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April 8, 2013 at 7:55 am #1017797Up::0
As someone once said ” S*** Happens”
Still when you look at all the multi billionaires many have had to start right back at the beginning, but this time you do it better because you now have experience and determination.
Go get ’emApril 8, 2013 at 9:16 am #1017798Up::0Hi, Burgo .. Quote from Rays Rules .. Sh*t doesn’t just happen .. it is caused by a-holes … Don’t worry mate the Government has done this to me and others before .. I will never stop.
April 11, 2013 at 1:41 am #1017799[Former] FS ConciergeGuest- Total posts: 11,464
Up::0Hi Ray,
Not sure if this will be of interest to you, but there’s someone here writing a book about people with stories like yours to tell: http://www.sourcebottle.com/query.asp?iid=17&qid=22307
You’ll probably need to create a log in to the website in order to be able to view it.
All the best, and sorry to hear that things have been tough lately.
Jayne
June 24, 2013 at 7:45 am #1017800Up::0Hi, Everybody .. I’m back .. Got myself a new business idea .. seems to be that it will do very well. .. They knocked me down. but they can’t make me stay down. Up and at ’em again.. Playing with the big boys this time. Taking on the biggest in a fair fight.. Started my own online auction site in competition with eBay and others. http://www.fairgodeals.com
Phylosphy (ok so I can’t spell it) of idea . Where ever you get a big business, you inevitably can not make every customer happy. This creates an opportunity for a small business developer to try to satisfy these customers.
A side and I think important point .. Information I have states that eBay did $252000000000.00 (252 Billion) worth of business in 1 year. If I can get as much business in 1 year as they get in 1 minute, that’s about $500000.00 half a million dollars.
So I get stuck into Adwords and Facebook. and get my mate the local sign man to make me some signs , and tell the dis-satisfied customers where to find me.
This is going to be fun .. This one might work .. might even make some money.
June 24, 2013 at 9:49 pm #1017801Up::0Yep recon with your determination you will be successful and sounds like a good idea.
I read some where recently is that you need a really good pitch.
Not an elevator pitch but one that makes people want to know moreAlso have a look at what Jayne suggested may help to get you known, actually you could even right your own book.
Just remember there are a lot of people here who are taking an interest and support your efforts.
Go Get ’em
June 24, 2013 at 10:07 pm #1017802Up::0Hello Ray53
Ray53, post: 165133 wrote:Hi, Everybody .. I’m back ..Four words that say it all.
You don’t need good luck when you have determination like yours.
Looking forward to hearing about all your future successes.
All best,
Lindsay
July 20, 2013 at 9:35 am #1017803Up::0Wow .. I’ve got some great news .. I found an advertising mob in Melbourne who understand that small startup businesses are not filthy rich .. and can put together campaigns suitable for us .. They have arranged a great deal for me .. I’m happy as a pig in shit .. Check this.
Some of the buses in Melbourne have video screens at the front just behind the driver, to display advertising to the passengers and the trains have banner ads inside above the windows .. They did the art work and even made the vid for me … And they stuck my ad on utube .. AND ,, are going to put it all together from September 9th for 4 weeks .. have a look at the vid .. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQn2vjcmIRU
I will check with the advert mob if it’s ok to let you know where to find them. these people could help us all.
Ok . I’ve checked and got their permission. Call; Nathan Sceberras at ‘InTransit Media’ 0390957295.
June 16, 2014 at 12:21 pm #1017804Up::0Burgo, post: 24126 wrote:Thanks RayWouldnt it be fantastic if all those living at the Salvo centres could get inspiration from your story and did what you did.
I wonder how we as a community could help in some small way ( not financially), any ideas,anyone?
My goal is to become financially free and help others, although it is possible to give back to the homeless if we were all able to chip in. Maybe even organise a self help seminar?
June 17, 2014 at 5:09 am #1017805Up::0So great to see Ray how much you’ve uplifted the FS community with your burgeoning story of your business’ trials! Very very happy for you!!!
December 20, 2014 at 9:11 am #1017806Up::0Hi, Gang .. Sorry I haven’t been on for a while.. Business building slowly, having great fun .. The bloke next door who ran a motorcycle repair shop wanted to downsize so I took over his shed 200 Square meters with 220 square meters yard. Made a couple of friends who help out when they can. Painted big shed yellow and put signs on the front. Oh boy it stands out now. Still building up http://www.fairgodeals.com .. slow going. At present developing computer data centre, with a big server I got cheap and a dozen terminals, and got a techy mate to reconfigure for me. Driving him crazy with questions the answers to which I don’t understand. Next year is going to be best yet.. Going to continue with all and start developing my own virtual currency. I hope you are all enjoying the adventure as much as I am. Keep Going
Success is not a destination. Success is a journey that starts with one step and continues one step at a time. So long as you keep putting one foot in front of the other (no matter how slowly or how hard it is) You ARE successful.
December 20, 2014 at 9:30 pm #1017807Up::0Ray53, post: 205365 wrote:Hi, Gang .. Sorry I haven’t been on for a while.. Business building slowly, having great fun .. The bloke next door who ran a motorcycle repair shop wanted to downsize so I took over his shed 200 Square meters with 220 square meters yard. Made a couple of friends who help out when they can. Painted big shed yellow and put signs on the front. Oh boy it stands out now. Still building up http://www.fairgodeals.com .. slow going. At present developing computer data centre, with a big server I got cheap and a dozen terminals, and got a techy mate to reconfigure for me. Driving him crazy with questions the answers to which I don’t understand. Next year is going to be best yet.. Going to continue with all and start developing my own virtual currency. I hope you are all enjoying the adventure as much as I am. Keep GoingSuccess is not a destination. Success is a journey that starts with one step and continues one step at a time. So long as you keep putting one foot in front of the other (no matter how slowly or how hard it is) You ARE successful.Thanks for the update! Where is this shed, and what are you trying to do with the datacenter?
December 23, 2014 at 11:23 am #1017808Up::0Hi, Matthew.
Shed is at 19 O’Callaghans Parade, Horsham, Victoria.
Datacentre is for establishing and developing a virtual community.
December 31, 2014 at 1:50 am #1017809December 31, 2014 at 10:12 pm #1017810Up::0I love your determination and spirit. Thank you for your honest and moving story.
Like some of the others mentioned, I think your story would be great to share with people are currently struggling with what you were struggling with and how you overcame it.
It takes something, and you have it.
Well done!
October 4, 2015 at 10:43 pm #1017811Up::0Haa .. I’m still here . You thought I was gone didn’t you … Website is going OK building slowly .. Another / extension idea… Well I finally did it .. Bit off more than I can chew .. Got a brilliant idea and hammered away at it for about 12 months and hit a bump .. But too stubborn / stupid to stop or give up .. So I have decided to try recruiting a team. So who is interested in having a look and maybe joining me in a really out there attempt. Note: Henry Ford attributed his success to the fact that he could find people who could do things that he couldn’t do by himself.
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