I’m sure you’ve probably heard successful people saying they were once so poor that their mother had to take in laundry, and why not? Where there’s a job which someone doesn’t want to do for themselves, there’s a business opportunity.

Allison Plant is a young mother who runs Laundry Princess, a home based laundry Princess, a home based laundry service. There’s not a lot to say really. She takes in laundry from local people which is either then picked up or dropped off at a time to suit. The business allows Allison to spend time with her growing family, and to work when it suits.

This is hardly the most glamorous business in the world but it’s one where there is a steady and ongoing demand. Might it work in your area? I can see no reason why not. If you have a reliable washing machine, you’re in business.

I can even see an opportunity for someone to start this business and then sub-contract all the washing work to third parties. I was going to say that you’d clean up, but that would be a particularly awful joke, even by my very low standards.

Coming Up With Something New

This is a bit of a hobby horse of mine, so if you’ve heard it before I apologise. But I speak to so many people who are obsessed with coming up with something new, say like Henry Ford did when he put the first car into mass production. Or did he? Witness the great man’s own words.

“I invented nothing new. I simply assembled the discoveries of other men behind whom were centuries of work. Had I worked fifty or ten or even five years before, I would have failed. So it is with every new thing. Progress happens when all the factors that make for it are ready and then it is inevitable. To teach that a comparatively few men are responsible for the greatest forward steps of mankind is the worst sort of nonsense. “- Henry Ford.

Ford managed to build one of the largest and most successful companies the world has seen without inventing anything new. He simply looked at what others had already done, and put his own spin on it. That’s what you and I should be trying to do, and this newsletter is as good a starting point as any, I think.

Today’s National Day

NATIONAL GROUCH DAY!

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When you’re operating in a crowded market, it’s often hard to stand out. That was the problem faced by T shirt company, Dicky Ticker. There are hundreds of T-shirt company’s, all turning out similar products. Dicky Ticker solved the problem, not via the quality of their products or innovative design, but rather by employing an unusual guarantee.

When you buy a Dicky Ticker T shirt online, the guarantee is very different to practically every other clothing retailer. If you’re not happy with the shirt for any reason, you can have your money back and you don’t have to return the shirt. One of the main negative aspects of buying clothing online is the thought that you’ll have to pack it up and send it back if it’s not right. Dicky Ticker have removed that obstacle to the sale and strongly differentiated themselves from the competition.

Guarantees are a huge subject, and what is appropriate in one business could spell financial disaster in another, but it could be worth thinking about how an unusual guarantee like this might affect sales, refunds and profits in your business.

Bolt-On Dating

We’ve covered numerous dating concepts here over the past couple of years and it seems like someone, somewhere, is always trying something new in this field. The latest idea we’ve seen is Matchmakers Cafe’, a pop up business based on Wall Street, New York.

The business looks like any other ‘coffee cart’ in the area, offering coffee ad somewhere to sit. However, while you’re ordering your coffee, you can also consult with Nancy Slotnick, the lady behind the concept. She creates a profile of each customer, detailing who they are and what kind of relationship they’re looking for, while they’re drinking coffee, they can browse the profiles of other uses on an iPad. If there’s interest, the cafe then arrange a coffee date between the two. Slotnick also gives out dating advice along with the Americano.

The idea is that the relaxed atmosphere of the coffee shop makes for a much less stilted and intimidating environment than some other dating concepts.

I believe it’s early days for this business, but if it works in one city, it would surely work in others. Perhaps something to investigate further if you live in an urban area.

Today’s National Day

NATIONAL CURVES DAY!

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 “Is This The Fastest Way To a Luxury Retirement?”

Dear Streewise Customer,

Did you know that by doubling your money, you’re only 16 steps from turning £100 into more than £1,600,000 – (THAT’S ONE MILLION SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND POUNDS!)…

This powerful wealth strategy is THE fastest way to a luxury retirement. What’s more, it’s now available in one full package for the very first time.

Let me introduce you to one of my most trusted insider sources. To meet him visit:

 www.streetwisenews.com/onemillion

It took me a while to arrange this invitation, so I hope you’re going to take advantage of it. Don’t waste this chance, you’ve just been referred to someone who can change your life.

Kind Regards 

John Harrison-Streetwise Publications

PS This comes with a full cast iron money back guarantee. Take a look today with no risk what so ever.

It’s never too late to strive for success – Colonel Sanders was in his seventies before he struck gold with Kentucky Fried Chicken – and George Weiss is the latest proof of that.

The 84 year old has seen over 80 of his inventions fail, but finally hit the jackpot with a word game called Dabble. It’s now available in over 40 stores across America and has won the Game of The Year Award from Creative Child Magazine.

We speak to so many people who say it’s ‘too late’ for them to achieve financial success – people in their fifties and sixties…even people in their forties! Here’s a guy decades older, still trying an ultimately succeeding.

What else are you doing…..waiting to die?

Champagne Delivery

Champagne is more than just a drink. It has a whole host of images and expectations associated with it. Receiving and drinking it is all about the experience, and that probably explains the appeal of Champagne Waiter, a business set up by Essex based Gavin Cooper after a friend had a bottle of champers delivered to his Las Vegas hotel room.

The business will deliver perfectly chilled champagne, drinking glasses, and chocolates for prices ranging from £125 to £350. They currently serve locations within 12 miles of Billericay, Essex, UK.

I don’t have any information about how well the business is doing, but it’s something that could work in any reasonably affluent area of the UK. Not one I’ll be copying in Rotherham any time soon then, but people of London, Surrey and Cheshire, take special note!

Today’s National Day

NATIONAL FARMERS DAY!

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Dear Streewise Customer,

Did you know that by doubling your money, you’re only 16 steps from turning £100 into more than £1,600,000 – (THAT’S ONE MILLION SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND POUNDS!)…

This powerful wealth strategy is THE fastest way to a luxury retirement. What’s more, it’s now available in one full package for the very first time.

Let me introduce you to one of my most trusted insider sources. To meet him visit:

 www.streetwisenews.com/onemillion

It took me a while to arrange this invitation, so I hope you’re going to take advantage of it. Don’t waste this chance, you’ve just been referred to someone who can change your life.

Kind Regards 

John Harrison-Streetwise Publications

PS This comes with a full cast iron money back guarantee. Take a look today with no risk what so ever.

There’s no doubt that markets are becoming more confusing than ever, with the consumer faced with a bewildering range of options. This overwhelming choice has opened up an opportunity for anyone who can cut through the fog, and guide consumers in the right direction.

Few markets are more confusing than the one for beauty products. For $10 a month, Brooklyn based Birchbox send their subscribers a specially selected box of sample products each month. Subscribers can then buy full sized versions of anything they like at the companies website, and get their $10 credited from the price. All this is backed up by advice and tips from experts, who post articles and videos on the companies website.

This is something that could be adapted to other markets. Which other groups of consumers would appreciate receiving specially selected samples each month, supported by information and support from experts in the field? The health food and supplement market seems an obvious one for this. I’m sure there are plenty more. Time to think how it might apply to your own market. 

The Bones Of An Idea

I’d hesitate to say you can make a profitable business out of anything, but the range of possibilities open to you is probably wider than you might imagine. Who would have thought that an expertise in anthropology could lead to a profitable business, but that’s precisely what happened to a lecturer from Teeside University, who now makes an extra income analysing the human remains found by police and other authorities around the world.

Dr Tim Thompson started his Anthronomics business to cope with demand, and the work has taken him as far afield as Thailand where he was involved in identifying Tsunami victims and Kosovo where he was called upon to help identify bodies in mass graves. 

I’m not suggesting that identifying bone fragments is a viable opportunity for you, but what I am suggesting is that there may be opportunities to make extra money hidden away in your own expertise or profession. Perhaps it’s time to give some thought to what may be right under your nose.

Today’s National Day

NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE RIDE DAY!

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Dear Streewise Customer,

 A few weeks ago, I received an email from a guy making an astonishing claim. He claimed to be making £3,000-£6,000 a month using a gambling system which, when used correctly, could never lose!

Needless to say, there were all sorts of questions flying around my head…

       . Is there really no risk?

       . Did he have proof?

       . Can anyone do it?

       . How is it done exactly?


  For the answers take a look here:

http://www.streetwisenews.com/Glatrad/

I’ve seen detailed video evidence of this being done and it’s no exaggeration  to say that this is the holy grail. If you hate losing, you’re going to love this.

Take a look now. 

Kind Regards

John Harrison 

  P.S I’ve arranged for you to try this out risk free for the next 90 days.
       Once you’ve learned how to do this, you can use it for life.

There’s no doubt that cycling is on the up. You only have to be out on the roads in summer to realise that the number of recreational cyclists has multiplied. And the number of people using their bikes to commute has grown too. I might even be tempted to join them were it not for one thing – I don’t want to arrive at work sweaty, and then spend the day feeling scruffy. Commuters in Sao Paolo, Brazil have the perfect solution.

Café and bicycle repair shop Aro 27 offers commuters showering facilities as well as a place to safely park their bike. Aro 27 functions not only as a restaurant, but also a shop to buy cycling equipment and a repair centre and workshop to fix punctures or more serious problems. Visitors are able to park their bike in Aro 27’s secure storage and even enjoy a shower to freshen up before they hit the road again.

Might commuters in UK cities be prepared to pay to park their bike and shower before going off to work? Certainly, I know that many large firms already offer these facilities, but there must be many smaller ones that don’t. Something to research if your interested.

Smashburger

We’ve discussed before how direct sales organisations like Avon are enjoying a boom in sales and a big rise in the number of agents. Further evidence of the trend is supplied via Mary Kay cosmetics in the United States who signed up a record 165,000 new freelance sales reps.

This seems to be a change precipitated by the economic downturn – people are looking for a low-hassle way to make some extra money and companies like these provide it. From the companies point of view, it’s also good news. They get a company representative who doesn’t earn a penny until they sell, plus access to all their contacts. 

Might the direct sales agent business model be applicable to your business, venture or idea. If so, then now would be a good time to put it to the test.

Today’s National Day

NATIONAL KICK BUTT DAY!

PUBLISHERS NOTICE

Dear Streewise Customer,

 A few weeks ago, I received an email from a guy making an astonishing claim. He claimed to be making £3,000-£6,000 a month using a gambling system which, when used correctly, could never lose!

Needless to say, there were all sorts of questions flying around my
head…

       . Is there really no risk?

       . Did he have proof?

       . Can anyone do it?

       . How is it done exactly?


  For the answers take a look here:

http://www.streetwisenews.com/Glatrad/

I’ve seen detailed video evidence of this being done and it’s no exaggeration  to say that this is the holy grail. If you hate losing, you’re going to love this.

Take a look now. 

Kind Regards

John Harrison 

  P.S I’ve arranged for you to try this out risk free for the next 90 days.
       Once you’ve learned how to do this, you can use it for life.