Tribe.net. Local Connections TigerLily5 http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/39dd4da7-3b68-4ba9-b672-8873d3868452 2008-04-30T15:01:20Z 2008-04-29T21:29:53Z

<div>Hi All: <br/>I've been doing research trying to find companies that produce green eco friendly AFFORDABLE packaging solutions for retail. <br/>I did find www.earthpack.com and I am waiting for a response. But does anyone here have someone they can recommend? <br/>Given the state of our planet, it's much harder than I expected. <br/> <br/>Thanks in advance!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 3 replies </div>

TigerLily5 2008-04-29T21:29:53Z Scottica http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/7fe191c9-f57a-4b0a-8477-796c45b0f99e 2008-04-28T08:52:43Z 2008-03-05T01:28:34Z

<div>Hello, <br/>We are launching a website that will act as a green lifestyle coach. The project is in the finial stage before launch and we are in need of some bridge capital for web development. <br/>On a financial side this is a highly lucrative, low overhead endeavor. On a social aspect, the program can be used to END Global Warming <br/>The LLC is seeking 10 k in return for equity stock. <br/>Please email me if interested in finding out further details.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 1 reply </div>

Scottica 2008-03-05T01:28:34Z MaximumChange http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/844c5dc7-4859-4e27-8fe7-43e0d6d109e1 2008-02-16T03:26:07Z 2008-02-16T03:26:07Z

<div>Hello gang... after a very long sabbatical I am officially back and look forward to my interaction with you. This forum is about business startups so lets get the discussions going again. Does anyone out there have any questions on their minds? Let's hear from you. <br/> <br/>Philip A. Foster, MA <br/>Life Coach/Business Consultant <br/> <br/>www.maximumchange.com <br/> <br/>www.myxedia.com/philfoster [Save money - make money]</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 0 replies </div>

MaximumChange 2008-02-16T03:26:07Z ENIAD http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/0b704d7e-279c-4446-a8ff-be6e6cdff95d 2007-11-23T08:50:58Z 2007-07-30T12:46:48Z

<div>I did not land a translation bid and now would like to secure a meeting as not to be the perpetual faceless newcomer. It is worth it as the company will be handing out contracts for years in a very promising field. <br/> <br/>How can I do that and what should I bring and prepare for the meeting? <br/> <br/>How could I put it so that they will want to meet me? </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 1 reply </div>

ENIAD 2007-07-30T12:46:48Z jay9 http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/c2dba970-884f-4741-897a-ab7d47d38ce1 2007-10-22T05:10:51Z 2007-10-22T05:10:51Z

<div>I have a business I'm trying to start and I need capital. I was hoping to get some advice from some of you about how to seek out and obtain funding from investors. <br/> <br/>Also, is there anything I need to keep a look for for or be careful of when pursuing investment. <br/> <br/>Thanks for your help. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 0 replies </div>

jay9 2007-10-22T05:10:51Z ENIAD http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/1533a64f-650d-481e-a885-906b012133c6 2007-07-12T13:22:23Z 2007-07-12T13:22:23Z

<div>I have put together a large bid, larger than what I usually deal with and for the first time I am representing a group of people, with higher expertise than me. <br/> <br/>This is something that could provide us with work for years to come. <br/> <br/>How are such things usually managed? It was sent in last week but I haven't heard from them since. The person in charge was away. <br/> <br/>When I finally reached him, he told me that I would get the O.K. in a week but also that he was not the final decision-taker. <br/>I have not been able to reach the final decision-taker and I do not want to come across as frantic but keen. <br/> <br/>Any advice? <br/>Any good books on leading negotiations. <br/> <br/>One very good piece of advice was to come across as very reassuring and not leave any doubt on the final performance. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 0 replies </div>

ENIAD 2007-07-12T13:22:23Z p-air http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/a5b64362-7c9e-4e2d-868e-f6f22978f1b6 2007-03-06T06:23:59Z 2006-10-19T08:21:43Z

<div>- http://asack.typepad.com/a_sack_of_seattle/2006/10/three_questions.html <br/> <br/>- http://asack.typepad.com/a_sack_of_seattle/2006/10/the_meeting_tha.html <br/> <br/>- http://majestic.typepad.com/seth/2006/09/some_rules_for_.html</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 6 replies </div>

p-air 2006-10-19T08:21:43Z jay9 http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/ac56fd69-99fa-4bc3-9fe8-ab0aa11e4025 2007-02-13T04:24:11Z 2007-02-13T04:24:11Z

<div>Does anyone have any experience with starting up a new HVAC/R business? I'm considering it and would love some discussion on the topic. <br/> <br/>Thanks.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 0 replies </div>

jay9 2007-02-13T04:24:11Z ENIAD http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/5bdb5744-c971-48b5-9c5e-73913a57f08b 2007-01-31T17:25:34Z 2006-12-02T18:53:48Z

<div>I am now in the market for a voice recognition system and it seems that Dragon Naturally Speaking is the most widely used system. “Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional 9 is the most accurate speech recognition product Nuance has ever developed - delivering up to 99% accuracy!” It now takes two hours to train to your voice with the demonstration kit (double that for real life) and is only operational in one language if my information is right. <br/> <br/>Via Voice (IBM) is a close second and the older versions were very well-liked by users. It has been purchased by Nuance. <br/> <br/>Dragon Naturally Speaking also comes in a preferred version and I do not know if that would improve a translator's office performance. <br/>I am a fast translator but a terrible typist. <br/> <br/>It would have to be installed on my portable. I was told it requires I G. Ram to run appropriately. <br/> <br/>Any experience with these? </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 2 replies </div>

ENIAD 2006-12-02T18:53:48Z ENIAD http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/ab9887ba-dfbd-48e1-8269-13979961b5ab 2007-01-31T17:16:07Z 2007-01-22T20:19:02Z

<div> <br/>I need to write a press communiqué pretty soon on my business and the activities that I will be offering. <br/>Any idea on how to go about this?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 1 reply </div>

ENIAD 2007-01-22T20:19:02Z ENIAD http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/bf996f5a-fa51-45e2-b655-be40609277c3 2006-12-19T01:36:42Z 2006-12-17T13:42:03Z

<div>I will be doing a few sales presentations to businesses including some to businesses that could use my services but have not requested to see me. <br/>Should I just walk into the company and request to see the manager or call ahead of time and request an interview. <br/>These are major car dealerships. <br/> <br/>I am teaching ESL English in a predominentely French area. <br/>Even if I don't sell, my visit could be used as a marketing tool as I will tell the people that I am also offering a Language Brunch and Translation services. <br/> <br/>I have never done that kind of sales but feel that I can pull it off. <br/> <br/>You also polish your act from one prospective customer to another.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 1 reply </div>

ENIAD 2006-12-17T13:42:03Z ENIAD http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/b35370d1-8d58-49d2-9a2e-2d1bf7c86ac7 2006-12-16T01:06:12Z 2006-12-02T18:50:15Z

<div>Because I deal mainly with languages, I have not purchased Excell yet. <br/>A research on Google reveals many free softwares that could fulfill the same role for a small company. <br/>Any idea on one that works well.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 6 replies </div>

ENIAD 2006-12-02T18:50:15Z Kim http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/244b8578-3f64-4a39-a8e6-79d477157f2b 2006-10-24T01:00:52Z 2006-10-24T01:00:52Z

<div>Hello all, <br/> <br/>I just joined this tribe and am also pretty new to business ownership as well. In June I left my job of almost 10 years as a Social Worker to start my own internet based company. I make personalized jewelry and work with schools and other non-profit organizations donating $5 of the sale of each bracelet to the organization. They don't have to take orders, money, or deliver products. It is all done on line. <br/> <br/>Right now I'm marketing to as many schools as I can a week. I have a couple of people who are marketing for me, but they really aren't following through on what they commited to. So, I'm doing pretty much all of it myself. <br/> <br/>My site is www.thespiritweaver.com if you want to look at it. <br/> <br/>I'm looking forward to the information that you all share here. <br/>Kim</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kim 2006-10-24T01:00:52Z Veronica http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/c27f39e1-9962-47c7-83bb-2be6fafd5015 2006-09-22T11:46:59Z 2006-09-18T15:35:46Z

<div>What do you think/know is the MOST INEXPENSIVE way for new real estate agents to market themselves to generate business? All responses appreciated. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 3 replies </div>

Veronica 2006-09-18T15:35:46Z MaximumChange http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/ef5457de-a35d-47c1-b03f-da2d2b50fd98 2006-09-16T13:04:30Z 2006-09-16T13:04:30Z

<div>I work with businesses and leaders all over the country. At first I was amazed at how many individuals fly by the seat of their pants every day. I found that many individuals have fallen into what I call the "TO DO LIST" trap. They allow their "TO DO LIST" to dictate their schedule rather than scheduling things on their "TO DO LIST" to complete. The one thing I tell all my clients is this... your calendar is NOT your To-Do-List and your To-Do-List is not your calendar. You must schedule time to get things done but that does not mean that everything on your To-Do-List must be scheduled to be done in one day... It might be impossible! <br/> <br/>I believe that you need to plan your week ahead of time. You only need about 30 minutes to plan out your entire week. I've come across an acronym that has been helpful. It is called the O.A.T.S. Formula. (Adapted from the Manager's intelligence report) <br/> <br/>O: Objectives. What results do you want to see by the end of the week? Write them down and rank them. (This is a form of TO-DO-LIST ranks by importance). <br/> <br/>A: Activities. What do you have to do to achieve your goals (objectives)? List the necessary activities, and put them in sequence underneath each Objective. <br/> <br/>T: Time. How much time will each activity require? To plan realistically, allow yourself more time than you think you might actually need. This gives you flexibility if unexpected problems arise. <br/> <br/>S: Schedule. Look at your calendar and decide when you can do each activity. Many I've worked with will underestimate the power of a schedule, but the reality is that you won’t get a think done if you don’t schedule appropriate time to do it. <br/> <br/>Your Schedule should be broken into three parts: Personal, Have-To-Do, and Want-to-do. <br/> <br/>Personal is everything you accomplish for you and your family. It is your own personal time that you must take. It can include getting the oil changed in your car, having lunch with your kids at school, taking your kids to sports practice, getting your hair cut, vacation, etc. <br/> <br/>Have-to-do are all the things you must accomplish in the week (See OATS) above. <br/> <br/>Then the Want-to-do might be read a book, call a friend on the phone, etc... <br/> <br/>The goal is to get your schedule under control... rather than your schedule controlling you. If you need help in this area, please let me know. I would be happy to help. <br/> <br/>Sincerely, <br/>Philip A. Foster, MA <br/>Life/Business Coach <br/>Maximum Change Coaching <br/>http://www.maximumchange.com</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 0 replies </div>

MaximumChange 2006-09-16T13:04:30Z MaximumChange http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/9d715651-f22e-445a-931d-4097e5321f59 2006-09-10T12:45:11Z 2006-09-10T12:45:11Z

<div>Hello everyone... <br/> <br/>I hope that you are having a good day. My name is Philip Foster and I am the new moderator for this group. Many of you have already e-mailed me off line expressing your welcome and concern about the status of the group and the lack of conversations, etc that take place here. <br/> <br/>First I wanted to let you know that I plan to be an active moderator here in the group. I hope to engage many of you in discussions and invigorate the group with ideas and activity. I welcome you all to participate in the threads as much as possible. There are no dumb questions here… we are all at different stages in the business cycle and we need to respect that in each other. We want everyone to feel comfortable entering and participating (as long as they are not here to SPAM or recruit us for some MLM or get-rich-scheme). If you feel someone is violating this rule, please feel free to contact me privately and I will investigate and take appropriate action as needed. <br/> <br/>As a reminder, this is a tribe for anyone who is interested in serious discussions concerning all aspects of early-stage business start-ups and tech ventures. Great conversation is always welcome; get rich scams, MLMs, and spam is not. Please keep on topic with the title of this tribe – BUSINESS START-UPS. <br/> <br/>I welcome any suggestions or feedback that you for the group. Above all what would make this group really interesting is the actual participation by its members. <br/> <br/>Now for some house cleaning… below are the other rules that govern this group. If you have any questions, please let me know. <br/> <br/>Again, thank you for your participation. I look forward to getting to know each and every one of you soon. <br/> <br/>Sincerely, <br/>Philip A. Foster, MA <br/> <br/> <br/>********************************************************* <br/>DISCUSSION TOPICS (Threads): <br/>Threads should only be used for discussion – no job listings, items or services for sale, or off the topic of this tribe. Absolutely NO SPAM, MLM, Get-Rich-Quick, etc will be allowed in threads. Such messages will be deleted and you will be booted from the group. <br/> <br/>PHOTO ALBUM: <br/>Post a photo of anything you like as long as it’s relevant to the tribe. No get-rich-quick or spam and keep it within Tribe.net’s TOU guidelines. <br/> <br/>LISTINGS: <br/>Post all the job listings (or whatever) that you want, but please, no duplicates within 30 days and no MLMs, get-rich-quick or SPAM. If your listing title is in all caps and the only way a person can learn more is to send you a private message – you’re spamming. <br/> <br/>EVENTS: <br/>Announce your grand opening, open house, car wash, garage sale, seminar, book signing, or fund raiser! No duplicates within 30 days and no MLMs, get-rich-quick or spam, please. <br/> <br/>RECOMMENDED: <br/>Recommendations are great for sharing information on local favorites, service vendors, or whatever… Just finished a good book or know of a great bookstore? Saw a good TV show, movie, band, or play? Just found out about a great website, dentist, computer-repair guy, or restaurant? Create a ‘recommended’ listing and share it with us here! Please, no duplicates within 30 days and no get-rich-quick or spam. <br/> <br/>********************************************************* <br/>If you haven’t figured it out by now - this is NOT a get-rich-quick discussion group and we DO NOT allow spam. <br/> <br/>Please do not start job-listing threads unless there are specific facets of the job or its description that you’d like to *discuss*. Use the ‘Listings’ feature for job postings. <br/> <br/>If you start a thread that uses vague language, the title is in all CAPS, a person can only learn more by contacting you in a private message, or if it just seems like spam – it will be deleted and you will be sent a private message by the moderator explaining that it ain’t cool. I have *NO* problem reporting you to Tribe.net’s T.O.U. even after *one* violation. <br/>*********************************************************</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 0 replies </div>

MaximumChange 2006-09-10T12:45:11Z http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/3c0572a7-e284-40c2-b8d8-86b474465315 2006-09-10T11:19:12Z 2006-09-08T03:22:51Z

<div>howdy folks. <br/> <br/>The Unknown Triber just got real busy in meat-space and I've just not had the time to breathe life into these business tribes. <br/> <br/>So now we have a new moderator. <br/> <br/>I'm sure he'll be more enthusiastic - GOOD LUCK TO ALL! <br/> <br/>;-)</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 3 replies </div>

2006-09-08T03:22:51Z MaximumChange http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/a2d2e87b-f3c4-4dd1-8769-dd9afe4f7bfb 2006-09-07T14:59:56Z 2006-09-07T14:59:56Z

<div>Hello Fellow Tribers: <br/> <br/>I am on over 30 Tribes and only a couple of them have a post here or there. Is Tribe.net a dieing social network? There seems to be more activity on MySpace and YahooGroups. <br/> <br/>If it weren't for the spammers, AdSense, and MLM offers there would be no activity in most tribes.... <br/> <br/>I would love to see some meaningful conversations here... Am I the only one? <br/> <br/>I would love to hear some feedback.... Let’s get some topics rolling... is there anyone out there who has a question, or struggle or an idea that they want to get some feedback on? <br/> <br/>I look forward to chatting with you all soon. <br/> <br/>Sincerely, <br/>Philip A. Foster, MA <br/>Business/Life Coach <br/>Maximum Change Coaching <br/>http://www.maximumchange.com</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 0 replies </div>

MaximumChange 2006-09-07T14:59:56Z imandrew http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/8819c71a-d805-4fae-9c28-6563c0ccbff9 2006-08-10T02:40:51Z 2006-08-10T02:40:51Z

<div> <br/> I own a bar, and I have been working with a group that is not one of the vultures that loans money to bars and restaurants, so if you own a bar or restaurant and need money from a reputable source, let me know and I'll put you in touch with the person that I have been working with. <br/> <br/> Whatever you do though, don't go through Advanced Restaurant Finance. I did that and it was easily the most expensive money that I have ever used. <br/> <br/> </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 0 replies </div>

imandrew 2006-08-10T02:40:51Z http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/1fb8254e-0e19-4d85-a67c-655edd100a9d 2006-08-07T14:38:56Z 2006-08-07T14:38:56Z

<div>I just read thsi interesting article and thought I'd share it: <br/> <br/>"...Scoring a catchy URL can make a small business. And luckily, getting one doesn't have to break the bank...: <br/> <br/>http://money.cnn.com/2006/08/02/smbusiness/domains/index.htm?cnn=yes</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 0 replies </div>

2006-08-07T14:38:56Z G http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/3f4e33d0-6ff8-41d4-8618-9828db594001 2006-07-30T13:29:48Z 2006-03-21T15:36:06Z

<div>We started this martial arts business within the last year. There's still so much to learn. <br/>Your feedback on our homepage is greatly appreciated: <br/>www.jkdkickboxing.com <br/> <br/>BTW, is there any places out there that will help startups with tax for free? We just want somebody to point out the obvious and get us a head-start on the tax stuff.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 5 replies </div>

G 2006-03-21T15:36:06Z lifechanges http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/deaedc92-8dd6-45a8-b34e-d2f9965b8bbb 2006-07-29T23:27:10Z 2006-07-14T06:52:32Z

<div>So do I and I created an awesome organization on the internet based on word of mouth marketing. Anyone with marketing experience could take advantage of this opportunity and hit the ground running. You can watch the video on our website for 'average households'. The link to that is http://www.PracticalSolution.info and if you have any questions feel free to email me at makingchangetoday@practicalsolution.info. <br/> <br/>Thanks for taking the time to read this message, and I hope all is well with everyone here! <br/> <br/>Peace and Wellness, <br/> <br/>~julie adame</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 15 replies </div>

lifechanges 2006-07-14T06:52:32Z Dez http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/a9c91e6a-fbd8-4a89-9b0b-cb0860fc5e5f 2006-07-06T17:45:27Z 2006-07-05T04:24:51Z

<div>In my MBA business consulting project have come across an inventor who is a professor and one of the world's authorities in odor control. He has discovered a molecular compound that destroys the bacteria that cause bad breath. He has also invented a pre-shower wash that destroys the bacteria causing body odor. He has also developed sprays for foot and pet odor that are far more effective than the standard products. <br/> <br/>The problem is that he has been trying to commercialize his product range for nearly 10 years with very little success. <br/> <br/>I am having to assume that his product line meets its claims. He has in the past taken been in contact with the main toiletery and toothpaste manufacturers like Unilever, Colgate, Gillete etc but never managed to close a major deal. <br/> <br/>He has patent protection on all his IP. There is no problem regarding food and drug regulations. (After burning through around $900,000 from investors and incubator secured finance, R&amp;D is complete). <br/> <br/>The only product he has out in the market at the moment is a license of his compound as part of a breath cleansing chewing gum to a small manufacturer. The product is doing well. <br/> <br/>I am still trying to get to the bottom of why past approaches to the big corporates has failed, but in the meantime trying to look forward to market positioning and lining up the sort of target companies that could be relevant. I am concentrating on the breath freshener compound. This compound can go into toothpaste, mouthwashes, chewing gums, confectionary drops, and basically any type of food/drink. <br/> <br/>The inventor does not manufacture the compound -- but it is fairly cheap to make -- and his approach (which I think is correct ) is to license or offer it as part of a joint venture. An example of this sort of approach would be nutrasweet. <br/> <br/>My thought is to go with dynamic companies that are one tier below the major players and to iniitally aim at the 18 - 25 age group with the product as one that has an 'attitude" based on sexuality and the power of kissing with confidence. <br/> <br/>This is a large market and his compound does offer sustainable competitive advantage. Looking for creative ideas and inspiration on how to make this really fly. <br/> <br/>Thanks. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 4 replies </div>

Dez 2006-07-05T04:24:51Z http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/a29c9c17-373f-4c4d-820d-d1993bda5e5a 2006-07-02T06:04:24Z 2006-07-02T06:04:24Z

<div>i am an inventor with technology patents pending in regards to automation/robotics, clean renewable energy/hydrogen production, telecom and video systems. <br/>i have large companies, governments and other such appropriate alliances and/or licensees interested in speaking with me more. <br/>i've got a number of cvs from appropriate engineers and some managers interested in working for me, but I may be able to use more. <br/>i have been talking with some potential angels and/or vcs about investing several MM$ to give me the capital I need to retain lawyers, engineers, set up corporate structure, etc - required to speak with potential corporate alliances/licensees and governments further, but I could use more. <br/>these technologies have global market potentials... <br/>hope this isn't too vague. I realize it leaves more questions unanswered than not, but i hope you understand... <br/>anyone who might be appropriate to become interested i'll share a bit more info with you in due course. <br/>thank you <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 0 replies </div>

2006-07-02T06:04:24Z ENIAD http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/7d1585c1-5437-4564-bd60-e734930a76d7 2006-07-01T15:42:33Z 2006-04-01T16:13:08Z

<div>I have a technical problem concerning the business I have just started. I am an English E.S.L. teacher entrepreneur operating locally in condition of quasi monopoly in Northern Québec, in a strong growth tourist area. I have recently signed the local banking business. <br/>I am ready to take it to the next step. <br/>Because the local population is generally uneducated, I have designed a language training course under guise of a brunch that would allow the general population to come and practice English in a convivial setting. The whole activity, for now, is slated for two and a half hours of practice plus a half an hour of my answering special question as I am also a translator and willing to provide answers to pointy linguistic questions as a marketing plot. I have found the ideal setting for leading such activities and secured very good prices. I have other similarly planned activities that are raising the same problems. <br/>My problem is how to secure payment for such linguistic activities. My purpose is to make it simple as not to have to hire extra work force and bring the price up and complicate the process. I don’t want to have to restructure my business plan though I may have to do that at one point. I was thinking of a monthly subscription as a mean to develop customer loyalty. <br/>How can I best secure payment in advance: pay pall or other similar outfits, the credit card route (are there traps because there sure are costs), automatic payment through a bank card, checks. I don’t feel like accepting payment in cash at the front door, since I will be busy monitoring, but perhaps I should do that. Any idea of how I should go about this. <br/>This whole English teaching bit is more of a fun thing for me as I enjoy it and it is an effective way of becoming locally known. It is a means of getting me out of the house and interacting and breaking my isolation, always dangerous in a remote country environment.Translation is a higher paid field but I need balance. Just giving you background information. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 3 replies </div>

ENIAD 2006-04-01T16:13:08Z CountZero http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/9d5fd19a-e672-4937-a7ca-1fd14e0f094d 2006-06-11T10:02:32Z 2006-06-11T10:02:32Z

<div>We're looking for a 75.000 € investment, to expand our graphic design business into the motion graphics area. Most of the funding will go into acquisition of high-end hard- and software. Target customers include television, film and videomakers. <br/> <br/>Simplified business plan and list of items to be purchased on request. <br/> <br/>Tony De Laender <br/>TnB Design <br/>http://www.tnbdesign.be</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 0 replies </div>

CountZero 2006-06-11T10:02:32Z xiaoyi http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/a57c5be7-f733-4a1a-b201-6081e7cc1848 2006-06-01T03:37:27Z 2006-05-02T13:40:54Z

<div>Join the Chamber of Commerce and Trade with China tribe at: http://tribes.tribe.net/chinawhere <br/> <br/>If you are interested in doing business of any kind (not limited to import and export!) with China, join us! <br/> <br/>Devoted to the promotion of business networking and business activities involving China and the Chinese. No country restriction. Member benefits include business referrals, promotion, virtual office, business tour guide, project and event management, cultural orientation, language support and much more! <br/> <br/>Also, join our mailing list at http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CCTWC/</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 3 replies </div>

xiaoyi 2006-05-02T13:40:54Z Nakisa http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/64beff4a-55d8-42d2-9245-625fd1b55919 2006-05-24T04:14:30Z 2006-05-24T04:14:30Z

<div>Hello, <br/> <br/>I am starting a small company that sells cosmetic and personal care products. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to get information on manufacturers. <br/> <br/>I also wanted to get insurance for our products, and I am having a difficult time finding insurance companies that insure personal care products. <br/> <br/>Where do they hide this information? <br/> <br/>Nakisa</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 0 replies </div>

Nakisa 2006-05-24T04:14:30Z costin http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/4200f2ad-07d6-4326-ac80-8a7d719b519e 2006-03-25T17:29:01Z 2006-03-21T19:27:42Z

<div>with motivation</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 14 replies </div>

costin 2006-03-21T19:27:42Z George http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/9a4a27e3-354d-4ce5-be16-ddb0efe5cdf6 2006-03-23T22:55:28Z 2003-12-15T15:52:30Z

<div>I'm a media dude in Massachusetts, curious about the venture climate in Massachusetts. <br/> <br/>The reports keep telling us that Massachusetts is a center for venture start-ups, but I don't think the edge has quite come off the recession here. <br/> <br/>Still, my agency has been picking up new venture-backed clients (we specialize in start-ups.) Is everyone still out of work? What are people telling folks face-to-face? </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 2 replies </div>

George 2003-12-15T15:52:30Z ac http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/738f6e79-e4c1-42e2-83b5-1aa9c98e6222 2006-03-22T19:08:53Z 2006-01-15T17:17:47Z

<div>Hi everyone, <br/> <br/>Just wanted to introduce myself. I have a media company (fluide media) with two brands under management. a) we create turnkey newsletters for financial planners and real estate agents and b) we have a local fitness magazine that we publish. <br/> <br/>Its been slow going but very challenging. I would love to hear from everyone and your stories . I want to learn your tips and tricks you used to grow your company and more. <br/> <br/>Currently, I am hiring an advertising sales person and an editor..would anyone in the publishing industry have access to a contract that I can use for the editor position? <br/> <br/>regards, <br/> <br/>Alok </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 4 replies </div>

ac 2006-01-15T17:17:47Z dro http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/df48067f-9995-495f-bd11-d9fd68510c77 2006-03-11T17:28:26Z 2006-03-11T17:28:26Z

<div>Hi there! <br/> <br/>I am helping to raise funds for The Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Society's Make Cures Happen campaign. I'm dedicated to helping stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives. My participation in the Sea Otter Classic (www.seaotterclassic.com) 19 mile mt. bike race is in honor of all individuals who are battling blood cancers. These people are the real heroes on our team, and we need your support to cross the ultimate finish line - a cure! <br/> <br/>Please make a donation to support my participation in Make Cures Happen and help advance the Society's mission. <br/> <br/>To donate, go to: www.active.com/donate/mchsvmb/isidro <br/> <br/>I hope you'll visit my web site often. Be sure to check back frequently to see my progress. Thanks for your support! <br/> <br/>Isidro Alvarez <br/>Mortgage Consultant / Owner <br/>Castillo Financial ---A fully bilingual mortgage company--- <br/> <br/>www.castillolends.com <br/>Your dream. Our purpose. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 0 replies </div>

dro 2006-03-11T17:28:26Z http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/36a3a801-c283-4073-91d5-48a9cb5cd478 2006-02-28T00:14:52Z 2006-02-28T00:14:52Z

<div>Just came across this site &amp; thought I'd share: <br/> <br/>http://www.startupventuretoolbox.com/ <br/> <br/>ENJOY!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 0 replies </div>

2006-02-28T00:14:52Z smasharolla http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/c73d3549-bca4-4c4e-bf2e-9a13030e87ad 2006-02-26T03:21:55Z 2005-12-29T06:45:16Z

<div>I run an online business and have a small team of people helping me build things up and set a good direction for growth. <br/> <br/>We've been focusing on building up our site's functionality as a strategy to attract people. Unfortunately, I'm the only real tech person in the group and have too much to do all the time. So, I'm looking for another tech person to help round out the group. <br/> <br/>If you know databases as well as web development and are interested to use your spare time on an interesting project, then drop me a message along with your resume. We are looking for other less tech people as well, but this is the most pressing need currently. <br/> <br/>This is not a position for everyone. You'll need to be proactive and to think out of the box. But, you'll get a chance to work with others who are the same way! <br/> <br/>We're self-funded and this is a ground-floor (well, maybe first-floor) entry, so compensation will be stock-based. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 7 replies </div>

smasharolla 2005-12-29T06:45:16Z LRyan http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/27fe758d-a693-4df2-b200-123ccf3ae2b4 2005-12-29T01:19:50Z 2005-06-06T19:42:15Z

<div>we are thinking about launching a new internet service and we would love your input for a name. <br/>Feel free to express your creativity in any way. <br/>Thx in advance. <br/> <br/>n.b.: I never thought it would be so hard to find a simple name.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 18 replies </div>

LRyan 2005-06-06T19:42:15Z Mike http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/ffb537b9-ee53-4b4f-942c-33800fdd3cdd 2005-12-17T14:23:55Z 2005-12-17T14:23:55Z

<div>Does anyone know where to go to find independent sales reps or sales people who are looking for extra products to sell B2B?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 0 replies </div>

Mike 2005-12-17T14:23:55Z Anomaly http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/d56d696e-d37f-4dff-b7b0-dad0bc11434d 2005-11-08T20:18:03Z 2005-11-08T20:18:03Z

<div>Hello Everyone, <br/> <br/>We're currently seeking an experienced webmaster and I was hoping that someone from the group might be able to point me in the right direction. We would consider an overseas provider. Details below. Thanks for your help!! <br/> <br/>bec <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>Ongoing technical services needed to debug and improve rapidly growing adult community and entertainment portal. Long term relationship preferred. Partnership opportunities available. <br/> <br/>Experience in ASP programming, database, community development, affiliate programs and online dating industry required. <br/> <br/>Serious inquiries only. Please submit qualifications, samples of work and compensation requirements to bec1@charter.net. <br/> <br/>http://www.saucyparty.com <br/>"Where men behave, and women don't." <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 0 replies </div>

Anomaly 2005-11-08T20:18:03Z SpastiCaffeinatedNerdGeekGirl http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/0b5c48ea-0b22-4a06-b96c-bb5352f73495 2005-11-02T01:54:33Z 2004-12-16T07:13:50Z

<div>So we are still in our earlier stages...a.k.a. freeware/cheapware mode. We sell a service...have about 40 customers in the pipeline right now, and about another 40 we are seducing. <br/> <br/>We are finally hiring people (past the general counsel...that was the first necessity) to reduce the workload and responsibilities of us, the founding partners so that we may sleep. But with this comes a need to collaborate. I am handing off the lovely sales part of my job to someone but this takes time b/c I have the relationships and he has to come up to speed and get all the introductions. <br/> <br/>We sell a fairly niche service relating to standards implementation in relation to OSS/BSS through SOA etc. So the sales cycle is a bit long. (I am trying give enough info so as to get the best answer here). We do not sell in bulk in other words. <br/> <br/>So hopefully this is enough info. <br/> <br/>I would like some suggestions toward a CRM/Pipeline management tool, something that we can pop on the web and will allow itself to grow with us. We need to be able to simply visualize where each deal is in the pipeline and the potential capital and scope for each project in order to project hiring etc. <br/> <br/>Suggestions? <br/> <br/>Thank you in advance.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 3 replies </div>

SpastiCaffeinatedNerdGeekGirl 2004-12-16T07:13:50Z dro http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/de4cecdf-ac0a-4888-9432-648d97771aab 2005-10-12T21:22:22Z 2005-10-12T21:22:22Z

<div>I am starting my own company after two years in the mortgage industry. <br/> <br/>I have access to over 200 banks including Bank of America, Wells Fargo &amp; Washington Mutual. I shop for the best rates for you! <br/> <br/>I can do loans in all 50 states and even Puerto Rico! <br/> <br/>Yo hablo espanol... !!! <br/> <br/>Let me know if you have any questions regarding a purchase or a refinance ... or if you need to be pre-qualified for a loan. <br/> <br/>First time buyers welcome! <br/> <br/>also, I am getting my website ready...if you feel your services compliment mine...let me know &amp; I will add your link to my website. <br/> <br/>Best of luck to you all! <br/>-Isidro </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 0 replies </div>

dro 2005-10-12T21:22:22Z xander http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/13d10b30-2c3d-4273-90c4-fd3db37a7c8d 2005-10-06T05:57:31Z 2005-09-21T23:54:33Z

<div>I'm a seasoned entrepreneur in California, and am interested in building a small strategic consulting practice to help people achieve unlimited success. <br/> <br/>For me, this work is not so much about the money. I have a sincere desire to put what I have learned to constructive use in helping others to achieve their goals. <br/> <br/>Please take a moment to reflect on your company, and your entire career. What is working? What isn't working? Where are you stuck, or challenged, or overworked? <br/> <br/>Have you ever wished for a bit of inexpensive, trustworthy, competent assistance? <br/> <br/>If so, I'm your guy. Within 10 minutes I'll know if I can help you. If I can't, I'll tell you. If I can, I'll show you how. <br/> <br/>Give me a chance to add value. Toss me anything, and see what happens. <br/> <br/>I'm free, so you aren't risking any capital. In fact, if you don't contact me, you'll be risking an opportunity cost. You'll be walking away from a chance to get effective help. <br/> <br/>So do it. Contact me. Either here on this thread, or by email, or by phone. Whatever you prefer. <br/> <br/>I'm looking forward to hearing from you! <br/> <br/>-Alex <br/> <br/>my cell: 415-240-1153</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 1 reply </div>

xander 2005-09-21T23:54:33Z vidourle http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/2f99bf8b-2643-466c-92cb-056de845184e 2005-09-15T07:02:52Z 2005-09-15T07:02:52Z

<div>http://www.secretsofthemillionairemind.com/a/soulsafaris.net</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 0 replies </div>

vidourle 2005-09-15T07:02:52Z wahm-brenda http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/92b51f43-345d-43cc-8dae-14e10820d55a 2005-08-06T02:56:34Z 2005-08-06T02:56:34Z

<div>Hello! My name is Brenda and I just wanted to post a (re)intro, hope that's ok :-) I already recognize some of you here which is great. I'm a 30-year-old, single WAHM in Pittsburgh PA. I love to chat, write and surf the Net. I also enjoy reading books by Tom Clancy, John Grisham, C S Lewis and Max Lucado. I'm hoping to be an active member here as you look like a great group of people. I look forward to making some new, like-minded friends so please feel free to contact me on Yahoo IM - brendamariehoffman Hope all is well! Have a great day! ~Brenda</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 0 replies </div>

wahm-brenda 2005-08-06T02:56:34Z G http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/700d85d4-5219-44b9-8a9d-d319c462a0f0 2005-06-01T15:23:18Z 2005-05-06T00:08:44Z

<div>Hi, <br/> <br/>I am considering using the Yahoo Merchant Solution starter to build a website for a small business. We're a service business that provides sporting instructions and a few merchandize. We have several branches worldwide. <br/> <br/>Can anyone share their experience (good/bad) with Yahoo web hosting? <br/>How would you rate their price? <br/>Is their shopping cart working well? <br/>Any complaints from your customers and webmasters? <br/>Is it easy to build a website for selling online? <br/> <br/>Please include your website address if you don't mind. I want to get an idea what kind of designs are supportable by Yahoo. thanks very much!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 3 replies </div>

G 2005-05-06T00:08:44Z jay9 http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/19ace21b-6ff9-4812-9ce4-6441f37f4502 2005-04-24T01:07:51Z 2005-04-24T01:07:51Z

<div>Hello all, I'm brand new to this tribe and look forward to lots of discussion on how we can all help each other become wealthy! <br/> <br/>I'm considering opening a flower shop. I'm considering this because I believe I'll have very little start up costs, and the city I want to open up in, although very small, doesn't currently have a flower shop. The city is growing very quickly and I'd like to be the first flower shop there. <br/> <br/>My question is this... I'm wondering if anyone here has started a flower shop and if they could give me an idea what kind of advertising/gimmicks work best to bring customers in and how much sales I might expect during my first 6 or 9 months of business. <br/> <br/>Thanks for any input/ideas. Have a great weekend. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 0 replies </div>

jay9 2005-04-24T01:07:51Z slf http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/f1e27cb4-c25f-41ae-b621-2b4ddc7cc3a6 2005-03-17T13:39:52Z 2005-03-17T13:22:49Z

<div>You need me like caffine and nutrasweet. <br/>Seriously, I miss the startup life. <br/> <br/>I have a set of once in a lifetime you-had-to-be-there experiences, spanning some of the bay area's hottest startup tickets and ventures. [hotmail, napster, excite@home, dvdstation, infoblox] <br/> <br/>I really miss Startup life. I really miss working in general, quite frankly. And i'm tired of waiting around for it to happen. I *make* waves, I *ride* waves, I *surf* * I *reduce* waves, I *LIVE* for change. <br/> <br/>So please, Check out my resume at http://dreamscape.org/steven-fountain.doc and give me a call. You can pay me peanuts and mountain dew. You can chain me up in your cage at Exodus/Abovenet/etcyadayda just like Napster did and I will *LIVE* your systems needs. I will defend your ship. I wont let your ship sink. NEVER AGAIN - I will grab that wheel and steer your ship if things get that dire, I will *lead* I will *create* I will *educate* I will *train* I will *LISTEN* I will *ENCOURAGE* I will *MOTIVATE* and I will *INSPIRE* <br/> <br/>I am a systems administrator who became a systems programmer who became a systems architect who started doing this thing which became evangelism out of a necessity to survive. How many people can you say have had billion dollar labratories, or hundreds of millions of users, or who got the attention of the ENTIRE WORLD? <br/> <br/>Come on, lets get to it. <br/>Come here spider, I wont eat you. <br/>Come here spider, have a seat, I know you know wassup. <br/> <br/>Today is a ALLWAYS a good day to CHANGE THE WORLD!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 2 replies </div>

slf 2005-03-17T13:22:49Z ac http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/34489683-57d2-4da4-a0bd-9f08acf9285d 2004-12-30T21:41:24Z 2004-12-30T07:29:58Z

<div>Hi all, <br/> <br/>I have started a consulting firm that focuses on business intelligence/ competitive intelligence for companies.I am young, and having worked in marketing and business development throughout my career I know that I have the skills to provide good results to potential clientele. <br/> <br/>Now, I have just finished a pro bono contract for a manufacturer in order to start my consulting firm - they liked my work a lot. I am looking to build a portfolio of 3 more pro bono contracts with non-profits to build my credibility before I actively start pursuing paying clients. <br/> <br/>My question is, would you reccommend this type of strategy or should I immediately go after smaller paying clients instead? <br/> <br/>thanks, <br/> <br/>Alok</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 2 replies </div>

ac 2004-12-30T07:29:58Z imandrew http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/19ac2b71-1d68-4aba-ab9e-b395840643b8 2004-12-14T09:09:12Z 2004-12-14T00:42:56Z

<div> <br/> Well, as they say, there are no dumb questions, so in that frame of mind, I am interested in seeing if anyone here, or someone that you may know has any information on operating a business in the UK, as I want to take a model here in Seattle that is working really well and move it to the UK. <br/> <br/> The idea is for a chain of espresso primarily take-out cafes that would serve a very high-quality espresso product, and this would be a totally new concept for much of the UK. I have almost a decade of experience in owning and running cafes here in Seattle, and the opportunity to start one in the UK, where I could earn the pound is one that is just too much to pass up. <br/> <br/> So, if anyone has any first-person information on business ownership in the UK, I'd love to hear it. <br/> <br/> Thanks in advance, <br/> <br/> <br/> Andrew</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 2 replies </div>

imandrew 2004-12-14T00:42:56Z Noah http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/86f38c95-c75e-458e-a87c-ac63a1b325f6 2004-12-10T05:32:24Z 2004-12-10T05:32:24Z

<div>www.AdvanceMentoring.com <br/> <br/>Advance Mentoring is a venue where Professional Mentoring relationships take place. Everyone, at one time or another, needs career advice. Previously, if you wanted advice about work and advancement you had limited options: asking friends and family, a career counseling appointment at your school, or just hope you guess right. Now, you can get help and guidance from a leader in your industry through AdvanceMentoring.com, where Mentoring relationships are made. <br/> <br/>Those looking to be Mentors are welcome to come and share their skills and industry knowledge to help Mentees (those looking for a Mentor ) succeed in their careers. This incredibly rewarding role as a Mentor lets you give back to the community as you shape a Mentee's future. Advance Mentoring also encourages individuals who want to be both a Mentor and a Mentee: teach others what you know, but also learn from those more experienced than you. This dual role offer an opportunity to complete the Circle of Mentoring: giving and receiving knowledge. <br/> <br/>Additionally, Mentees and Mentors can both use our feature-rich site to meet a perfect match. Discuss career topics in the chat room and forum, use the IM and internal e-mail to communicate, and broaden your knowledge in the diverse resources area. So, if you are here to Mentor someone, need Mentor , or both, you have come to the right place. <br/> <br/>www.AdvanceMentoring.com</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 0 replies </div>

Noah 2004-12-10T05:32:24Z JVX http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/30282d49-940e-4beb-9856-5e0bcf75a5f3 2004-12-07T11:27:10Z 2004-12-07T11:27:10Z

<div>Orbital VX (www.orbitalvx.com) is a revolutionary global B2C e-commerce start-up focusing on empowering consumers to transact anywhere in the world with any E-commerce merchant. <br/> <br/>Any recommendations or referals to Venture Capital firms who will invest in a consumer focused e-commerce start-up. <br/> <br/>The operational cost center is currently located in South Africa, but we will incorporate the holding company in the coutry and state prefered by investors.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 0 replies </div>

JVX 2004-12-07T11:27:10Z spidey http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/51cc900d-1c68-49fe-9973-25778441c2c0 2004-11-14T14:31:41Z 2004-11-14T14:31:41Z

<div>I have a passion for life - for my life, my kids ’lives, and all of our lives …so I have to share my passion and my vision (that follows) with you …hoping that it might lead you to more hope-filled, joyful and sustainable lives. <br/> <br/>First, for perspective, the next paragraph is the important part of world history in a single paragraph. Then, I hope to enlist you in joining the Aikido Activism Movement, a movement that can face today ’s deepest challenges with the most empowered approach to change. <br/> <br/>THE IMPORTANT PART OF WORLD HISTORY IN A PARAGRAPH <br/>Humanity has passed from a first great era of primarily physically-mediated conflict to one today of primarily economically-mediated conflict (see for example, Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, by John Perkins - http://www.tinyurl.com/4tebc or http://www.tinyurl.com/5t8j9 ) and NOW we can and must advance to an era of primarily reason-mediated conflict. In each of the earlier eras people by and large did the best they could with what they had (as they will today and in the future only now with much better tools for communication which MUST be used for increased understanding, which -- fortunately -- can naturally translate to caring). The problem of capitalism today was less a problem when it was invented as a solution to feudal imperialism (with regular physical conflict). Economic imperialism has yet further removed the suffering from view of the beneficiaries of economic imperialism; but, in order to link with economic subjects, a global network has been built that can actually be used to bring people together -- and while inter-tribal, international, and intercorporate engagements in ages of primarily physically-mediated and primarily economically-mediated conflict have a history of being quite exploitive (if not deadly), engagements in the dawning age of reason can evolve to be much more like a dance, yet still a dance of joy or survival depending on one's viewpoint. The key should be seeing the power of inclusion, which can bring joy and unity -- replacing profit maximization with fruition maximization as a necessity for sustainability/survival and joy in a globalizing era. <br/> <br/>My passions have been channeled into writing about a systematic solution to this systemic problem of today: that corporations do both the most good and the most bad, but it is their ability to hide bad things in the complexity of corporate behavior and in the popular but treacherous myth they promulgate -- "greed is good" -- that has led to essentially all major world problems. <br/> <br/>Efforts to overpower corporations with grass roots public fervor or death-of-their-excesses by a thousand cuts from non-profits or NGOs appear to be having little effect, so why not turn the tools of corporations (and their economic might) against their regressive practices? This is Aikido Activism, my passion that I hope will become yours in a budding movement that everyone should want to join - and that anyone and everyone with a computer and Internet access is empowered to advance by sharing parts of the puzzle (how Aikido Activism can be applied in their field and applying it), supporting other Aikido Activists, getting the word out electronically, etc. <br/> <br/>Change is possible. Find out who some Aikido Activists are who are working for progressive transformation of outworn social traditions –and please share any comments, ideas, connections, at the new wiki-website http://aikidoactivism.xwiki.com/ where there is a growing amount of information begun to be collected and organized online to advance the Aikido Progressive Movement – to understand our past and build a promising opportunity for our future. <br/> <br/>Spidey</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 0 replies </div>

spidey 2004-11-14T14:31:41Z sehgal http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/8a680edf-ca22-4b17-aaa6-c64f5f02e9e5 2004-10-23T19:39:07Z 2004-10-23T19:39:07Z

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sehgal 2004-10-23T19:39:07Z Matt http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/a04239a3-ffea-4835-adcf-2412cec515ed 2004-05-31T15:00:09Z 2004-05-31T03:32:25Z

<div>I've started a business at home (hosting for a new internet product I've developed) in my spare time. While the business is profitable, I still have my full time job, and don't think my business will make salary-replacement profits for another year and a half. To complicate things, my business is questionably associated with my job (although not remotely competing) so I hesitate to mention anything to colleagues at work after signing some absurd agreement when I started. <br/> <br/>I hesitate to look for investment money when I can do (and profit from) everything myself. However, working a full time job makes my business move forward much more slowly than it would if I was working on it full time. I also wonder whether I'll be able to handle up to the volume required to replace my salary while still working (I'm thinking yes, but it makes me nervous). <br/> <br/>I'd be interested hearing others' experiences transitioning from a full-time salary to living off the income of their business, and how they did it.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 1 reply </div>

Matt 2004-05-31T03:32:25Z jack http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/1fce1c2a-6d7f-4a3d-bd6a-e28c9d3ffe1e 2004-05-21T20:53:12Z 2004-05-21T20:53:12Z

<div>Hey there, I just started a tribe devoted to PR and how it can help your business or invention. I'm encouraging experienced PR people and marketers to share some of their thoughts with those with businesses as well as those who are in the process of creating a start-up. <br/>Visit the tribe at http://publicrelations.tribe.net <br/> <br/>Thanks! <br/>Jack</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 0 replies </div>

jack 2004-05-21T20:53:12Z ac http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/29b4e8bc-5cfd-4482-9bb7-408347ceb82d 2004-05-20T23:18:26Z 2004-02-19T16:13:59Z

<div>Hey everyone.. <br/> <br/>Share to everyone what all of you have got going in your respective areas concerning your entrepreneurial businesses. MAybe one of us can actually help you or provide you with leads/contacts. <br/> <br/>I'm from Montreal, Canada in the East coast. I'm working on a newsletter called MontrealFaces and also provide publicity work. But my real interest lies in International Business Development and am looking to break into it. <br/> <br/>thanks, <br/> <br/>Alok </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 3 replies </div>

ac 2004-02-19T16:13:59Z ac http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/45906b5a-b42a-44e6-92b8-2a39a9639b7b 2004-02-17T17:06:21Z 2004-02-17T17:06:21Z

<div>HEy guys, <br/> <br/>anyone have a contract example I can use for commissioned salespeople? <br/> <br/>thanks, <br/> <br/>Alok </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 0 replies </div>

ac 2004-02-17T17:06:21Z ibsnazzy http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/fdca72d2-43f3-4a50-bc4e-067921beb4ae 2004-02-04T07:49:54Z 2003-12-16T07:35:00Z

<div>So, I have a new startup company, http://www.dimension0.com <br/>I'd love to get any opinions on it, and suggestions for improvement. <br/> <br/> <br/>I'd also love to hear what you all have in mind for startups, and maybe we can network our skills! <br/>Thanks! <br/>Kelly</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 2 replies </div>

ibsnazzy 2003-12-16T07:35:00Z thomas_leavitt http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/73b8b957-c041-4458-8f36-08a19de65d31 2003-12-19T17:21:55Z 2003-11-24T06:21:31Z

<div>My experience has all been in early stage start ups (25 people or less), most of which I've created, or stumbled upon via personal contacts... I like that environment, and so my question is: how do you systematically identify employment opportunities there, and get your foot in the door for an interview?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 5 replies </div>

thomas_leavitt 2003-11-24T06:21:31Z rekz http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/ccf91e8e-40b2-4f37-bbaf-b5f0eac4103d 2003-12-13T20:54:45Z 2003-12-13T20:54:45Z

<div>Friends &amp; starteruppers, <br/> <br/>I've got a tribe here that's trying to get a multimedia/personal electronics startup going. <br/> <br/>So far, I've got a few multimedia artists on-board (at least, in the tribe) but we haven't met &amp;lt;in person> yet. <br/> <br/>No funding, biz plan, or core group has formed yet &amp;lt;beyond myself> but there is a lot of talent here. <br/> <br/>It's a private tribe, so to join I need either <br/>a) Resume/CV <br/>b) an informal listing of skills/experience that you can offer <br/> <br/>and lastly, what kind of goals would you have? <br/> <br/>Personally, I see these BUSH times as a chance for small businesses to get off the ground. All the layoffs in IT &amp; creative media has left a lot of talented folks jobless, highly talented, and looking for direction. <br/> <br/>And I don't want to work for the corps anymore. <br/> <br/>If you're of like mind, and willing to put in some effort, now's your shot! <br/> <br/>Looking at 2004 as the time to go. <br/>Come &amp; join us now! <br/> <br/>PEACE <br/> <br/>Ari <br/> <br/>PS: We also have a yahoo group, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/threewaysmedia/ <br/>but to join I'd like you to look at the tribes site first.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 0 replies </div>

rekz 2003-12-13T20:54:45Z Mark http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups/thread/98ac6456-367d-4334-af80-54146087ac23 2003-12-10T17:54:17Z 2003-10-23T01:38:24Z

<div>I'm interested in any stories, pointers, questions or advice relating to early-stage ventures. Getting funding, establishing foundation customers, marketing, sales, and international business. <br/> <br/>I'm a co-founder of a software venture about to close a first round. (Sweating on the arrival of a term sheet - got to be one of the most harrowing processes I've ever endured!) <br/> <br/>Anyone else like to share?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/businessstartups">! Startups !</a> - 2 replies </div>

Mark 2003-10-23T01:38:24Z