Proof that antique thumbscrews work

publication date: May 23, 2007
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Hi
 
First off, as promised, I've done a follow up to the forestry investment article. As I suspected, the research was flawed and the figures don't look quite as rosy as first thought.
 
My apologies.
 
I have sent my researcher back to the Forestry Commission to get the final word on this opportunity and to be honest we are not much wiser than we were this time last week! It appears that the commission is not the most transparent of government departments.
Many of their announcements and much of their advice is either out of date or misleading.
 
We have done our best to pick our way through the mass of info and hope fully we can now see . . . ahem . . the wood from the trees. I've put together an addendum that actually includes an apology to you from the researcher (I knew those antique thumbscrews would come in handy!).
 
Check it out here:
 
 
What have I learnt from this? A couple of things.
 
If you want to get something done properly, then sometimes you have to do it yourself. I've discovered the hard way that sometimes you really do have to micromanage some parts of your business. And this is a lesson I will not forget in a hurry.
 
Second, and probably far more of a wake up call, is
this: I forgot to follow the number one rule when assessing business opportunities:
 
If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is!
 
I spend half my working life reading hyped-up business opportunity promotions that promise the earth but never deliver. I have grown extremely cynical - much as we would all like to think that there's a lazy way to grow rich through investing, trading, betting, MLMs, starting an internet business or whatever - the truth is the fundamental laws of making money just don't change.
 
There's no free lunch. No automatic riches.
 
It reminds me of those perpetual motion machines.
Every year some boffin claims to have invented a contraption that essentially produces more energy than it uses. If this were true it would solve our energy crisis and send man to the stars in a thimbleful of fuel!
 
Nice idea, but alas it contravenes the first and second laws of thermodynamics.
 
And so it is with the biz opp equivalents of the perpetual motion machine.
 
How much is that just like some of these 'hands free'
online opportunities - 'just set it up and away you go!
Sit back and watch the money pour into your bank account automatically, without any further effort!'
 
Well, I wish they did exist, but the truth is far more mundane. You get back what you put in. If a business is to work you want your time and efforts to be paid back. Yes, you can leverage your efforts so that the returns are magnified (think spread betting or taking out a mortgage on a property), but you can't expect a biz opp to miraculously lay golden eggs.
 
But let's not let this get us down. Just because we have to do some work or put in the hours doesn't mean that we should give up on finding a genuine opportunity. There are plenty out there, but you've got to dig deep to find 'em!
 
Watch this space because I have some real nuggets to share with you very soon . . .
 
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How £19,000 became £783,000
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Ok, ok, I know it sounds like more too-good-too-be- true number crunching, but this is actually a very serious opportunity.
 
You see, I just wanted to let you know about a great free e-book I managed to get for you from an interesting company I came across the other day.
 
They are called Fast Track Education and specialise in ISA Investing Education.
 
ZZZZzzzzzzz . . . wake up at the back there!
 
OK, I know this doesn't sound like the most exciting investment in the world, but check out these claims:
 
They promise to show anyone how to become a tax- free millionaire in just 3 minutes per day.
 
Here's their spiel:
 
"Would discovering how it's possible that you and your partner could accumulate as much as £903,000 - in Tax-Free Income - over the next 10 years appeal to you? Does receiving help and support in making the right investment decisions sound good?"
 
The answers are all in a 425 page inbox-thumping e- book called 'The Fast Track to Financial Independence' by Stephen and Paul Sutherland (the Founders of Fast Track). It details dozens of safe and powerful strategies to take these 'boring' investments to a whole new level.
 
And get this: these two Lancashire lads boosted their trading account from £19,000 to £783,000 in just over
3 years. Not bad!
 
They even gifted a Bentley Continental to their Dad, as a thank-you present!
 
Nice! In fact I have retold this story to my 4yr old son Zac and have been very specific on the make, model and colour of car I would like him to 'gift me' when I'm in my autumn years!
 
Anyway, I highly recommend you get your hands on a copy of the book. It normally sells for a fiver (though could easily sell for over £20), but just to show you that I go the extra mile, and as my way of saying thanks, I've arranged for the first 150 readers to get a full copy, completely free of charge.
 
Just click on the link below, fill in brief details, and you'll receive instructions on how to download (yes, it's an e-book):
 
 
The book covers;
 
*** How to clear debt fast, boost your earning power and quickly develop key saving and investing habits that will help you retire rich and happy.
 
*** How investing just 10% of your income into the right investment vehicles can make you a future TAX-FREE millionaire
 
*** How to find and approach the help and support you will need to succeed.
 
One snag. To download the book you'll need to give your name, address, email and telephone number.
Yes, they are building a list of enquirers and someone will contact you to see if you are interested in taking your ISA investing further. To be honest, the book is such a cracking read and well worth taking a courtesy call. These guys are NOT into the hard sell, so a polite decline is all it needs if you are happy just readiing the ebook.
 
But if you are interested in furthering your knowledge these people are totally legitimate and above board and I have no problem in recommending them to you.
 
 
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Are you a work hungry copywriter?  
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If the answer is yes, then I've got loads of prospective clients who would be interested in talking to you.
Much as I still love copywriting, I simply don't have the time to write anything for external clients anymore. I get at least one email a day from someone trying to persuade me to 'look at a letter' or 'critique' their website copy. I have to politely decline them all.
 
And all the copywriters I do know are booked up for months in advance.
 
But I also know that there MUST be copywriters out there - new and more seasoned - who would jump at the chance to work on some of these exciting projects.
 
So, if you have experience of writing long copy direct response or direct mail (or feel your training is over and you wan to get started for real), then drop me a line and I'll pass your name and details on.
 
 
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I knew it would be popular!
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It's just a week after the relaunch of Don't Tell The Professionals and it is proving even more popular than last year! There are now fewer than 175 places left (out of the initial 250). So if you want to learn a proven way to track, trade and profit from the ups and downs of the FTSE 100, please check out this link
now:
 
 
 
 
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Sales Lead Brokerage for Sale
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Last year I published a business opportunity blueprint on something called the Sales Lead Brokerage. In a nutshell it showed you how to take information in your local council and then sell it on to local businesses. This was hugely popular and as I showed recently some people are making great money from this.
 
Anyway, if you want to fast track your way in this business, then here's an offer that might interest you.
One of WRMM's long-standing members - Claude Ejiegbu - wrote to me recently with an interesting proposal. Basically Claude has done all the legwork on setting up a Sales Lead Brokerage business but for several reasons not related to the blueprint itself, is looking for a buyer.
 
So here's what Claude has up for grabs:
 
*** Sales Lead Brokerage Manual (Notes have been written in the manual, but all original text is still readable).. I'd also be happy to throw in a clean PDF version.
 
*** www.b2bsalesleads.co.uk - very professional website, currently integrated with pay-pal. Claude has arranged with his web designer to make any amendments required for 2 months.
 
*** Business Stationery - Letterheads, Business Cards, Compliment Slips. (Details will be amended free of charge)
 
Optional additions at cost -
 
*** Website can be upgraded to accommodate live access via website.
 
*** Guaranteed Business bank account
 
*** New Design for Business Stationary
 
I think Claude has done a wonderful job (especially on the website) and I am sure that for the right person this could be a great leg-up. If you are interested I suggest you talk to Claude directly. His email address is shawn_2n@yahoo.com
 
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Right, I'm off to a blind date in a Covent Garden Italian restaurant . . .
 
Heloise doesn't have to worry as I'm meeting a bunch of Internet Marketers! It could be a great chance to network and swap stories over wine and pasta . . . or I could be stuck in a room full of nerds talking in acronyms and HTML code!
 
Either way, I'll savour the tiramisu!
 
A presto!
 
Nick
 
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