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Hello,

Let’s say I was trying to pitch to an investor an idea for an entirely new TV network (Oprah is starting one now!). This would be similar to HBO in the sense that we would have two or three channels with original programming, although we would also have a morning and nightly news (similar to the ABCs, FOX,etc.). Basically this would be a premium channel that people would purchase and have original programming AS WELL AS regular filler shows such as law and order, that 70s show, etc..
What is a reasonable timeframe for getting the network started, like dates I am look for are like:
How long before we are registered as a legitimate network.
How long before we are on the air nationally.
Any other timeframes you can think of that may be of significant importance.

Also, how much money would it cost as a startup? I know the answer is GIGANTIC, I am thinking it is in the hundreds of millions? If possible, a breakdown on your estimate (50 million on a studio, HD cameras and equipment, staffing, another 100 million for copyright laws for shows you may put on there as filler such as law and order, etc).

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

Manny

Hello. I would like to become super rich someday. I have four business ideas that I think could be big hit. Some are new ideas, and some are just good opportunities. I have worked at a management consulting firm called McKinsey &Company for 5 years. I left the firm in hope to find job positions at a forunte 500, but I then wanted to start my own company.

1. A boardroom facility business. In these times, many small businesses are starting. They are also mostly homebased. But what happens when a home based business needs a meeting to promote something, meet with the board, etc. Home based businesses simply cannot have professional meetings within their own home. Before launching the business, I would buy real estate in convenient locations. I would then build the center up with boardrooms, secretary services, offices, printers, fax machines, Internet, laptops, projectors, Catering services, and all business needs. Due to limited amount of space, businesses would book ahead. They would pay a fee depending on how long they use the facility. Startup costs could be 50k to sig figures, however, I have saved tons of money from being a management consultant, and I could get investors in on the startup. If the first center is a success, I could open up locations in other cities and eventually become a franchise. Good idea?

2. I would start a consulting firm that consults website owners and online business owners of the quality of their online presence. We would advise small web based startups on what problems they should fix and how they should go about achieving success. I would most likely partner this business startup. We would hire consulting professionals who have experience in the web based industry.

3. A website where people can buy and sell businesses. Currently, there are tons of sites that do this, but a seller of a business would pay a fee to post. Then they could sell there business. However, legal problems may cause an issue.

4. I would start a venture capital/private equity firm that invests in early stage web startups.
I have some experience instwrting business. When I was 22, I started a service called the love van. I bought a van, fixed it up. It was a van where people could use to make love in the back room. The van had privace, included wine, beds, condoms, etc. I would drive lovers all around town for hours. It was a cool business, but not too profitable. Which business idea should I pick? I like the board room space company the best..

Basically i want to know if there are any investors available whom would listen to my idea and would be interested to invest in my venture. I do know that there are venture capitalist who invest in software startups but what about people who want to start from scratch..

I am seeking private investors for a new retail startup company here in major cities throughout the United States. The idea has the potential to expand in multiple cities and it will be a major player in the market and the compitetion will feel the pressure.

I am seeking investors under the SEC Rule 501 under Regulation D or private placement investors. Minimum investments start at $125,000.00 US dollars to be used to purchase equipment, secure store location and build out for each location.

Each location will command between $125,000.00 to $150,000.00. Your investment is a 3 year investment with a return on investment higher than what is offered at a bank or investment firm. The risk is very low, It is a $22.5 billion/year industry and growing; it enjoys a 95% hardware saturation of consumer households.

I have full support of the manufacture for sole distibution rights in parts of the Untited States, please contact me for an Excutive summary! Serious replys only Please!
alpha10unc, to make a statement that Yahoo is not a credible source for information and resources is an insult to Yahoo and the others who use this site! You have not reviewed my business plan to be in the position to comment on the validity of the plan or the concept. No where in my statement did I say that others would not invest. I am not seeking negative people; I am looking for other methods of finance. As far as the 3 F’s are concerned, you have no bases to know who has invested or the amount. I would suggest that in the future you stick to answering questions that you have a real answer. We are here to help one another not to read answers from people that don’t think before they speak/answer. People want answers not insults! Sir you are not a good addition to this site!
Thanks for the information Danny, You are a credit to this site!

I need some genuine insight and details on how you got STARTED to making that first $1 or $100 on the Internet. What are some real genuine and HONEST ways of making money on the Internet?

Please, don’t be vague like create blogs or websites with unique interesting content and earn money through affiliate marketing or contextual advertising (Adsense, Adbrite, YPN, etc). I really want details on how YOU got STARTED to become successful making money on the Internet.

Please do not recommend me filling out surveys or PTC (Paid-to-Click) sites. You can hardly make any decent money out of FREE surveys which takes a good amount of time just to make a lousy dollar. Believe me. I have tried with several “top notch” sites like CashCrate and others. I do not want to go this route.

I want to make a decent living off of the Internet working full time even putting in 10 additional hours every week.

Where can I do keyword research and search volume research to come up with niche ideas for websites? Overture Keyword Tool no longer exists. I need a good free keyword tool besides Google’s Adwords keyword tool. I heard Google’s keyword tool really doesn’t give accurate results. What did you do to come up with your niche ideas?

I assume most Internet entrepreneurs make money through multiple streams of Internet incomes through affiliate marketing, contextual advertising, multiple websites (sometimes in mass quantity) domaining (buying & selling domain names), Forex investing. List other ideas as well.

Thank you. I would really appreciate your help.

We are seeking an Angel Investor for our unique business. We are in the startup phase of creation. I would be more elaborate with details, but due to the unique nature I am being very vague at this time to prevent “hijacking” of our idea. I will say that we will be located in Northeast Texas near Lake Texoma. Our business will target lower and middle class individuals and families and will generate other commerce activity. We will be offering special opportunities for these individuals that is normally reserved for the “higher” class. We have a stout business plan and can show projected profits of 200% within 3-5 years. We would like the opportunity to discuss this plan with a potential Angel Investor and welcome any advice.

Okay, so I’m 14 and in the IB Program (google it) at my high school, but to sum it up, I’m in the most elite academic program in my area. So I, obviously, want to go to college. I’m not 100% sure what I want to be yet, but something definitely involved with money and investing (maybe an entrepreneur?). Anyways, I think I should start thinking about what college I want to go to. I know my family won’t be able to afford most colleges’ tuition and I don’t have a college fund. So do I need to start trying to get scholarships? I’m in a few clubs at school, played soccer for 9 years and I hope to make the varsity team at my school and by senior year, possibly be the captain. I have a few other things under my plate that would definitely make me stand out. Please give me some advice on what I should do. Thanks a million!!:)

My buddy and I are in sales, and for the last 5 years he has had this internet start up dream. He is one of the best guys on the floor and we have become since become good acquaintances.

After some research his internet startup seems like a really, really good idea, its something that would exists in small niche market and yet have expand into the mainstream rather easily. and to be honest he has almost completely sold me on his site.

The problem is he loses huge chunks of his paycheck to child support/supporting his daughters mom and her family, leaving him with little extra money to put towards a business. This where my large chunk of disposable income would come into play.

So we have an great idea, and the money to fund it… what could possible go wrong?

1. We dont know anything about building a site
2. we can both sell, and we dont really have any friends with power/money
3. web sites are a dime a dozen, it would take a lot of word of mouth to get going…

Any suggestions to why this shouldnt be started (for my financial sake) please let me know.