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merlin · 04-25-2003, 05:32 PM

It can be done, I got investment (seed) funds NZ$14000 in Jan 2000 based on a mainstream concept.... got down to $300 left before I started my niche sites, things were slow for the first few months but then took off.

Last year I was able to purchase my first home with cash and buy a car which I had done without for 2 years because I am a tight bastard LOL!

This year I also started a couple of real world biz startups back in my home counrty New Zealand (gym & car importing) with some partners won't see a return for awhile but good to have backups in place.

I am now looking at buying a real world biz here in OZ but am in no hurry, just want something I can "direct" but not run day to day.

I will always be greatful for the head start the net has allowed me to achieve in life and plan to be involved for awhile yet.

This is not meant to be an arrogant "oh look at me" post because I know there are many who have and continue to make mega $$$ I could only dream about (and my hat of to them!) but from growing up in my teenage years with my family living on a goverment benefit I am happy.

I have made mistakes throughout the last 3 years that cost me a hell of allot of extra tax (top tax rate in OZ 49.5% personal) but hey you live and learn.

I guess my main reason for posting is to let you know your target is something you can do if you can learn from your mistakes and not matter what keep striving for it.

Good luck to you & nice to see a positive thread on this subject, certainly a rare thing LOL!

04-25-2003, 05:32 PM
merlin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: OZ Posts: 97	It can be done, I got investment (seed) funds NZ$14000 in Jan 2000 based on a mainstream concept.... got down to $300 left before I started my niche sites, things were slow for the first few months but then took off. Last year I was able to purchase my first home with cash and buy a car which I had done without for 2 years because I am a tight bastard LOL! This year I also started a couple of real world biz startups back in my home counrty New Zealand (gym & car importing) with some partners won't see a return for awhile but good to have backups in place. I am now looking at buying a real world biz here in OZ but am in no hurry, just want something I can "direct" but not run day to day. I will always be greatful for the head start the net has allowed me to achieve in life and plan to be involved for awhile yet. This is not meant to be an arrogant "oh look at me" post because I know there are many who have and continue to make mega $$$ I could only dream about (and my hat of to them!) but from growing up in my teenage years with my family living on a goverment benefit I am happy. I have made mistakes throughout the last 3 years that cost me a hell of allot of extra tax (top tax rate in OZ 49.5% personal) but hey you live and learn. I guess my main reason for posting is to let you know your target is something you can do if you can learn from your mistakes and not matter what keep striving for it. Good luck to you & nice to see a positive thread on this subject, certainly a rare thing LOL!