Plumber. I mean, no matter how much you do or don't have in your pocket, you don't want a backed up toilet in your house.
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Green Witch
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Sun 21 Dec, 2008 05:04 pm
@Bi-Polar Bear,
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repo
Sad, but true. I know someone who does this and he recently told me he couldn't keep up with the demand. He was thinking of leasing another tow truck and hiring an extra work.
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chai2
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Sun 21 Dec, 2008 05:07 pm
@Thomas,
Pawn shop is an excellent idea!
Factoid....do you know where the most profitable pawn shop in the U.S. is?
Beverly Hills.
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shewolfnm
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Sun 21 Dec, 2008 05:32 pm
how... odd.
Just earlier today I was looking at what it would take to run a towing/repo business thinking the exact same thing.. What would survive a recession.
It takes a tough person to be a repo guy. My friend was once a Marine, trained as a locksmith, worked in private security and wears a bullet proof vest when he does his repro work. It also helps if you have a tough heart. He's told me some very sad stories of people who threw themselves at him while crying that without their vehicle they wouldn't be able to work, feed their family or keep a roof over their heads. He's often had to repo cars containing baby seats and toys. He does most of his work from midnight to 4AM.
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Foofie
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Sun 21 Dec, 2008 07:34 pm
Just my opinion, and I am sure it is not "the best business to own"; however, considering that many people are getting down-sized during a recession, a consulting firm, that is hired by down-sizing corporations, that assists down-sized employees in writing resumes, giving job hunting tips/skills, etc.
Yeah, scams that take advantage of those least able to afford them will abound.
Read what I wrote. I stated the consulting firm is hired by the organization that is down-sizing. The service is not paid for by the down-sized employees, but the organization that is doing the down-sizing. This is a real type of consulting. Organizations hire this service to make the transition to a new job less problematic for down-sized employees.
Of course, if they're down-sizing and terminating employees, then they will
hire a consulting firm to aid these terminated employees. If you ever had
worked in corporate America, Foofie, you'd never come up with such a
suggestion!
Of course, if they're down-sizing and terminating employees, then they will
hire a consulting firm to aid these terminated employees. If you ever had
worked in corporate America, Foofie, you'd never come up with such a
suggestion!
Are you assuming that all organizations offer this perquisite for departing employees? I would guess not. But, if I am wrong, and you are correct, so be it. <Foofie bows in deference>
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Mr Stillwater
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Mon 22 Dec, 2008 01:23 am
Factoring. That's were you 'buy' the debt of some corporation that has some cash-flow problems. You can then arrange to collect the moneys owed by the 'clients', you can also break their legs and sell their children into servitude. I predict that it will become a big growth industry - I'd say Halliburton will probably branch out into this one.
Actually: historically films,theatre and music do well
Have you not seen the cost of a movie ticket these days?
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roger
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Tue 23 Dec, 2008 01:02 am
@Mr Stillwater,
That's cool. If all collection efforts fail, in the USA, at least, you can return it for full refund. The risk is that the original debt holder might not be there. Got to qualify your accounts.
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shewolfnm
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Tue 23 Dec, 2008 08:11 am
my other idea besides a repo person, would be someone in the medical field.
A doctor will always have work
A nurse will always be needed
A surgeon will always have practice..
You pay may go down a bit because people might be choosing to stay at home for that cough, but people always need medicine. And even if they can not pay all the time, those who carry insurance will be bringing in a little income for you .
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