| There are so many simple, yet really | | | | presentation. |
| sure-fire ways of acquiring wealth, it's a | | | | |
| wonder everybody with even the least bit of | | | | Through your proposal, you must instil |
| ambition isn't already rich. When you come | | | | confidence that you can do all you claim for |
| right down to it, the only things needed for | | | | him. Guide him through the presentation to |
| anyone to make bundles of money are the | | | | the ultimate profits - all for a 10 or 20 |
| long-range vision and the energy to put a | | | | percent limited partnership in the business, |
| money-making plan into force. | | | | which really won't cost him anything. Of |
| | | | course, if he's reluctant to give up any part |
| One of the easiest methods of building | | | | of his ownership, you come back with the idea |
| wealth, and the one most often used by the | | | | of being hired as a consultant. |
| "smart" people is to furnish the expertise, | | | | |
| equipment or growth capital to promising | | | | Almost all small businesses need help of some |
| beginning businesses. Basically, you buy in | | | | kind. The owners get bogged down in a myriad |
| as either a part owner or limited partner; | | | | of everyday problems and things to do. They |
| then, as the business grows and prospers with | | | | find there just aren't enough hours in the |
| your help, you reap your share of the | | | | day to handle everything that should be taken |
| rewards. | | | | care of, and end up neglecting or putting off |
| | | | some of the things they should be doing to |
| The beautiful part about this whole concept | | | | keep the business prosperous. As a result, |
| is that you can repeat this procedure over | | | | the long struggle for business survival |
| and over again. You can start out with, say | | | | begins, with more than 60% of them selling |
| marketing and sales leadership for a small, | | | | out at a loss or just closing up shop. |
| garage-type business; then with your holdings | | | | |
| and earnings from that business, invest in | | | | The other way to "cut yourself in" on a piece |
| another, and keep doing this until you own a | | | | of someone else's business is to supply |
| part of twenty-five to an unlimited number of | | | | needed money. If you can come up with 10 or |
| businesses. Looking at the idea from a | | | | 15 thousand dollars, you can easily "buy |
| dollar return point of view, if you were | | | | into" some small businesses. Be sure to look |
| getting $200 per month from 25 different | | | | the business (and its market potential) over; |
| businesses, your monthly income would amount | | | | but once you spot one that can really be a |
| to no less than $5,000 and that's not too bad | | | | winner with just a little bit of operating |
| for a fledgling millionaire. | | | | cash or money for expansion, then start |
| | | | figuring! |
| Look around your own area. With just a | | | | |
| little bit of business sense and perception, | | | | You can reach a never ending supply of such |
| you're sure to find hundreds of small | | | | businesses to choose from, simply by running |
| businesses that could do better - perhaps | | | | a small advertisement in your daily newspaper |
| even become giants in their field - with your | | | | in the classified section under the heading |
| help. | | | | of Business Opportunities Wanted. Such an ad |
| | | | might read: |
| Most small businesses need, and would welcome | | | | |
| marketing, promotional, advertising, and | | | | SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS EXECUTIVE LOOKING FOR NEW |
| sales help. If a quick survey of a business | | | | |
| turns you on with enthusiasm about the | | | | BUSINESS VENTURES. WILL CONSIDER BUY-OUT OR |
| potential profits to be made with just a few | | | | |
| changes that you can suggest, then you are on | | | | PARTNERSHIP. PO BOX 123, CITY. |
| your way. | | | | |
| | | | By the same token, make it a habit to look |
| Basically, you set up an appointment to see | | | | through the Business Opportunities Avail able |
| and talk with the business owner about some | | | | on a regular basis. Mark a few each day and |
| ideas and help that could double or triple | | | | follow up. Check them out, and see what kind |
| his profits. When you approach him in that | | | | of a deal is being offered. Remember, proper |
| manner, he's almost certain to want to see | | | | management and planning are basically the |
| you and hear what you have to say. | | | | ingredients to success in business; and most |
| | | | small businesses just don't have these |
| In preparation for your meeting, set your | | | | ingredients in the proportions needed to |
| ideas down on paper. Put them together in an | | | | attain their greatest profit potential. |
| impressive marketing or profit-potential | | | | |
| folio. Out-line your ideas, the costs | | | | Other people have done it, and more are |
| involved and the ultimate profit to be | | | | starting up every day. There's no reason why |
| gained. | | | | you can't do it. In most cases little or no |
| | | | cash is needed. But with just a little bit |
| Then, when you arrive for the meeting, be | | | | of action on your part, you could quickly |
| sure to look and act the part of a successful | | | | become a multi-business owner, and very |
| business person. Bring a few pleasantries to | | | | wealthy as well. |
| break the ice, and then begin with your | | | | |