richard,
its isnt "cr@p" its one of the sales tools for your business. It does surprise me as to how some people expect to win business.
its about how you market yourself to your potential client. Please tell me that you have some info, as if not, how are you going to have any chance of succeeding.
everybody starts somewhere, and as you go on in business your marketing and strategies will evolve and change, hopefully to give you better edge over your competitors, and to aid you in winning more business.
its not about people not wanting to help, but people are going to give you all the answers.
think,
Mr Kipling, any chance of your cake recipe??
I know they are nice just want to make some money.
answer from Mr Kipling, no you cant have the recipe, but he will proabably tell you that you need flour, water etc and an oven.
good luck.
regards
martin