Thank You! (was Re: Linux-related storefront?)

[epsas at inflicted.net]

Get a cafe license while you are at it.  Hawaii needs a Cafe/Computer store.  A consulting biz would also be good...

I wouldn't limit myself just to Linux however - making your place inot a game-lounge at nights or on the weekends might create some good revenue.

peas,
Charles


On Wed, Dec 12, 2001 at 11:43:41AM -1000, joel wrote:
> I'd like to say thank you, very much, to everyone who has responded to my 
> posting. You have given me a lot of really good ideas (and sparked a few 
> more) on what would be wanted, who to talk with, and how to proceed.
> 
> I think the idea definately warrants further consideration. I'll talk with 
> some more small business owners, including some owners of subculture-type 
> shops, to discuss their business strategies and find out how they work. On 
> the hardware end, I'll investigate the possibility of partnering with an 
> existing company. I figure that start-ups really can't compete on prices with 
> large firms that buy expensive equipment at bulk rates. ;-)
> 
> I'm working on a business plan, trying to determine some realistic numbers 
> and make it all as bullet-proof as possible (taking big risks is always a 
> scary proposition--I'm trying to cut them down as much as possible. ;-)  If 
> everything looks good to me, I'll run it past the folks at SCORE (the Service 
> Corps of Retired Executives), the Small Business Association, and maybe even 
> a bank or two. ;-)
> 
> I'll let you know how it goes.
> 
> Once again, thank you for your ideas!
> 
> --Joel
> 
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