My current business is based on Rich Dad Poor Dad and I think that is one book that every aspiring entrepeneur should read and take note of. There are quite a few basic business lessons that work and I also like the idea of going against the norm.

Network marketing for me, just does not work. For some reason my gut feel tells me this is not really the way to go. Obviously there are a whole lot of shiny presentation type folk out there who will tell a different story. Thats also ok - its a question of going with your gut feel and making that work for you.

Consumption model - I have not heard of......didn't read that part. It sounds like the opposite of the networking model, but please let us know.