeur ... who could work at all? You`d need a 4 hour work week for that gig. :-)

You would be the boss....You decide your time :-)

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RicWillmot

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Jan 31, 2008 9:05 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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There are three necessities to be successful in business:

Market need
Competency
Passion

Be completely clear and congruent with these three components before aimlessly spraying your entrepreneurship across the landscape.

Rgds,

Ric

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derekm

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Feb 01, 2008 12:18 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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I was out in Costa Rica recently and a fella at the resort had his laptop out along with his Skype phone attached to it. He was telling me how he is a programmer who works on a contract basis by the project and he works virtually all over the world. His base camp is in Phoenix but he says he has all the tools he needs with the laptop and phone.

I guess what I am getting at is that businesses are really looking towards computerized solutions, and odds are you will be able to find a job at a medium sized business and work off-site where ever you want. You don`t need to limit yourself to Australia. I am not sure of your background but if you have programming skills put them to use, if you don`t then take an 8 - 12 month course and rack up some experience along the way.

This Costa Rica fella has 3 or 4 projects on the go at any given time and he says he pulls in north of 6 six figures every year.

Just some ideas.

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basejump

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Feb 03, 2008 11:37 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Imagine a business entirely run from a coffee shop on the streets of Milan, Italy. :-)
Now your talking ! thats it perfect I want that hehehehe remember Im single :)

hehehe

Everyone here might laugh but there are people doing this ..... think about that...

Welcome to the forums, basejump !

Ah, I have a dream like that. I need to change my laptop for a hassle free travel though.

Spungey`s Travel Agency ideas is a good one too....Maybe you would want to specialze and focus on a niche? Arrange for a customized, wild tour of australia for American tourists? Or vice-versa?

Web-services is a beauty too. Man, what did Internet do to the economies of the world? Imagine a business entirely run from a coffee shop on the streets of Milan, Italy. :-)

nolimits2wealth

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Feb 04, 2008 6:41 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Gday Basejump I`M from down under too, and I have the perfect business for you if you are still looking and are serious.

This business can be run entirely from a lap topanywhere in the world,and yes your mobile will be handy too.

You can earn as little as $1000 USD p/w or the sky`s the limit, I know guys who are earning $100k+ a month here,and they have only been in the business 3-4 mths.

Look forward to your reply.

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