--------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 184 HOME OFFICE Ref: DBI00001 Date: 07/12/96 From: DALE WEIN Time: 10:00pm \/To: JACK SMITH (Read 9 times) Subj: Scanning photographs -> When scanning photos, which will give the better scan a photo -> developed with a flat or glossy covering? Thanks! -> -> --- Maximus/2 3.01 -> * Origin: OS/2Tower * Albany, GA * (912) 439-4054 * (1:3617/12) Well, I really don't know! I am involved in scanning (please e-mail me for info on my rates!) and I really don't know that this would make any difference. What does make a difference is the amount of graininess in the photogragh. A poor photo will make a poor scan. Scans can be touched-up with software programs, but this is time consuming! Dale Wein http://home.aol.com/dwcomm E-mail: dwcomm@aol.com FAX: 216-741-1219 --- InterPCB 1.50 * Origin: Nerd's Nook (216)-356-1431 - Hayes V.VFC (1:157/2) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 184 HOME OFFICE Ref: DBI00002 Date: 07/12/96 From: RICHARD BOZMAN Time: 02:57pm \/To: ALL (Read 9 times) Subj: wanted wanted 2 line version of FRIDAY ... --- RA2.5+/FD+/FM+/Team AMU * Origin: The Country Club BBS Toledo, Oh 419-843-5801 (1:234/40) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 184 HOME OFFICE Ref: DBI00003 Date: 07/13/96 From: MODERATOR Time: 07:14pm \/To: DALE WEIN (Read 9 times) Subj: Your advertising > (please e-mail me for info on my rates!) Dale... we had a conversation about the echo rules in early April. I even posted a copy of the echo rules *JUST* for you. If I see any more of this in the echo, you will be escorted to the door. Regards, Sue Matthews Moderator --- InterMail 2.29c * Origin: Com-Dat II - Mail Node, Hillsboro OR, Hayes 28.8 (1:105/330) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 184 HOME OFFICE Ref: DBI00004 Date: 07/13/96 From: MODERATOR Time: 07:20pm \/To: ALLAN WHITWORTH (Read 9 times) Subj: Every business needs Voic > Well, HI! Sue....I was surprised...for a second I thought this > was Asia_Net! How do you find the time to moderate so many forums? I guess I've just been doing it for so long that making the time has become a habit... Actually, I've moderated this echo since 1992 or so. At one point in time there were 4 of us, but the guys have all moved along.... > I hardly knew HOME-OFFICE existed! It's been here for some time actually.. Crosby! (yes, that is his legal name) was the originator and moderated it for some time. > Of course I know what's on/off topic on Asia_Net, but does > this mean that IF I peruse other forums (rarely) that there is > someplace I can find indivudual forum rules BEFORE I read/respond to > them???? (forums like HOME_BUSINESS??) Best thing is to just ask for a copy of the rules the first time you get into an echo, or better yet, lurk and read for awhile to get the drift of the echo. I'll post a copy in a little bit. > What interests (HOME)_Businesses > more than alleged ways to cut operating costs? There's no problem with that as a topic here as long as you're not trying to sell something. ;D > Wouldn't an open discussion with scam operators and honest operators > *liven* up a "Business" forum?? Business maxim 101A states: Nope...all is does is bring out all the MLM folks who want to argue about how reputable their uplines are.... we've already heard it a million times thanks. ;D Cheers, Sue --- InterMail 2.29c * Origin: Com-Dat II - Mail Node, Hillsboro OR, Hayes 28.8 (1:105/330) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 184 HOME OFFICE Ref: DBI00005 Date: 07/13/96 From: MODERATOR Time: 07:22pm \/To: ALL (Read 9 times) Subj: Home Office Echo Rules For those who are new to the echo.. or those who haven't paid attention in he past... for your viewing pleasure... HOME OFFICE ECHO RULES A note to SysOps and Members about this echo, the HOME_OFFICE. THE HOME_OFFICE ECHO is an open, on-going *Public* forum for the exchange of ideas, questions and opinions regarding facets of home based or cottage business. 1. All messages should relate to the topic of the home office and its various offshoots; office equipment, coffee, relaxation, exercise, etc. Off-topic threads will occur but PLEASE(!) keep them to a minimum. Threads discussing topics covered by other ECHOS should be moved there. 2. Messages posted in this echo are the property of the message author. Please request and obtain their written permission prior to publishing them. 3. As experienced, knowledgeable and helpful as the members of the HOME_OFFICE ECHO are, any and all information is *personal opinion* only and not to be taken as any type of legal, financial (including accounting) or medical advice. Acting on any information obtained is at your own risk. It is suggested that you obtain proper legal, medical and/or financial counsel prior to acting. 4. All Users are to maintain a FRIENDLY attitude to all other Users in the way that they enter and respond to messages. Take those "flames" and burn them elsewhere. PLEASE! 5. Since this is a business and professional echo, please refrain from using an alias, save those for the other echos that allow them. For those who are noting this for the first time CROSBY!, the founder of and ex- moderator of HOME_OFFICE, uses his real name, *not* an alias, honest! 6. Since networking is encouraged, DO feel free to share your business interests, questions and thoughts. Ask for or offer help, advice or opinion - but remember to keep all topics germain to business. AND PLEASE, NO DIRECT ADVERTISING OR SOLICITATION OF YOUR BUSINESS. If an opportunity arises to allow for an exchange of business between you and another parti- cipant, that's great! But, please, TAKE YOUR PRIVATE BUSINESS OUTSIDE THIS PUBLIC ECHO. 7. The use of Internet or Usenet style multi-line sigs is prohibited. Also, excessive tag or origin lines are discouraged. The sysop's, who carry this echo on their systems, pay to move the mail around and do not need the extra baggage. 8. No religious or political discussions, taglines or signoff sentiments here. Please! There are other echos better suited for that. 9. The HOME_OFFICE ECHO prohibits the dissemination, advertisement, solicitation, endorsement, discussion or debate of "chain-letter" business, MLM, or other income opportunities. Please take such topics to more appropriate echos. 10. Remember that this is a PUBLIC forum. Please refrain from posting private messages. Please conduct your private business by phone, US mail or FIDONET's Private Netmail. (Ask your SYSOP for more information, if you are a dial-up user.) 11. Attire is to be sweats, underwear or nothing at all. Afterall, that's one of the advantages of a HOME OFFICE, isn't it? Business suits will be allowed if you promise that you are on the way to see your banker. :) 12. If you feel the urge to be negative and cynical PLEASE(!) take it elsewhere. AND, Please refrain from posting consumer or service complaints or perpetuating such threads with your personal experiences. (If you recommend against a product for a legitimate reason by all means say so. But, do not regale us with your bad service complaints!) 13. Access to this conference is limited to systems with valid Fidonet nodelist addresses. If you are a sysop and you are not a member of Fidonet, the conference is to be flagged as read-only. 14. Moderation duties are shared by Rick Samuels and Sue Matthews. Please do not send complaints about rules violations through the echo. If you have complaints with another participant in the echo, please send netmail directly to the person responsible, with a cc to the moderators. Complaints about moderation, the actions of other participants, etc. are considered OFF TOPIC in the echo. If you think the moderators are slacking off, and want to offer your wisdom, please do it via netmail rather than posting in the echo. 15. Most importantly, enjoy yourself and be open to share information so we can all learn and prosper. ENJOY!!! Thank you for joining us in the Home Office. Sue Matthews and Rick Samuels the Co-Moderators of the HOME OFFICE echo. --- InterMail 2.29c * Origin: Com-Dat II - Mail Node, Hillsboro OR, Hayes 28.8 (1:105/330) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 184 HOME OFFICE Ref: DBI00006 Date: 07/13/96 From: JERRY SCHIFF Time: 07:32am \/To: ALAIN BEAUREGARD (Read 9 times) Subj: Suggestion for the nep you know, if your are looking for markets to help people. and since this is the high stress area of life.... 1) toliet seats that either - glow in the dark (to show up or down) - activated when you walk into the room - talk to you " i am up - are you male?" - again, activated when you walk into the room - problems: anything that may short out will cause a law suit. 2) batteries for pc's as most people have computers at least two years old (assuming they havent upgraded) the clock/cmos battery should be ready to go by now. - replacement service should be cheap - ie: battery is $5-$10, service maybe $20. housecalls of course. reason: most people are afraid to open their pc. --- Maximus 2.02 * Origin: Artsy Fartsy BBS System (1:250/234) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 184 HOME OFFICE Ref: DBI00007 Date: 07/13/96 From: JOHN BENJAMIN Time: 08:20pm \/To: KATHY MURPHY (Read 9 times) Subj: Re: Accepting credit cards > DW> Well, I don't like it! Who are they that I should pay them all of > that > DW> money when I am the business person?! Personally, I wouldn't get > DW> involved in this one. Maybe there is some other way to be > DW> Credit-Card-Compatible. I would try to contact some banks for their > DW> assistance. From what I've been told, a charge slip from a credit > card > Thats what they do, they are in business too and thats how they make > their > money. I tried to go thru my bank but they sent me elsewhere. Even if I > did > go thru my own bank I'm sure they would also charge me for credit card > equipment and take a % of each sale as well, besides, the bank has to > make > their money too, just like everyone else in this world. Hi Folks... There "is" an answer! I had the same problem for YEARS. Finally someone told me about Novus. I called and it cost me $89 AFTER I qualified. $11 per month for the swipe terminal, FREE supplies, 1.89% per transaction, NO monthly minimum and NO extra or hidden charges! I have a home office business and now can accept Mastecard, Visa, Discover, AmEx and "more!" Check your yellow pages for the Novus office in your area. If you don't have one try calling 1-800-347-3375. Good luck! John --- DB 1.58/005045 * Origin: Benjamin Computer Services (1:3609/16) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 184 HOME OFFICE Ref: DBJ00000 Date: 07/13/96 From: MICHAEL HUGHES Time: 09:48am \/To: DAN THURMAN (Read 10 times) Subj: SORRY DT> Nothing to it. Saying exactly what I'm thinking usually gets me in DT> trouble instead though. ;) Same here. DT> That's a selling point as far as I'm concerned. I'm not anti teen, I DT> own a couple myself. I just want to communicate with people who've DT> lived long enough to be interesting. I hatched three myself. i am not anti-teen either - I just feel there is a more appropriate place for things like POISON RULEZZZ!!! There are a couple of teens here on my board that are really neat kids. They are participants, bright, witty and they are not afraid to ask questions. Some are better than some of the adults. (: I have a screen on my opening - before you even enter your name .. it says .. STUPIDITY IS NOT A HANDICAPP - Please park elsewhere! I get a couple dropped carriers a day right there. DT> That's the beauty of the BBS community, the wide cross section of DT> humanity. Plus a few witty ladies as regulars are a good draw as DT> well. Not unlike a couple of real pretty barmaids. I would give anything for some adult conversation. I get so tired of flame wars, categorizations, and garbage. That is why I like this echo. It is friendly (generally), constructive and helpfull. DT> So how's your Newbie support ? I take it your board is not a primary DT> source of income so is the wife or someone around to walk them through DT> any problems they might encounter? WIFE? Wife? wife?????? No thank you. Single here and parent of a three year old! That is enough stress, thank you please. (: I try to help where I can - but I have a low tolerance for idiots. When some one logs on and leaves a stupid message like - HOW DO I DOWNLOAD FILES OFF THIS )(*)(*(( BBS? Then you break into chat to try and help - you ask what communications program they use ... and the response is ... DUH! I just click on the phone in Windows --- there has never been a more appropriate time for the ALT-H (Drop carrier switch). After 10 years of this - I have really become a jerk, huh?? (: I help where I can - but they must have at least 1 active brain cell. DT> understand it's a thankless job you're doing and appreciate the effort DT> and investment involved for the small return you receive. Frankly you DT> couldn't run fast enough to catch me and make me do it. Man, what I would not give for someone to leave a not saying thanks! Just a note that says - I really don't have a lot to contribute - but I enjoy your efforts. That would garner them permanent access for life! DT> about 14 regulars, one general message area with no private messages DT> and a whole bunch files. The draw for me was all the users were old DT> retired guys that made up a wonderful pool of life experience to draw I have tried to start conversations - seed message areas - it doesn't work here. DT> and went to a point on another board. He told me "Dan, these points DT> are the wave of the future. It gives your users all the benefits of DT> running a board and none of the headaches." Still a very interesting concept. DT> I've done that. We're just in a hurry to get through the log in. Hurry? Three or four questions that help me help you? Some login questionares are stupid. I have already entered my name, city and phone number -- dont ask me again! But I am more than happy to tell a sysop what I am interested in and what I am calling for. Just too bad that they never read them. DT> The principle is still sound. My opinion of internet access is this. DT> In six months it won't matter if you're the biggest board in North DT> America you will not be able to compete with AT&T, MCI, TCI or the There is no interest here for me in the internet. I have my own domain for my use - and offer it to the callers. DT> Your facing the same problem cable tv did 15 years ago. How do we get DT> people to pay for what they always gotten for free? They did it by DT> offering a little more than the free off-airs at an artificially low There is not a whole lot of add-ons anymore. I have stock updates (hourly), Sports (hourly) Soap Opera updates, lotto winning numbers, weather, ski reports .. I dont think anyone has ever even looked at them. Service is important - but there is a limit to service - when there is no reciprocal benefit. Some people want service without making a purchase. Proof of that is the PC industry. There are sooo many people that dont flinch at buying a discount PC and then calling up a full-service computer store and asking for support. Michael Hughes internet: hu8989mi@meteor.uscolo.edu Moderator: SINGLE_PARENTING --- Ezycom V1.20 01fa001b * Origin: Dialog Board * 21 Cds * Satellite * SE Colorado * (1:319/5) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 184 HOME OFFICE Ref: DBJ00001 Date: 07/13/96 From: MICHAEL HUGHES Time: 09:51am \/To: DAN THURMAN (Read 10 times) Subj: SORRY DT> dependent. They packaged services in tiers, the more you bought the DT> better the price on all of it. Well I needn't tell you about rates DT> today, but you have to make the bait pleasing before you can sink DT> the hook. I tried tier packages. It still was a matter of fishing for a fish that did not exist. We are dealing with people that say things like - "I am going to call Denver (long distance) for my files. They don't charge for them!" DT> Use that as a selling point. Put Estabished in 1986 in your ads and DT> maybe in your opening screen. I'll feel more secure about whipping DT> out the credit card knowing you'll still be there when it's time to Good idea. DT> Hey if it ain't fun or I'm not making any money I don't want it. ;) Fun? I can deal with that -- making money? Oh well, we got 50%. (: Michael Hughes internet: hu8989mi@meteor.uscolo.edu Moderator: SINGLE_PARENTING --- Ezycom V1.20 01fa001b * Origin: Dialog Board * 21 Cds * Satellite * SE Colorado * (1:319/5) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 184 HOME OFFICE Ref: DBJ00002 Date: 07/14/96 From: WOODY WAGNER Time: 10:25am \/To: DAVID JONES (Read 10 times) Subj: Time and Billing DJ>Looking for a decent time and billing software. I need to send bills out every DJ>coupla weeks, need to compute interest, payments, etc. Any Ideas? DJ>David David.... Timeslips Corporation has a software package, in several flavours called Timeslips. I own Timeslips Deluxe for Windows (Version 6), which is incidentally their top-of-the-line package for tracking time (I found it dirt cheap and couldn't resist). I read some really excellent reviews about the package in Computer Shopper. Here's an extract right out the book: "Timeslips is for anyone who needs to account accurately for his or her time, bill clients or projects for services, and track receivables on those clients. It's a sophisticated database manager that automates crucial professional tasks, like tracking time and expenses, printing custom bills, recording client transactions, managing multiple projects, and maintaining a clear audit trail. It is also a tool to analyze the financial and performance aspects of your service-oriented business. Timeslips does all this without requiring you to change your work style or become a bookkeeper. It quickly becomes an indispensable part of your daily work. - Have a client on the phone? Use TSTimer to time the call and jot notes. - Returning from a trip? Just enter your travel costa and other expenses. - Spend hours writing an analysis? Tell Timeslips who's paying for it. - Want to analyze your Timeslips data? Run a report or export the data to a spreadsheet. - Need to know who's the most productive professional this month? Timeslips knows. Timeslips is there when you need it and your invoices have more detailed and accurate information. Timeslips grows and adapts to your needs. It lets you add new users or clients, change billing rates, re-design your bill, and modify activities or expenses on the fly. In fact, Timeslips will allow up to 250 of your colleagues (depending on the version) handle 30,000 clients and their projects with up to 250 distinct activities or expenses. You can also attach special notes to each client's record." I must admit.... IMHO there's lots of over-kill on what is considered chargable, and this application doesn't miss a thing. Guess I'm giving freebies away. At any rate, here's there BBS number: (508)768-7581. You can also access them from CompuServe: GO TIMESLIPS; or AOL: keyword TIMESLIPS. My manual doesn't show they have a WWW page, but now days... who doesn't? I'm sure if you use a search engine, you'll be able to find them. Hope this helps.... you might be able to get a "Demo" package from them to check their applications out. At any rate, good luck and good hunting. Regards, W. Wagner --- OLXWin 1.00b Diversity didn't make Americans great. Freedom did! --- PCBoard (R) v15.22/5 * Origin: GSH Real Estate BBS, Tidewater VA 804.420.0475 (1:275/153)