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<title>Sphinn / shelleyk / What's New</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:00:22 -0800</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Lemonade Stand]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:00:22 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[I was just on another message forum where I came across someone asking about starting a business opportunity for free.It just cracks me up when people ask if there are FREE business opportunities out there. When my 3 kids want to set up a &quot;lemonade stand&quot; in the summer is that free??? NO WAY! I provide the water, ice, lemonade mix, cups, cardboard box to make the stand, the pitcher, and anything else they need to get their &quot;Lemonade Business&quot; off the ground. People lets get real - when you start a business from home it is like starting a franchise but for a lot less. When you first start out you are trading most of your time for money and then as you build a residual base you are having to put in less time to earn the money because you have the effort of more people on your side. Don't get me wrong -  there is still plenty of time involved because you shift to management mode. Nothing is for free in this world. Leverage is the key and multiple income streams help as well.   If you are truly serious about starting a business from home - yes there are sacrifices you are going to make - whether it is your time, pocket book, or whatever. NO hand outs here and if it was for free would you have the satisfaction of success if someone gave you something for free or would you feel better if you had earned it!So next time you are about to ask someone about their opportunity and want it for free - think about the kids and the &quot;lemonade stand&quot;.  If you are the one that already has the stand and you earned it - take a deep breath and feel proud of what you have built!Create Your Life One Day At A Time...Shelley<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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