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If you have any desire to be in business for yourself, then now’s the time to make your move! In fact, there has never been a better time to take that step. So this year, buy yourself the greatest gift of all - a business of your own!

Over the past year, I’ve met and spoken with thousands of people worldwide who have reached the point where they’ve said, “enough is enough!” Most hate their jobs. They are terribly uncertain about the future. They’re tired of busting their butts with little or no thanks and they’ve finally realized that controlling their own destiny is what they truly want from their career.

In prior times, when mass layoffs took place, displaced workers simply adopted the strategy of looking for another job. Unfortunately, jobs are not plentiful today. If you’ve spent any time looking for one, you know how frustrating, humiliating and time-consuming the process can be, often with no results.

If you are one of the lucky ones to still be employed, instead of waiting around for your company to let you go because they had one bad quarter and now want to save costs at your expense, take control of your future and fire your boss! This is going to be YOUR year, because the market for entrepreneurs is exploding, regardless of what the so-called “experts” may say about the economy.

Take Control of Your Future

Many people wrongly believe that acquiring a business is a risky investment. Personally, I think that putting your fate in someone else’s hands has a heck of a lot more risk to it. While there is some inherent risk buying a business, much, if not all, can be eliminated simply by doing your research beforehand on any business you consider purchasing.

I can assure you from my own personal experience that if you have the desire to be your own boss, it’s something that is within your reach. Moreover, with a few well-planned moves, you’ll accomplish your goal within six months or so.

And the best way I know of is to get involved in The Art of Buying a Business, the unique and powerful program I developed for Trump University.

When buying a business, you can and should expect to make a return of at least 25 to 33 percent on your cash investment within the first year. Plus, you will have the opportunity to produce a steady personal cash flow, and you’ll be building value that will pay you handsomely when the day arrives to sell the business.

So don’t remain stuck in the middle of a pack of other people who don’t know how to take control of their financial destiny. That’s a one-way ticket nowhere. You can set everything in place right now and, with a few simple steps, you’ll be on the road to success.

Trump University Professor Richard Parker developed Trump University's self-paced multimedia home-study course on Buying a Business. Professor Parker bought his first business when he was 12 and sold it for a profit when he was 13. He has now bought more than 10 businesses and is a national authority on the subject.

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[-] Posted by Larry Gessner on 02/17/2007 7:38 AM
Professor Parker,

I look forward to the day that I can have a conversation with you in person. I truly believe that what you have posted above is true. I call what you are talking about "The Dorothy Syndrome" because when it hits you, you realize that you have had the power all along but were afraid to use it.

Larry Gessner
[-] Posted by lightwayvez on 02/18/2007 12:41 AM
The best gift I can buy for myself is a business ?

I recently received a letter that stated

"these things are designed to get people to respond and then not follow through with their promises."

"my only purpose here is to say -do not be too disappointed if it does not happen as planned."

What say you Mr Donald Trump in regards to these claims ?

(c) Isabelle Morgan lightwayvez
[-] Posted by member1514048 on 02/18/2007 2:28 AM
I'm slightly intimidated about the concept of becoming a full-fledged entrepreneur. I did just recently attend a free seminar advertising this concept and accepted the invitation to join the team of experts that promise a claim to assist me toward my goal of becoming independently wealthy. I am grateful to Mr. Trump for sharing these jewels and look forward to the two-day weekend. Traditionally, white America or white males have despised the notion of sharing their respective secrets to success. I am glad that Mr. Trump has decided to assist society as a whole and prayerfully he will be blessed continuously in return. Thanks Mr. Trump.

Tyra Bedford
Baltimore, MD
[-] Posted by Chris from Biz-Names.Biz on 02/18/2007 8:53 AM
The new American dream is being able to control your own destiny without fear of layoff or downsizing.

I predict in the next 10 years or so, we'll see more and more small businesses opening and growing as the larger companies of yesteryear continue to shed employees as they try to stay afloat.

Since the days of employment at one company until retirement are a relic of the past, now is the perfect time to take charge of your future and start your own business.

It's easier than ever -- if you have limited capital, start an online business that can sell to billions around the world with only a few dollars a month needed for the server power.

You're limited only your imagination and willingness to work hard to grow your own business!
[-] Posted by member1514735 on 02/19/2007 2:45 AM
I can agree more...I been in business for about 2 years and I can really agree and relate that starting a business now is better then ever.

With even more resources and help from the public it is now easier to start up a business.

Currently running an online business at www.gathersuccess.com . I have constantly challenge myself to pick up my skills and improve to generate revenue online.

Alvin Phang
"The Profitable Blogger"
[-] Posted by Gary A. on 02/19/2007 6:40 AM
Great idea but before you buy, investigate the business thoroughly, understand it, and do your cash flow numbers. Get your attorney and your accountant involved. Ask for financials prepared by an accountant, not internally prepared. If you don't know the difference, you need to educate your self fast.

As a CPA , over the past 25 years clients have come to me with proposals for a new business or to purchase an existing business.
Many times the numbers make no sense.

Some highlights (lowlights) that I recall:
- A purchase of a restaurant with 12 months left on the lease and no renewal options.

-Cash businesses with absentee owners.

-Business projections for a retail business open 84 hours a week with one employee and an absentee owner.

-Business projections with no payroll, insurance or payroll taxes. The client indicated that his friends said to pay his employees "under the table". I gave him back his papers and wished him well with his freinds and new accountant.

The best idea is to have a thorough understanding of the business and ask all of your questions before you buy.

gea
[-] Posted by member1279957 on 02/19/2007 7:38 PM
Working for yourself or with someone else is extremely rewarding. I work with a broker who sells mortgage loans. I contract myself out to his company as an in-house loan processor. It could be looked at as I am working for him and I am. But the butcher works for his clients too !

I love this, I am not dependent upon a salary so I am motivated to do an oustanding job on every loan I work on and I can sell my own loans as well.
Nothing beats working for yourself or with someone.

Sam samhensley@hotmail.com
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