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Topic 1         Wed Dec 05, 1990
J.ATTARD [Janet(sysop)]      at 19:00 EST
Sub: Welcome!                               

Welcome to the Home Office/Small Business RoundTable: your source for business
information, and place to exchange ideas with other business people online.
                                    
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Message 1         Wed Dec 05, 1990
J.ATTARD [Janet(sysop)]      at 19:02 EST
 
Welcome!. You'll find the HOSB an excellent place to share your questions,
your expertise, exchange information and get success tips on all  phases of
starting, running and managing home offices and small businesses.
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Topic 1 has been closed.  No replies allowed

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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.
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Message 1         Sun Nov 25, 1990
CAPT.NEMO [Rocky]            at 01:12 EST
 
 HUMBOLDT STATE?
  Like in Arcata...like north of Eureka...like where the
 Mai Kai Apartments [sp?] used to be?  Like Founders Hall
 at the top of the hill?  Like where I was marooned in 64
<RETURN>, <S>croll, <Q>uit ?s
 when the floods wiped out the freeways north, south and 
 east of the town?
  Never heard of it...nor Brown Derby beer, The Keg [now
 gone I hear].
  Are there still redwoods all around?
  Welcome aboard!
   Rocky
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Message 2         Sun Nov 25, 1990
J-V-K [Joni]                 at 01:46 EST
 
Hi Tom... and WELCOME... sure glad you dropped in to chat!  Look around you'll
find very helpful info both here and in the Library!
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Message 3         Sun Nov 25, 1990
G.LENZ [George]              at 04:17 EST
 
Hi Tom:

    You've already met Rocky, but don't worry, he isn't fatal.

    You should make a great addition to the gang with your combination of
jobs!  Hopefully the discussions here will help you climb to the top.  (Sorry,
but I !had! to do it.)
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Message 4         Sun Nov 25, 1990
D.NICHOLAS1                  at 04:19 EST
 
Hi... I'm Dennis Nicholas and I live just north of Dallas...(GO COWBOYS :/)
I've been working for a process control systems manufacturing facility for
just over 11 years. Nine have been as a N/C machinist and the past 2 have been
as a methods technician ( a fancy term for machine tool programer). All
programs are written on a terminal connected to a DEC PDP/11/44 and a Vax
system. Though I'm no mainframe programmer of any sort, I can pro- gram a mean
N/C machine. Anyhow I started tinkering with a C-64 serveral years ago with
programming and have actually built interfaces for things like Relay
controllers (for turning on lights etc.,) as well as stepper motors for
robotic type stuff. My current interests as well as my home based business is
Desktop Publishing and Offset Printing. I own a paltry XT-10 clone with a
Seagate 32 meg H.D.,Hercules monitor, mouse, Niscan Hand Scanner, Gem Scan,
Panasonic KX-p1180 Dot matrix and a Packard Bell Laser printer w/1.5 meg of
memory. I run Timeworks Publish-It for all my typesetting at 300 DPI. After
laser printing my copy I shoot a negative of it on an old VGC 16x20 camera,
mask it, burn a plate, mount it on my Hamada Offset press and go to town. All
this is fitted into a enclosed 1-1/2 car garage which looks more like an
average office. I've only been printing for about 8 months now so it hasn't
made me rich but I am getting more business everyday. I do not advertise at
all except with business cards. All customers are through word of mouth. I
have printed business cards, flyers, booklets, and letterheads to name a few.
One year ago I knew absolutely nothing about printing so I'm no expert, but it
goes to show that anybody (or nearly anybody) can do it. I currently have
several prospective clients out there including one worth several thousand dol-
 lars. (fingers crossed) So I'll keep on printing and hope some day I will
become one of those who can succesfully say "I did it my way". By the way I
owe absolutely nothing on any of my equipment. All has been purchased with
saved money and smart shopping... Till next time.... Dennis................
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Message 5         Sun Nov 25, 1990
C.OLGUIN [Searcher]          at 04:51 EST
 
Hello,

I work at CPU, as Senior Staff Analyst hired out to GEMS, on SUN systems, to
make Jupiter and Zeus CT scanners. :))  Translation:

I work for Computer People Unlimited, as a computer programmer consultant,
working at General Electric Medical Systems, on SUN
 (I don't know what that stands for) computer system(UNIX), to
 make the newest CAT(CT) scanners in which the current projects are called
Jupiter and Zeus.

I can say one thing for GE their initals turn out great!(GEMS & GEnie).

I have worked with computers since 1975.

I wouldn't mind starting my own business, but I lack the business
 sense needed.  My experience lets me figure out about every related
 to computers, but since I use so few business type software packages,
 I can't answer hardly any of the questions asked here about computers.

                Chris
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Message 6         Sun Nov 25, 1990
J.AUSER [Jimbo]              at 11:39 EST
 
Welcome, Tom. Glad you took Janet's advise and dropped in here.  You'll find
lots of friendly and helpful folks around here.  Look forward to seeing
around. =Jimbo=
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Message 7         Sun Nov 25, 1990
GLENNA.FROST                 at 13:31 EST
 
Hi, all! Just thought I'd drop in and introduce myself before I get too bogged
down in this BB!

I currently work full time as a Sr. Systems Programmer for a geophysical
company in Houston, but am in the process of looking for a contract job as an
independent consultant. I have done independent contracting off and on (mostly
off!) for several years, but have finally gotten to the (financial) point
where I would like to go into it full time. I hope to get a lot of good advice
from this board!

I have attempted all sorts of small businesses, from Avon to Mail Order, but,
having to work somewhere else full time put a damper on them! I have a dream
of a GREAT start-up business, if there is anybody who would be willing to lend
me a couple of hundred thou....

Anyway, great to add this to my growing list of active BBs, and looking
forward to meeting everybody!

Glenna

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Message 8         Sun Nov 25, 1990
M.VIEIRA                     at 14:00 EST
 
 Dennis--
   How far north of Dallas? Need any help with overflow work?

 (grin, chuckle, chuckle)
 Martha/Plano, TX
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Message 9         Sun Nov 25, 1990
SEITZINGER [Kent]            at 17:45 EST
 
Well, several new folks: Tom, Dennis, Chris and Glenna. Glad to have you all
on board (of course, then tehre's Rocky who's been overboard for years). The
best feature of this RT is the interchange of ideas and information so while
we certainly hope all of you find useful information here, we also look
forward to yur contrinutions. =Kent=
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Message 10        Sun Nov 25, 1990
J-V-K [Joni]                 at 20:05 EST
 
More power to you Dennis!  Sounds like my oldest son who started printing when
15 y.o. in our garage.... now has his own full service commercial printing
business... he also secured a degree in visual communications along the way! 
Keep 'a going -- you'll attain your goal!

Chris... the more questions you ask the more you learn!  Keep asking!

Glenna... Welcome!  You'll find lots of great advice and perhaps you've also
got some to share!

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Message 11        Sun Nov 25, 1990
MACLEE                       at 21:27 EST
 
WOW!.......lots of new people here.  WELCOME from me too and the best of luck
with your attempts to  start/continue your home businesses.  I love the
commute! /Lee
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Message 12        Sun Nov 25, 1990
A.HEIN [Anton]               at 21:51 EST
 
Janet (and others),

Just thought I'd let you know I'm leaving for Europe this thursday. I'll be in
Amsterdam, Holland for five weeks, and will be back on January 8 or 9.....

Anton
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Message 13        Sun Nov 25, 1990
G.LENZ [George]              at 22:06 EST
 
    Hello Dennis, you can make lots of money in that business (but the
treasury tends to frown on that) if you work hard to make your product better
than the next guy's.  I always look for a printer who cares about making my
work look good.

    Chris -- maybe you don't know about the business programs NOW, but we'll
ask about Greek mythology in the meanwhile.

    Glenna -- gee, I write you a thank you yesterday on the genealogy BBS, and
here you are today!  Welcome to my "home" BBS. The folks here are just as nice
and helpful as they are over in Genealogy (although Rocky can be questionable
sometimes :)"
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Message 14        Sun Nov 25, 1990
D.KELLER10                   at 22:11 EST
 
To J.ATTARD: Janet -- thanks for the welcome. I run a business that deals
exclusively with large medical companies (pharmaceutical/ dental). Regardless
of the size of my clients, I am still faced with many of the concerns of any
small business person (e.g., health and general insurance, useful software,
databases for intelligence on my clients, what's new in the field). So I think
I may enjoy browsing around in the HOSB BBS. Is there a list of past RTC's,
and if so, is there any record of what transpired? I assume the communications
are too voluminous to all be saved. [C[C[C[C[C*S
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Message 15        Mon Nov 26, 1990
D.NICHOLAS1                  at 02:52 EST
 
Martha ... Sherman to be exact. All my supplies are purchased around the
Dallas area. Much better prices than in this overinflated town. Plus the
selections are much better. To tell you the truth... I would like to see more
work but first I need to invest in a little more equipment like a reasonable
paper cutter, thermograph etc. The work is out there and I want a large piece
of it. Stay in touch ...Dennis :)
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Message 16        Mon Nov 26, 1990
D.NICHOLAS1                  at 02:59 EST
 
Hi Joni.. Since I am relatively new to the printing trades, perhaps you might
know where I can get the information on pricing my services competitively
without having to call other local printers. Some are less than friendly and
won't divulge any prices over the phone nor will they talk to you at any great
length about techniques and tips. I would like to find a software program that
will easily calculate an average sized job. Any suggestions would be
appreciated.. Thx ..Dennis
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Message 17        Tue Nov 27, 1990
J-V-K [Joni]                 at 00:07 EST
 
Hi Dennis.... R.J. has invested in a piece (large) of software called
"Printers Plus".  He is very happy with it.  You can quote, turn it into a
job, when finished, invoice it, then it becomes A.R., then we also purchased
"Customer History", so after it's paid it then becomes part of Customer
History.  Soooooo down the road if a rerun is needed, can call up cusomer file
and take a look and actually pull up prior job and turn it into a customer
order *again*... real neat program.  It is based on *your* burden rate, not
some other area that has nothing to do with YOUR expenses.  If you want to
know more... give a holler!

= Joni =

P.S.  I'm also ordering a new software program from a member of an
associtiaion that I belong to that will estimate word processing and DTP and
actually pick up all the hidden costs we all forget about.
 Can't tell you about it, as don't have it *in hand* yet, but soon!
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Message 18        Tue Nov 27, 1990
C.HOWARD11 [Craig]           at 00:24 EST
 
Hello. My name is Craig and seemingly a rare bird amongst all the Californians
and Texans in that I live in Weehawken, N.J. I'm (more or less) gainfully
employed as an editor. On the side, I also act as a printing consultant, from
helping small businesses decide what printing they want or need to preparing
camera-ready copy exactly as they want it.  Otherwise, I have a few ideas for
some newsletters but absolutely no ideas on the marketing of them. Outside of
work, indoors I'm a voracious reader (less so in the year that I've had my
computer) and outdoors, I like to sail.  And, there, is Craig Howard in a
"byte bite". Cheers.
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Message 19        Tue Nov 27, 1990
D.NICHOLAS1                  at 04:37 EST
 
Joni... Sure I'd like some more information. I'm contemplating creating a
template for my Works spreadsheet that might do the trick. You know... simple
and easy to use. But I still would like more info on that  estimating program.
It sounds good...but how about the price :( ???

Hi Craig... Don't think just anybodys never heard of Weehawken. I was in the
Newark area on business less than a month ago. Lodged in Saddlebrook, took
care of business in Fairlawn, and ate out one night at a place called "Louies
Charcoal Pit" in Weehawken...(or at least I think it was Wee). Coulda been
Hoboken?? Hard to remember..one of those nights ya know :\ Keep in
touch...Dennis
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Message 20        Tue Nov 27, 1990
H.KELLY1 [Heidi@T2_Ltd]      at 11:03 EST
 
Hi!

I just discovered this interesting group of subjects, and then found out they
are in the Star*Services!  Neat.  So, I thought I would introduce myself.

My name is Heidi - I'm from Fontana, CA and 8 - 4:30 I am a office manager. My
husband and I recently started a company called T2 Limited, we are software
developers <grin>.  Currently, we are updating a program for the Atari ST
called BBS Express! ST.  This is BBS software.  We only started in Spet, but
have been having a blast.  I wanted to get a better idea on the various
problems etc for small home businesses, so here I am!

Nice to meet you all.....

Heidi
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Message 21        Tue Nov 27, 1990
J.ATTARD [Janet(sysop)]      at 16:14 EST
 
Welcome to all of you newcomers! I hope you'll all capture an index of the
categories and topics under discussion in the HOSB to get an idea of how the
area is organized.  If you don't see a topic on a subject of interest to you,
feel free to start one in an appropriate category.

D.Keller: the best and fastest way to get a list of library files of  interest
to you is to use the library search feature to look for files on key words. 
You could search the library for the term RTC to get  a list of RTC
transcripts in the library, for instance.  Or you could search for "insurance"
to get a list of files on insurance, etc. (leave out the quotes when you type
in the key word.) In addition to RTC transcripts, other text files, and
shareware, you'll also find many archives of BBS topics in the library. Every
so often (and it's time  again!) we take older messages off the bbs to keep it
to a manageable size to get through. When we delete messages or topics from
the bbs, we post anything that's has information worth saving in the library.

You can also use a search function to look for topics of interest in  the bbs.
Way to search here is simply to type SEA /insert search term/ The SEA stands
for the word search; the two slashes mark the beginning and end of the term
you want to look for.  You'l get a list of all  topics in the bbs that deal
with the search term you specified. =======

Craig: the west coast contingent only makes a lot of noise..<grin>... There's
a lot of us East Coasters around. What magazine do you edit? And have you seen
our topic in category 2 on newsletters?

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Message 22        Tue Nov 27, 1990
SEITZINGER [Kent]            at 19:47 EST
 
Hi Heidi and welcome. I'm sure you will find a wealth of informaiton here on
the bbs. Although the HOSB library is not in the GEnie Star*Services area, the
non-primetime hours are realtively inexpensive and there is a vast amount of
additional info there, so you might want to check that out too. =Kent=
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Message 23        Tue Nov 27, 1990
N.LAMPRON [Timin]            at 21:52 EST
 
Bonjour! I'm a new Canadian user of Genie who is very impressed with the vast
resources and services that the system offers.  And it's fun too!  I'm
interested in the HOSB because I have an excellent Time and Attendance,
Payroll Preparation and Sche~uling software package that I would like to
launch in the U.S. market.  HOSB seems to be an excellent source for
connecting with computer literate entrepreneurs who might be able to help me
out.    As for my real job?  I'm a senior manager of a large restaurant-bar
management company.  Now for soxDVc[1~
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