Ok, Here's the skinny on my BBS idea.
1. "Home-Biz Heaven" would be set up as I said, a place where local 
   entrepreneurs can find resources, and also interact with other like
   minded people. A place where they can ask questions and receive
   pertinent information.
2. Networking and making contacts in an enviroment rich with knowlege
   may help people overcome problems with building credibility and
   positioning themselves as experts in their particular field.
3. I'm not out to turn this into a business as such. Rather a self
   supporting information exchange medium. Greater access to the
   board will be given to donating members. The goal would be to 
   keep the phone bills paid and add more features and benefits for
   users as funds permit.
4. Past and present clients of mine will be contacted and notified
   of the board (about 450 prospective newusers), so paid advertising
   may not be necessary to get the ball rolling.
5. As for the extra workload.......I thrive on a constant influx of
   information. (Ever see the movie "Short Circuit"? Input, Input, I need 
   more Input!)
6. Yes, what with the WEB and all, free information is readily available.
   However, the Web can be compared to a huge shopping center and 
   some people still prefer the more quaint little shops where the
   person behind the counter readily shares their wisdom without
   trying to make an immediate sale.
There you have it Franco, some of my opinions regarding my newest
venture.
Paul short
Small Business Consultant
cq171@torfree.net
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