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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by RicoD
I have a business idea... it includes a midget, a donkey, and a banana though
In that case you'll make it big...just charge 29.95 a month subscription fee, with automatic renewal.
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 02:20 PM
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I have some business connections in the import/export market from China and the Asian market. I plan to go around Canada to sell some of these goods this year. h:

I know some factories that produce clothing (high end, special occasion), hotel accessories (towels, soap..etc) and furniture. If you can get a contract or succesful contact i'll give you a cut.
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by evolution
I have some business connections in the import/export market from China and the Asian market. I plan to go around Canada to sell some of these goods this year. h:

I know some factories that produce clothing (high end, special occasion), hotel accessories (towels, soap..etc) and furniture. If you can get a contract or succesful contact i'll give you a cut.
Hook me up with some of that Lacoste
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 02:23 PM
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Nope. Never enjoyed dealing with the business aspect of anything.

Talk to some venture capital LLC's or banks. Usually you need to put together some sort of business plan and do a fancy presentation
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by F22B Prelude
Hook me up with some of that Lacoste
Don't have that, i can get the really real stuff but it would have to be at least a 40' container h:
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by OLDMAN
In that case you'll make it big...just charge 29.95 a month subscription fee, with automatic renewal.
Only way to go h: it's a 5 year minimum contract too h:
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Pete
I have this really awesome idea for a business and I have this feeling that it would really boom if I manifested it but I have no idea where to start. I have heard of "Angels" who are rich individuals that invest in entrepenuers' ideas but I was just wondering if anyone else has ever done anything like that or have started thier own business and how they funded it?
You are going to need some capital and pitch it to a small bank. You can also look into the SBA for help.
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 07:03 PM
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well before you start pitching to anyone you need a business plan.. if you went to any investor they will right away say no if you have nothing but an idea.. you pitch ideas to family and friends for money.. your best bet is to find material on how to start a business where you live and start planning.. cause that is all free plus the cost of some paper and ink.. Your best bet to get good sound advice is contact ths SBA and get andything from them..

once you get all you things in order then comes the hard task of building capital, best way is get some partners.. then pitch to banks, for that matter anyone you know.. try to get loans or see if people are willing to invest in you.. Angel investors are actually a good idea but i would say get to know them first and see whats up with what they want out of it..

I hope i helped, i am a Bus Admin major specializing in entreprenurship so any questions ill try and help..
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 07:06 PM
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All the time. I think of small things though.
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by DVPGSR
I always have business ideas...just not the funding.
Same here. Funding is always the wall I hit.
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