Hi Sue!!!
 >> ;-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 think you misunderstood my note... that's ok... I wrote it too fast... What 
caught my eye was the "::cough::" Kinda like, its stuck in the back of yer 
throat, kinda like a furball;-DDDD
 >> 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.
What I did was use YAHOO and typed in  Home business and it gave me *some* 
organizations... nothin' I was interested in though:-(
 > 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
heehehehehe kinda like the monthly sysop mtgs...huh;-DDDDD
 >> 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'm *more* than willin'... BUT, bein' on Soc. Security Disability, has some 
limitations as far as capitol goes:-(
The SSA (Soc. Security Admin) kinda frowns on folks makin' over $500/mo... 
which I would like to do some time... Because I feel I'd be makin' a 
contribution;-)
 > 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.
You make a *really* good point!!! Thanks!!!
TTYL,
Mark
I can also be found at mruhland@teleport.com
... Simple is GOOD... Why didn't I think of that???
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