>  > in the echo. If you *must* know about ::cough::
 >  > opportunities, you need to use netmail.
 > ;-DDDDDDDDDDDD ::cough::... That's a *NEW* one on me... I'll
 > have to remember that!!!
Actually it's really *OLD* advice Mark. I've been offering it here for years! 
 ;D
 > I do have a question about some organizations that I found on
 > the web... They are organizations pertainin' to HOME
 > BUSINESSES... 1) does anyone have any info on local(Portland,
 > OR) organizations that a person might hook up with for guidance,
 > support, etc...2) OF those on the WWW which ones are to be
 > avoided and which ones might provide a great service???
I haven't seen any of them on the Web personally. There used to be some leads 
club sorts of groups in Portland... I was involved in one once (actually with 
several other HOME_OFFICE moderators!), but mainly we just liked to get 
together for lunch at some great dim sum places downtown. ;D
 > The last question I would have is about Venture Capitol... IF a
 > person has a plan but could use some input from an impartial
 > person, how would they go about seekin' fundin'???
My take has always been that, if I'm not willing to invest my $$$ in my 
venture, why should anyone else? I've always self funded businesses, starting 
small and reinvesting the proceeds to grow the business. It's a slower 
process, but much safer, and makes it easier to sleep at night too.
Cheers,
Sue
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