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To: AppyPappy
I would say that reading alot is a better sign.

I agree. I invest about $3,000/yr. in books for my trade and invest a lot of time in reading them. That is why my skill-set, and what I'm able to mentor into young men is much more valuable than an IT degree and/or certifications.

I make these young men start their own corporations, learn to file taxes at all levels, and learn the economics of business (i.e.: what exactly a balance sheet is used for).
30 posted on 05/17/2008 7:26:52 PM PDT by politicket
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To: politicket

We have a business incubator at Virginia Tech that does that. A Phd candidate will come up with a marketable idea. The incubator sets him up with a mentor team and set up an office for him. If the idea works out, they spin him off. It’s been wildly successful.


34 posted on 05/17/2008 7:38:04 PM PDT by AppyPappy (If you aren't part of the solution, there is good money to be made prolonging the problem.)
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