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What is the best sales position to do from home? What are some high ticket items that people sell from their home using phone sales. I am retired and looking to fill some of my time selling some big ticket items by phone as I spent a lifetime doing phone sales. I don't want to be involved in any product that requires lengthy follow up (such as real estate) but have no trouble calling businesses or residential numbers. I prefer something where commission payout is quick relative to the call time. Anyone have any ideas? (Please, no nutritional product, no business opportunity, and certainly no MLM nonsense). Thanks.

Any ideas for home based business opportunities? I am disabled and am looking for a legitimate home based business idea or something I could do at home to make a small income. There are so many scams out there. Thanks to all for your answers. It seems that even though people say "this is not a scam" I have looked into all the answers. Some have not answered my e-mails yet, but so far they are answer lots of these surveys and sign up for lots of things(magazines, credit cards...) and we will send you 75 cents.

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does anyone know of a work from home or home business opportunity that works? our family is struggling very bad and due to the shortage of job opportunity's where i live i need to find a real work from home job or business opportunity that works and that i wont have to be paying into to get info and get started, in any one has any ideas or can help in any way please do, it will be greatly appreciated.

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Work-at-home-mom income opportunities? I have a modest consulting business, and I am a WAHM. I recently moved to an expensive part of the country and wonder if anyone can suggest additional ways I can work from home. I have a nanny who travels with me so I can nurse my infant between meetings, so I can get out periodically to see clients. I have an MBA, if that helps. I also want to homeschool this child, if I can afford it. Any ideas? Experiences to share?

How to advertise online for a home based business opportunity to the US Market? I've got a great programme that I've joined that's making me about $2,500 a week. However I'd like to increase my income by advertising in the US market as well to my site. I'm currently travelling on business and as such don't have much time do check up on this. For further details, you can check out the website at: http://www.247moneytree.com/chirag.html Any of you got any ideas how I can go about advertising for my online home based business? Any ideas would be good such as online or other channels but please give me links to which avenues I can use. Thank you Very Much!

What are some research topics that use absolute zero measurements? I must write a paper on a research topic that uses absolute zero measurements but I can't come up with anything. I am drawing a blank. If someone could just help me think of ideas, I would greatly appreciate it. Here is the criteria for my paper: Identify a research issue, problem, or opportunity that uses data that has absolute zero measurements, such as interval and ratio level data. Some examples might include the difference between benefits packages offered by an organization, the feasibility of outsourcing a department such as customer service, the feasibility of hiring more employees when production increases instead of offering overtime pay to existing employees, or the costs associated with moving a home-based business into an office setting. Be sure to obtain instructor approval for your research issue, problem, or opportunity before completing your Hypothesis Testing Paper.

Tell me about home-based business opportunities? Would like to learn about home-based business opportunities that a person can pursue in his spare hours every day. I don't want something that requires investment or having to keep an assistant, I wish to work independently to supplement my income. I am okay with working in front of the PC as well as working outside doing a real job so long as its not too strenuous. Looking for help on ideas. Could do with some extra dollars.

P.O. Box, Private Mailbox, Mailforwarding Servies are not the best options for musicians because of scams? Hello, I would like to make a brief introduction about myself. I am the lead singer/vocalist in a rock/pop band, The Embezzles, (name have been changed quite a few times within the past few months)and we’re very similar to Paramore and Linkin Park. We’re sort of a big deal in East Texas with an increasing fan base which continues to grow expendably great but we have a big problem communicating and contacting fans. We’ve tried everything from Post Office boxes, Private Mailboxes and social networking sties. Unfortunately, the Postal Services are on shaky ground. Postal Services have rules and regulations to combat mail fraud and other crimes committed using postal and private mailboxes which sounds convincing but the postal services are on the wrong side here. Rather than protecting privacy they are seeking to invade it and rather than allowing some consumer choice they are looking to stifle what little competition exists. Unfortunately, scam artists also utilize the convenience of private mailboxes to hide illegal activities, such as credit card fraud, identity theft and schemes to swindle the elderly. In other words or simple terms, P.O. boxes and Private Mailboxes are growing concerns of the postal services used in order to single out P.O. boxes and PMB(private mailboxes) who have personal accounts instead of business accounts. We would like to have an address rather than using one of our own physical home address because you guys are aware of fans(groupies) can be a bit psychotic at times when bands are in the limelight destined for stardom. Instead of selling merchandise, passing out flyers, etc. from our tour van/hotel (lol) J, we decided that we want to be able to reach fans outside of our 100 mile radius giving fans the opportunity to write personal letters to one our band members, pics or whatever the fans want to give their favorite band (The Embezzles ) <<<<<promotion tactic>>>>>,in order to converse on numerous occasions, but we do not want to give the government or postal office or any carrier service speculations or any misleading ideas that we are subjecting to a scheme to earn money or somehow get personal information from individuals. All we want is to build a connection with our fans in order to solidify our relationships to remind them of upcoming tour dates, nearby performances, or any updates we might have in order to refresh the memories of our fans. We were recommended on some international mail forwarding service sites but getting an international P.O. or Private box seems a little suspect, wouldn’t you agree? Although they offer great services they only require your personal information….sometimes to much information. I have scavenged many postal services sites and some websites seem a bit puzzling. Even though they have U.S. Postal Forms and identification requirements they false advertise and some sites even have numerous complaints from previous customers. If I were to come across one of these misleading websites how would I be able to recognize a true and faithful postal or forwarding service from any other website posing as a legit mail forwarding service? Are there any services that allows you to apply online if so this would be my first option to cut out the hassle and run around the postal services have been giving us. Thanks for your all your time and help.

What service is the best option: usabox.com.bongous.com,nymail.com,rt-log.com,earthclassmail.com,bpm-lux.com? Hello, I would like to make a brief introduction about myself. I am the lead singer/vocalist in a rock/pop band, The Embezzles, (name have been changed quite a few times within the past few months)and we’re very similar to Paramore and Linkin Park. We’re sort of a big deal in East Texas with an increasing fan base which continues to grow expendably great but we have a big problem communicating and contacting fans. We’ve tried everything from Post Office boxes, Private Mailboxes and social networking sties. Unfortunately, the Postal Services are on shaky ground. Postal Services have rules and regulations to combat mail fraud and other crimes committed using postal and private mailboxes which sounds convincing but the postal services are on the wrong side here. Rather than protecting privacy they are seeking to invade it and rather than allowing some consumer choice they are looking to stifle what little competition exists. Unfortunately, scam artists also utilize the convenience of private mailboxes to hide illegal activities, such as credit card fraud, identity theft and schemes to swindle the elderly. In other words or simple terms, P.O. boxes and Private Mailboxes are growing concerns of the postal services used in order to single out P.O. boxes and PMB(private mailboxes) who have personal accounts instead of business accounts. We would like to have an address rather than using one of our own physical home address because you guys are aware of fans(groupies) can be a bit psychotic at times when bands are in the limelight destined for stardom. Instead of selling merchandise, passing out flyers, etc. from our tour van/hotel (lol) J, we decided that we want to be able to reach fans outside of our 100 mile radius giving fans the opportunity to write personal letters to one our band members, pics or whatever the fans want to give their favorite band (The Embezzles ) <<<<<promotion tactic>>>>>,in order to converse on numerous occasions, but we do not want to give the government or postal office or any carrier service speculations or any misleading ideas that we are subjecting to a scheme to earn money or somehow get personal information from individuals. All we want is to build a connection with our fans in order to solidify our relationships to remind them of upcoming tour dates, nearby performances, or any updates we might have in order to refresh the memories of our fans. We were recommended on some international mail forwarding service sites but getting an international P.O. or Private box seems a little suspect, wouldn’t you agree? Although they offer great services they only require your personal information….sometimes to much information. I have scavenged many postal services sites and some websites seem a bit puzzling. Even though they have U.S. Postal Forms and identification requirements they false advertise and some sites even have numerous complaints from previous customers. If I were to come across one of these misleading websites how would I be able to recognize a true and faithful postal or forwarding service from any other website posing as a legit mail forwarding service? Are there any services that allows you to apply online if so this would be my first option to cut out the hassle and run around the postal services have been giving us. Thanks for your all your time and help.

Advertising to promote a home based business opportunity in Boston? How to advertise online for a home based business opportunity to the US Market? I've got a great programme that I've joined that's making me about $2,500 a week. However I'd like to increase my income by advertising in the US market as well to my site. I'm currently travelling on business and as such don't have much time do check up on this. For further details, you can check out the website at: http://www.247moneytree.com/chirag.... Any of you got any ideas how I can go about advertising for my online home based business? Any ideas would be good such as online or other channels but please give me links to which avenues I can use. Thank you Very Much!

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What would be some really good home-based business opportunities? I'm on limited income, so I don't have a lot of money to work with, but would be interested in starting/being a part of a home-based business; I am not intersted in "get rich quick" schemes. One of my interests (but not limited to), is to have a Christian home-based business. I am also interested in travel. Any ideas/links to home-based businesses can include these two areas, but other ideas are welcomed as well. I'll say it again: I'm on limited income, so I may have some money to invest in a home-based business, but not a lot. Thank you!

What are possible ways to advertise for these services?? I run a sucessful business from home offering health benefits to families under $60.00 a month. I am doing really well but want more ideas on where to advertise and get the word out. I dont want to spend cash for advertising. Most places to post free are for jobs opportunities.

I need to make some real money really fast. Any ideas? Home based businesses? I need something legit to do from home; any good ideas, about online opportunities? From Tulsa OK.

work at home: NO SALES, NO COLD CALLING, NO FEES! any ideas please? i don't have the money to invest in a work at home business opportunity. i have a credit card to pay off. i don't like sales. but i want a work at home opportunity and i need to start seeing money soon because i'm going overseas!! do any hourly pay, work at home jobs exist? THANKS!!

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looking for a home party business opportunity selling home decor? I am looking for a home party business that I can sell home decor/accents, etc. similar to Southern Living at Home but without all of the kitchenware just decorative stuff. Any ideas?

Any ideas to help loneliness/homesickness at college? I've joined a few clubs and I'm in a suite on campus with 6 people (too many in my opinion). I just don't feel like I can connect with these people I go to school with since it is a very small business college and everyone seems to just be into partying (which is boring after a while). I seem to be the only one in the area with my interests and I feel lonely. I dont think it helps that I also turned in my roommate for bringing back alcohol to the room without asking if it was ok or not and the whole campus found out and shunned me a bit. I also miss hanging out at my favorite spots back home, like driving down the lonely country roads, a relaxing day on the beach, or a midnight Subway run (I moved to a big city in South FL, its a big change). Sometimes I feel like I don't belong at all here...sometimes I call myself stupid for thinking that since there's nothing at all for me at home, whereas here there is opportunity to have a chance at a better future. I don't know what to do! I can't seem to find much off campus that interests me either. My friends won't visit. I just want a few people to hang with when it gets boring when I'm done with my studies and have nothing to do. I can't go home to visit (its almost $500 and overnight by car) either. It's really sucking, but no other school offers the same courses as this is the only school in the nation with these majors.

Any LEGITIMATE work @ home jobs? I am looking for a part-time job that I can do from home. I am a single parent with a full-time job and can't afford to be away from home much more thanI l ready am. I am NOT looking to get rich..make $5000 per month....start my own business...or any other unrealistic idea. I am just looking for the opportunity to make an extra buck to help make ends meet. PLEASE HELP!!!!

How can I get information on starting a answering service from home? I have a disability I'm recovering from and I need to work from home. This is a good time for me to start my own home business. I have 19 years of call center experience and I feel as though starting an answering service from home is the way to go, However, I have no idea where to start. I do not have a lot of money but I do have the necessary equipment. I'm not looking to get rich quick or those so called home business opportunities that promises great wealth and are always asking for investments. I'm not interested in any multi-level marketing programs, buying a distributorship or selling any products. I'm not interested in buying into a franchise. I have read about people starting home businesses using their telephones but, they didn't give any details. Any suggestions will greatly appreciated. Please, only serious responses will help me. Thank you.

Need Solid Ideas for a Home-based Business? I'm looking for good ideas on what type of home-based business to start-up. I've was recently "laid off" but I have funds put aside. Really, I don't wish to go back to working for someone else. I would like to hear about some solid, proven, home business or perhaps franchises that can be run from home maybe a computer/internet based service business. No MLM, affiliates programs, pyramid schemes or anything of the sort. Ideas that have crossed my mind: Blogging (I live in a tourist town and thought there might be opportunity in providing info about events in town). Online tutoring (Spanish, software programs like Photoshop). Domain name selling (like a reseller) Web site building (would have to learn web design first) Virtual Office Assistant. Video Resume Service I'm not sure which path to take right now but I'm looking for good solid ideas and I'll take this "time off" to research 'em and follow what looks like it may lead some where. Thanks everyone.

business opportunity?? like any man out there i've grown tired of my job . i work at a junk yard and its gotten to the point where i actualy say that"I Know CARS"inside and outside imports and domestics. im 20 years old and a sorry to say "dropout" i know now an education is the way to go,but i have to do something. I don't have the funds to go to college but i will though .but for now im stuck in a rute.I'm going to be a father real soon and the job I have is ok paying but too ...lets say tolerable. I've gotten to the stage where its a routine,it being taking cars apart (done differently then in Dirty Jobs)WE'LL my question is : i have an idea there has been a big uproar you can say of cookie cutter housing's in and around my town and neighboring town's should i start a at home auto repair service. you know the type where a mechanic goes to your home . I don't know if theirs any one out there with this type of employment and if i could can i get some honest advice and not just abuse and rude comments

Do you know of any business opportunity that you can make money working from home? My wife and I want to start something from scratch. I currently work and cover our bills. But it is not enough. We both realize that we need to start something, something that can make us at least $1500 a month working from home, or anything. Any ideas?

How do I find a lot of people that are interested in making $ from home or healthy living product..free leads? I am trying to find a bunch of people to check out my healthy living products. They help with everything from diabetes-gastric bypass patients-obesity-thyroid disease-heart disease-osteoporosis-skin problems & so much more (as seen on numerous infomercials)!! Even mineral make-up..the best might I add!! I am just trying to find a good way to get the word out to at least look over my wesite. I heard of free lead companies but when I google it they all have a catch!! I just want to bring awarness!! Please list some proven ideas as I am selling proven products & business opportunities!! www itvventures.com/mcghie mcghiebiz@gmail.com (my email) THANKS in advance!

legitimate work at home opportunities? I had a baby almost 2 months ago and i dont want to put him in daycare. My fiance and I can barely pay ourt bills with me not working anymore and my old job cant offer me the hours i can work. I was hoping that there was a good home based business that you don't have to pay to start. surely somebody can suggest something that really works and isn't just a scam. I've looked at a few opportunities, but they all have fees just to get the information, and I mean serious money, not just a few dollars a week. Anybody have any ideas?

Are there any REAL work at home opportunities for mothers? I'm looking for some REAL opportunity to work at home. Are there any? I was thinking of joining AmeriPlan, but I'm not sure how legit they are... I'm hearing mixed reviews. I'm also thinking of starting an eBay business selling baby clothing and equipment... but theres too much competition and too much stuff on there that doesn't sell for that much. Any other mothers out there have any ideas? Or businesses that you work for and make a few bucks(i'm not looking for a get rich quick, b/c i know there are none out there). Even if its just $100 or so a week... or WHATEVER I can get. glitter~ i'm into photography, but mainly landscape. i'm only 21, so i haven't had too much experience. I've worked as a waitress most of my life(since I was 15, almost 16). Then I modeled, but got out of it once I had my son. I'll be getting back into it, but I want to make sure I'm in good shape again before I even attempt. yourtech~ i'm not into paying for maybes. thats why I haven't tried ameriplan...

Want to start home business. Love to read/reivew fiction. Any info on how to combine the 2? I love to read mystery/suspense/romance/paranormal and most contemporary fiction. Live in OK and would like to work at home. Have looked at mainstream publisher's web sites and didn't find a job opportunity....any ideas?

is there any work at home legitimate businesses in Los Angeles CA? The economic situation is so difficult in America at this moment. There are no jobs available. I have been checking those work at home opportunities but they look very suspicious. Is anyone in Los Angeles California making money by working at home? Any ideas? Thank you

Small home based business opportunity in Philippines? I want to start a small home based business for my wifes mother who lives in the philippines. We are thinking of something simple like bread making or a small chicken business. Does anyone have any experience of this, or any ideas what is a good original idea. It does not have to be a road to millions, just a way to make a good living.

Franchise wanted. Work at home. No scam. No selling, buying, sponsoring, free to join. Every body gets paid? I got the Idea, mathhematical solution and a full prove plan. Any one Interested mail me. This is a gaint business opportunity. You can think yourself as a multi millioner!

Legitimate work from home opportunities?? Can snyone tell me of any legitimate work from home ooportunities or give me any ideas of how I can work from home. I would need to earn approx. £1,000 a month. I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy 2 weeks ago & I really do not want to have to return to work when my maternity pay/leave runs out. I want to spend that precious time with my little boy but also be able to contribute financially to my household. Is there anyone out there involved in a good home based business or any work from home opportunites who could genuinely help me? I live in the Uk & would be most grateful for any advice & help. Thank you in advance.

Looking for a career change - I would like to work part time doing something challenging. Ideas? I have three children at home. I left my career in management at a large corporation when my youngest was born. I really miss working, but don't want to go back to the hours and stress of what I was doing for the sake of my family. I have a degree in Business and have completed some coursework on my MBA, but I have come across few opportunities in a professional environment that can be done part time. I am willing to go back to school and am fortunate to have the means to do so, but I know going in that I want to learn something I will enjoy and that I can do part time. Does anyone have any suggestions regarding careers that lend themselves well to part time work?

what do you think of this business idea?? me and my husband where thinking very much about opening a On site oil changing and and maintenance company here in naples florida. we hav done our research and there is no company outhere offerng this kind of service . It would be mobile , i mean if you had the opportunity to have your car checked, liquids refilled , oil change, scaned for problem, with out affecting your warranty and without paying the high prices out there and while at home would you hire my service? if you said yes how much would you pay for this service think about the prices you regularly pay.ohh by the way we have researched licence requirments to operate in the county.

Franchise wanted. Work at home. No scam. No selling, buying, sponsoring, free to join. Every body gets paid? I got the Idea, mathhematical solution and a full prove plan. Any one Interested mail me. This is a gaint business opportunity. You can think yourself as a multi millioner!

Legitimate work at home job opportunities? I would love to work, but I have never had a job to speak of and have young children so my possibilities are slim. Are there any real work at home poeitions out there, ones that do not involve being my own boss or starting my own business??? I am great with the computer, very fast learner, and know there has to be something out there. Any ideas? my spell check didn't do its job.... posibilities...sorry

Attention: Moms making money from home at a real job? Are there any real moms out there with a real job making money? I used to have a work from home position and I need to find another one - why I had to leave is a long story - but real opportunities with real companies paid for by the hour like a real job as a real employee are hard to find. My internet searches are turning up nothing but scams where they are really selling manuals and guides and no legit opportunity. I don't want a home based business. I want a job at home. Any ideas....where do you work?

Which business idea should I start? Hello. I would like to become super rich someday. I have four business ideas that I think could be big hit. Some are new ideas, and some are just good opportunities. I have worked at a management consulting firm called McKinsey &Company for 5 years. I left the firm in hope to find job positions at a forunte 500, but I then wanted to start my own company. 1. A boardroom facility business. In these times, many small businesses are starting. They are also mostly homebased. But what happens when a home based business needs a meeting to promote something, meet with the board, etc. Home based businesses simply cannot have professional meetings within their own home. Before launching the business, I would buy real estate in convenient locations. I would then build the center up with boardrooms, secretary services, offices, printers, fax machines, Internet, laptops, projectors, Catering services, and all business needs. Due to limited amount of space, businesses would book ahead. They would pay a fee depending on how long they use the facility. Startup costs could be 50k to sig figures, however, I have saved tons of money from being a management consultant, and I could get investors in on the startup. If the first center is a success, I could open up locations in other cities and eventually become a franchise. Good idea? 2. I would start a consulting firm that consults website owners and online business owners of the quality of their online presence. We would advise small web based startups on what problems they should fix and how they should go about achieving success. I would most likely partner this business startup. We would hire consulting professionals who have experience in the web based industry. 3. A website where people can buy and sell businesses. Currently, there are tons of sites that do this, but a seller of a business would pay a fee to post. Then they could sell there business. However, legal problems may cause an issue. 4. I would start a venture capital/private equity firm that invests in early stage web startups. I have some experience instwrting business. When I was 22, I started a service called the love van. I bought a van, fixed it up. It was a van where people could use to make love in the back room. The van had privace, included wine, beds, condoms, etc. I would drive lovers all around town for hours. It was a cool business, but not too profitable. Which business idea should I pick? I like the board room space company the best..

If you had $1000 to start a home based business, what would it be? I've been wanting to start my own business for a long time, and I have a perfect opportunity to do it right now. I'm struggling with ideas and narrowing down what I want to do exactly. If you're an entrepreneur and love spreading the knowledge, please explain!

Which business idea should I start? Hello. I would like to become super rich someday. I have four business ideas that I think could be big hit. Some are new ideas, and some are just good opportunities. I have worked at a management consulting firm called McKinsey &Company for 5 years. I left the firm in hope to find job positions at a forunte 500, but I then wanted to start my own company. 1. A boardroom facility business. In these times, many small businesses are starting. They are also mostly homebased. But what happens when a home based business needs a meeting to promote something, meet with the board, etc. Home based businesses simply cannot have professional meetings within their own home. Before launching the business, I would buy real estate in convenient locations. I would then build the center up with boardrooms, secretary services, offices, printers, fax machines, Internet, laptops, projectors, Catering services, and all business needs. Due to limited amount of space, businesses would book ahead. They would pay a fee depending on how long they use the facility. Startup costs could be 50k to sig figures, however, I have saved tons of money from being a management consultant, and I could get investors in on the startup. If the first center is a success, I could open up locations in other cities and eventually become a franchise. Good idea? 2. I would start a consulting firm that consults website owners and online business owners of the quality of their online presence. We would advise small web based startups on what problems they should fix and how they should go about achieving success. I would most likely partner this business startup. We would hire consulting professionals who have experience in the web based industry. 3. A website where people can buy and sell businesses. Currently, there are tons of sites that do this, but a seller of a business would pay a fee to post. Then they could sell there business. However, legal problems may cause an issue. 4. I would start a venture capital/private equity firm that invests in early stage web startups. I have some experience instwrting business. When I was 22, I started a service called the love van. I bought a van, fixed it up. It was a van where people could use to make love in the back room. The van had privace, included wine, beds, condoms, etc. I would drive lovers all around town for hours. It was a cool business, but not too profitable. Which business idea should I pick? I like the board room space company the best..

Which business idea should I start? Hello. I would like to become super rich someday. I have four business ideas that I think could be big hit. Some are new ideas, and some are just good opportunities. I have worked at a management consulting firm called McKinsey &Company for 5 years. I left the firm in hope to find job positions at a forunte 500, but I then wanted to start my own company. 1. A boardroom facility business. In these times, many small businesses are starting. They are also mostly homebased. But what happens when a home based business needs a meeting to promote something, meet with the board, etc. Home based businesses simply cannot have professional meetings within their own home. Before launching the business, I would buy real estate in convenient locations. I would then build the center up with boardrooms, secretary services, offices, printers, fax machines, Internet, laptops, projectors, Catering services, and all business needs. Due to limited amount of space, businesses would book ahead. They would pay a fee depending on how long they use the facility. Startup costs could be 50k to sig figures, however, I have saved tons of money from being a management consultant, and I could get investors in on the startup. If the first center is a success, I could open up locations in other cities and eventually become a franchise. Good idea? 2. I would start a consulting firm that consults website owners and online business owners of the quality of their online presence. We would advise small web based startups on what problems they should fix and how they should go about achieving success. I would most likely partner this business startup. We would hire consulting professionals who have experience in the web based industry. 3. A website where people can buy and sell businesses. Currently, there are tons of sites that do this, but a seller of a business would pay a fee to post. Then they could sell there business. However, legal problems may cause an issue. 4. I would start a venture capital/private equity firm that invests in early stage web startups. I have some experience instwrting business. When I was 22, I started a service called the love van. I bought a van, fixed it up. It was a van where people could use to make love in the back room. The van had privace, included wine, beds, condoms, etc. I would drive lovers all around town for hours. It was a cool business, but not too profitable. Which business idea should I pick? I like the board room space company the best..

Computer Base Direct Sell Home-Based Business? I lost my job last week and I am looking for a business to run from my home office. I like sales and marketing. I am not interested in MLM opportunities because what I have read here they are all scams and I don't think I would feel comfortable selling over priced products. My paraents were in AMWAY in the late 70's and early 80's and as a kid, I watched them loose most of their friends and lost touch with family members because of the hope they put in the soap. Eventually, the lost of the people around them affected their marriage and they got divorced. I am looking for something I can feel good about and not deceive a person into something that is not real. Any ideas?

I would like general infomation about home based employment and business. What have you got for me ? No scams. I am doing a research project for a client who is interested in working from home. She is very open to new ideas, but doesn't want to deal with wading through all the scams in order to find one good opportunity. Here is what I have done so far: -checked the SBA website -checked home based business laws -looked on a few websites for actual work from home job openings She is open to both home based business and actual home employment. She is looking to make 400-500 dollars a month. Her special skills include lots of handiwork and a wide range of job experience. I will give anybody who is just using this to make a sales pitch a bad rating.

Crazy Fox Home Business? I wanted to know if the crazy fox home business would be a good idea to make some extra money? What I need to know is if what they offer is customized. That is to say, their opportunity is the same for everybody or do they present a business for your specific needs? For example, I don't want to sell anything door to door but wouldn't mind talking on the phone to people. Thanks!

Where are the internet Research jobs work at home?Anyone have any experience providing internet research? I am looking for business opportunity providing internet research. I am looking for information to research this type of business service or companies that provide jobs. No scams please. Where do you suggest I start my search about the feasibility of this idea?

Are there any REAL work at home opportunities for mothers? I'm looking for some REAL opportunity to work at home. Are there any? I was thinking of joining AmeriPlan, but I'm not sure how legit they are... I'm hearing mixed reviews. I'm also thinking of starting an eBay business selling baby clothing and equipment... but theres too much competition and too much stuff on there that doesn't sell for that much. Any other mothers out there have any ideas? Or businesses that you work for and make a few bucks(i'm not looking for a get rich quick, b/c i know there are none out there). Even if its just $100 or so a week... or WHATEVER I can get. My ds is 17 1/2 months old, so its kinda hard to bring him ANYWHERE with me... let alone a job. lol. He's in the clingy stage again, where i'm affraid of how he'd react if I'd have any other kids/babies. The eBay thing I think I'll try... and also selling things on craigslist.org I have so much stuff from my ds that I haven't gotten rid of yet! :-\ Also some of my old clothing that don't fit anymore. As far as Avon, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, etc... I don't know enough people, and I'm not in any groups or anything to get people to buy. :(

How to make money from home without talking to people? this is an update to my earlier question of making money from home easily. i got good answers but i want a business opportunity that i dont have to answer the phone or talk to people or even possibly do anything at all but pay some fees and make money.i know it sounds like a dream,but if anyone has any ideas let me know.thanks again every1 !!

Assembly work/leaflet inserters/real data entry - UK - Any ideas where to look? I recently fell for an ad that offered work thro' WH Smiths, inserting leaflets into magazines. What I'd like to know is are there any UK based companies that want manual workers based at home and if so, how the heck do I find them?? Have mailed a few companies directly but wondered if anyone had come across a site/list that would give clearer info, and one that doesn't ask for a fee to provide details? Long shot I guess, and yes, I know already about business opportunities and sorry, not interested in the slightest - want mind numbing repetitive style work - at least that way I know it's real! Any help would be appreciated

Input for a business idea? I need some unbiased input for a business opportunity. I am thinking about starting a home inventory business where I would come to a clients home, inventory and document all of the items they consider valuable and provide said client with a printed and an electronic report. This would be used in the event that a natural disaster, fire, or theft were to occur. I would be licensed, bonded, and insured. If one of these events were to occur, would the average person be able to accurately describe the item(s) and remember the price for each missing or damaged item? I would provide a contract that included a confidentiality agreement and all client information would be processed on an offline computer(never connected to the internet) and once the end product was delivered to the client, their information would be destroyed unless they requested a copy be kept in a safe deposit box at a bank. Please provide honest feedback. This will be based in the metro Detroit, Mi. area, but any input would be greatly appreciated! additional information...I found some software that puts all of this information into a neat, tidy report. I allows for the appraisel value to be entered, if the client has it available. I would not attempt to provide this to the client, rather advise them to find someone who could. I would only be recording model numbers, serial numbers(if available), a breif description, a a digital picture(which would be included on the printed report and the CD.

I am wondering if there is any business opotunities out there whre you do not need any money to start out with Also I need a business opportunity which you don't need any ca lateral as I have nothing of value here. If anyone has any ideas please let me know. Also it has to be something that can easy be done from the home computer. Just to let you all know I have already tried ebay but fine it to hard to figure out how to get started.

any work at home ideas? i just graduated with a bachelors in business administration and a minor in marketing and sales, the problem right now is that i can't get a job because my working visa is in process. when i graduated, the country gave me the opportunity to get a working visa called optional practical training which is good for a year. Its going to take about 2 months for me to get the visa and my SSN. i'm bilingual so i've been doing some translations, i got about 500 in a month just translating but no one has contacted me again. i tried proz.com which is a website for translators but so far i havent been contacted. do you have any suggestions, what can i do for these 2, or 3 months. im tired of just sit around lol please help!!!!

I have a BA in International Business. I would like to work on the internet? I have a BA in International Business. I am both a Canadian and a Mexican citizen. I reside in Mexico. I worked 5 years in the purchasing department of a 270 million a year appparel company. I then went to work with a world leading label company. Any ideas on were I can find jobs, partnerships, business opportunities to make money? I would like to work on the internet. I don´t necessarily have to work from home, but I would like to take advantage of my skills. Is there any companies paying people to follow up on business leads of even close deals in other countries?

Work-at-home-mom income opportunities? I have a modest consulting business, and I am a WAHM. I recently moved to an expensive part of the country and wonder if anyone can suggest additional ways I can work from home. I have a nanny who travels with me so I can nurse my infant between meetings, so I can get out periodically to see clients. I have an MBA, if that helps. I also want to homeschool this child, if I can afford it. Any ideas? Experiences to share?

Where can I find resources to promote my pet care business? I own and operate a pet sitting and dog walking business. I'd like to prepare home made dog treats in gift bags to give to pet owners. However, I don't know where to start. I can't prepare food for the life of me so I'm not sure how I'm going to pull off making dog treats. Do you know a good resource for easy dog treat recipes? Also, where can I find decorative (dog relevant) plastic wrap or gift bags to put the treats in? Do you have any other creative ideas that I could use to promote my business? In other words, is there some other product that i could obtain at an affordable or low cost (because it will be in bulk) to distribute to pet owners? I plan on giving the gifts to people in person and using it as an opportunity to introduce myself and my business. I plan to include a business card and possbily a coupon.

Where can I find people looking for opportunities in Access Marketing? I started a work at home 2nd job last November and it is going very well. It is not an internet or information scam system just real products and a real business. Any good ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Is it a good idea to pull out cash from HELOC and keep it available for future investment opportunities? I'm thinking of increasing home equity line and then pulling it out and puttting it in cash. My thought is the housing prices can continue to decline and I may not have the available equity later. I will keep the funds in cash until in the future I may start my own business. If I change my mind I just pay the line back down. I just want to lock up the availability in case the market continues a decline. I know that is additional interest to be paid but partially offest is more interest deductible on tax return and interest income from the saving deposit.

Can someone help me with wording on my business cards? I am a handyman that sees an opportunity in a niche market. As a condition of sale for many home sales, the buyer asks that certain deficiencies be remedied. I'd like to target RE agents, and print on my business cards that I specialize in remediation of these deficiencies. The problem is that I can't find a concise way of saying it. Any ideas?

How do I get more members for my Small Business Community Forum? Hey everyone. I recently created a small business / work at home community forum at http://www.companydreams.com. It targets those who seek to create their own business, those who have a business willing to share their ideas, and those who seek to learn paid surveys, selling on ebay, paid per click, freelancing, and many other online profit opportunities. I have already submitted the forum to search engines, as well as tried a few affiliate links. We already have a few great members and a growing community, but I am unsure what else to do to promote it. I am currently using both google Adwords and yahoo SearchMarket. Please share some advice and feel free to PM me on the forum with any feedback. The forum can be found at http://www.companydreams.com Thank you everyone

How should Sony be managing its strategic renewal? use SWOT and the five forces and Pestel framework analiyses The electronics and media giant Sony was struggling through the late 1990s and early part of the 2 century. With each disappointment, it seemed that Sony’s management launched another restructure’ of the company. By 2003, commentators were beginning to ask whether restructuring was part of the solution or part of the problem. How should Sony be managing its strategic renewal? (by Using the SWOT and the five forces) ... As conditions change, Sony has to change accordingly, because their conventional strategy won’t transcend to the internet-enabled model. Mitchell Levy, author of The Value Framework Introduction For the first quarter ending 30 June 2003, Japan- based Sony Corporation (Sony) stunned the corporate world by reporting a decline in net profit of 98 per cent. Sony reported a net profit of 9.3 mil lion compared to ¥1.1 billion for the same quarter in 2002. Sony’s revenues fell by 6.9 per cent to Y1.6 trillion the corresponding period. Analysts were of the opinion that Sony’s expenditure on its restructuring initiatives had caused a significant dent in its profitability. In the financial year 2002—03, Sony had spent a massive ¥100bn on restructuring ( £5OOm; — €750m). Moreover, the company had already announced in April 2003 about its plans to spend another 1 trillion on a major restructuring initiative in the next three years. Analysts criticized Sony’s management for spending a huge amount on frequent restructuring of its c electronics business, which accounted for nearly two-thirds of Sony’s revenues. In 2003, the sales of the consumer electronics division fell by 6.5 per cent. Notably, Sony’s business operations were restructured five times in years. Analysts opined that Sony’s excessive focus on the m consumer electro (profit margin below 1 per cent in 2002—03), coupled with increasing competition in the consumer electronics industry was severely affecting its profitability. t However, Sony’s officials felt that the restructuring measures were delivering the desired result: According to them, the company had shown significant jump in its profitability in the financial year 2002-2003. Sony reported a net income of ‘1 15.52bn in the fiscal 2002—03 compared to Y15.3lbn in 2001—02. (See ‘table I for Sony’s key financials in the past 13 years.) A statement issued by Sony said, ‘The improvement in the results was Partly due to I its electronics business especially in the components units At the beginning of the new millennium, Sony faced increased competition from W and foreign players (Korean companies like Samsung and LG) in its electronics and entertainment businesses. The domestic rivals Matsushita and NEC were able to capture a substantial market share in the internet-ready cell phones market. Analysts felt that the US-based software giants like Microsoft and Sun Microsystems and the networking major Cisco system posed a serious threat to sony’s home entertainment business. Background On 7 May 1946, Masaru Ibuka (Ibuka) and Akio Electronics, Entertainment and Insurance and Morita (Morita) co-founded a company called F, (see Table 2). Each business division was Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha (Tokyo cn into product groups. The electronics Telecommunications Engineering was split into four product with an initial capital of Y190, 000 in the city of Nagoya, Japan. They gave importance to product innovation and decided to offer innovative high quality products to their consumers. The founders introduced many new products division consisted of Sony’s life insurance and like the magnetic tape recorder, the ‘pocket able finance business. pro- radio and more. By the 1960s, the company had established itself in Japan and changed its name to Sony corporation. During the 1960s, the company focused on globalization and entered the US and European markets. During this period, Sony developed and introduced the Walkman, which was a huge success. It significantly boosted Sony’s sales during the 1 By the mid-1980s, Sony’s consumer products were marketed in Europe through subsidiaries in the UK, Germany and French. In 1989, Norio (Ohga) took over as the chairman and CEO of sony from Morita. Under Ohga, Sony began to place greater emphasis on process innovations that improved efficiency and controlled product costs. By 1994, Sony’s businesses were organized into three broad divisions — Electronics; Entertainment and insurance and Finance. Each business division was in turn spilt in to four product group which produced a wide variety of products. The entertainment division, which consisted of innovation and decided to offer, high groups, which produced a wide variety of products. The music group and the pictures group, made quality products to their consumers. Music videos and motion pictures. The finance division consisted of sony’s life insurance and finance business. The company’s growth was propelled by launch of innovative products and by its foray into the music and films business. Restructuring of electronics business (1994) Under Ohga’s leadership, Sony witnessed negligible growth in sales during 1990 and 1994. Sales and operating revenues improved by only 2 per cent during that period. However, the net income and operating income registered a drastic fall of 87 per cent and 67 per cent respectively. Analysts felt that the stagnation in the electronics industry coupled with factors such as the recession in the Japanese economy and the a appreciation of the yen against the dollar led to the deterioration in the company’s performance. It was noticed that in the electronics business the revenues of the video and audio equipment businesses were coming down or were at best stagnant the television and other groups were showing signs of improvement. The ‘Others’ group, which consisted of technology intensive, product such as computer products; video games’ semiconductors and telecom was performing very well and had a growth rate of nearly 40 per cent. In order to focus on the high growth businesses, Sony announce major changes in the structure of its electronics business in April] 1994. Sony’s management felt that the ‘Group’ structure which had fuelled the company’s growth in 1980s, was proving to be edundant_44dynamic business environment of the new structure, the product groups of the electronics businesses were regrouped into eight divisional companies. The eight companies were the Consumer Audio & Video Products company, the Recording Media & Energy Company, the Broadcast Products Company, the Business Industrial Systems Company, the InfoCorn Pro-ducts Company, the Mobile Electronics Company, the Components Company, and the Semiconductor Company. The restructuring exercise laid special focus on the products that formed the ‘Others’ group. Each divisional company had its own goals and was responsible for all its operations (production, sales and finance). The presidents of the divisional Companies were authorized to decide upon the investments to be made up to a prescribed limit. They could also take decisions regarding the HR issues for all employees up to the level of divisional director. In addition, they were made responsible for the financial performance of the companies headed by them. Sony’s presidents were expected to perform a role similar to that of CEOs and were accountable to shareholders. The restructuring of Sony’s electronics business was aimed at improving the company’s focus on high potential products and expediting decision making process to make the company more responsive to changing market conditions, following the restructuring, the number of layers in the decision-making process was reduced from six to a maximum of four layers. Commenting on his responsibilities within the new structure, Ohga said, ‘First of all, I would like for the divisional presidents to run their companies as if they were reporting to shareholders once a year at a share-holders’ meeting. My role will be to review their Strategies, examine any points I feel should be questioned and provide advice when and where necessary.’ The main goals of Sony’s newly formed organization system were explained in a memorandum entitled ‘The Introduction of the Company within a Company System. Ohga said, ‘By revitalizing its organization, Sony aims to introduce appealing products in the market in a timelier fashion while further strengthening cost-competitiveness companywide.’ In 1995, after the implementation of the divisional company structure in the electronics business, changes were announced in Sony’s management structure. Under the new framework, Sony was to be led by a team of executives at the top management level. The team included the‘-Chairman & CEO, Vice Chairman, President &company Operating Officer (COO), Chief Officers and the presidents of divisional companies. Analysts felt that Sony’s management took this measure to reduce the company’s6 on a single leader. In March 1995, Nobuyuki Idei (Idei) was appointed the President and Chief Operating Officer of Sony. Despite the organizational changes, the financial performance of Sony deteriorated in 1995. For the fiscal year ending March 1995, Sony reported a huge net loss of 293.36bn. The write off of goodwill during 1994, the poor performance of the Pictures group and the strength of the yen were regarded as major reasons for this loss. During 1994, the yen was at an all-time high against the dollar, making Sony’s exports uncompetitive. Ana lysts also felt that Sony’s consumer electronics business lacked new, innovative products. Given this poor financial performance, the top management of Sony decided td integrate the company’s various domestic and global business functions such as marketing, R&D, finance, and HR. The functions of its numerous divisional companies were thus brought under the direct purview of headquarters. Idei also decided to strengthen the existing eight-company structure and to lay more emphasis on R&D in the IT field. He felt that Sony needed to focus on developing IT-related businesses. Accordingly, Sony’s management reorganized the existing structure to create a new ten-company structure. The ten-company structure (1996) In January 1996, a new ten-company structure was announced, replacing the previous eight-company structure (see Table 5). Under the new structure, the previous Consumer Audio & Video (A&V) company was split into three new companies — the Display Company, the Home AV Company and the Personal AV Company. A new company, the Information Technology Company, was created to focus on Sony’s business interests in the PC and IT industry. The Infocom Products Company and the Mobile Electronics Company were merged to create the Personal & Mobile Communications Company. The other companies formed were the Components & Computer Peripherals Company (formerly called the Components Company), the Recording Media & Energy Company, the Broadcast Products company the Image & Sound Communications Company (formerly called the Business & Industrial Systems Company) and the Semiconductor Company. In order to devise and implement the corporate strategies of the Sony Group, an Executive Board was created. ‘l hoard was chaired by ldei. The other members of the board included the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Chief Production Officer, the Chief Marketing Officer, the Chief Communications Officer, the chief Technology Officer, the Chief Financial officer, the Executive Deputy President & Representative Director and the Senior Managing Director. In an attempt to consolidate the marketing operations of Sony, the marketing divisions that belonged to the previous organizational setup were spun off to create three new marketing groups — the Japan Marketing Group (.JMG) the international Marketing & Operations group (IM&O) and the Electronic Components & devices Marketing Group (ECDMG). The 1MG was responsible for all marketing activities in Japan for five companies — the Display Company, the 1-lome AV Company, the Information Technology Company , the Personal AV Company arid the Image & Sound Communications Company. The INI&O was responsible for supporting all overseas marketing efforts for these companies. The ECDMG oversaw the world wide marketing operations for the Semiconductor Company and the Components & Computer Peripherals Company. Analysts felt that this consolidation was done to separate Sony’s Japanese marketing operations from its worldwide operations so that the company could operate in a focused manner. To centralize all the R&D efforts of Sony, the previous R&D structure (in which each company had its own R&D division) was revamped and three new corporate laboratories were established. The laboratories were the Architecture Laboratory (responsible for carrying out R&D for software, network and IT-related technologies), the Product Development Laboratory (R&D for product development in AV businesses) and the System & LSI Laboratory (R&D for LSI and system design, the basic components of hardware products). In addition, a new D21 laboratory was established to conduct long-term R&D for future oriented technology intensive products. Sony also gave emphasis to grooming young, talented people to take up top management positions. The company also introduced the concept of ‘virtual companies’ — temporary groups consisting of people from different divisions for launching hybrid products. Sony applied this idea when developing the latest generation M For the financial year 1995.-96 Sony registered a 15 per cent increase in revenues and became profitable again. in April 1998, a new organization, Corporate Information Systems Solutions (CISS), was established to realign and upgrade Sony’s information network systems and its global supply chain. The CISS comprised an advisory committee of individuals from management consultancy firms and Sony’s CISS representatives. The committee members advised the President on technological and strategic issues related to CISS. Representatives of the CISS were placed in all divisional companies to accelerate the implementation of corporate IT projects. During early 1998, Sony formed Sony Online Entertainment in the US to focus on internet- related projects. In May 1998, Sony changed the composition of its board of directors and established the new position of Co-Chief Executive Officer (Co-CEO). Idei was appointed Co-CEO Idei’ reshuffled the management system to facilitate speedy decision making, improve efficiency, and provide greater role clarity to managers. The new system separated individuals responsible for policy-making from those who were responsible for operations. Under the new system, Idei as responsible for planning and designing‘s strategies and supervising the growth of e-business. Along with Ohga , he -had to supervise the performance of the entire Sony group. president Ando was made responsible for overseeing Sony’s core electronics business while Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Tokunaka was made responsible for the company financial strategies and network businesses. In addition, the top management positions of Sony’s global subsidiaries, which were previously called Corporate Executive Officers, were redesigned Group Executive Officers. Explaining the rationale for these changes, a Sony spokesman said, ‘These changes are aimed at making Sony’s management more agile. The implications From 1995 to 1999, Sony’s electronics business (on which the restructuring efforts were focused) grew at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.55 per cent (see Table 6). The music business had a CAGR of 10.5 per cent while the pictures business had a CAGR of 17 per cent. Significant gains were, however, recorded by the games and insurance business. The games business registered a CAGR of 215 per cent, while the insurance business registered a CAGR of 31 per cent. In the late 1990s, Sony’s financial performance deteriorated. For the financial year 1998—99, its net income dropped by 19.4 per cent. During that period, Sony was banking heavily on its PlayStation computer game machines. It was estimated that the PlayStation (Games business) accounted for nearly 42 per cent of Sony’s operating profits and 15 per cent of total sales for the quarter October— December 1998. In the late 1990s, many companies across the world were attempting to cash in on the internet boom. At that time, Sony’s management felt the need to establish a link between its electronics business (TVs, music systems, computers) and its content-related businesses (music, video games, movies and financial services) by making use of the internet. The management felt that in future, the revenues generated by internet-related businesses might even surpass those earned through the consumer electronics business. It wanted to use the internet as a medium for selling its electronic products as well as its content (music, movies and so on). In order to achieve this, Sony announced another reorganization of business operations. Analysts felt that Sony was in a good position to exploit the opportunities offered by the internet sTi-ice the company already had an established position in the electronics and content-related businesses. The unified-dispersed management model In April 1999, Sony announced changes in its organizational structure. Through the new frame work, the company aimed at streamlining its business operations to better exploit the opportunities offered by the internet. Sony’s key business divisions — Consumer Electronics division, Components division, Music division and the Games division — were reorganized into network business This involved the reduction of ten divisional companies into three network companies, Sony Computer Entertainment and the Broadcasting & Professional Systems (B&PS) Company (see Exhibit 1). SCE Company was responsible for the PlayStation business while the B&PS Company supplied video and audio equipment for business, broadcast, education, industrial, medical and production related markets. The restructuring aimed at achieving three objectives — strengthening the electronics business, privatizing three Sony subsidiaries, and strengthening the management capabilities. The restructuring also aimed at enhancing shareholder value through ‘Value Creation Management’. Strengthening the electronics business The three network companies created were the Home Network Company, the Personal IT Network Company and the Core Technology & Network Company. Each network company was governed by a network company management committee (NCMC) and a network committee board (NCB). The NCMC was responsible for developing management policies and strategies. Its members included the officers and presidents of the concerned network company. The NCB was responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the network company while keeping in mind the overall corporate strategy of the entire organization. Each NCB was chaired by the concerned company’s President & CEO, Deputy President, President and Representative Director, two Executive Deputy Presidents and Representative D, and Corporate Senior Vice President. The new structure aimed at decentralizing the worldwide operations of the company. The corporate headquarters gave the netw5 companies the authority to function as ai entities in their corresponding businesses. To facilitate more functional and operational autonomy, the corporate headquarters also transferred the required support functions and R&D labs to each network company. To give a further boost to Sony’s electronics business, the management created Digital Net work Solutions (DNS) under the purview of head quarters. The role of DNS was to create a network business model by charting strategies and developing essential technologies for exploiting the opportunities offered by the internet. The basic aim of creating DNS was to develop a network base that would provide customers with digital content (such as music and movies) and financial services. Privatizing Sony’s subsidiaries As part of its strategy to promote functional and operational autonomy and to devote more attention to units which contributed significantly to its revenues and profits, Sony decided to convert three of its companies — Sony Music Entertainment a (Japan), Sony Chemical Corporation (manufactured printed circuit boards (PCBs), recording media ; and automotive batteries), and Sony Precision Technology (manufactured semiconductor inspection equipment and precision measuring devices) into wholly owned subsidiaries of Sony. In addition, Sony converted SCE, which was jointly owned by Sony and Sony Music Entertainment (Japan), into a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony. Strengthening the management capability To strengthen the management capability, Sony clearly demarcated the roles of headquarters and the newly created network companies. Accordingly, distinction was made between the strategic and supp Sony’s headquarters was split into two separate units — Group Headquarters and Business Unit Support. The role of Group Headquarters was to oversee group operations and expedite the allocation of resources within the group. The support function such as accounting, human resources and general affairs, were handled by the network companies so that they could enjoy more autonomy in their operations. Significant long-term R&D projects were directly supervised by the headquarters, while the immediate and short-term R&D projects were transferred to the concerned network companies. In order to evaluate the performance of the net work companies, a value based performance meas urement system was introduced. The implications While pursuing its restructuring efforts, Sony started developing products which were compatible with the internet. Its electronic products, such as digital cameras, personal computers, music systems; and Walkman, were made web compatible.Through its website, www.sony.net, consumers could participate in popular television game shows listen to music, and ,d songs and movie trailers, Sony also venture into e-business with the acquisition of Sky Perfect Communications. While focusing on offering internet-enabled products, Sony also attempted to increase internet penetration by offering internet connection at lower cost and higher speed to consumers in urban areas. Sony’s restructuring efforts in 1999 were well received by investors. Following the announcement of the restructuring programme, Sony’s stock- prices nearly tripled. This positive trend continued even in 2000. By March 2000, its stock prices were at a high of $152. Having already offered its PlayStation game console on the internet, Sony— launched its PlayStation 2 (PS2) video game console in Japan in March 2000. The PS2 sold 980,000 units within the first three days of its launch. However, Sony still faced problems since its other businesses, ii hiding electronics, movies, personal computers, and mobile telecommunications, were not performing well. Analysts felt that the low internet penetration rate in Japan (estimated to be 13 per cent in 1999) was proving to be a major hurdle for Sony. Consequently,Sony’s financial performance deteriorated by the end of 1990s. For fiscal1999—2000, Sony’s net income fell to Y121.8 compared to Y l 79bn in the fiscal 1998—99. This resulted in a major fall in its stock prices. By May2000, Sony’s stock prices fell by 40 per cent to$89. Analysts were quick to criticized Sony’s efforts towards transforming itself into a web-enabled Company. They commented that the company had created more hype rather than taking a few significant steps in this regard. In response financial problems, Sony announced a reshuffle in its top management. Idei became the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sony. Ando, who headed Sony’s PC division,was made the President, while Tokunaka, who previously headed the PlayStation unit, was made the Chief Financial Officer of Sony. Sony also undertook a massive cost-cutting exercise. Its global manufacturing facilities were reduced from 70 in 1999 to 65 in 2001. Sony planned to further bring down the number of manufacturing facilities to 55 by the end of 2003.This move would result in the elimination of17,000 lobs. While implementing these measures, the company had to deal with severe resistance from employee unions and local governments (in areas where jobs would be eliminated). Despite the above measures, Sony’s financial condition did not show any significant improvement in 2001. The company was severely affected by the slowdown in the IT industry during2000—01, which led to a decline in the demand fore computer-related products. As a result, in spite of a 9.4 per cent increase in revenue in the fiscal2000—01 (mainly due to the improved sales of the PlayStation games console) Sony’s net income dropped significantly from l21.83bn in the fiscal1999—2000 to y16.75bn in the fiscal 2000—01. Analysts commented that sony required a new business model. The company had immediately to take concrete measures to increase its net income. Sony’s management also felt that with the emergence of net-compatible devices like cellular phones, audio and video gadgets and laptops, PCs were losing their charm, It felt that in the emerging age of ‘broadband’ the demand for the above products was likely to increase in future. Sony’s management felt that in order to boost profitability and exploit opportunities offered by the broadband era, there was a need for yet another organizational restructuring. Restructuring efforts in 2001 Sony announced another round of organizational restructuring in March 2001. The company at transforming itself into a Personal Broadband Network Solutions company, by launching a wide range of broadband products and services for its customers across the world. Explaining the objective of the restructuring, Idei said, ‘By capitalizing on this business structure and by having businesses cooperate with each other, we aim to become the leading media and technology company in the broadband era.’ The restructuring involved designing a new headquarters to function as a hub for Sony’s strategy, strengthening the electronics business, and facilitating network based content distribution. New headquarters to function as a hub for Sony’s strategy Under the new structural framework Sony’s headquarters was revamped into a Global Hub centered on five key businesses — electronics, entertainment, games, financial services and internet/communication service. The primary role of the Global Hub (headed by the top management) was to devise the overall management strategy of the company. Sony’s management decided to integrate all the electronics business related activities under the newly created Electronic Headquarters (Electronics HQJ). In order to achieve the convergence of Audio Video Products with IT (AV/IT convergence), Sony devised a unique strategy called ‘4 Network Gateway’. Under this strategy, the games and internet/communication service businesses were combined with the electronics hardware business so that innovative products could be developed and offered for the broadband market. The three businesses were under the supervision of Ando. In order to provide support services or the entire group, a management platform was created, which consisted of key support functions in diverse fields such as accounting, finance, legal, intellectual copyrights, human resources, information systems, public relations, external affairs and design. The management platform was later split into the Engineering, Management and Customer Service (EMCS) Company and the Sales Platform (which comprised the regional sales companies and region-based internet direct marketing functions).’The management platform was headed by the Chief Administrative Officer, a newly created position. Sony’s management also converted the product- centric network companies into solution-oriented companies by regrouping them into seven companies. Group resources were allocated among the network companies on the basis of their growth potential. Strengthening electronics business To enhance the profitability of the electronics segment, Sony’s management decided to give emphasis to product development efforts. The management felt it was also essential to enhance the quality of the electronic devices manufactured. In order to achieve this, Sony’s management devised an innovative business model called the Ubiquitous Value Network,’ which connected the company’s existing hardware, content and services through an agency of networks. Sony planned to develop a wide range of products which could be connected through this network. Network-based content distribution Like the electronics, games and internet/communication service businesses, the entertainment and financial services businesses were also developed in a network compatible mariner to facilitate electronic content distribution. In the entertainment business, music and movies were converted into a digital format and distributed over the internet (apart from being distributed through traditional channels such as music stores and theatres). In Japan, Sony Music Entertainment launched online music through its website. This website allowed customers to download popular songs for a fee. In the financial services business, Sony Life Insurance Japan launched the ‘Life Planner’ consultancy sys tem which offered personalized financial services online to its customers. Sony Life Assurance Japan also went online and started selling its insurance policies over the internet. The implications Soon after the reorganization, Sony launched some innovative products to cater to the broad band market. For instance, in 2001, the company launched a series of internet-compatible mobile phones. However, the product was unsuccessful (owing to problems in the software used in the mobile devices) and in early 2002 Sony had to recall three batches of phones sold to Japanese companies. In consequence, Sony had to write off $ 110 m in the quarter ending June 2002. In April 2003, Sony announced another major restructuring exercise (to be carried out in the next three years) in order to strengthen its corporate value (see Exhibit 3). Following this announcement, Sony was reorganized into seven business entities — four network companies and three business groups (see Exhibit 4). These business entities were given the authority to frame short-term and long-term strategies. According to analysts, the company’s financial performance did not improve in spite of the frequent restructuring by Sony’s management. For the financial year 2001—02, Sony’s operating income fell by a significant 40.3 per cent while its revenues registered a marginal increase of 3.6 per cent. According to a Business Week report, sales of Sony’s most profitable products — the PlayStation and the PS2 game consoles — were likely to fall (see Exhibit 5). Due to Sony’s poor financial performance, the management planned to further reduce the number of manufacturing facilities and shift some production activities out of Japan. Analysts also criticized Sony for being a diversified business conglomerate engaged in several businesses from semiconductors to financial services. They felt that the company should focus on a few highly profit able businesses like games, insurance, and audio- video equipment and hive off the unprofitable businesses. Analysts felt that spending huge amounts of money on restructuring was not justified, particularly since the restructuring exercise had not yielded the expected results. In 2001, restructuring efforts had cost the company fl00bn; and the proposed restructuring in April 2003 was expected to cost another Yl 4Obn. Analysts also felt that the convergence of consumer electronics, PCs and the internet was not only opening up new opportunities for Sony but also creating more competition for its core businesses. As Sony took steps to strengthen its networking capabilities, the company faced new forms of competition in both domestic as well as foreign markets. For instance, in the US, software giants like Microsystems (as well as a few startups) were planning to enter the home entertainment market. Even Cisco Systems, which provided network solutions, had started manufacturing consumer electronics products. A Business Week report said that Sony lacked any distinctive competencies in the internet-related businesses. It was neither an aggregator of content like Yahoo!, nor a limited-product vendor with an efficient distribution network such as Dell. distinctive competencies in the internet-related businesses. It was neither an aggregator of content like Yahoo!, nor a limited-product vendor with an efficient distribution network such as Dell.

Franchise wanted. Work at home. No scam. No selling, buying, sponsoring, free to join. Every body gets paid? I got the Idea, mathhematical solution and a full prove plan. Any one Interested mail me. This is a gaint business opportunity. You can think yourself as a multi millioner!

Why do some get away with it? I've seen questions about work from home and the like. Why is it wrong to answer them directly when they asked for information? I can see why it would be wrong to push your ideas on someone not interested, but some people are asking a direct question. I also find it irritating when I've looked at those answers to see the same person give the same exact answer he/she does on every question they answer--that is more spamming to me than answering a question directly. I guess it's user based, but Yahoo should look at all answers in a question because it seems to be that one can be reported for abuse if they don't like the answer someone else gave--no other reason. Does anyone else understand what I'm trying to say? I do not want to see your websites for your business opportunity...just an answer to this question.

Where can I find resources to promote my pet care business? I own and operate a pet sitting and dog walking business. I'd like to prepare home made dog treats in gift bags to give to pet owners. However, I don't know where to start. I can't prepare food for the life of me so I'm not sure how I'm going to pull off making dog treats. Do you know a good resource for easy dog treat recipes? Also, where can I find decorative (dog relevant) plastic wrap or gift bags to put the treats in? Do you have any other creative ideas that I could use to promote my business? In other words, is there some other product that i could obtain at an affordable or low cost (because it will be in bulk) to distribute to pet owners? I plan on giving the gifts to people in person and using it as an opportunity to introduce myself and my business. I plan to include a business card and possbily a coupon.

Ideas needed please help!? I'm at home with 3 kids (one is in school most of the day, the other two are in school half day). So I decided to do something career wise 'out of the home' to help me have some extra money. I tried ebay, only broke even, crafts, no good, realestate, did okay but eventually couldn't find enough clients, and now I'm a recruiter for a healthcare company, the problem is now this ALSO seems to be going no where, I've been at this job for three months, signed ten hospitals to contract but still no luck making any money because I can't find the other half of the equation-namely people to fill the jobs the hospitals give me. I am at a loss, I don't want any B.S. get rich quick opportunities or to make candles! I'm not going to have 'parties' and sell to my neighbors either. Has anyone any honest ideas they have heard of? Please no answers that are just trying to sell your particular business, helpfull replies only. Thank you---- Mom going nuts

Any ideas out there? I'm at home with 3 kids (one is in school most of the day, the other two are in school half day). So I decided to do something career wise 'out of the home' to help me have some extra money. I tried ebay, only broke even, crafts, no good, realestate, did okay but eventually couldn't find enough clients, and now I'm a recruiter for a healthcare company, the problem is now this ALSO seems to be going no where, I've been at this job for three months, signed ten hospitals to contract but still no luck making any money because I can't find the other half of the equation-namely people to fill the jobs the hospitals give me. I am at a loss, I don't want any B.S. get rich quick opportunities or to make candles! I'm not going to have 'parties' and sell to my neighbors either. Has anyone any honest ideas they have heard of? Please no answers that are just trying to sell your particular business, helpfull replies only. Thank you---- Mom going nuts

Some good ideas needed!? I'm at home with 3 kids (one is in school most of the day, the other two are in school half day). So I decided to do something career wise 'out of the home' to help me have some extra money. I tried ebay, only broke even, crafts, no good, realestate, did okay but eventually couldn't find enough clients, and now I'm a recruiter for a healthcare company, the problem is now this ALSO seems to be going no where, I've been at this job for three months, signed ten hospitals to contract but still no luck making any money because I can't find the other half of the equation-namely people to fill the jobs the hospitals give me. I am at a loss, I don't want any B.S. get rich quick opportunities or to make candles! I'm not going to have 'parties' and sell to my neighbors either. Has anyone any honest ideas they have heard of? Please no answers that are just trying to sell your particular business, helpfull replies only. Thank you---- Mom going nuts

I know this has been asked a hundred times...? but this is a unique situation. My husband and I need some help. I am visually impaired and am dealing with other neurological disorders that mostly involve motor function. (walking, lifting, climbing, etc) I can no longer drive. But I can adjust my computer to compensate for my eye issues. My husband is working full time at a factory making 14.25 an hour. (Just to let you know where we are financially.) This job is going to Mexico in less than a year, so between the two of us, we need to replace his income. I say both of us because I would love to find a job that we can both do from home, so he can be here to assist with housework and taking care of our two boys, and yet we'll have enough income to pay the bills. If you have any ideas or suggestions about online job opportunities (NOT our own business...we can't afford to take a chance on it's success or failure) I'm all ears. Thanks in advance Blessings I applied for SSDI and have been denied twice. The next step is a hearing in front of the judge, but that won't be for another two years or so because of the backlog of cases. Thanks for the advice, though. :)

Can someone help me with wording on my business cards? I am a handyman that sees an opportunity in a niche market. As a condition of sale for many home sales, the buyer asks that certain deficiencies be remedied. I'd like to target RE agents, and print on my business cards that I specialize in remediation of these deficiencies. The problem is that I can't find a concise way of saying it. Any ideas?

Can someone help me with wording on my business cards? I am a handyman that sees an opportunity in a niche market. As a condition of sale for many home sales, the buyer asks that certain deficiencies be remedied. I'd like to target RE agents, and print on my business cards that I specialize in remediation of these deficiencies. The problem is that I can't find a concise way of saying it. Any ideas?

Has ANYONE succeeded with this?Whether it be mail, Internet or a similar system? How how how to make money online ? EARN EXTRA MONEY AS SEEN ON OPRAH AND 20/20 ______________________________________... Dear Friend, You probably have seen these, but they really really do work, give it a try -- think of how you waste $6 in a day, week or month. It's a minor investment with great rewards. This might really help you pay off those credit cards and give you the ability to move out. If you could start your own mail order list with an investment of $6.00, and make $800,000 over the next year would you do it? _____________________________________ ***Proven by various, highly-respected U.S. TV and Radio programs as being 100% legal, feasible and true.*** ***Oprah Winfrey and ABC's investigation team 20/20 also prove it can be done.*** IF A 15 YEAR OLD BOY COULD MAKE $71,000 IN JUST 5 WEEKS AND OTHERS $250,000 IN A FEW MORE WEEKS -- SO CAN YOU !!! 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STEP 4: Change anything you need to, but try to keep this article as close to the original as possible. Now, post your amended article to at least 200 news groups (there are thousands of groups). And email your message to as many people you can. Remember, the more you post and email the more money you make! This is perfectly legal! You are getting paid for a service, the sender of the money asks you to “Please add me to your list”, and therefore it is legal. Remember to send a dollar to the above names or this is considered illegal. =95 If you have any doubts, refer to Title 18 Sec. 1302 and 1241 of the Postal Lottery laws. Keep a copy of these steps for yourself and, whenever you need money, you can use it again and again. PLEASE REMEMBER This program remains successful because of the honesty and integrity of the participants and by their carefully adhering to the directions. You are simply paying into a money making chain of participants and if the chain is broken you are screwing someone else out of their fair share. So, as each person who joins the family and the directions are followed, six members will be reimbursed for their participation as a Mailing List Developer with one dollar each. You then insert your Email Address into the list and it will move up geometrically. So that when your name reaches the #1 position you will have potentially received thousands of dollars into your account!!! What an opportunity for only a total of $6.00! $1 for each of the first six people listed above. To begin with, please send you're $1.00 to each email address listed above then add your own Email Address to the list and you're in business! HOW TO POST TO NEWS GROUPS: Use the internet and searching for various news groups, ad posting websites, on-line forums, message boards, chat sites, discussions. 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People especially christians I am sending u a story of a man who accepted Islam? MY QUESTION IS THAT AFTER READING THAT STORY OF THE MAN WHO EMBRACED ISLAM DID U'R OPINION ABOUT ISLAM CHANGED I WANT NOT U PEOPLE TO READ THIS STORY BY A CONSERVATIVE MIND BUT AN OPEN MIND! Sheikh Yusuf Estes Yusaf Estes is a prominent Scholar who travels around the Globe Spreading the message of God, he also distributes video and audio lectures. Below is a very interesting short autobiography of how he converted from a Christian Preacher to a Muslim Chaplin, Yusuf Estes has written a short biography of himself and published it on his website http://www.islamtomorrow.com and www.islamtoday.com. "My name is Yusuf Estes and I am the National Muslim Chaplain for American Muslims, sponsored by a number of organizations here in Washington, DC. As such, I travel around the entire world lecturing and sharing the message of the Christ of the Quran in Islam. We hold dialogs and discussion groups with all faiths and enjoy the opportunity to work alongside of rabbis, ministers, preachers and priests everywhere. Most of our work is in the institutional area, military, universities and prisons. Primarily our goal is to educate and communicate the correct message of Islam and who the Muslims really are. Although Islam has grown now to tie Christianity as the largest of religions on earth, we see many of those who claim Islam as Muslims, that do not correctly understand nor properly represent the message of "Peace, Surrender and Obedience to God" (Arabic = 'Islam'). Dear me, I am afraid that I got a bit ahead of myself, I was trying to give a bit of background on my own personal experience to see if it would in anyway benefit you in your ministry. This may seem quite strange that I would offer to help you, while we perhaps share a few different perspectives and concepts of God, Jesus, prophet hood, sin and salvation. But you see, at one time I was in the same boat as you. Really, I was. Let me explain. I was born into a very strong Christian family in the Midwest. Our family Christian Musician Minister - 1988 and their ancestors not only built the churches and schools across this land, but actually were the same ones who came here in the first place. While I was still in elementary we relocated in Houston, Texas in 1949 (I'm old). We attended church regularly and I was baptized at the age of 12 in Pasadena, Texas. As a teenager, I wanted to visit other churches to learn more of their teachings and beliefs. The Baptists, Methodists, Episcopalians, Charismatic movements, Nazarene, Church of Christ, Church of God, Church of God in Christ, Full Gospel, Agape, Catholic, Presbyterian and many more. I developed quite a thirst for the "Gospel" or as we say; "Good News." My research into religion did not stop with Christianity. Not at all. Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Metaphysics, native American beliefs were all a part of my studies. Just about the only one that I did not look into seriously was "Islam". Why? Good question. Anyway, I became very interested in different types of music, especially Gospel and Classical. Because my whole family was religious and musical it followed that I too would begin my studies in both areas. All this set me for the logical position of Music Minister in many of the churches that I became affiliated with over the years. I started teaching keyboard instruments in 1960 and by 1963 owned my own studios in Laurel, Maryland, called "Estes Music Studios." Over the next 30 years my father and I worked together in many business projects. We had entertainment programs, shows and attractions. We opened piano and organ stores all the way from Texas and Oklahoma to Florida. I made millions of dollars in those years, but could not find the peace of mind that can only come through knowing the truth and finding the real plan of salvation. I'm sure you have asked yourself the question; "Why did God create me?" or "What is it that God wants me to do?" or "Exactly who is God, anyway?" "Why do we believe in 'original sin?" and "Why would the sons of Adam be forced to accept his 'sins' and then as a result be punished forever. But if you asked anyone these questions, they would probably tell you that you have to believe without asking, or that it is a 'mystery' and you shouldn't ask. And then there is the concept of the 'Trinity.' If I would ask preachers or ministers to give me some sort of an idea how 'one' could figure out to become 'three' or how God Himself, Who can do anything He Wills to do, cannot just forgive people's sins, but rather and had to become a man, come down on earth, be a human, and then take on the sins of all people. Keeping in mind that all along He is still God of the whole universe and does as He Wills to do, both in and outside of the universe as we know it. Then one day in 1991, I came to know that the Muslims believed in the Bible. I was shocked. How could this be? But that's not all, they believe in Jesus as: * a true messenger of God; * prophet of God; * miracle birth without human intervention; * he was the 'Christ' or Messiah as predicted in the Bible; * he is with God now and most important; * He will be coming back in the Last Days to lead the believers against the 'Antichrist.' This was too much for me. Especially since the evangelists that we used to travel around with all hated Muslims and Islam very much. They even said things that were not true to make people afraid of Islam. So, why would I want anything to do with these people? My father was very active in supporting church work, especially church school programs. He became and ordained minister in the 1970s. He and his wife (my stepmother) knew many of the TV evangelists and preachers and even visited Oral Roberts and helped in the building of the "Prayer Tower" in Tulsa, OK. They also were strong supporters of Jimmy Swaggart, Jim and Tammy Fae Bakker, Jerry Fallwell, John Haggi and the biggest enemy to Islam in America, Pat Robertson. Dad and his wife worked together and were most active in recording "Praise" tapes and distributing them for free to people in retirement homes, hospitals and homes for the elderly. And then in 1991 he began doing business with a man from Egypt and told me that he wanted me to meet him. This idea appealed to me when I thought about the idea of having an international flavor. You know, the pyramids, sphinx, Nile River and all that. Then my father mentioned that this man was a 'Moslem.' I couldn't believe my ears. A 'Moslem?' No way! I reminded my dad of the various different things that we had heard about these people, how they are - Terrorists; hijackers; kidnappers; bombers and who knows what else? Not only that but: They don't believe in God They kiss the ground five times a day and They worship a black box in the desert. No! I did not want to meet this 'Moslem' man. No way! My father insisted that I meet him and reassured me that he was a very nice person. So, I gave in and agreed to the meeting. But on my terms. I agreed to meet him on a Sunday after church so we would be all prayed up and in good standing with the Lord. I would be carrying my Bible under my arm as usual. I would have my big shiny cross dangling and I would have on my cap which says: "Jesus is Lord" right across the front. My wife and two young daughters came along and we were ready for our first encounter with the 'Moslems.' When I came into the shop and asked my father where the 'Moslem' was, he pointed and said: "He's right over there." I was confused. That couldn't be the Moslem. No way. I'm looking for a huge man with flowing robes and big turban on his head, a beard half way down his shirt and eyebrows that go all the way across his forehead. This man had no beard. In fact, he didn't even have any hair on his head at all. He was very close to bald. And he was very pleasant with a warm welcome and handshake. This didn't make sense. I thought they are terrorists and bombers. What is this all about? Never mind. I'll get right to work on this guy. He needs to be 'saved' and me and the Lord are going to do it. So, after a quick introduction, I asked him: "Do you believe in God?" He said: "Yes." (Good!) Then I said: "Do you believe in Adam and Eve?" He said: "Yes." I said: "What about Abraham? You believe in him and how he tried to sacrifice his son for God?" He said: "Yes." Then I asked: "What about Moses?" "Ten Commandments?" "Parting the Red Sea?" Again he said: "Yes." Then: "What about the other prophets, David, Solomon and John the Baptist?" He said: "Yes." I asked: "Do you believe in the Bible?" Again, he said: "Yes." So, now it was time for the big question: "Do you believe in Jesus? That he was the Messiah (Christ) of God?" Again the said: "Yes." Well now: "This was going to be easier than I had thought." He was just about ready to be baptized only he didn't know it. And I was just the one to do it, too. I was winning souls to the Lord day after day and this would be a big achievement for me, to catch one of these 'Moslems' and 'convert' him to Christianity. I asked him if he liked tea and he said he did. So off we went to a little shop in the mall to sit and talk about my favorite subject: Beliefs. While we sat in that little coffee shop for hours talking (I did most of the talking) I came to know that he was very nice, quiet and even a bit shy. He listened attentively to every word that I had to say and did not interrupt even one time. I liked this man's way and thought that he had definite potential to become a good Christian. Little did I know the course of events about to unravel in front of my eyes. First of all, I agreed with my father that we should do business with this man and even encouraged the idea of him traveling along with me on my business trips across the northern part of Texas. Day after day we would ride together and discuss various issues pertaining to different beliefs that people have. And along the way, I could of course interject some of my favorite radio programs of worship and praise to help bring the message to this poor individual. We talked about the concept of God; the meaning of life; the purpose of creation; the prophets and their mission and how God reveals His Will to mankind. We also shared a lot of personal experiences and ideas as well. One day I came to know that my friend Mohamed was going to move out of the home he have been sharing with a friend of his and was going to be living in the mosque for a time. I went to my dad and asked him if we could invite Mohamed to come out to our big home in the country and stay there with us. After all, he could share some of the work and some expenses and he would be right there when we were ready to go to out traveling around. My father agreed and Mohamed moved in. Of course I still would find time to visit my fellow preachers and evangelists around the state of Texas. One of them lived on the Texas -- Mexico border and another lived near lived Oklahoma border. One preacher liked to a huge wooden cross that was bigger than a car. He would carry it over his shoulder and drag the bottom on the ground and go down the road or freeway hauling these two beams formed in the shape of a cross. People would stop their cars and come over to him and ask him what was going on and he would give them pamphlets and booklets on Christianity. One day my friend with the cross had a heart attack and had to go to the Veterans Hospital where he stayed for quite a long while. I used to visit him in the hospital several times a week and I would take Mohamed with me with the hopes that we could all share together in the subject of beliefs and religions. My friend was not very impressed and it was obvious that he did not want to know anything about Islam. Then one day a man who was sharing the room with my friend came rolling into the room in his wheelchair. I went to him and asked him his name and he said that it didn't matter and when I asked him where he was from he said he was from the planet Jupiter. I thought about what he said and then began to wonder if I was in the cardiac ward or the mental ward. I knew the man was lonely and depressed and needed someone in his life. So, I began to 'witness' to him about the Lord. I read to him out of the book of Jonah in the Old Testament. I shared the story of the prophet Jonah who had been sent by the Lord to call his people to the correct way. Jonah had left his people and escaped by boat to leave his city and head out to sea. A storm came up and the ship almost capsized and the people on board threw Jonah over the side of the ship. A whale came up to the surface and grabbed Jonah, swallowed him and then went down to the bottom of the sea, where he stayed for 3 days and 3 nights. Yet because of God's Mercy, He caused the whale to rise to the surface and then spit Jonah out to return back home safely to his city of Nineveh. And the idea was that we can't really run away from our problems because we always know what we have done. And what is more, God also always knows what we have done. After sharing this story with the man in the wheel chair, he looked up and me and apologized. He told me he was sorry for his rude behavior and that he had experienced some real serious problems recently. Then he said that he wanted to confess something to me. And I said that I was not a Catholic priest and I don't handle confessions. He replied back to me that he knew that. In fact, he said: "I am a Catholic priest." I was shocked. Here I had been trying to preach Christianity to a priest. What in the world was happening here? The priest began to share his story of being a missionary for the church for over 12 years to south and Central America and Mexico and even in New York's 'Hell's Kitchen.' When he was released from the hospital he needed a place to go to recover and rather than let him go to stay with a Catholic family, I told my dad that we should invite him to come out and live with us in the country along with our families and Mohamed. It was agreed by all that he would so, he moved out right away. During the trip out to our home, I talked with the priest about some of the concepts of beliefs in Islam and to my surprise he agreed and then shared even more about this with me. I was shocked when he told me that Catholic priests actually study Islam and some even carry doctors degrees in this subject. This was all very enlightening to me. But there was still a lot more to come. After settling in, we all began to gather around the kitchen table after dinner every night to discuss religion. My father would bring his King James Version of the Bible, I would bring out my Revised Standard Version of the Bible, my wife had another version of the Bible (maybe something like Jimmy Swaggart's 'Good News For Modern Man." The priest of course, had the Catholic Bible which has 7 more books in it that the Protestant Bible. So we spent more time talking about which Bible was the right one or the most correct one, than we did trying to convince Mohamed about becoming a Christian. At one point I recall asking him about the Quran and how many versions of it there were in the last 1,400 years. He told me that there was only ONE QURAN. And that it had never been changed. Yet he let me know that the Quran had been memorized by hundreds of thousands of people, in it's entirety and were scattered about the earth in many different countries. Over the centuries since the Quran was revealed millions have memorized it completely and have taught it to others who have memorized it completely, from cover to cover, letter perfect without mistakes. This did not seem possible to me. After all, the original languages of the Bible have all been dead languages for centuries and the documents themselves have been lost in their originals for hundreds and thousands of years. So, how could it be that something like this could be so easy to preserve and to recite from cover to cover. Anyway, one day the priest asked the Mohamed if he might accompany him to the mosque to see what it was like there. They came back talking about their experience there and we could not wait to ask the priest what it was like and what all types of ceremonies they performed. He said they didn't really 'do' anything. They just came and prayed and left. I said: "They left? Without any speeches or singing?" He said that was right. A few more days went by and the Catholic priest asked Mohamed if he might join him again for a trip to the mosque which they did. But this time it was different. They did not come back for a very long time. It became dark and we worried that something might have happened to them. Finally they arrived and when they came in the door I immediately recognized Mohamed, but who was this alongside of him? Someone wearing a white robe and a white cap. Hold on a minute! It was the priest. I said to him: "Pete? -- Did you become a 'Moslem?' He said that he had entered into Islam that very day. THE PRIEST BECAME A MUSLIM!! What next? (You'll see). So, I went upstairs to think things over a bit and began to talk to my wife about the whole subject. She then told me that she too was going to enter into Islam, because she knew it was the truth. I was really shocked now. I went downstairs and woke up Mohamed and asked him to come outside with me for a discussion. We walked and talked that whole night through. By the time he was ready to pray Fajr (the morning prayer of the Muslims) I knew that the truth had come at last and now it was up to me to do my part. I went out back behind my father's house and found an old piece of plywood lying under an overhang and right there I put my head down on the ground facing the direction that the Muslims pray five times a day. Now then in that position, with my body stretched out on the plywood and my head on the ground, I asked: "O God. If you are there, guide me, guide me." And then after a while I raised up my head and I noticed something. No, I didn't see birds or angels coming out of the sky nor did I hear voices or music, nor did I see bright lights and flashes. What I did notice was a change inside of me. I was aware now more than ever before that it was time for me to stop lying and cheating and doing sneaky business deals. It was time that I really work at being an honest and upright man. I knew now what I had to do. So I went upstairs and took a shower with the distinct idea that I was 'washing' away the sinful old person that I had become over the years. And I was now coming into a new, fresh life. A life based on truth