Jun 26, 2012

Since I cant find a job

I'm wondering if I can just start my own company? I don't really have a background in finance or equity research but I'm wondering if I can start small time and offer similar services for free?

What do you guys think?

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EBITDAXYZ

14y

any guides on how to start your own company?

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captainkoolaid

14y

what type of company?

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UFOinsider

14y

Keep looking, hiring is picking up...slowly...but it's picking up. Don't be picky, take what you can, and then leverage towards a better job.

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Get busy living

Flake

14y

This sounds like a grand idea.

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