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Topic 2         Fri Sep 21, 1990
J.ATTARD [Janet(sysop)]      at 13:49 EDT
Sub: Introduce yourself!                    

What kind of business do you work at? Are you self-employed? A moonlighter?
Someone who'd like to start a business? Are you a principle in a corporation
with many employees? Whatever you do, tell us about yourself.
123 new messages.
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Message 29        Wed Nov 28, 1990
SEITZINGER [Kent]            at 22:37 EST
 
I took two years of Latin and between that language and Roman numerals, it is
self-evident as to the cause of events in 476 A.D. Hell, those people couldn't
 communicate with each other (at least could not be sure of what the other
said) and had no way of calculating anything. Not only that, there best
friends were back stabbers... oh,oh...here come the topic cops. BYE!
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Message 30        Wed Nov 28, 1990
<RETURN>, <S>croll, <Q>uit ?s
J.ORYAN2                     at 23:32 EST
 
Dear HOSB members: | My name is John O'Ryan and I am a bit late introducing
myself.  I have been a member of Genie for over a year, but seldom used the
net until way around the board and I like what I see. | For the past 30 years
my time has been almost evenly split between aviation and business.  I began
my career flying in the military and moved to commercial flying with Pan Am in
1967.  From that point forward my aviation career was interrupted for 11 years
due to cut backs by Pan Am.  During my furlough I worked in marketing for an
avionics manufacturing company and a flight simulator company. Currently I
pursue marketing opportunities world wide for aviation and flight simulator
products in my own business called Flight International Trading Company. | My
interest in computers began in 1978 when the Heath Company was the only one
offering computer parts as part of a kit that the purchaser could assemble and
use.  There has been a lot of water over the dam  since that humble beginning.
In those days anyone owning a computer  had to do his own programming as there
were no ready made software  packages available. | I don't think this economy
lends itself well for start up operations. My advice to those wanting to start
a business is make sure that you  are set up to sustain yourself and your
family indefinitely regardless  of the success of the new venture.  That means
for all practical  purposes that you have to moonlight or have another source
of income  while pursuing your hearts desire.  Most business fail because of
lack  of capital according to the better business bureau and the department 
of commerce, but in some ways that statement is an oversimplification  of the
real reason which is that you run out of time.  Time = Money  and therefore
the statistic is correct, but encompasses much more than  just not having
cash.  The O'Ryan 3 ..2..  rule says that all ventures thake 3 times as long
and cost twice as much to get started than originally planned.  Plan to
sustain yourself indefinitely and you'll end up OK. | Regards, | | John





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Message 31        Thu Nov 29, 1990
S.MARCZESKI1 [Steve O.]      at 01:38 EST
 
deja vu...anyway, welcome John O'Ryan!

Rocky...I took Latin in High School because I went to a Catholic School, and
there were three types of people who took Latin there: a) the jocks b) the
nerds and c) the dropouts. This was because there was no requirement to speak
it in order to pass.

Anyway....enough of this...
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Message 32        Thu Nov 29, 1990
J.ATTARD [Janet(sysop)]      at 01:39 EST
 
Timin and John, welcome! Timin, is your software package directed at any
particular vertical market? How are you selling it in Canada? And to whom
(which types of businesses are producing the most sales.)  If you can find
your way to category 6, that would be the best place to discuss marketing the
program.

John.. the advice on the money/time to start up is right on! Biggest reason
for business failure (assuming a viable product or service) IS under
capitalization.

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Message 33        Thu Nov 29, 1990
S.STRALEY1 [Scott]           at 03:48 EST
 
Hello. My name is Scott Straley. I have just started making a full attempt at
Cmoputer Consulting. I just got my business cards today! D'ya want one? Well,
here:

(Paper: Parchment Grey)

                                               (908) nnn-nnnn


                       SCOTT STRALEY
                    Computer Consultant


               System Design * Programming
             Installation * Training * Repair

(Number: 8pt. Sans-serif. N- "n"'s in the real one.)
 (Name: First letters of each name 14pt. Ital. Bold Sans-Serif; remainder
12pt. Ital. Bold Sans-Serif)
 (Descriptions: Same as number, * = bullets.)


So, how do they look?

I work now as the Studio Technician at a Cable TV Station. The pay is lousy,
but I enjoy it there, co-workers are great, and they have a nice benefits
package.

  -Scott in NJ


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Message 34        Thu Nov 29, 1990
J.ATTARD [Janet(sysop)]      at 10:54 EST
 
Looked just great, Scott <grin>!  Welcome! And good luck with your business!
BTW, I'd be curious to know more about how computers are being used in the TV
industry.. plus there are several users in here who work in the field. Maybe
one of you could start a topic in category 16 on computers in broadcasting? --
Janet
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Message 35        Thu Nov 29, 1990
T.SMITH99 [SANDRA]           at 19:26 EST
 
Scott

Very nice card!

I chose a grey laid for mine, and Brush Script lettering.  (Don't worry, I'm
in a different line of work.)

Sandra
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Message 36        Thu Nov 29, 1990
SEITZINGER [Kent]            at 20:12 EST
 
Janet...speaking of undercapitalization: As most people know, a corporate form
of business can protect the shareholder(s) (owners) from personal liability
for corporate wrongs (assuming you didn't actual commit the wrong yourself but
that it was commited by an employee). There exists a doctrine called "piercing
the corporate veil" which WILL allow a claimant to get through the corporate
shield and personally sue the shareholders. One way of piercing the corporate
veil is to prove that the corporation was undercapitalized,. So, how's that
for an additional consequence of undercapitalization!?!? =Kent=
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Message 37        Thu Nov 29, 1990
G.LENZ [George]              at 21:18 EST
 
Hello Newfolks:

    John -- good to see you finally made it here (got any good sim programs
around the disk?).  One suggestion -- it's a lot easier to read paragraphs.

    Scott -- I too thought the card looks great, especially the color and
texture of the paper <g>.  I majored in broadcasting too many years ago, when
the Frezzolini 16 camera was the new rage and videotape's future was being
denigrated.
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Message 38        Thu Nov 29, 1990
A.STEIN1 [Droid]             at 21:21 EST
 
Hey Kent,

How hard would it be to get the HOSB rt into the star services??? Just
wonderin....

Droid...
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Message 39        Thu Nov 29, 1990
C.HOWARD11 [Craig]           at 21:38 EST
 
Hello George. Unfortunately I don't own my own boat. However, I charter both
in the Sound and the Chesapeake. I've run stuff from 28ft O'Days to 44ft
Freedoms (drove like a truck but faster). Where do you keep the boat? City
Island? A colleague of mine has a boat out there (the Stuyvesant club, I
think). If it weren't for the GW Bridge, I would seriously consider living
there. It would only be a 30 min. commute for me.
 Cheers, Craig.
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Message 40        Thu Nov 29, 1990
C.HOWARD11 [Craig]           at 22:29 EST
 
Hello Dennis. Sorry to take so long to get back you, but a validation fault
floored me for a day or so and the original reply reply to you disappeared
afore I could send it. Anyway, I've lived in Hoboken/Weehawken for over 10
years and the "pit" is a new one on me. Should you ever come back, I know of
some very good places that are worth the Manhattan prices they charge. There
are also some very good (Portuguese) places in Newark if you know where to
look (and I do). Keep in touch.
 Well Janet, I did get back as I promised, though I find the GEnie message
system a trifle cumbersome after CI$. Of course, I realize I can call up any
subject going back 5 years or more and I've already paid the $4.95 a month.
When it comes to costs, it is CI$ that is cumbersome. I don't know what made
you assume I edit a magazine. In fact I work as a rim-rat on one of the
nation's wealthier newspapers. (I need the daily deadline). I shall keep a
weather eye on this section and, please, if there's anything I can do for you,
or your flock, just mention it.
 Cheers, Craig

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Message 41        Thu Nov 29, 1990
J.ATTARD [Janet(sysop)]      at 23:12 EST
 
Droid: the HOSB BBS IS part of Star*Service.  --Janet
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Message 42        Thu Nov 29, 1990
G.LENZ [George]              at 23:20 EST
 
Hello all!

    I'm heading down to St. Mary's, GA just north of the Florida line, on
Sunday for two week's reserve duty and was wondering if there were any
Hosburgers in the neighborhood I might get a chance to visit with.  If so,
instead of cluttering up this topic (and getting Janet mad at me), send me a
note by e-mail so I can give you a holler.
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Message 43        Thu Nov 29, 1990
B.EDWARDS6 [Brad]            at 23:20 EST
 
        My name is Brad Edwards and I have just started a Mail Order software
business.  I haven't had a lot of time to look around the HOSB, but from what
I see there is a lot of information which will be helpful.  It's going to take
me a while to read everything that's here.
     Right now I'm just operating locally in Bakersfield, CA.  I'm trying to
get my name out there without spending a fortune on advertising.  If anybody
has some good advice, I would really welcome it.
        Thanks for the oportunity to use this board, it looks like it's a
wealth of helpful information.

Brad

 bye 




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Message 44        Thu Nov 29, 1990
J.ATTARD [Janet(sysop)]      at 23:22 EST
 
Craig, just saw editor, and guess these days think magazine. We've got a lot
of newspaper/former newspaper types around here.. including me. (Worked on a
daily for a few years.. wasn't my cup of tea.)
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Message 45        Thu Nov 29, 1990
J.ATTARD [Janet(sysop)]      at 23:24 EST
 
Brad, yes I think you will find a lot of info here.. some contributed by
others in the same line of business. Good luck with it!
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Message 46        Thu Nov 29, 1990
COMPDESIGN [W.Moore]         at 23:50 EST
 
Brad,

HOSB is an excellent place to start!  You will meet anyone and
 everyone here, and as a character reference, there are certainly
 some characters here <grin>... Oh no, not me, ... I mean everyone
 else of course.

Your local classifieds are a place to start if you wish to pursue
 that route.  Many times you can get a contract rate for 30, 60,
 90, 180 or 360 days.  In our local paper, per line business
 classifieds are about $3.35/line for a one-time Ad, but for a 30
 day contract, the rate drops to $2.02/line.  For a 12 month
 contract, it drops to $1.45/line.  We advertise on a 12 month
 contract, and only have to guarantee at least 3 lines/day to get
 the $1.45 rate.  Sundays we advertise at least 50 lines in 7 or
 8 different Ads, and all at the $1.45/line rate!  During the week
 we run our "rate-holder" Ad of 4 lines.  Anyway, check it out.

Generate some press releases of your services.  Many papers, local
 magazines, business tabloids have a section for new businesses in
 the local area.  This gets you some free publicity and the guide-
 lines are simple.  Just can't guarantee when the release will run
 though.

Join some "leads and prospects clubs" in your area.  Don't know
 how applicable this is to your business, but these clubs exist
 only to share "leads" of potential business.  Many clubs meet for
 breakfast at a restaurant in the early AM, take 5 minutes or so
 for each member to give his/her business "story", and then
 exchanges leads from one member to another.  You meet some good
 people, make some friends, and network at the same time!

I know HOSB members are full of ideas..  Any other ideas out
 there?

Hope this helps...

-- William Moore

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Message 47        Thu Nov 29, 1990
A.HARRELL-2-                 at 23:53 EST
 
Just want to take a moment to introduce myself and hope to get to know some 
of you. I have an interest in starting my own home buisness but don't know 
how to go about it. My main interests are computers, garding, and general 
type of hobbies. Are there any sugestions from anyone out there that could 
give me an idea of how to get started?
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Message 48        Fri Nov 30, 1990
D.BLOOMFIEL1                 at 00:03 EST
 
Hi, I am David Bloomfield, and I am 68 years young.  I work full time at
Telemarketing Tools, and am exploring doing Telemarketing at home, using my
computer to keep records and direct dial.  I would be very interested in
talking to anyone who is doing Telemarketing.  My back-
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40 years in Marketing with 2 years as National Sales Mgr. in the housewares
field.  Hobbies are Chess and Computing.  Married to a wonderful Dutch lady,
and have 2 great grown children, a boy 33, and a girl 27.  I think Hosb is
outstanding and I am glad I just join-  ed Genie.  Came over from Prodigy. 
Dave*S
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Message 49        Fri Nov 30, 1990
J-V-K [Joni]                 at 01:06 EST
 
Hi John & Scott and Brad --- W-E-L-C-O-M-E to HOSB!  Don't forget to check out
the library too -- you'll find lots of info archived there also!

hehehe GEORGE... I should make the trip as a stowaway... my sister lives in
Lake Park, GA... just a short distance over the FL border! I haven't seen her
in a couple years.

= Joni =
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Message 50        Fri Nov 30, 1990
G.LENZ [George]              at 03:45 EST
 
Brad:

    Welcome, you're gonna meet a lot of nice folks with lots of good ideas
when you stick around.

    Get out a press release to your local papers, including the shoppers and
weeklies, about the start-up of your business.  Put an ad in the Genie
Classifieds (about the cheapest advertising there is).  Run a free seminar on
how to choose software and hand out your catalog (you can probably rent a
school gymn or a VFW hall for cheap).  Offer to write a software review column
for your local paper.  Good luck!

A.Harrell-2- and Dave (the Kid):

    Welcome to hosb!  You'll get a lot of help (and a lot of laughs) from the
gang here.
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Message 51        Fri Nov 30, 1990
L.MERRICK [Lew]              at 04:34 EST
 
Sheesh, stay off for a couple of days and my buffer overflows.

Hi everyone!

Lew
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Message 52        Fri Nov 30, 1990
J.ATTARD [Janet(sysop)]      at 10:07 EST
 
A.Harrel could you type NAM next time you are in the bbs and insert a nickname
so we know what to call you?  (First names are a lot  friendlier than email
addresses.. and easier to remember <grin>)

Way to find a suitable business would probably to think about all the thing
you know about your hobbies and interests, and see what others don't know,
can't find, always ask you about, etc.  Then think about how you can combine
your computer interests with the needs you see.  As an example, there are
people who sell hobby supplies mail order, hmm, and even plants.  IN fact
there's a transcript in the HOSB library of a realtime conference we had with
someone who turned a love for plants and gardening into a thriving mail order
business selling hard-to-find plants (and probably some not-so-hard to find).
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Message 53        Fri Nov 30, 1990
J.ATTARD [Janet(sysop)]      at 10:11 EST
 
Dave, welcome! A lot of retirees start very profitable businesses in
retirement. Sounds like you have the background and skills to do so. One guy I
know started a business in his basement after he retired, and in less than 10
years made enough to buy an office building (for cash!) in a very high-priced
business district. If you have a lot of background in telemarketing and know
how to write your own telemarketing scripts, you might start your own
telemarketing agency.  Hint: hire other retirees like yourself to work.. One
telemarketig company I spoke to a few years back said retirees were their BEST
and  most productive employees.  --Janet
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Message 54        Fri Nov 30, 1990
CAPT.NEMO [Rocky]            at 10:58 EST
 
 WOW!!!!!
  26 messages, so welcome to all you new folks.
 The only reason anyone takes or took Latin is so you can read
 the copyright date on movies, right?
 Rocky
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Message 55        Fri Nov 30, 1990
T.SMITH99 [SANDRA]           at 18:31 EST
 
One way to get free publicity is to convince your local newspaper that you are
newsworthy.  Our local paper prints stories of start up businesses and stories
of other business aspects.  You would have to think of a story and convince
the appropriate person on the paper that it would be of interest.

Sandra
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Message 56        Fri Nov 30, 1990
S.CONROY1 [S.Conroy]         at 21:24 EST
 
Hi! I'm new to GEnie, new to Aladdin, and new to this BBS/roundtable. I've
been in business for over 20 years either in a
 small office or in my home. I started doing freelance editing for several
major publishers, then gradually ranged out into freelance writing, graphic
design, advertising, copywriting for various other ad companies, etc. I've
done fairly well, but I want to do better...
 and I want to learn from you all and share what I know.

I am having some problems getting Aladdin to download messages here and let me
look at them offline; when I connect to GEnie I can see what seem like at
least a hundred or more scroll by rapidly (that part seems pretty normal), but
then when I go offline & try to call them up for perusal, I only have maybe 15
or 20. So...it's going to take me awhile to get caught up and be able to
contribute. By the way, if anyone has suggestions on what I could be doing
wrong (I really am a total neophyte at this), I'd love to hear from you!
Thanks in advance, and I'll see you here ASAP.

                          -Sonsie-
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Message 57        Fri Nov 30, 1990
G.GOLLWITZER [Gerry]         at 22:54 EST
 
Hi, I'm involved with inbound and outbound telephone marketing. This is also
called interactive telephone marketing. Would any one know which category and
topic would most relate to this  business. What I'm involved in includes
telebroadcasting, voice mail box, voice bulletin board and 900 services.

One question I do have    ---   Does anyone have any insight into the
interactive telephone convention in January called InfoText '91? Or - Which
category and topic would I be most likely to find the  answer to this
question?

Thanks.
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Message 58        Fri Nov 30, 1990
T.SMITH99 [SANDRA]           at 23:14 EST
 
Correct, Rocky.  Those dates are SOOOO important.

Sandra
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Message 59        Sat Dec 01, 1990
J.ATTARD [Janet(sysop)]      at 00:17 EST
 
Sonsie, welcome!  First on your problems with Aladdin, the place to get
answers would be  the Aladdin RoundTable bbs. It's part of the Star*Service,
and that's where you'll find the experts on Aladdin.

As far as doing better than you are now, is it more work or more money you
want?  If you have enough work, are you charging enough would  be the first
question to ask yourself.  Next, if you are doing work  for ad agencies now,
could you work directly for companies and charge somewhere between what you
are now billing ad agencies an what the  companies pay the agencies? It
wouldn't be ethical to approach  your customers's clients (the agencies
clients) and if you were found out you'd lose the agencies as customers, but
try to develop your own contacts. --Janet
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Message 60        Sat Dec 01, 1990
J.ATTARD [Janet(sysop)]      at 00:19 EST
 
Gerry, if you didn't ask about Infonet before someone else did. I haven't
heard of the confernece myself, but maybe someone else will have. We have a
topic on 900 phone services.. it's category 2, topic 12. --Janet
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Message 61        Sat Dec 01, 1990
J-V-K [Joni]                 at 01:44 EST
 
Hi Brad... I find the BEST place to advertise is 1) Yellow Pages and 2)
networking with fellow business people at Chamber/business related functions.

H Harrell... I'm not sure what type of business you really are "INTERESTED" in
starting.  I has to be something that you know well, and would LOVE working
at, 'cause if you start your own business you will certainly be working more
thatn 8 hours/day.

Hi Davie... <smile> I have VERY Dutch background.  Our family came over to the
U.S. directly from Amsterdam Holland.  Maiden name is Van Derwerken... that's
real Dutch.  Even though dad had our geneaology researched w-a-y- back and
published a book, I have never been to Holland and really don't know much
about the country and will take steps to learn more.  WELCOME to HOSB David...
take a look around the BB and also stop in the library and do some
searching... if you don't find what you are looking for, start at TOPic in the
BB, and by all means DO ask  questions.!

SONSIE ... Have you SET UP Aladding to check exactly what you want it to do
and have you named your txt files for messages in and out... so that when
Aladdin makes Pass 1 and Pass 2 it will be able to interpret what you told it
to do *correctly*?  If you REALLY want some expert help... best place to ask
is the Aladdin RT.  They will get you going and fast!

= Joni =



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Message 62        Sat Dec 01, 1990
M.APODACA1                   at 19:16 EST
 
Hello!  My name is Mark Apodaca from Lakewood, California (part of Los Angeles
County).  I am a new user of this service and have an interest in business. 
In additional to my management job with a large corporation, I am a business,
financial, and management consultant.  I also do income tax preparing.  My
consulting business mostly involves deaf individuals.  I am also in the
process of teaching part time at UCLA (accounting principles).  That should
say enough about myself and I am hoping this RT will help and enhance my
business and management knowledge.
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Message 63        Sat Dec 01, 1990
F.HIRSCH1 [Fritz]            at 22:30 EST
 
Kent, yes it is an interesting business, a lot of ups and downs economy
dependant, but in the long run it always works out. Thanks for your welcome.
                                Fritz
 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

Al, I might take you up on your offer, I am a computer nut myself, but
compared to you I am a greenhorn. I hardly new, that computers existed in
1966! Good to have people like you around.

                Greetings,
                                Fritz
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Message 64        Sat Dec 01, 1990
J-V-K [Joni]                 at 23:18 EST
 
Welcome Mark... sounds like you are already on your way (or have been on your
way for some time)!  Take a look around here and pop into the library lots of
great stuff.  And why don't you stop by the RTC sometime.  Talking "live" to
those you post to in the BB is great... you get to meet them in person
<smile>!
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Message 65        Sun Dec 02, 1990
R.MUSGROVE1                  at 00:31 EST
 
HI...MY NAME IS RUSS MUSGROVE LIKE MANY I AM NEW TO THE BB SCENE. I WORK FOR A
DOMESTIC AIR LINE. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING IN TO A  POSS. HOME HEALTH CARE
BUSINESS.IN THE LAST TEN YEARS I HAVE OWNED  A NUMBER OF SMALL RESTAURANTS,BUT
I DID BETTER ON THE REAL ESTATE THAN THE BUSINESS. STILL LOOKING FOR SOME
THING THAT FEELS RIGHT LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU ....RUSS
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Message 66        Sun Dec 02, 1990
N.LAMPRON [Timin]            at 00:46 EST
 
Do any of you new guys or veterans use "Terminal" in Windows 3.0 for Genie
sessions?  Just curious--it works great.        --Ti'min.
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Message 67        Sun Dec 02, 1990
J.ATTARD [Janet(sysop)]      at 01:20 EST
 
Hi, Mark, Russ, and anyone I missed! Rus, check out category 2 for some tips
on health care businesses.. be sure to check into any licenses you'd need,
too.
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Message 68        Sun Dec 02, 1990
SEITZINGER [Kent]            at 01:43 EST
 
Hi Mark and Russ. Russ, when you post your message(s) next time try tirning
off the cap ;lock key. When you type in all upper case, its harder to read
(its sort of like you're shouting) <grin> =Kent=
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Message 69        Sun Dec 02, 1990
CAPT.NEMO [Rocky]            at 02:44 EST
 
 If you're looking for messages older than a week from Dec. 1, they
 are in the Library under the title INTRO90.ZIP
 ....or something like that if I remember that swell title.
 Rocky
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Message 70        Sun Dec 02, 1990
D.BECKEMEYER [David @ BDT]   at 03:25 EST
 
Hi, I'm David Beckemeyer, and this is my HOSB intro.

I'm president of a small business here in Oakland, CA.  My company develops,
markets, and distributes computer software, and offers computer consulting
services and custom software development services.  I do Unix, Mac, PC, Atari
ST, and other platforms.

We offer scientific, engineering, operating systems and general purpose uility
software. I also have a line of small business retail point-of-sale and
accounting software.

 - David
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Message 71        Sun Dec 02, 1990
C.STRICKLAN1                 at 08:06 EST
 
Hi, I'm Carl Strickland (C>STRICKLAN1) and I'm kind of new to the BB. I have a
big problem with typing and knowing how many characters are to a line. So
PLEASE hang in there with me. I presently live and work in the Jacksonville,
Fla. Right now i"m looking for my calling in the business world. I'm
completeing my requirement for a banking degree from college but there are too
many x-bank employees to get a job. So Now i'm looking into other possible
opportunities.
 *l I would like to start a convention - party planning business in my town
and local area. The economy has made it hard for businesses to just throw
there money away on fancy business trip, unless you are a congressman or
banker. But i think that there is a way to make a living in this field. My
major problem is getting information on how to charge clients for this
service. Other planners will not give out any information on this. So, I will
need your help in this also I would like to invite all of you to think of
Jacksonville, Fla. when you plan your next trip. If there is any information
you need to know about the area, feel free to call (e-mail).  No, Im not
trying to get business right now but what better place to practice. Good-Luck
to all in your quest for your dream. I HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU
ALL..................

Carl.....
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Message 72        Sun Dec 02, 1990
J.ATTARD [Janet(sysop)]      at 10:13 EST
 
Welcome David and Carl!  David, sounds like you've got a good handle on
consulting.. and the right way (one anyway) to make it work.. target a
specific market.

Carl, have you done any library research on meeting planning? And are you
familiar with the industry publications?  Once you know  enough about using
the bbs to move around easily, you should start  a topic in Category 2 on
starting a meeting-planning service. BTW, trade publications and articles
about meeting planners ought to give you some idea of what they charge. --
Janet
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Message 73        Sun Dec 02, 1990
SEITZINGER [Kent]            at 12:28 EST
 
Welcome to both David and Carl fron part of our West Coast contingency.
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Category 1,  Topic 2
Message 74        Sun Dec 02, 199