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Dec 6, 2003, 9:07 am
#46
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2003
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Thanks for the bump! Great thread.
I'm a partner in Settlement Recovery Center, LLC, a company helping businesses get the full benefit they're entitled to under the various Microsoft Class Action Settlements in various states throughout the US. We also have a system called DonateDirect which sets up non-profits to receive donations of consumer claims under the settlement. http://www.settlementrecovery.com/
For more info please email [email protected]
I am also COO of AltruIT, a non-profit bringing first-tier IT products and services to the non-profit community nationwide, at affordable prices. We do application hosting, network services, help desk, training, and sell a Child Welfare Agency management application. Contact me at [email protected] for more information.
I'm a partner in Settlement Recovery Center, LLC, a company helping businesses get the full benefit they're entitled to under the various Microsoft Class Action Settlements in various states throughout the US. We also have a system called DonateDirect which sets up non-profits to receive donations of consumer claims under the settlement. http://www.settlementrecovery.com/
For more info please email [email protected]
I am also COO of AltruIT, a non-profit bringing first-tier IT products and services to the non-profit community nationwide, at affordable prices. We do application hosting, network services, help desk, training, and sell a Child Welfare Agency management application. Contact me at [email protected] for more information.
Dec 6, 2003, 1:02 pm
#47
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
I'm representing a new Wi-Fi (wireless broadband networking) company that employs a Mesh architecture (latest and greatest). We support 802.11A, B, G and Bluetooth in a small low-cost product, featuring totally wireless backhaul. If anyone wants to learn more, contact me!
Dec 6, 2003, 6:23 pm
#48
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Location: DCA
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In my day job, I'm CFO for two public policy think tanks. But I also do fundraising consulting as side projects, primarily political direct marketing. Among others, I've written under the signatures of the two most recent majority leaders in congress. I've also handled both fundraising and logistics for large, high profile events.
Dec 6, 2003, 6:37 pm
#49
Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: SoCal; DO-RAGS: Old Gold tagged, PIP, LatPass 1/2, AA 4MM, HH LT Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LT Plat, Omni
Posts: 9,180
I founded my Southern California-based private corrections company in 1988, and have about 70 employees. I may be the only one who hopes NOT to get any biz out of this thread. While I primarily run halfway houses contracted by the Federal Bureau of Prisons and California Department of Corrections, I also offer private work furlough, electronic house arrest, continuous remote alcohol monitoring, and private probation reports. Trust me; it’s better to just not get arrested.
Dec 6, 2003, 7:22 pm
#50
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: AA PLT & 2MM- Thank You, FT !!
Posts: 1,025
Obviously ---- Certified Public Accountant in West Los Angeles, practicing (and now really good at it!!) for over 30 years. All tax matters, audits, federal & state returns, as well as specializing in condominium homeowners' associations.
Please get in touch if I can be of service .... but just don't wait until April 14
Please get in touch if I can be of service .... but just don't wait until April 14
Dec 30, 2003, 2:18 pm
#51
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Princeton, MO/Tonopah, AZ
Posts: 687
Sorry, everyone, I am not as computer literate as I thought. Double posted to Hire a FlyerTalker, no post to Business Exchange. Hopefully this falls in the right forum. Give me your thoughts, PLEASE!!!
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Originally posted by Canarsie:
Your post may be more appropriate for The FlyerTalk Business Exchange Forum, greatam. There may already be an “industry” as a detailed travel consultant, but it is a good idea and sounds like a lot of fun!
I am not sure The FlyerTalk Business Exchange Forum has assisted anyone or will help anyone, but even if it helps one other FlyerTalker, it was well worth it.
Good luck to you, greatam!
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Thanks for the suggestion, Carnarsie. I am reposting and looking for feedback, and of course, clients.
I am not a travel agent, nor do I really want to be. What I am is COO of a logistics management company, who is getting ready to retire at 55 and wants to keep a hand in the logistics business. I am also a world traveler, both for business and leisure. I would never THINK of booking something without checking it out thoroughly myself. That being said, I have a wealth of knowledge getting people and product to a lot of different places without problems.
My idea is to help people arrange trips to places (especially shore excursions and pre and post cruise excursions) which are fun, educational, and a lot of bang for the buck. I would charge a flat fee for planning an itinerary and really steering people to places and events which have value. Clients would book their own hotels, etc. from my recommendations. I would make my money for PLANNING. The client could book the least expensive rooms, fares, etc. as I would not be making any money off the commodities. I would also be there to solve problems, even if it was the client's fault. Kind of like a travel agent, but more a logistics planner.
Just got a friend a great trip to Machu Picchu pre cruise and he is still raving about how little it cost. $868.34pp for 3 nights hotel, including one night at the Sanctuary in MP, rt air from Lima, MP entrance fees, train to MP, Pizac market and trip to Sacred Valley, and all the misc., except food and shopping. NCL was charging $1695pp for 3 days, no Sanctuary at MP (and no sunrise or sunset over MP) and 3 DAYS OFF THE SHIP. He booked everything himself, just let me plan the whole thing and I charged him $100.00. I had a ball doing the planning and he had a very good vacation.
Does this sound like a viable alternative to a travel agent? I believe in GREAT customer service. How do I get the word out that I would like to do this?
Thanks for any help you can give me
Gina
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Originally posted by Canarsie:
Your post may be more appropriate for The FlyerTalk Business Exchange Forum, greatam. There may already be an “industry” as a detailed travel consultant, but it is a good idea and sounds like a lot of fun!
I am not sure The FlyerTalk Business Exchange Forum has assisted anyone or will help anyone, but even if it helps one other FlyerTalker, it was well worth it.
Good luck to you, greatam!
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Thanks for the suggestion, Carnarsie. I am reposting and looking for feedback, and of course, clients.
I am not a travel agent, nor do I really want to be. What I am is COO of a logistics management company, who is getting ready to retire at 55 and wants to keep a hand in the logistics business. I am also a world traveler, both for business and leisure. I would never THINK of booking something without checking it out thoroughly myself. That being said, I have a wealth of knowledge getting people and product to a lot of different places without problems.
My idea is to help people arrange trips to places (especially shore excursions and pre and post cruise excursions) which are fun, educational, and a lot of bang for the buck. I would charge a flat fee for planning an itinerary and really steering people to places and events which have value. Clients would book their own hotels, etc. from my recommendations. I would make my money for PLANNING. The client could book the least expensive rooms, fares, etc. as I would not be making any money off the commodities. I would also be there to solve problems, even if it was the client's fault. Kind of like a travel agent, but more a logistics planner.
Just got a friend a great trip to Machu Picchu pre cruise and he is still raving about how little it cost. $868.34pp for 3 nights hotel, including one night at the Sanctuary in MP, rt air from Lima, MP entrance fees, train to MP, Pizac market and trip to Sacred Valley, and all the misc., except food and shopping. NCL was charging $1695pp for 3 days, no Sanctuary at MP (and no sunrise or sunset over MP) and 3 DAYS OFF THE SHIP. He booked everything himself, just let me plan the whole thing and I charged him $100.00. I had a ball doing the planning and he had a very good vacation.
Does this sound like a viable alternative to a travel agent? I believe in GREAT customer service. How do I get the word out that I would like to do this?
Thanks for any help you can give me
Gina
Dec 31, 2003, 7:17 pm
#53
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: MEL/LAX
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Posts: 4,472
I am a one man company providing business and IT consulting to companies, specialising in web services, applications and design, as well as project management.
P.S. Soon to be Mrs alect is a kids/teen fashion photographer who shoots for agencies, magazines as well as private portrait stuff.
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P.S. Soon to be Mrs alect is a kids/teen fashion photographer who shoots for agencies, magazines as well as private portrait stuff.
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Jan 2, 2004, 3:23 am
#54
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Sydney
Posts: 5,769
Any of you lawyers needing a videographer or court reporter here in AUSTRALIA.
We have been the best on the scene here for 10 years.
We do US depositions by phone and video link as well.
we also rent cameras to those of you who forgot to bring yours to this beautiful part of the world.
www.videocamerahire.com.au/legal.htm
We have been the best on the scene here for 10 years.
We do US depositions by phone and video link as well.
we also rent cameras to those of you who forgot to bring yours to this beautiful part of the world.
www.videocamerahire.com.au/legal.htm
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Jan 21, 2004, 10:22 am
#55
Moderator, Argentina and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: MIA / EZE
Programs: Lord of Malbec & all Wines Argentine. AA EXP / Marriott Lifetime Silver / Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 35,681
Very Interesting thread.
After 10 years of experience in international banking (worked/lived in 6 countries during my ex-life as a banker), I dediced to go independent last year. Ive started a Trading Company focusing on foodstuffs and related products. We are mostly dealing with exporting Argentine products to the SE Asia region, an area not traditionally covered by local companies. Current focus is on industrial food production ingredients, including additives, flavourings and related products. We are now expanding into other areas including oils, fats and meats. Wine is one area we are also working on, and I expect have a few boutique wineries that have some limited release material that may be available to qualified buyers in selected markets.
Another related proyect is an Escargot farm, which we are developing in Buenos Aires province (some 100kms from EZE). We are looking to produce premium quality farm Escargots to provide the European markets.
I should have our websites ready for public view later this year, Im a little old-school style in that I refuse to publish a website until the real bricks & mortar operation has something serious and with tangible depth to show. We are now in the hiring process for our trading operations (with offices in Buenos Aires, Argentina and Jakarta, Indonesia) and will go live on our website soon.
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After 10 years of experience in international banking (worked/lived in 6 countries during my ex-life as a banker), I dediced to go independent last year. Ive started a Trading Company focusing on foodstuffs and related products. We are mostly dealing with exporting Argentine products to the SE Asia region, an area not traditionally covered by local companies. Current focus is on industrial food production ingredients, including additives, flavourings and related products. We are now expanding into other areas including oils, fats and meats. Wine is one area we are also working on, and I expect have a few boutique wineries that have some limited release material that may be available to qualified buyers in selected markets.
Another related proyect is an Escargot farm, which we are developing in Buenos Aires province (some 100kms from EZE). We are looking to produce premium quality farm Escargots to provide the European markets.
I should have our websites ready for public view later this year, Im a little old-school style in that I refuse to publish a website until the real bricks & mortar operation has something serious and with tangible depth to show. We are now in the hiring process for our trading operations (with offices in Buenos Aires, Argentina and Jakarta, Indonesia) and will go live on our website soon.
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Gaucho100K
Jan 22, 2004, 11:16 am
#56
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Tejas, I just can't get away from the place
Programs: Exxon Mobil Supertanker, WN Double Peanut, Accor Golden Cockroach
Posts: 8,350
As of yesterday, I have been introduced as a partner in a new venture as a manufacturer's representative (or broker). A co-worker was let go on 12/31, and she immediately started her own brokerage. Since I have been very successful in the past in bringing her business to sell, she asked me to join her. I'm still working full-time for my current employer until some funds roll in. We sell to Sam's, Costco, Wal-Mart, JC Penney's, Neiman-Marcus, etc.
The import arm of a leading Mexican food producer gave her all his current US business, and I have been asked to develop other retailers (my first project is Gigante USA, a Mexican retailer building a US presence).
All I can say is
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The import arm of a leading Mexican food producer gave her all his current US business, and I have been asked to develop other retailers (my first project is Gigante USA, a Mexican retailer building a US presence).
All I can say is
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Jan 22, 2004, 5:17 pm
#57
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: 60601 AA/HH/SPG
Posts: 1,090
Though I hold a mid management position in the insurance industry, I am also a partner in an offshore software development company based in India. I am basically their marketing/liaison office in US.
Our Core Competency Areas Are
Website Designing, Development, Hosting & Marketing
E-Business Solution
Software Development
Data Processing
Interactive Multimedia
Content Development
The company's website is www.bindrainfotech.com
Our Core Competency Areas Are
Website Designing, Development, Hosting & Marketing
E-Business Solution
Software Development
Data Processing
Interactive Multimedia
Content Development
The company's website is www.bindrainfotech.com
Jan 24, 2004, 9:43 pm
#58
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: fort worth, tx AA Gold,Best Western-Diamond, HH- Gold, Marriott-Silver
Posts: 2,737
Pierce Worldwide is a web-based business located in Fort Worth, Texas.
We specialize in assisting business owners, professionals, and individuals
to save time and money by consolidating their purchases through our business
to business portal. We help turn expenses into an asset, creating a revenue source.
"The Quixtar™ business opportunity is available in North America only."
Use: PIERCE as the guestpassword
http://www.pierceworldwide.biz
Four years ago I got involved as an independent business owner for an extra income. Today it is my main source of income, and allows me the freedom to be a Worldtravler. There are hundreds of thousands of products and services available through our portal. There is something for everyone.
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We specialize in assisting business owners, professionals, and individuals
to save time and money by consolidating their purchases through our business
to business portal. We help turn expenses into an asset, creating a revenue source.
"The Quixtar™ business opportunity is available in North America only."
Use: PIERCE as the guestpassword
http://www.pierceworldwide.biz
Four years ago I got involved as an independent business owner for an extra income. Today it is my main source of income, and allows me the freedom to be a Worldtravler. There are hundreds of thousands of products and services available through our portal. There is something for everyone.
[This message has been edited by wldtrvlr (edited Jan 24, 2004).]
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Jan 24, 2004, 10:36 pm
#59
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: New York, NY
Programs: AA PLT; SPG G
Posts: 383
Doesn't anyone around here make anything except trouble? I guess Gaucho gets some credit for "making" snails--although the snails are doing all the work. That must be fun to watch!
I'm in the vertical transportation business. Elevators, not airlines. My company makes and installs elevator cabs (the architectural box you ride in) and entrances (the doors and frames you walk through between the hallway to the elevator cab). We do this smack in the middle of New York City. Obviously, this makes us a bunch of dinosaurs. We're older than AA, higher quality than CX and bigger than PA and TW put together.
If you own, manage or are in the process of building a large building, preferably within 6 hours flying time from NY, drop me a line.
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...or passengers swim.
I'm in the vertical transportation business. Elevators, not airlines. My company makes and installs elevator cabs (the architectural box you ride in) and entrances (the doors and frames you walk through between the hallway to the elevator cab). We do this smack in the middle of New York City. Obviously, this makes us a bunch of dinosaurs. We're older than AA, higher quality than CX and bigger than PA and TW put together.
If you own, manage or are in the process of building a large building, preferably within 6 hours flying time from NY, drop me a line.
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...or passengers swim.
Jan 24, 2004, 10:43 pm
#60
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Location: fort worth, tx AA Gold,Best Western-Diamond, HH- Gold, Marriott-Silver
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Engines turn:
Doesn't anyone around here make anything except trouble?
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Doesn't anyone around here make anything except trouble?
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