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Old 09-27-2010, 11:47 AM   #1
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I think this is a great idea. I am someone who was cursed with the talent of not being able to nail 2 boards together. I constantly need some help around the house and would like to give some business to people I sort of know.
I agree. I'd feel better giving the business to someone here rather than taking a flyer on someone in the Yellow Pages.

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Old 09-27-2010, 12:22 PM   #2
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I like this idea, maybe a new forum organized by skill sets?
  • construction
  • mechanical
  • electrical
  • plumbing
  • roofing
  • flooring
  • computers
  • fitness
  • coaching
  • insurance
  • finance
  • real estate
  • sales
  • retail
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Old 09-27-2010, 12:31 PM   #3
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I had always wanted to post something similar when I was doing Health and Life insurance for self employed/ small businesses here, not so much as a way to find business, but more to help the people in our "club" that pay for their own crap and could use my expertise, especially always seeing grumpage about the costs and questions surrounding insurance....But also felt I didn't want to step on any toes with the sponsors for this site.......Would be a truly beneficial forum, but also could be a double edged sword with competition.......Hate to mix business and play....same line as family and money........
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Old 09-27-2010, 02:09 PM   #4
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That's always been the worry redlite. The benefits are obvious but the potential problems are the same as we sometimes see in the Buy Sell Trade Forum. Someone comes out of a deal feeling screwed and then they blame the site for allowing it to happen when the site is really just acting like a bulletin board in these cases.

Tough call!

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Old 09-27-2010, 03:00 PM   #5
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Agreed with the 2 posts above. Real double edged sword.

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Old 09-27-2010, 03:33 PM   #6
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I agree on the double sword and think things should be handled on a case by case, maybe have it reviewed based on how large the job is or how reputable that individual is,and I also feel that a percentage should be given back to the site and if there is any extra money in the S-B kitty could it be passable to have a S-B function or two?

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Old 09-28-2010, 09:29 AM   #7
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well , you can possibly avoid that if it's strictly a trade...

just a thought....
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Old 09-27-2010, 12:28 PM   #8
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Thumbs up Ross you are a Brilliant MAN

and i mean that most Sincerely

not only is this a good idea...........

but we could formulate an S-B army of craftsmen
and occasionally storm into a needy situation
and make it RIGHT with S-B power

I would like to specialize in Auto repairs for
S-B fishermen who have salt rot holes
and make them history....

did the ole ladies car yesterday from 5 am to 5 pm
and it looks like a brand new car... she said...
she is ultimately Jazzed ....

i have some finishing touches to do
but i made it
all sealed back up for this week of rain...
then i'll continue with the finer mini dents

this would apply to repairs on boats too
or any fiber glass work - in the off season
or even emergencies... ( say rock collisions)
so i can work for myself Part time of course.

.....i'll consider trades too...if you pay for the gas
and materials i use... whatever... Jimmy i'll teach how to
bang a nail any day ya want ! just for the FUN of it
(someday)

just like MR Miagi ---> focus! Daniel San .... LOL
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