Originally Posted by Baby Boy How do I NOT seem to understand the risk involved in running a business, I'd like to hear this one?

"Free design: Yes, would you spend hours designing a site that you DON'T KNOW if its going to get anywhere? I think not, atleast I wouldn't. What's the use of designing a custom template or having someone do one for you if your not promised the design is going to be up there for a while."
http://www.talkfreelance.com/thread42645.html

You seem to be pretty ignorant towards how one has to spend money to make money.
You're not going to get far in the business world if you're not willing to invest in anything.