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the idea called profit consultant was picked-up while visiting a local bookseller. His father sold books from a barn and the son has taken the biz over by selling the books online (in addition to the barn retail sales). He invited me to his barn store when I responded to an old style ad. that was in newspaper -saying that they were searching for profit advisor. and they used the response kind of marketing of long draft with big headline, too! I was a real sucker for those ads. because I believed that the rest of the world is negatively driven(most jobs are - right?). I spent three days with him by advising them on all aspects of biz. He and his wife played - good guy and bad guy routine(I am sorry to this website for my gut statements, here!). Truth. Anyway, this man kind-of was my Andrew Carnegie fellow in giving me three days and an idea to boot. Why not become a profit consultant? Let me give you a suggestion - if you focus on problems in the biz - you are building culture and training automatically. and i don`t mean that you should keep reminding yourself of the problems - just be aware of the challenge(problem) and look for solutions. Being a profit consultant is the same thing but you do it for profit - and let me add to that - you don`t get paid until your client makes money(this was part to the book sellers philosphy, that I should NOT be paid unless they make more money).

hope that answers the question. just one quick warning - dont go advising people unless you are able to stomach the legal ends. Any other ideas?

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 GoodMorning Entreprenuers - Its Friday!!

How many of you put hours in beyond the required? Do you work Saturdays and Sundays??

Hey, i got a brainstorm this morning while drinking coffee. By the way did you see the Wall Street Journal yesterday? Go Porsche!! No. 1 by J.D. Powers (and Lexis dropped to level II)

Do you believe that G.M. will improve and become a turn-around success as Chrysler did? why or why not?

Back to my brainstorming - I had an idea this morning to offer `personalize content` on the web for profit. It`s a crosses between `how-to` and `blogging` - do you think that people would want me to perform personalized information brokerage service for them?

I guess I would have to straighten out my English - and try to get people to like me more, too!! I see my score on this Startup Nation site is a bit low despite my good intensions.

So what do you think? Help for profits? Like an information broker but there would be information from a perspective(s).

Some of you might be wondering why speak about my idea
because others would view it here - and steal!! But, look at `blogs` and how they took off because it become Industry de-facto standard.

What would you call someone who pushes personalized content throught the web? any suggestions?

I notice there are a lot of schemes on the internet: homebased signups, get paid for taking survey(s), cheap `how-tos` but they want big money for signups.I got 20 ebooks for a penny on the net and BE WARNED!! People throw them together without doing research that would warrant college level performance in rewrite.

How would someone win consumer confidence on the internet when introducing a revolutionary biz idea?

How are you doing today? Ready for a Porsche in your portfolio? Any thoughts on eBaY? Thanks.

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I am no longer posting on this forum. A fellow citizen here suggested that I should Think before I add commitary to my postings. I thought he was wrong, but I am mistaked(not everyone digs Mr.Wicks) E

The kitchen table, or garage are great place to start a business. Be sure to create a business plan! But one type of business NOT to consider is the current ebay drop off stores, and the franchises.  Check our webpage to see why.  www.AmITheOnlyOne.org 

yep, i think the person whom is the founder of
a franchise(any) will stand a better chance at success.

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I am no longer posting on this forum. A fellow citizen here suggested that I should Think before I add commitary to my postings. I thought he was wrong, but I am mistaked(not everyone digs Mr.Wicks) E

my idea is to sit at the kitchen table with paper
and pen /and through brain power - create wealth.

(I fully understand - that all the knowledge, money and
imagination I would need is found here - in America!)

sell my ideas, and don`t forget the scissors, too!

 

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I am no longer posting on this forum. A fellow citizen here suggested that I should Think before I add commitary to my postings. I thought he was wrong, but I am mistaked(not everyone digs Mr.Wicks) E

What should a inspiring entreprenuer need out of
planning(i have no fleet trucks,employees,large
marketing programs, organized effort etc.etc.) ?

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I am no longer posting on this forum. A fellow citizen here suggested that I should Think before I add commitary to my postings. I thought he was wrong, but I am mistaked(not everyone digs Mr.Wicks) E

After reading all the posts, I think you (Mr.Wicks2006) are onto an idea that has been around for longer than most of us can quote (without research). I know the Egyptians had the idea. ScapeBizKim was the first person to post and stated the answer quite clearly to me. Maybe not as clear to others.

This is one way, and one way only to earn income by use of your brain and without doing anything else (you have no fleet trucks, employees, large marketing programs, organized effort Etc. Etc.)

You all got the answer in your own head now right? It’s books!

Writing a book is the only way to earn from the kitchen table and it doesn’t require the construction of a business plan! Of course marketing that book is another issue. That’s the real work. That’s really where the writer earns the money.

I think that was/is Mr.Wicks2006’s thoughts from the beginning. Mr.Wicks2006 has stated he is in the book industry.

Mr.Wicks2006. I mean no offense what so ever. Really. But why don’t you write a book on all the topics of your mind’s eye. Organize it. Re-write it (hopefully a few times, but you could be a great writer and be able to bang it out in one or two rewrites.).

When it’s done, I am sure we would all enjoy reading it. I know I am still enjoying my Start Up Nation book. Eventually your book will be sold on Amazon.com and you will have completed your life plan.

I can’t wait to read it!!!


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Vincent Wilcox (a.k.a. KRAKR)
Drummer
My band: Letters Make Words

no I was asking(please) what good are PLANS for someone without clear assets - a micro startup doesnot have the balls to wing.

rewrite is hard, I have relative whom does....hard stuff!!

as you can see from my score #, I`ve been banged around
and offending msg. aren`t a problem.

so...why plan?

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I am no longer posting on this forum. A fellow citizen here suggested that I should Think before I add commitary to my postings. I thought he was wrong, but I am mistaked(not everyone digs Mr.Wicks) E

Ok that`s it. Where is the camera? Is this the internet forum version of candid camera? Mr Funt where are you? I`ve pegged you! What do I win?

Charlie Brown said it best......"Good Grief!"

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~Eric
JE Design Group, LLC
If all you do is what you`ve done, then all you`ll get is what you`ve got.
www.jedesigngroup.com

Hello MisterWicks2006:

Yes, you can start a business with little or no money at your kitchen table.

Yes, Ebay and the internet in general is leveling the playing field for us little guys. I have been a successful powerseller and continue to enjoy success with Ebay.

Yes, certain personality types make better entrepreneurs.

Business plans and tools such as projection worksheets are an important part of success.  You must also have luck.  Entrepreneurs should never underestimate the power of luck : )

 

Why Plan?  Because it leads you down new paths and just by the mere process of starting something new...will lead to new opportunities and creative thinking.