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godspower · 10-16-2006, 07:01 PM

Dear Prospective Partners / Investors,

I am looking for someone to put about $10000 - $15000 into my new venture, an online Internet payment solution provider for people in Africa (where most do not have access to Bank accounts / Debit or Credit Cards). In West Africa alone, which is where I have my base market already, we are talking of about 250 million people. This service / firm will enable people (mostly Africans and those without Bank accounts- my target market) to easily make payments online by providing them with Virtual Debit cards at reasonable prices.

I have finnished the website, which I did myself. Maybe in future, I can have it redesigned by someone who can do it better. But for now, this will do the job - make me money.

I do not mind putting my ideas down here as I am not afraid of any competition. I know the market in West Africa inside out. Also the market is untapped and therefore enough for all of us.

Check my new website below:

http://www.africabuyonline.com

I am looking for an Investor / Business Partner who will be able to put down the above amount. I want the person as a business Partner on a long term basis. Once we get going and he sees everything is okay, we may do more in Import / Export. I am an Accounting Professional with over 15 years working experience. I also have experience / training in Import / Export. I hold a certificate as an Import/Export Agent from Wade World Trade Ltd, UK - The leader in the field worldwide.

Here in Ghana, the investment climate is great. My new company, AfricaBuyOnline.Com has great prospects. We would reach out to the entire sub-region of West Africa as a starting point and later cover the whole of Africa.

I did not say I needed a Loan or anything like that, because knowing the person I am, I want whoever that assists me now to reap from the company in future as a part owner. That is called Reward. You reap where you sow. I am willing to part with 30% to my future partner. I believe the person will surely have something to bring to the business later - maybe help with the expansion. Maybe help make it nother big dotcom.

But if someone would just like to give a Loan, well okay. I can even pay 20%-30% for just one year.

Visit my site above, and let me know if you see what I see - the prospects. I want you to send me emails directly using the address below. So we can talk more.

Regds,

Mr. Godspower Daniel.
CEO -EwealthSuccess.Com
and AfricaBuyOnline.Com.
Email: info@africabuyonline.com

Minio · 10-17-2006, 05:28 AM

Maybe you should give yourself a more dignified appearance and establishment before asking for that amount.

godspower · 10-17-2006, 07:58 AM

Hi Minio,

I do not understand what you mean by "Maybe you should give yourself a more dignified appearance and establishment before asking for that amount".
Maybe you can elaborate.

es80 · 10-17-2006, 08:14 AM

1. If the solution is for africa people... why is it in english only?
2. Have you checked what legal position is about providing this service? Some of the africa nation may not allowed service like this... maybe all of them. I believe they make you go through detailed legal stuffs... I have yet seen any kind of official license number or anything like that on your site that would build a trust.
3. Idea is okay... as far as being "first". But perhaps the business didn't exist because market is not yet ready for it?

godspower · 10-17-2006, 08:45 AM

Hi es80,

The solution is not for Africans alone, anyone can use our service. Also I use the english language because that is what many people use in Africa. Also that is what I speak.

On being able to provide the service, and legal stuffs, no problem. I have all that sorted out. And because I cracked all that, that is why I am going ahead and will b successful. I could not do this, in fact did not know how to overcome this problem for years. That is the position with many people and once I found the solution, I want to capitalize on that.

Thanks for saying the idea is okay. We all know a good idea when we see one. As per the business not existing because market is not yet ready for it, may not be the reason. Many people in Africa like the rest of the world, like and need to buy things or pay for services online. They have been doing that by begging their friends and relatives abroad. I know because I have been there all this while.

I am probably the first to crack this code and bold enough to shout it loud and let others use the same solution for a price and profit. That is how and why many of the success stories are built. Find a need and a solution....

By early next month, when we launch the service, you can place a test order for just $35. You get a virtual card for $25 value.
Thanks.

CEM · 10-17-2006, 08:49 AM

If your target audience does not have access to bank accounts, credit cards, or debit cards, what are the chances that they have a access to computers and the internet? How could a cash based population even comprehend a virtual debit card? Am I missing something completely here?

godspower · 10-17-2006, 09:06 AM

CEM,

I sure appreciate that. You are surely missing something there.

We in Africa do have Internet access via Internet Cafes. Unlike you that may have access at home, we go to business Centers where they provide access for a little fee. At least I am participating in this forum, shows I have access just like millions of others here in Africa.

You have people without Bank accounts / Cards all over the world, even in the advanced world. Hope you agree on this. It is a huge market, not just in Africa.

Internet access is just like phone / telecommunication, which is totally different from Cards and Banking. Hope I made my piont?

es80 · 10-17-2006, 09:20 AM

http://www.regulateonline.org/content/view/815/32/

akula · 10-17-2006, 09:34 AM

what is this bullshit. investing in Africa? get real

mikeanders87 · 10-17-2006, 11:37 AM

Akula,

I wouldn't call it complete bullshit, but I do agree that people should be more skeptical. It is true that Africa is slowly starting to develop, and there are definitely some good investment opportunities. However, many scams are also known to orginate from Africa, Nigeria in particular. Any investor looking at Africa must do due diligence.

godspower · 10-18-2006, 08:53 AM

I do agree 100% that anyone wanting to invest must do due diligence. This is not just for Africa, but all over the world.

I am happy you recognise that Africa is slowly starting to develop, and there are definitely some good investment opportunities there.

Like in all places there is always the good and the bad. I have been scammed by someone in US and in South Africa. That does not mean I will not do biz in the two places.