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'''Earth-Mars trade''' will likely be the primary form of [[:category:commerce|commerce]] for the first Martian settlements. This trade is limited by the great distance between [[Earth]] and [[Mars]], and the enormous cost of lifting goods out of the [[gravity]] well of the two planets. The majority of the commerce will necessarily be information-based.
 
'''Earth-Mars trade''' will likely be the primary form of [[:category:commerce|commerce]] for the first Martian settlements. This trade is limited by the great distance between [[Earth]] and [[Mars]], and the enormous cost of lifting goods out of the [[gravity]] well of the two planets. The majority of the commerce will necessarily be information-based.
==Short-Term Business Models==
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Gosh that's a bizarre tuohght! I'd have no idea what I'd do/think if that were possible, and to a point I tend to agree with what Lauren said, about whether or not we'd be able to look after another planet if we can't even look after the one we live on currently!
Initial business models could resemble those similar to the ones used by many small nations, such as the Vatican, Monaco, San Marino, and some Pacific islands. Like the first Martian [[settlement|settlements]], these nations cannot rely on large pools of labor, infrastructure, or abundant [[natural resources]].
 
 
 
===Information Services===
 
=====[[Offworld backup]]=====
 
Offsite backup is a vital aspect of [[data security]] for any business. It ensures data backup in the event of [[natural disasters]]. No location could be more offsite than Mars!
 
=====[[Internet domain sale]]=====
 
People could buy the .mars domain.
 
=====Consultancy=====
 
Established colonies can advise governments and corporations in their own exploration/colonization efforts.
 
 
 
===Financial Services===
 
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=====Offworld Banking=====
 
=====Tax Shelter=====
 
=====Investment=====
 
=====Flag of Convenience=====
 
As on [[Earth]], a sovereign martian state can sell ship registration. Initially, this would apply only to marine vessels, but it may be expanded to space vessels in the future. A vessel's registration determines which laws are in effect for its occupants when it is in international waters.
 
 
 
===Science===
 
=====Scientific Lease=====
 
A settlement can lease space and sell resources to governments or institutions that want to send their scientists to Mars. Alternately,
 
=====Research for Hire=====
 
Skilled settlers could be paid to do scientific research.
 
=====Hazardous Research Facility=====
 
An irradiated near-vacuum environment is a near-perfect biological barrier . Any facility would necessarily be isolated from the colony, of course. It would be the perfect location for biotechnology research without the risk to terrestrial life.
 
=====[[Education]]=====
 
Martian scientists and professors can record lectures and presentations that can be sold to schools, colleges, and universities.
 
 
 
===Consumer Goods and Services===
 
=====Tourism=====
 
Certain people with a lot of money have historically been interested in [[Space Tourism]], even when there are significant risks. So, [[Mars tourism]] is an even more exotic challenge.
 
=====[[TV rights]]=====
 
Reality shows, etc.
 
=====Licensed Merchandise=====
 
While Mars itself cannot be trademarked, likenesses of the [[settlement]]/settlers could be. Possibilities include stamps, coins, playsets, etc. First colonists would likely gain celebrity status. These goods would be manufactured on [[Earth]], due to the cost savings.
 
I've been reading chzpliila.org for years but recently stopped.  Someone needs to take that old dog out back and shoot it. Honestly its no better than the BBC anymore.However, your bog is informative, interesting, and most importantly delivers a good dose of humour. These days, the only two sites I visit for tech commentary are your blog and overclockers.com.  Its a sad state of affairs as computers and other related tech lose there  wild west  appeal and become like any other appliance. I guess it makes sense that most tech sites will go down the drain but I guess its the end of an era.  (Hey kinda like the olympics!)  Sorry about the wall-o-text :p  Have a good one and if possible I'd rather not have this published, I really only meant it for you to see but do as you will.
 
 
 
=====Genetic Legacy=====
 
Ensure your genetic legacy by sending your sperm/eggs/embryos to Mars. Having descendants on two worlds is more secure.
 
 
 
===Real Estate===
 
=====Land Speculation=====
 
While historically not the most respectable business, an actual presence on Mars lends much more credibility to the transaction.
 
*Rand walks out of the main entrance and sees a huge crowd of peolpe staring hungrily at him*- Let me guess. You are all from the Myst Movie Website and you are here to observe our Myst memiorabelia (slaughtered another word!) and otherwise pilfer all that lies within . -Wishtar:  CHAARRGE!
 

Revision as of 06:06, 6 December 2012

Earth-Mars trade will likely be the primary form of commerce for the first Martian settlements. This trade is limited by the great distance between Earth and Mars, and the enormous cost of lifting goods out of the gravity well of the two planets. The majority of the commerce will necessarily be information-based. Gosh that's a bizarre tuohght! I'd have no idea what I'd do/think if that were possible, and to a point I tend to agree with what Lauren said, about whether or not we'd be able to look after another planet if we can't even look after the one we live on currently!