Re: [VFB]U.S fly-tyers..payment, Kevin

[DMurphy832]

In a message dated 2/9/2005 2:45:24 A.M., [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Murf: Do you have a paypal account, if not I will send you Money order or Cashier Check. And will let know what I need for flies in next few days.  Me and my wife just bought a house, and have to sign our life away for the next 50 years.  Kevin L Estep Kevin, I honestly think you need to read the email I just sent you first before reading this one.   You are needing flys in the next few days?  Do you realize that most tyers only tie what needs to be tied and that takes a lot of time.  Pros (I am an amateur as the only flys I've ever sold were to friends) might have some inventory left from previous orders but the likely-hood of them having the size, quantity and pattern style is probably slim.   Your statement about being house-poor indicates you would be better off taking on a second job for now instead of risking what you have in a new business.  As a business consultant, I point to statistics.  Roughly 75-80% of new businesses fail while 95% of franchises are around in 10 years.  Why?  Franchisors already have a proven (not always) business plan and support network.   As for making a profit, expect to be in the red for the first year if not longer.  Not trying to burst your bubble but you have a lot of work to do before charging ahead and getting into debt that may endanger that new house you and your wife just bought.