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Steven Joseph (Tjsteven)
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Posted on Sunday, August 31, 2003 - 10:35 am:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IPPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Dear Brethren in Christ,

We are a Christian Business Enterprise; M/s Eben Enterprises, Regd. with Govt. and Foreign Trade in India. We are the Exporters of Handmade Paper Products. Handmade refers that our Paper Products are 100% Handmade & Eco-friendly and has the same quality/usage that of a ordinary paper made of wood, in other words you can use Handmade papers as 100 % replacement for the ordinary (wood) ones.

Our Vision: To testify the Lordship of Jesus Christ in the unreached communities throughout Karnataka, India by equipping socially disabled women with spiritual, physical, and socio-economic tools necessary for a transformational experience towards independence and advancement. (James 1:27)

Our Main Objectives are:
1) To create employment opportunity for the women who are socially disabled.
2) To provide skill development training for these special people.
3) To increase their literacy education.
4) To develop leadership quality in these special people.
5) To empower and establish equal rights for the women who are socially disabled in the society.

Our High-Quality & Popular Products Includes:

Letter Heads */**, File Cards, Certificates */**, Conference Folders, Bond paper, Business Cards */**, Envelopes */**, Office & Box Files, Drawing papers, Greeting Cards */**, Scribbling Pads */**, Invitation Cards */**, Labels, Lace Files, Bookmarks */**, Writing Pads */**

*Ordinary – Indicates paper made out of Jute, Cotton, Wool, Silk, Buff straw, Sugarcane fiber, Strands of Natural Algae, Banana leaf, Rice straw etc. Ideal for Printing (Inkjet & others), Writing, and Drawing.

**Floral – Gorgeous looking floral patterns imbibed in a top quality paper, making it very lucrative and appealing, the flowers commonly used are Aster, Marigold, Rose, Bougainvillea, Fine grass shoots etc. Ideal for Printing (Inkjet & others), Writing, Drawing.

All our products are available in varied Sizes, Textures and Thickness (G.S.M.) customizable to your needs.

The qualities that make “Handmade” Paper very popular are:
Handmade using Renewable sources, Recycled, Eco-Friendly, Non-Toxic, and Non-Absorbent (Ink doesn’t blot), Printable (Inkjet & others) etc.

You can be a part in achieving our Vision & Objectives either by directly establishing a “Business Relationship” with us through the purchase of our “Handmade” Paper Products for your official use (or) in directing us to the right Christian Organizations, Christian Business Partners, Christian Business Centers or Companies who can buy our Products and help us in the Spiritual and Social upliftment of the women who are socially disabled in India.

Email: tjsteven@mail.com

Website: http://ebenexports.netfirms.com/
 

jok (Johnhgc)
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Posted on Thursday, February 12, 2004 - 04:18 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IPPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Can anyone recommend biblically based/compliant...1) sales staff training material and 2)personality & skills assessment tests for sales staff.

Thanks
js
 

Josh (Goatlip)
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Posted on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 - 01:22 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IPPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Hi everyone,
I'm wondering about resources for developing a business model based on biblical principles. Or something like a generic business model that could be applied with scriptural references.

I know business models are different for each industry or even for each business, but something general that I'm working with is the concept of having 4 key areas:
1) products and service
-value, target, capabilities
2) infrastructure management
-value, network, resources and assets
3) customer relationship
-Information strategy, Channels, Trust
4) financial aspects
-Revenue, Cost structure, Profit

any ideas on developing this from a biblical perspective?
 

Sarah S (Dolly)
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Posted on Saturday, August 14, 2004 - 04:11 am:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IPPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Check out this new Christian website with beautiful handmade oil paintings and corporate gift items:
www.ebenarts.com

God Bless
Sarah
 

start (Unregistered Guest)
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Posted on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 03:01 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IPPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

I have several business plans I am working on. Are there any places to submit Christian business plans?

Also who are the funders of Christian businesses? Is there a directory of such?

I need seed funding. Please respond to: startupinformation2@yahoo.com
 

romy mandalupe (Unregistered Guest)
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Posted on Monday, October 25, 2004 - 04:50 am:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IPPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Dear Brethren,

Thanks to this site.

I am really interested in applying the Word of God to business dev. coz I believe that business or enterprise is a resource multiplier. Likewise I believe that God would like Christians to produce wealth in order to support the different ministries God has allowed to reach more souls for the LORD Jesus Christ.

One of the approaches to wealth building is multi-level marketing. Specifically, I am into Nature's Sunshine Products (marketed by Synergy, a Singapore-based entity) and HealthCode International. Both companies produce and distribute herbal and mineral food supplements.

Some say networking is immoral in that prices of products are priced too high, not mentioning the attractions of big income potentials.

Personally however, I think that the approach democratizes the opportunities for wealth production: practically investment to MLM business is small so ordinary individuals can involve thereby opening opportunities to more people. Unlike large businesses and franchises where only the moneyed have access.

What do you think. Is it proper for a Christian to be involved in MLM? Do you know of some unreported information about the companies I have mentioned herein that may help me decide whether to proceed with their businesses or not?

I would appreciate very much your response.

God Bless

Romy
 

Edwin ONG (Eong)
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Posted on Monday, October 25, 2004 - 10:30 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IPPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Hi Romy,

application/pdf
mlm.pdf (186.5 k)
is a good background reading material on MLM from www.

One of the key factors that move MLM is influencing the personal network of the down line individuals' family members and friends. The social glue that bonds everyone one together is the implicit trust. Making money at any cost will certainly betray this trust in you and MLM is likely to lead you there with the drive for market saturation. This is the apple we modern Adams have to contend with. Can you live with this conscience yourself, and is this going to be your living testimony of your Christian lifestyle?

Matthew 25 28" 'Take the talent from him and give it to the one who has the ten talents.

Your dilemma is how to apply your capabilities in your stewardship watch.

The reasonableness of pricing is reflective of the purchasing power of that economic society. A simplistic pricing comprises of cost plus profit that meets your life style and is affordable to the buyer. This includes going the extra mile and therefore the cost to give product/service value to customers. Perceived pricing however generates super profit, which is irrelevant to the reality of cost, quality, value and technology. The purpose of such wind fall for self-benefit and then unwittingly into greed. For the benefit of people related to the business. (employees, creditors, customers) and even the community at large will appear to be magnanimous. It is the question of your agenda?

In the market place, you will find the most non-believers! Yet, the classical approach is in Matthew 19:21 Jesus answered, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."

Matthew 19:24 Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." Such is the fine balance on a tight rope one must be prepared to walk in kingdom business.

As a Singaporean, I have not heard anything adverse of the products in the market place. Generally, I note price discrepancy pattern in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.
 

Rudy Hiebert (Rhiebert)
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Nothing wrong with the right MLM. The integrity of products & people, how it works and you get paid are all part of doing the research. I'm a Christian for a long time and am of the opinion that what I use and sell is right for me.
 

BethAnn Morrison (Goeagles)
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I have an opportunity to work for a retail wine shop in a leadership position. What are the opinions out there on this business?
 

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iam from india,darjeeling and would like to know regarding smallbusiness set up in our place.looking for sponsers to help the unemployed youths of our church to do something for god.kindly inform.
 

Edwin ONG (Eong)
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Posted on Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 08:38 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IPPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Hi Prashant, can we assist in your fishing without having to give you the fish all the time? Regards
 

Rudy Hiebert (Rhiebert)
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The skills, tools and motivation to achieve goals seem to be within reach, therefore it's up to you, Prashant.