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Saturday, June 23, 2012
Monday, April 2, 2012
Finding Opportunity In Rumors About Game Consoles: Gamestop In Play - Seekingalpha.com
The rumor mill begins
Recently there have been leaks of rumors that suggest both Microsoft (MSFT) (1st rumor) and Sony (SNE) (2nd rumor) will release new consoles to combat used games and possibly piracy. The thesis is game publishers will gain momentum in selling new games at the same price point and increase revenues and profits. In order to do so, game publishers are cutting out the middle man in digital distributions. They hope it will help the gaming industry, including, but not limited to, EA (EA) and Activision (ATVI). Finally, the theory holds that casual gaming is cutting profits from these publishers, making it difficult to compete in the market, as they rely on console manufacturers to sell their products.
Life without the middleman
There are several issues with these main theories. First, these assumptions are the basis to create an argument to short or bet against the survival of the industry as a whole and the viability of Gamestop (GME) in particular. The majority of core gamers in today's world who play on the PS3, Xbox 360, or Wii have also grown up playing consoles and handheld video games. The casual gamer is not a frequent and avid gamer when compared to someone who owns all three Playstation systems or both Xboxs. The "gamer" or "core gamer" of the industry thrives in a niche market where there is a unique industry with different variables and intangibles. They enjoy their entertainment, talking about games through online forums and review sites, going to retail stores including Gamestop, and playing video games with their friends. Gamestop's business strategy allows consumers interested in video games to purchase games at a lower price point by one of two ways (2012 10-K). One is they can buy the new game at a $60 price point and trade it in later for $20 credit towards another purchase. The other is a customer purchases a used game for $40 after it has been released and is able to avoid buying on an impulse decision. This unique aspect of the Buy-Sell-Trade business model and the overall gaming industry has increased the popularity of all gaming consoles, accessories, and software titles enjoyed by gamers at all prices.
Rise of Indie games and unique gaming experiences
Another major factor is that the gaming industry hasn't focused on what is truly occurring in digital distribution of games through the Playstation Network or Xbox live. The Indie genre is making inroads into the software sales through unique gaming experiences that can be offered under $15. A prime example is on the Playstation Network. Sony released a game made by That Game Company, titled Journey. Journey is a unique, immersive, and beautiful game that offers a completely different perspective of console gaming compared to your frequent shooter and sport titles. It creates a passion of excitement and allows the gamer to enjoy the game's unique playing opportunities. One can look at casual games on the smart-phone and understand how unique and different types of games are hits at the right price point. The first console manufacture to exploit this market of casual gamers includes Nintendo (NTDOY.PK). The Wii console has motion sensing technology that created new entertainment for friends and families across the globe. The continued success of the Wii will allow Nintendo to develop another updated version utilizing the same factors that made the original so successful (WiiU). If Sony and Microsoft rely on selling retail games at $60 over and over like Madden and Call of Duty franchises, then the industry will struggle without the ability to trade and purchase used games. The reason is simple: evolution of valued added entertainment plus the purchasing power of the consumer will be greatly inhibited. In the end, the traditional casual and core gamer will find cheaper entertainment elsewhere.
Taking advantage of the changing video game industry
I believe that the industry is not going to go down this road; however, it has offered some unique opportunities to invest in certain companies. Nintendo has a unique and quite interesting console coming out in 2012. This console will compete with the PS3, Xbox 360, and the next generation consoles. It uses a tablet based controller and immerses the gamer into the game unlike anything before. Gamestop comes to mind with their excellent retail financing and cash management. A loss of their used game business would not just harm their business, but it would also harm the whole video game industry.
Rumors like these create small opportunities to take advantage and learn about the market and focus on the companies surely to benefit when the new console refresh occurs. Simply put, I would recommend one to look over Gamestop's financial position and recent market value and see if they believe it is a good long term position. As for Nintendo, I cannot offer a recommendation for the lack of better competence in their financial situation. As an avid gamer and intelligent investor, I do not believe these rumors are true, but I do see an opportunity to be greedy when others are fearful.
Disclosure: I am long GME.
Additional disclosure: I am long Gamestop. I do not have any other positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to initiate any positions within the next 72 hours.
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Why We're Still Talking About Small Business - Huffington Post
President and CEO, ACCION U.S. Network
Taking a look at some of my past articles on this site, I am struck by how much has changed and how much has stayed the same: the importance of entrepreneurship, the impact small businesses can have on nationwide job creation and the slow but steady economic recovery in the U.S.
Today, I want to come back to entrepreneurship and small business growth.
Last week, the NYSE Big StartUp was announced and, through this initiative, three nonprofit partners are collectively forming an eco-system to support small business growth and job creation: Accion, Start-Up America and Entrepreneurs' Organization.
The theme: it's time for big business to help small businesses generate jobs. Through a fund called the Accion-NYSE Job Growth Fund, corporate donations can be transformed into business loans. In addition, those who have an idea strong enough to start a business and those whose businesses are poised to make a significant leap forward will find events, networking opportunities and mentorship to help them succeed, along with a platform for businesses both large and small to provide opportunities to volunteer, offer in kind services and join hands.
Why are we still talking about small businesses? Of the 27.8 million businesses in the U.S., 91 percent have fewer than five employees. These businesses have been the largest net contributor of new jobs to the U.S. economy in the past 15 years and collectively employ 50 percent of all private sector employees. Unfortunately, small business job growth was essentially flat in 2011. The demand for loan capital for small businesses is at an all-time high but access to credit remains seriously challenged, particularly for businesses of this size.
Now is precisely the time for us to accelerate our pace of job creation through more action. And we must focus on the smallest of businesses to make the largest impact. Microenterprise is key to generating employment opportunity for hundreds of thousands across the United States, and providing access to capital and key technical support to these entrepreneurs is vital to economic recovery.
Partnering with leading companies and identifying unique and powerful ways to impact change can be a dynamic path for a sustainable impact -- both across the country and directly on the local level. There are roles we can all play in this effort and we must leverage our collective expertise to be efficient, innovative and successful in creating the right partnerships around the country.
As the Big StartUp starts up, we can move words to action and support small businesses as they seek to grow with capital and meaningful networking and learning opportunities.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Franchise Business Opportunities - 4 Things to think about
Franchise Opportunities at http://truittfranchising.com/ - Unit economics are important but you also want to consider these 3 additional factors: Happy Family, Marketing 2.0, Heart and Soul.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Franchise Business Opportunities - 4 Things to think about
Franchise Opportunities at http://truittfranchising.com/ - Unit economics are important but you also want to consider these 3 additional factors: Happy Family, Marketing 2.0, Heart and Soul.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
International journalists learn about Caroline business opportunities - Free Lance-Star
Twelve international journalists from China, India, Korea and several European nations learned about economic development opportunities in Caroline County on Monday.
The group, which also included two U.S. Department of State media relations officers, was briefed at the county’s visitor center. The planned Carmel Church Station development, which includes plans for a new rail station, was among the focal points.
Caroline and state economic development officials hope that overseas businesses will read resultant articles and decide to invest in the county, whose development theme focuses on the large tracts of available land and access to key transportation arteries.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Mark Your Calendar: Learn about opportunities to do business with the FAA - Atlantic City Press
Even before the federal government’s vast NextGen effort to modernize air traffic control, the William J. Hughes Technical Center in Egg Harbor Township was a major contributor to the area economy.
Companies interested in possibly doing business with the center and its affiliates may wish to consider attending a program Thursday in Atlantic City presented by the New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center.
The seminar will focus on the Federal Aviation Administration’s procurement forecast for 2012-13.
Businesses attending will have the opportunity to meet with the FAA’s small business specialist and other contracting and technical representatives to discuss the possibilities of working on related government contracts.
To get an idea of the type of work and contracts available, the current FAA procurement forecast may be viewed online at http://www.sbo.faa.gov/sbo/
ProcurementForecast.cfm.
The FAA makes the procurement forecast available to business owners in order to provide small businesses — and small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals — with reasonable procurement opportunities in accordance with federal law, an executive order by the president and the FAA’s own small business policies.
State of Middle Township
The new mayor of Middle Township, Daniel Lockwood, will present a ‘State of the Township’ address Wednesday at a dinner meeting of the township’s Chamber of Commerce. The event will include the election of new chamber board members and the announcement of nominees for the group’s Business of the Year and Business Person of the Year for 2012.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
About those business opportunities… - The Business Insider
Simon Black is an international investor, entrepreneur, permanent traveler, and self-described free man January 16th, 2012
Manila, Philippines
[Editor's note: Tim Staermose is filling in for Simon today.]
Reaction to my article last week about the strong economic picture, and business opportunities I see all around me here on the ground in The Philippines was overwhelming.
Evidently there are some go-getters out there in this community who want to take action. Andthat’s great to know.
So, today I thought I’d share more specifics about a few of the ideas so that you can make a better judgment about whether there may be some opportunities for you, personally.
Simon and I talk a lot about “adding value.” And really, that’s what it’s all about. Whether in business, adding value for your customers, or as an employee, adding value for your employer, if you think in terms of how you can add value, you will be amply rewarded for taking action.
I’ve written before that there is a massive real estate boom under way here in Manila. New condominium projects are being sold off-plan to investors, both foreign and local (foreigners can own apartments so long as less than 40% of the units are in foreign hands).
This has bubble written all over it. Here’s what happens in a bubble–it bursts. Then the guys who are left without a chair when the music stops delude themselves into thinking they can just ‘wait it out.’ Which means they’ll turn to the local rental market and try to achieve a yield to offset carrying costs.
Consequently, there is going to be huge demand for property management services–finding a tenant, collecting rent, maintaining the property, ensuring that taxes and dues are paid, and even hiring out to short-term tourists.
I know of a few companies springing up in this niche, but they’re in the embryonic stage. A professionally organized outfit that can achieve scale and a strong online presence could quickly dominate the market. Simon has mentioned before that a great model to copy already exists in Panama. Check it out and you’ll see.
For hungry real estate professionals, there is also ample room here in Manila for competent and knowledgeable buyers’ agents. The way the real estate business works here is that, in the new construction market, all of the brokers work for the developer. In the existing homes market, they work for the sellers. Buyers usually fend for themselves.
Setting up a small consulting firm that provides high quality, unbiased advice for buyers would be another excellent opportunity that is under represented at the moment.
Another idea I have is for a web-based service business in the Philippines. I can’t be too specific in this forum as I’m actually planning to get this one up and running. However I am looking for an IT professional who can design and build a custom, rigidly secure data warehousing platform.
If you have this kind of experience and are interested in hearing more, please fill out this form to let me know.
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Monday, January 30, 2012
About those business opportunities… - The Business Insider
Simon Black is an international investor, entrepreneur, permanent traveler, and self-described free man January 16th, 2012
Manila, Philippines
[Editor's note: Tim Staermose is filling in for Simon today.]
Reaction to my article last week about the strong economic picture, and business opportunities I see all around me here on the ground in The Philippines was overwhelming.
Evidently there are some go-getters out there in this community who want to take action. Andthat’s great to know.
So, today I thought I’d share more specifics about a few of the ideas so that you can make a better judgment about whether there may be some opportunities for you, personally.
Simon and I talk a lot about “adding value.” And really, that’s what it’s all about. Whether in business, adding value for your customers, or as an employee, adding value for your employer, if you think in terms of how you can add value, you will be amply rewarded for taking action.
I’ve written before that there is a massive real estate boom under way here in Manila. New condominium projects are being sold off-plan to investors, both foreign and local (foreigners can own apartments so long as less than 40% of the units are in foreign hands).
This has bubble written all over it. Here’s what happens in a bubble–it bursts. Then the guys who are left without a chair when the music stops delude themselves into thinking they can just ‘wait it out.’ Which means they’ll turn to the local rental market and try to achieve a yield to offset carrying costs.
Consequently, there is going to be huge demand for property management services–finding a tenant, collecting rent, maintaining the property, ensuring that taxes and dues are paid, and even hiring out to short-term tourists.
I know of a few companies springing up in this niche, but they’re in the embryonic stage. A professionally organized outfit that can achieve scale and a strong online presence could quickly dominate the market. Simon has mentioned before that a great model to copy already exists in Panama. Check it out and you’ll see.
For hungry real estate professionals, there is also ample room here in Manila for competent and knowledgeable buyers’ agents. The way the real estate business works here is that, in the new construction market, all of the brokers work for the developer. In the existing homes market, they work for the sellers. Buyers usually fend for themselves.
Setting up a small consulting firm that provides high quality, unbiased advice for buyers would be another excellent opportunity that is under represented at the moment.
Another idea I have is for a web-based service business in the Philippines. I can’t be too specific in this forum as I’m actually planning to get this one up and running. However I am looking for an IT professional who can design and build a custom, rigidly secure data warehousing platform.
If you have this kind of experience and are interested in hearing more, please fill out this form to let me know.
Read more posts on Sovereign Man »
Saturday, January 28, 2012
About those business opportunities… - The Business Insider
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Simon Black is an international investor, entrepreneur, permanent traveler, and self-described free man
January 16th, 2012
Manila, Philippines
[Editor's note: Tim Staermose is filling in for Simon today.]
Reaction to my article last week about the strong economic picture, and business opportunities I see all around me here on the ground in The Philippines was overwhelming.
Evidently there are some go-getters out there in this community who want to take action. Andthat’s great to know.
So, today I thought I’d share more specifics about a few of the ideas so that you can make a better judgment about whether there may be some opportunities for you, personally.
Simon and I talk a lot about “adding value.” And really, that’s what it’s all about. Whether in business, adding value for your customers, or as an employee, adding value for your employer, if you think in terms of how you can add value, you will be amply rewarded for taking action.
I’ve written before that there is a massive real estate boom under way here in Manila. New condominium projects are being sold off-plan to investors, both foreign and local (foreigners can own apartments so long as less than 40% of the units are in foreign hands).
This has bubble written all over it. Here’s what happens in a bubble–it bursts. Then the guys who are left without a chair when the music stops delude themselves into thinking they can just ‘wait it out.’ Which means they’ll turn to the local rental market and try to achieve a yield to offset carrying costs.
Consequently, there is going to be huge demand for property management services–finding a tenant, collecting rent, maintaining the property, ensuring that taxes and dues are paid, and even hiring out to short-term tourists.
I know of a few companies springing up in this niche, but they’re in the embryonic stage. A professionally organized outfit that can achieve scale and a strong online presence could quickly dominate the market. Simon has mentioned before that a great model to copy already exists in Panama. Check it out and you’ll see.
For hungry real estate professionals, there is also ample room here in Manila for competent and knowledgeable buyers’ agents. The way the real estate business works here is that, in the new construction market, all of the brokers work for the developer. In the existing homes market, they work for the sellers. Buyers usually fend for themselves.
Setting up a small consulting firm that provides high quality, unbiased advice for buyers would be another excellent opportunity that is under represented at the moment.
Another idea I have is for a web-based service business in the Philippines. I can’t be too specific in this forum as I’m actually planning to get this one up and running. However I am looking for an IT professional who can design and build a custom, rigidly secure data warehousing platform.
If you have this kind of experience and are interested in hearing more, please fill out this form to let me know.
Read more posts on Sovereign Man »
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
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BSAD Alum Talks About Entrepreneurial Opportunities - University of Vermont
Dozens of budding entrepreneurs came out Tuesday night to learn more about opportunities at MassChallenge, a $1M global startup competition and accelerator designed to catalzye the launch and success of high-growth, high-impact new businesses.
MassChallenge is based in Boston and is a non-for-profit incubator, or accelerator. Entrants submit a short business plan to MassChallenge. A portion of those are selected for a four month accelerator program that includes free office space, mentorship and training, access to funding, media and more. Plans must be submitted by March 1. The cost is $199.
Scott Bailey, the director of partnerships at MassChallenge, hosted the group of business students in Kalkin 110. Bailey graduated from the University of Vermont School of Business Administration in 2009 with a concentration in Entrepreneurship. After graduation, he served as the Director of Client Programs at the Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET), a non-profit business incubator. At MassChallenge, Bailey plays a critical role in the day-to-day operations of the accelerator program and competition.
"The purpose of the event was to let students know about MassChallenge, the largest accelerator and startup competition where the winners split $1M in cash, no strings attached," said Bailey. "I hope I was able to get students interested in getting involved in the startup community."
"We had a terrific turnout for this event," said Sue Schlom, career and professional development advisor at the School of Business Administration. "Whether sponsored by a club, the business school or the university, speakers like Scott Bailey give students real world perspective to enhance what they learn in the classroom. In addition to learning about a company or industry, networking opportunities open many doors to internships or jobs."
The School of Business Administration will welcome Jeffrey Hollander, co-founder and former CEO of Seventh Generation, on February 15 as its next guest for the Dean's Leadership Spearker Series. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Monday, January 23, 2012
About those business opportunities… - The Business Insider
Simon Black is an international investor, entrepreneur, permanent traveler, and self-described free man January 16th, 2012
Manila, Philippines
[Editor's note: Tim Staermose is filling in for Simon today.]
Reaction to my article last week about the strong economic picture, and business opportunities I see all around me here on the ground in The Philippines was overwhelming.
Evidently there are some go-getters out there in this community who want to take action. Andthat’s great to know.
So, today I thought I’d share more specifics about a few of the ideas so that you can make a better judgment about whether there may be some opportunities for you, personally.
Simon and I talk a lot about “adding value.” And really, that’s what it’s all about. Whether in business, adding value for your customers, or as an employee, adding value for your employer, if you think in terms of how you can add value, you will be amply rewarded for taking action.
I’ve written before that there is a massive real estate boom under way here in Manila. New condominium projects are being sold off-plan to investors, both foreign and local (foreigners can own apartments so long as less than 40% of the units are in foreign hands).
This has bubble written all over it. Here’s what happens in a bubble–it bursts. Then the guys who are left without a chair when the music stops delude themselves into thinking they can just ‘wait it out.’ Which means they’ll turn to the local rental market and try to achieve a yield to offset carrying costs.
Consequently, there is going to be huge demand for property management services–finding a tenant, collecting rent, maintaining the property, ensuring that taxes and dues are paid, and even hiring out to short-term tourists.
I know of a few companies springing up in this niche, but they’re in the embryonic stage. A professionally organized outfit that can achieve scale and a strong online presence could quickly dominate the market. Simon has mentioned before that a great model to copy already exists in Panama. Check it out and you’ll see.
For hungry real estate professionals, there is also ample room here in Manila for competent and knowledgeable buyers’ agents. The way the real estate business works here is that, in the new construction market, all of the brokers work for the developer. In the existing homes market, they work for the sellers. Buyers usually fend for themselves.
Setting up a small consulting firm that provides high quality, unbiased advice for buyers would be another excellent opportunity that is under represented at the moment.
Another idea I have is for a web-based service business in the Philippines. I can’t be too specific in this forum as I’m actually planning to get this one up and running. However I am looking for an IT professional who can design and build a custom, rigidly secure data warehousing platform.
If you have this kind of experience and are interested in hearing more, please fill out this form to let me know.
Read more posts on Sovereign Man »
Saturday, January 21, 2012
About those business opportunities… - The Business Insider
Simon Black is an international investor, entrepreneur, permanent traveler, and self-described free man January 16th, 2012
Manila, Philippines
[Editor's note: Tim Staermose is filling in for Simon today.]
Reaction to my article last week about the strong economic picture, and business opportunities I see all around me here on the ground in The Philippines was overwhelming.
Evidently there are some go-getters out there in this community who want to take action. Andthat’s great to know.
So, today I thought I’d share more specifics about a few of the ideas so that you can make a better judgment about whether there may be some opportunities for you, personally.
Simon and I talk a lot about “adding value.” And really, that’s what it’s all about. Whether in business, adding value for your customers, or as an employee, adding value for your employer, if you think in terms of how you can add value, you will be amply rewarded for taking action.
I’ve written before that there is a massive real estate boom under way here in Manila. New condominium projects are being sold off-plan to investors, both foreign and local (foreigners can own apartments so long as less than 40% of the units are in foreign hands).
This has bubble written all over it. Here’s what happens in a bubble–it bursts. Then the guys who are left without a chair when the music stops delude themselves into thinking they can just ‘wait it out.’ Which means they’ll turn to the local rental market and try to achieve a yield to offset carrying costs.
Consequently, there is going to be huge demand for property management services–finding a tenant, collecting rent, maintaining the property, ensuring that taxes and dues are paid, and even hiring out to short-term tourists.
I know of a few companies springing up in this niche, but they’re in the embryonic stage. A professionally organized outfit that can achieve scale and a strong online presence could quickly dominate the market. Simon has mentioned before that a great model to copy already exists in Panama. Check it out and you’ll see.
For hungry real estate professionals, there is also ample room here in Manila for competent and knowledgeable buyers’ agents. The way the real estate business works here is that, in the new construction market, all of the brokers work for the developer. In the existing homes market, they work for the sellers. Buyers usually fend for themselves.
Setting up a small consulting firm that provides high quality, unbiased advice for buyers would be another excellent opportunity that is under represented at the moment.
Another idea I have is for a web-based service business in the Philippines. I can’t be too specific in this forum as I’m actually planning to get this one up and running. However I am looking for an IT professional who can design and build a custom, rigidly secure data warehousing platform.
If you have this kind of experience and are interested in hearing more, please fill out this form to let me know.
Read more posts on Sovereign Man »
Zynga in active talks about online gambling opportunities - Chicago Sun-Times
Updated: January 21, 2012 2:06AM
SAN FRANCISCO — Zynga, the social game company known for “FarmVille” and “Zynga Poker,” is mulling a new market — online gambling.Zynga Inc. confirmed Friday that it is in active talks with potential partners. San Francisco-based Zynga says it is speaking to the potential partners in order to “better understand and explore” the opportunity in online gambling involving real money.The company’s “Zynga Poker” title is the world’s largest online poker game. That game, however, is played with fake money.AP© 2011 Sun-Times Media, LLC. All rights reserved. This material may not be copied or distributed without permission. For more information about reprints and permissions, visit http://www.suntimesreprints.com/. To order a reprint of this article, click here.Wednesday, January 18, 2012
About those business opportunities… - The Business Insider
Simon Black is an international investor, entrepreneur, permanent traveler, and self-described free man January 16th, 2012
Manila, Philippines
[Editor's note: Tim Staermose is filling in for Simon today.]
Reaction to my article last week about the strong economic picture, and business opportunities I see all around me here on the ground in The Philippines was overwhelming.
Evidently there are some go-getters out there in this community who want to take action. Andthat’s great to know.
So, today I thought I’d share more specifics about a few of the ideas so that you can make a better judgment about whether there may be some opportunities for you, personally.
Simon and I talk a lot about “adding value.” And really, that’s what it’s all about. Whether in business, adding value for your customers, or as an employee, adding value for your employer, if you think in terms of how you can add value, you will be amply rewarded for taking action.
I’ve written before that there is a massive real estate boom under way here in Manila. New condominium projects are being sold off-plan to investors, both foreign and local (foreigners can own apartments so long as less than 40% of the units are in foreign hands).
This has bubble written all over it. Here’s what happens in a bubble–it bursts. Then the guys who are left without a chair when the music stops delude themselves into thinking they can just ‘wait it out.’ Which means they’ll turn to the local rental market and try to achieve a yield to offset carrying costs.
Consequently, there is going to be huge demand for property management services–finding a tenant, collecting rent, maintaining the property, ensuring that taxes and dues are paid, and even hiring out to short-term tourists.
I know of a few companies springing up in this niche, but they’re in the embryonic stage. A professionally organized outfit that can achieve scale and a strong online presence could quickly dominate the market. Simon has mentioned before that a great model to copy already exists in Panama. Check it out and you’ll see.
For hungry real estate professionals, there is also ample room here in Manila for competent and knowledgeable buyers’ agents. The way the real estate business works here is that, in the new construction market, all of the brokers work for the developer. In the existing homes market, they work for the sellers. Buyers usually fend for themselves.
Setting up a small consulting firm that provides high quality, unbiased advice for buyers would be another excellent opportunity that is under represented at the moment.
Another idea I have is for a web-based service business in the Philippines. I can’t be too specific in this forum as I’m actually planning to get this one up and running. However I am looking for an IT professional who can design and build a custom, rigidly secure data warehousing platform.
If you have this kind of experience and are interested in hearing more, please fill out this form to let me know.
Read more posts on Sovereign Man »
Monday, January 16, 2012
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