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And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014 -
Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostGood point; I did a couple of jobs for customers last year but then passed them onto a friend when I got a big juicy IT contract. I love it, am qualified, and I've realised I'm pretty good at motivating people to get fit and lose a few pounds; the customers I had were directors of medium sized businesses who wanted to get rid of the extra pounds and they were very positive. I have one big advantage in that I've performed at a good standard in different sports and look pretty fit, so they take me seriously. It's just a bloody big step to do it full time and I know it won;t pay as well as a good IT contract, but it's better than sitting on the bench!
“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.”Comment
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Originally posted by darmstadt View PostYou'd also need to get a new name, i.e. Lycra Mitch (he he)
And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostGood points too; I'll need to make some investments in equipment and advertising, and right now I have the money to do that.Fiscal nomad it's legal.Comment
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Originally posted by alreadypacked View PostI had an uncle who was a golf teacher in NL, his invoices said business English lessons.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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What does everyone have as their plan B then?
I've always wanted to open an indoor climbing wall but as many have said already, it's a full time job with enormous startup costs and not one I can dump plan A for yetYour friendly neighbourhood VirtualMonkey - Not giving financial advice since...well...ever.Comment
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I've got a plan B, C, D etc. Some of them are more likely than others. The important thing is to have a goal. My goal is simply doing what I want to do instead of what I have to do....my quagmire of greed....my cesspit of laziness and unfairness....all I am doing is sticking two fingers up at nurses, doctors and other hard working employed professionals...
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Originally posted by VirtualMonkey View PostWhat does everyone have as their plan B then?
I've always wanted to open an indoor climbing wall but as many have said already, it's a full time job with enormous startup costs and not one I can dump plan A for yet
Startup costs for kit are not too high; you need some basic equipment but not a great deal, but you do need to put time into making training plans for people; I'm looking into getting software for making standard plans for each kind of customer that can then be customised. But then you have the costs of marketing too, and you need regular updates to your own qualifications. You also have to make time to keep yourself fit as nobody wants to take lessons from some fat stinking burger-chomper.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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I think it's been mentioned here, but soft play is a gold mine, with large start up costs. The amount of rain in the West Country means kids have to have an outlet, and there are not that many. Very tempted to kick one off this year, but it's 7 days a week, and hard yakka (have you been to one?).
The real money though, is with the food and coffee sales you make incidently.
Wife is building a business plan at the moment.Comment
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Originally posted by Old Hack View PostI think it's been mentioned here, but soft play is a gold mine, with large start up costs. The amount of rain in the West Country means kids have to have an outlet, and there are not that many. Very tempted to kick one off this year, but it's 7 days a week, and hard yakka (have you been to one?).
The real money though, is with the food and coffee sales you make incidently.
Wife is building a business plan at the moment.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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