rags to riches rumble

One of the few advantages of learning six units of French in my school is to recognize simple french terms. That’s why when I first saw the title Nouveau Riche, I automatically knew that it translates as “new rich” or in other words “new ways of being rich” perhaps. In this article I read through my little expeditions in the net, new opportunities for booming business were featured.

It nearly took me off my seat when the methodology and the experiences of the persons involved were discussed. I realized that with proper education and careful planning matched with a good opportunity you can actually land into a very successful business. I’ll give you a sneak peak.

do i look busy, chum?

the world is yours now

Being in the so-called “Cyber Age”, people from all over the world has started to cope up with the different innovation of modern technology. Let’s face it, the world is changing and if you want to make the best out of it, then you’ve got to get along with everyone else.

But like my dad used to say, “There’s always an opportunity!” and indeed, opportunity it is. A man is measured on how many opportunity he finds on every change. And heck! I actually need an opportunity to earn a few bucks. Who doesn’t need money anyway? Thanks to helpful sources and wonderful blogs such as The World Is Yours Now blog, we now actually have impressive gateways or shortcuts into earning money through the internet, be it petty cash or a huge fortune!

behold, my empire

I want to build my empire. Yey!

Of course, I’ve watched too many Star Wars movies over and over again and yes, I’m also a big fan of the many Dark Lords of the different fantasy series I’ve seen (eg. Darth Sidious, Darth Vader, Lord Voldemort, etc.). However, the empire I’m talking about isn’t exactly the empire you have in your heads right now. It’s more like a Bruce Wayne Enterprises empire. Yes, I’m a big fan of the Batman.

Anyway, I really am looking forward to have my own business empire. Honestly! Like so many ambitious little boys, I too started to ask my parents about how to make a lot of money that I wouldn’t even need to work my butt out. They answered me with the usual sentence: “Study hard and land on a good job.”

But that I suppose is not the answer. I don’t want to get employed, I want to be my own boss! I read Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad, Poor Dad (Yes, I’m quoting that good ol’ book again, you really should have a copy, you know) and it say’s that you shouldn’t work for money! You should let the money work for you!

of shops and carts

If ever I do have my chance to sell some of my products, which I hope would be lots and lots of books instead of my stamp and coin collections, I would definitely be in need of the best shopping cart software there is. It’s like the newest and hippest way for merchants to sell their products online.

It works the same as the simple contraption it’s named after: the shopping cart. And a lot of people has been giving their opinion about the shopping cart software saying that it’s quite efficient and convenient for their business transactions. It’s a real great tool for business both large and small.

Learn more about this shopping cart software and try to grab the opportunity of using this new innovation to your advantage! It’s time to learn new things like this ecommerce software to improve ourselves in the fast pace of technology. Let’s open our eyes now.

of amateurs in business

This summer, I’m actually planning to go on to business. My friend Dario and I has already agreed on becoming business partners. For the past few months, we’ve been brainstorming of what we can do to begin our adventure in business. Yes, we expect to be facing bankruptcy sooner or later but it’s better if we face it this age than face it when we’re older. We plan in learning more about online payday loans if it could be a good source of capital. If not, we always got our parents to handle it. But it’s always better if you start with scrap. That’s what we’re planning.

One idea we got was to offer our services as facilitators of Memory Class Workshops under Memory Max. The memory class teaches a very important skill–sharp memory. This is very useful for high school and college students particularly those studying for the board exams or the entrance exams. It’s tested and proven effective. I know some of the basic tricks in mnemonics and I’m sure a lot are willing to pay to learn the skill.

Another idea we come up with was to start our own tutoring facility. Both Dario and I are quite capable in tutoring little kids irregardless of the subject. Of course, this is also useful because parents everywhere wants what’s best for their child. We hope to offer that. I’m positive that it would flop so I guess we’d better not hope much about it.

We still have a lot to learn. I’m not well-oriented with business yet. But the desire is there and we’re more than willing to explore the different possibilities. I know, we really sound pathetic. Then again, it’s all still in the mind.

of assets

Here in the Philippines, the common term for loan sharks is “5-6″. I don’t exactly know the etymology of the term but I guess it’s because if you borrow a 5, you end up paying a 6. It’s when you lending becomes a business. Interests.

I remember my old principal say in her speech that those who lend money with interest would be cursed with serious disease, I don’t know where she got that info but I’m not sure if I’m going to believe her.

Then again, the loaning system isn’t all that bad. I suggest you check pay day loan and understand more of their personal cash advance system. Or why not go to your local bank and learn the protocol.

On the contrary, I think the loaning system is actually very helpful. But on my opinion, it’s only helpful if you help yourself. Poor people are trapped in the mindset of spending what they get on expenses that doesn’t necessarily give back anything. On other words, they spend a lot of money on liabilities.

It’s a basic rule that a lot of people tend to overlook. We should buy assets not liabilites. Learn to distinguish both of them. The normal trend is to work then earn then spend. Maybe we should try to work then earn then buy assets. When the assets starts working for us, then we can stop working and let the money in. Then we can spend.

in life and debt

You should really really be very careful with your money.

For a person like me, who belongs to a community below poverty line, money is really important. I remembered this a class in CL122 under Prof. De Veyra and we discussed a lot about economics. Kind of weird huh? A Criticism Class talking about economics, but then we realize that for us to understand a certain literary piece, we must learn the state of the economy within the text.

Along with the things I’ve learned under Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad, Poor Dad, I started to widen my view towards money and its importance. I have the impression that businessmen treat money as tokens or casino chips in their deals. It’s not exactly gambling but using your brain effectively towards business.

I learned that debt is not necessarily bad. Rich Dad, Poor Dad suggested to loan for capital in your business deal. What you earn, you don’t pay to your debt. Instead, you use the profit to start another business! The cash continues to flow to your account. Buy a lot of assets first! Pay your debts later. Debts should not be your priority.

Of course if you need help in consolidating debts, just to understand more about it, there’s actually debt consolidation online. This site I know of has been offering free debt consolidation program since 1997.

I’m not really an expert in business and loans and debts but I guess it’s better if we know a lot about these things. It wouldn’t hurt to be ready for our future transactions.

loan

I recently read a book entitled Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. A wonderful book. Contrary to what I usually read, this book is not about creative literature. I’m sure a lot of people are already familiar with this best-selling book.

The book guides us people into the world of business which I think really is imperative for us to learn. The author opened my eyes to realize that the educational system actually trains us to be employees, not employers. Here is a book that states the obvious in a way that really did surprise me.

Every concept the book explained was quite feasible. I, along with my friend Dario, brainstormed in ways to get on the business track as early as now. Our first step is to buy assets. And in this first step we face a dilemma: Where shall we find capital?

So we researched for possible sources. Applying for a personal loan is one option I am quite willing to take. We’ve still not applied to a bank nor even entered a bank for that matter. But we’ve searched the net once in a while and found top sites that deals with personal loans. We resolved to take note of them in case we choose to avail of their services whenever we’re really that ready for business.

Until now, we’re still trying to learn more from Kiyosaki’s other books regarding this matter. I’m concerned in developing our talents for business. Aside from loan, I resolved to work part-time jobs to earn an honest income for capital and also learn the different trades in business to familiarize myself to the game.