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Merlocke · 03-03-2008, 10:58 PM

Short version:

I'm looking for newsletters that I could write financial articles for, networking groups looking for investments that work, and other distribution engines that anyone could point me towards.

example: http://www.bni.com/
http://meetup.com

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Long version:

I used to make 1M+/year in my heyday - but due to a business screwup by one of my vendors, this has been demolished to roughly 250k/year. It might sound like a lot of money, but it's not when your regular business expenses are burning through 16-18k a month.

I'm trying to save my team from being broken apart and having to start over again (many of them would have to go back to working day jobs) and I don't want to see them have to give up what they've earned up thus far as I'd like to take good care of my people.

One of the customers that was burned by the vendor is now blaming me for the referral in the first place, so they're out there on the internet throwing flames on every board they can get their hands on and trying to ruin my reputation. So that's not helping much either.

I've gotten a breath of fresh air and hope from a hedge fund specialist in my area - where the senior partners have taken me under their wing to teach me their tried and true business structures that take a stock within the junior capital markets towards the senior exchange. Once we've got the engine running, it won't be long before I've saved my team, and am back making 1M+ and higher again - and if one of your ideas can help save my business, I'd be happy to pass along what I've learned along the way and share some of the wealth to the idea helpers

It's always been my personal policy to give dues where they're deserved, so if you find me an interesting distribution channel - I'd be more than happy to throw a little something your way. The last guy that alerted me to a marketing channel got a 10K "Thank you" in the form of an investment. Naturally, that's grown for them since, and they're keeping their eyes open for other opportunities to throw my way.

NOTE: I am NOT looking to sell to members of this forum, so don't take this as an advertising pitch - I'm just looking to pick your brains for other marketing channels. I've already run through my local board of trade and chamber of commerce as well as the two sites I've mentioned in the short version. I'm more looking for newsletters looking for financial article writers, and other distribution methods. I'm well aware of the 4 hour work week, alongside the 30day challenge (internet marketing through search engine optimization)

03-03-2008, 10:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Merlocke Location: Canada	Business expanding in a new direction - looking for tips. Short version: I'm looking for newsletters that I could write financial articles for, networking groups looking for investments that work, and other distribution engines that anyone could point me towards. example: http://www.bni.com/ http://meetup.com ========= Long version: I used to make 1M+/year in my heyday - but due to a business screwup by one of my vendors, this has been demolished to roughly 250k/year. It might sound like a lot of money, but it's not when your regular business expenses are burning through 16-18k a month. I'm trying to save my team from being broken apart and having to start over again (many of them would have to go back to working day jobs) and I don't want to see them have to give up what they've earned up thus far as I'd like to take good care of my people. One of the customers that was burned by the vendor is now blaming me for the referral in the first place, so they're out there on the internet throwing flames on every board they can get their hands on and trying to ruin my reputation. So that's not helping much either. I've gotten a breath of fresh air and hope from a hedge fund specialist in my area - where the senior partners have taken me under their wing to teach me their tried and true business structures that take a stock within the junior capital markets towards the senior exchange. Once we've got the engine running, it won't be long before I've saved my team, and am back making 1M+ and higher again - and if one of your ideas can help save my business, I'd be happy to pass along what I've learned along the way and share some of the wealth to the idea helpers It's always been my personal policy to give dues where they're deserved, so if you find me an interesting distribution channel - I'd be more than happy to throw a little something your way. The last guy that alerted me to a marketing channel got a 10K "Thank you" in the form of an investment. Naturally, that's grown for them since, and they're keeping their eyes open for other opportunities to throw my way. NOTE: I am NOT looking to sell to members of this forum, so don't take this as an advertising pitch - I'm just looking to pick your brains for other marketing channels. I've already run through my local board of trade and chamber of commerce as well as the two sites I've mentioned in the short version. I'm more looking for newsletters looking for financial article writers, and other distribution methods. I'm well aware of the 4 hour work week, alongside the 30day challenge (internet marketing through search engine optimization) __________________ -=[ Merlocke ]=-