Archive for February, 2008

The First Step To Inventing A Product

February 23, ‘08

Almost everyone these days has an idea for an invention. And after hearing some of these invention ideas myself, they should just remain ideas. Most are just terrible at best and serve no need. Even most of the inventions on that TV show American Inventor were just downright terrible.
The other 2% of people have a [...]

I’m Going To Invent

February 22, ‘08

I have an invention.
For anyone who’s interested in inventing and the process and costs involed should folllow this blog. I’m flying to Santa Monica on Tuesday to meet with T2 Design about designing and builing my prototype. I will report when I return.

Make Money Offline

February 13, ‘08

So much focus these days is about making money online. People seemed to have ignored the fact that there’s million to be made offline too. An online business has easy entry, and people seem to gravitate to that. Retail, inventing, and publishing can make you multi-millions too though. I have a friend that opened a [...]

Buy A TCBY Franchise

February 1, ‘08

TCBY is offering franchise opportunities. Minimum requirement is a $200K net worth, and $100K of that needs to be liquid.
Here’s the terms:
Total Estimated Initial Investment: $142,300 - $347,200
Initial Franchise Fee: $12,500
Ongoing Royalties: 6% of Gross Sales
Advertising Fee: 3% of Gross Sales
Initial Training Fee: No charge for first two individuals
Initial Term of Agreement: 10 [...]