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Recycled Leather Profit

I’m interested in wristwatches, and one thing that always surprises me is the price of top quality leather straps. You can buy cheap ones of course, but for something nice you could get an expensive belt (and even a leather jacket at the top end of the price range!) for the same price.

It’s with this in mind, that I think Diana Eng is on to a winner because she’s combined antique leather, quality production and an eco-friendly approach in one neat package.

Diane makes purses from reclaimed and discarded leather. These sell for around $45. Typically the leather comes from the furnishings industry. Perhaps a piece of hide has become stained or damaged in places – no good if you’re making a sofa, but not a problem when you’re cutting out small pieces to make purses.

There’s another novel twist to this business which enhances its appeal. If you go on the company website and enter the unique product code for the purse you’ve bought, you can trace back to the source of the leather it’s made from. So you get to find out exactly where this piece of leather was originally destined for.

Isn’t that a nice idea…and one that I’m sure could be copied by anyone producing products from recycled materials, or indeed selling second hand goods. Perhaps this idea could be extended and adapted to other businesses too.

What could you tell your customers on your website about the material that went into their product or the people who made it for them? Worth giving some thought to I think

Motivational Quote Of The Day

“A friend is someone who gives you total freedom to be yourself.”

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Jim Morrison


Alternative Quote Of The Day

“A woman drove me to drink and I didn’t even have the decency to thank her.”

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W C Fields

Do Something Boring

We spend a lot of time telling you about interesting and novel business idea here, and you can certainly make money with those. But here’s an alternative for you – do something boring instead!

I’ve met so many people, living exotic and interesting lifestyles, whose means of achieving it were anything but. Waste management specialists, paint manufactures, engineering company owners, building materials suppliers, packaging manufacturers, toilet roll makers, janitorial supplies companies. All things that people need and want, but not sexy in the least.

I’m not suggesting you discount the possibility of making money from something cutting edge and cool, but rather that you keep your mind open to the alternative. Make money from something boring that you know people want and need.

Today’s National Day

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NATIONAL PROSECCO DAY !

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Hot Bodies

I’ve noticed that after the weekend, our office is always several degrees colder than it is later in the week, even though the heating has been left on. Increased computer activity plays a part, but so does human activity. The staff come into the office, they give off body heat and it warms the building. 

Now this is happening everywhere. The amount of heat energy given off by the population must be huge. So is there a way to harness it? It turns out that there is.

Over 200,000 people pass through Stockholme’s Central station each day. Jernhusen, a property company given the job of remodelling the station, have come up with a way of transferring the heat generated by all these people to an office building across the road.

The stations ventilation system includes heat exchangers which convert all this heat energy into hot water. It’s reported that the result is a 25% reduction in the buildings energy costs.

Needless to say, green energy is on everyone’s agenda at the moment, and initiatives like this are likely to be on the increase. Perhaps something to invest in, or even participate in for those with the skills and resources.

Motivational Quote Of The Day

“Be nice to people on the way up, because you may meet them on the way down.”

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Jimmy Durante


Alternative Quote Of The Day

“I phoned the local gym and I asked if they could teach me how to do the splits. He said, “How flexible are you?” I said, “I can’t make Tuesdays.”

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Tim Vine

The Folly Of Fame

The internet age has thrown up something never seen before, businesses set up with little or no thought to revenue and profits. The success of companies like Twitter and Facebook has caused a lot of would-be entrepreneurs to take their eye off the ball. They are exceptions. For most of us, we have to focus on making a profit. 

Likes, views, members, users, followers and friends are fine but they don’t pay for groceries. At some point – and preferably from day one – you need to develop a very clear idea how any ‘fame’ you’re able to create, will convert into money in the bank. If it won’t convert into cash, you don’t have a business – you have a hobby.

Today’s National Day

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NATIONAL UNDERWEAR DAY !

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  John Goldsmith

Harrison And The Saga Louts

(Article Originally Published 2019).  

I’ve just returned from a totally undeserved week’s holiday. Yes, I did have a nice time – thanks for asking. And that’s despite having to endure the torturous process known as international air travel.

Now I’m no expert, but I believe there are quite stringent regulations in place throughout the EC for the transportation of livestock. The animals have to be treated humanely for example, and there are rules about the amount of space each animal is allocated. I think it would be a nice idea if these rules and regulations were extended to the transportation of human beings…

Because on airline trips to European destinations, there are clearly no such rules.

The journey back was horrible, but far from untypical. If I was being processed for admission to a high security prison, I don’t think the experience could have been any more uncomfortable or depressing. There was a one-hour delay for a start…no reason given, just a delay. And so I stood there, like an idiot, staring at the check-in board, trying to second-guess where the flight might be checking in.

I’m sure you’ve played this game. You’re tired and irritable and you’ve got half a ton of luggage you’re desperate to get rid of. Your check-in desk hasn’t been announced yet, and you REALLY want to know where it’s going to be. Guess right, and you’re in position to get to the front of the queue. Get it wrong, and you’ll be at the back and facing another 45-minute stand, playing kick-the-case.

I didn’t guess right or wrong, because the bastards didn’t announce the bloody thing at all. Instead they allowed a crowd of pensioners on a SAGA holiday (and who very clearly had inside information) to check in first. Now I don’t wish to be unkind, but this sort of thing doesn’t make for swift progress. By the time they did announce the desk, the queue was back out of the doors and there were people in front of me who I swear were still in bed when I arrived at the airport.

One queue followed another…and then another…as I shuffled along as if in a chain gang. I was asked to remove clothing, jewellery, to empty my pockets…even take off my shoes. I half-expected someone to hand me a pick at the end, and order me to start breaking rocks.

But they didn’t…

Instead, they directed me on to a bus (no seats – obviously) where I stood for fifteen minutes until the driver came back from his lunch break, and then drove us the 100 yards to the plane steps. You can’t walk, you see…that might be a welcome break, and their goal is to break your spirit.

Anyway, I was confident of getting a seat at this point, but no such luck. You see, back in the check-in area, I’d noticed a woman (well you couldn’t fail to notice her really) whose arse was clearly too wide to fit in an airline seat. I’d noticed this, and so had my wife and daughter. But nobody from the airline had. I remember we discussed it at the time. Was she travelling in the cargo hold, or had she booked two seats – one for each cheek?

The answer was neither, which is why I found myself stranded half-way up the aircraft steps in a gale, while (and sadly this was out of view, and I only heard about it second-hand) sweating and straining cabin crew battled to shoehorn the woman into her seat. As I passed where she was sitting (or should that be berthed?) I could hear her complaining that people had been rude about her size.

Not as rude as I’d have been if I’d been given a seat next to her, I can tell you!

Why is it that you can get on to a plane carrying 100kgs of excess blubber and it doesn’t cost you anything (other than a little personal dignity) but you get penalised if you take so much as a toothbrush over your baggage limit? It would be much fairer if you had to get weighed with your luggage, wouldn’t it? It doesn’t really matter whether the weight is in your bags or in your beer belly.

When I eventually got to my seat, it didn’t take me long to notice that all was not well. While the cabin crew had done their best to clear it up, it was hard to escape the conclusion that someone had thrown up on the outward journey. As I’m sure you’re aware, it’s an aroma that doesn’t improve with age. I’m not a big fan of aircraft food at the best of times – and this wasn’t the best of times. My tray stayed firmly in the upright position.

I got off at the other end (as I always do at such times) vowing never to travel again. And of course I won’t ~ until the next time.

The purpose of this rant is threefold:

1.  To allow me to vent my spleen.

2.  To allow you to delight in my misfortune. I think the Germans call it Schadenfreude.

3.  To serve as a permanent reminder for me, and an impetus to up my game and make enough money to hire a private jet next time.

And on that last point, any contributions will be gratefully received.

Kind Regards

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John Harrison  

PUBLISHERS NOTICE  

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All the best for now

John Goldsmith

The Virtual Bridge

People are spending an increasing amount if their time online at sites like Facebook and Twitter. Much of their social life now takes place in the virtual world, but that doesn’t mean that they’ve dispensed with the physical world (and physical products altogether).

In fact there’s a growing market for products and services which form a link between the on and off line worlds.

Facebook users can already use their online content to make tangible products like mugs, photo albums and notebooks. A recent addition to what’s possible is Social book, which is a hardcopy 8.5”x 11.5” book cataloguing the buyers Facebook history and content.

The need and desire to convert online content into a tangible real-world product is a trend that is likely to grow. So how might you help people to bridge the gap between the real and virtual worlds?

Motivational Quote Of The Day

“There are no regrets in life. Just lessons.”

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Jennifer Aniston


Alternative Quote Of The Day

“Woman are like cars: we all want a Ferrari, sometimes want a pickup truck, and end up with a station wagon.”

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Tim Allen

Tantalising Toes 

False finger nails are an established product, but what about toes? Six years ago, Maria Bariles dropped a box on her foot and lost her big toenail. It was summer and she wanted to wear open toed shoes.

She came up with the idea of using an adhesive which could be painted along be painted along with the rest of her toenails. This was the start of her business, Nail Creations – Appealing While Healing.

There must be a lot of woman in this position. Even if they haven’t lost a nail, they may be unhappy with the look or shape of them. I don’t know how well this problem is catered for here in the UK (Maria Bariles business is in the US), but it could be worthy of further investigation.

Today’s National Day

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NATIONAL GEORGIA DAY !

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  All the best for now 

  John Goldsmith

Do You Know Who I Am?

I’m sitting here waiting for a woman to turn up from the bank I’ve been using for the last 15 years. She wants me to prove I am who I say I am.

I mean really…if I was going to pretend to be anyone, it wouldn’t be me.

Anyway, she rang yesterday because I want to open a new account for my self-administered pension. Despite the fact that I’ve been doing business with them for years, and they’re currently holding more of my money than it would take to solve the debt of a third world country, they’re still demanding to see my passport and driving licence before opening the new account.

Apparently it’s the law ~ money laundering regulations ~ or so they say. Every time you do anything new, they’re obliged to check you out all over again.

This is becoming something of a regular occurrence.

At the end of last week, I got a call from a solicitor who is handling the purchase of a property I’m partially financing for a third party. Here’s how the conversation went:

Solicitor: Can you tell me where the funds are from?

Me: From my bank account

Solicitor: But what’s the source of the funds?

Me: As I said, it will be coming out of my bank account. Do you want my bank details?

Solicitor: No, I need to determine the original source.

Me: Sorry, I don’t understand what you want.

Solicitor: Well where did the money come from? I need to establish a paper trail.

Me: What?

Solicitor: I need to establish that the funds are legitimate and not the proceeds of crime or drug sales.

Me: No, that’s my other account.

Solicitor: (Silence).

Me: Sigh…Just tell me what you need.

Solicitor: Sorry, it’s money laundering regulations.

And that’s how things are in Britain in 2020. You can’t even move, spend or invest your own money without the government forcing banks and solicitors (under threat of imprisonment) to investigate every last detail about you and the transaction.

If they’re in any doubt at all that you’re not who you say you are, or can’t (or won’t) account for exactly how you came by the money, then they’re legally obliged to shop you to the authorities. If they fail in this role of unpaid state snoop, they face swapping their comfortable office for a jail cell.

But it’s okay, because it’s for our own good ~ to fight crime, terrorism, drug dealing and the like ~ isn’t it?

Let me contrast what I’ve just told you with another ‘transaction’ I regularly make…

Twice a year, I receive a demand from the Inland Revenue for a depressingly large sum of money. I won’t tell you how much because I don’t want you feeling sorry for me, but it’s a lot. Now for some reason, they’ve never felt the need to check that I am who I say I am when I pay that bill. They never feel the need to establish a ‘paper trail’ to find out where the money has come from. They don’t seem to care. All they want is the money. They don’t even send me a receipt or an acknowledgement for goodness sake.

When I’m buying or investing for myself, the fight against crime is paramount. When I’m giving the money to them, they don’t give a stuff. Strange isn’t it? And there’s only one reason I can think of…

It’s because all these unpaid state snoopers aren’t in place to prevent money laundering – they’re there to prevent tax evasion…

And there’s not much danger of you doing that while you’re paying your bill.

Kind Regards

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John Harrison  

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