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Subject: Re: Sierra Club Considered Harmful!
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Running an obnoxious telemarketing operation sound like it might be a
good business to get into.  Does anyone have any idea how profitable
these things are?  Is there a book or magazine article which explains
what you need to get started (like what phone equipment to buy and
where to find slimeballs to work the phones)?

As I understand it, you give a small amount to the charity and keep
all the rest, after expenses.  Are there many charities eager to have
their name associated with this method of fund-raising?  Like, gee, if
I can just rent some cheap office space, rent the phones, hire the
people, can I get the Sierra Club or the Audobon Society or some
prestigous name like that?

Would I be breaking any laws by doing this?  About how much money is
needed to get started?