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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Yahoo answers | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: Lee With a legal background I hope you can help. I recently googled my name, only to see it appear ... A: I'm not sure how you can ever get something taken down off the intenet once it's there; but then ... | |
| Forming an LLC | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: I am 62 years old and the principal in an online education business since 1987. We converted the ... A: You have a lot of issues going on here. First, if you sell the business that includes the rental ... | |
| How to know where the opportunities are | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: How do I know if an affiliate is making money with a online company? Enjoy your new year in 2011. A: Ask to see their paychecks or proof of earnings. That's where reality sets in. If all they have to ... | |
| ebay powerseller business looking to incorporate in nevada | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: i have an internet home base business. I sell products on Ebay.I am located in new york, and i am ... A: You might want to take a look at Wyoming for your incorporation as they also have no state tax and ... | |
| Nevada LLC and Banking... | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I recently established a Nevada LLC after having a California LLC for years. I tend to do business ... A: I prefer dealing with local banks not having interstate branches. I also like credit unions that ... | |
| Forming an LLC and recieving a check | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I'm a new Internet Marketer and signing up on Clickbank as a vendor. Now, as a vendor I can use my ... A: I had no idea that you were dealing with a lemon-ade stand type income so I would suggest not ... | |
| Forming an LLC and recieving a check | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I'm a new Internet Marketer and signing up on Clickbank as a vendor. Now, as a vendor I can use my ... A: Since your internet business may be considered to not be doing business in CA I don't see any need ... | |
| Forming an LLC and recieving a check | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I'm a new Internet Marketer and signing up on Clickbank as a vendor. Now, as a vendor I can use my ... A: LLC is a great way to go but you will need to open up a bank acct for the LLC; the bank will want ... | |
| Web advertising | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I run a small package/courier/freight service. In business for 28 years, I have gotten most of my ... A: The idea is sound -- you buy an ad with them that pops up as one of the top results when someone ... | |
| partnership | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I'm about to start an online business, which provides an online service and income is generated ... A: they're divorces waiting to happen; instead, how about a profit sharing arrangement? Exclusive ... | |
| tax | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: I am in the process of starting an online business. I currently live in California but I move very ... A: I can't give you a simple answer to the sales tax question as it's more a local taxation issue; ... | |
| Loan Modification | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: I know you're a good and trusted lawyer. We're in bad shape financially, facing foreclosure on 2 ... A: However, you should consult with a bky lawyer so as to find out if a Chapter 13 would be ... | |
| starting a online business | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: how do I create a online business what software do i need A: My business of choice is wireless phone service & phone sales all together. You get paid when the ... | |
| replica's | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: I have recently started an online retail business. I have been trying to find reliable suppliers for ... A: If you paid by credit card put the transaction in contest with your credit card company immediately. ... | |
| Legalities in buying existing business's phone number. | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: The owner of a computer business based here in Vegas is moving and wants to sell me his phone ... A: No problem that I can see, but I'd make sure you have a written contract assuming the phone company ... | |
| e business canada ..usa | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: i guess you are the perfect person to ask my question seeimg we are in the same industry: sports ... A: I wish I could be of more help. Our old company, Rexall Showcase Intl had a heck of a time getting ... | |
| Website Help | 12/12/2007 |
| Q: Someone already owns the website that I want. It is an individuals personal website. The website has ... A: There are companies such as register dot com that will camp on a website you want and snatch it up ... | |
| Affiliate Marketing | 12/9/2007 |
| Q: I have asked the following to many experts in the business/marketing field and my questions seem to ... A: Can you give me an idea of what product or service your friend describes on his/her website and what ... | |
| Home based business | 11/23/2007 |
| Q: I am currently looking to start a home based business. There are lots of online business ... A: Do you know anyone with a 30 year mortgage on their home? Do you suppose they'd like to be able to ... | |
| American regulations re Canadian e-commerce companies | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: I have a question about American regulations regarding Canadian companies that are selling products ... A: It is a bit out of my arena but I do know that many foreign (non-US) companies do business in the ... | |
| certificate | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: Can people with a microsoft certificates such as MCSD or the like find jobs without having a ... A: this is out of my area but I know some very successful that have no college degree. Where are you ... | |
| UPS Shipping Problem | 7/13/2007 |
| Q: Lee, first of all, thank you for sharing your talents and expertise. I recently made a shipment ... A: First, what was the basis of the claim being denied? Did the recipient save the box it came in and ... | |
| re: protecting an eBook | 6/28/2007 |
| Q: off. 1. Can I make it where the Thank You page gives each buyer a unique code that changes after ... A: This really is out of my area but I have a friend that writes real estate booklets that he sells at ... | |
| I am sure. | 4/20/2007 |
| Q: I am sure you have probably been asked this question before and it is somewhat of a silly question. ... A: Taxable income, very generally, is calculated by computing your cost of the goods or raw materials, ... | |
| I am sure. | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: I am sure you have probably been asked this question before and it is somewhat of a silly question. ... A: You would be responsible for payment of income tax on the profits you make to IRS and your state & ... | |
| Dropshippers | 1/11/2007 |
| Q: Lee, I wanted to start site something like a general store, part gathering place for for cyber ... A: Unfortunately this is beyond my expertise. I've found for myself it's best to focus on one product ... | |
| Dropshippers | 1/9/2007 |
| Q: Can you recommend a good way to locate a good dropship company or list. there are so many middle men ... A: Do you have a specific product in mind or product line? Drop shipping with reputable companies of ... | |
| Legitimate Business | 10/16/2006 |
| Q: I'm looking for a business opportunity and found this website http://www.pfa.com/ during my ... A: I know, for example, in Georgia and Arizona, one must be a licensed mortgage broker before you can ... | |
| legal procedure | 10/5/2006 |
| Q: I am on the process of starting an online company. I was wondering if you could tell me how to ... A: Unfortunately the legal arena in the area you describe is quite complex and does not lend itself to ... | |
| Intelligent Website | 10/3/2006 |
| Q: I want to star a new business and already have about 90% of the information ready. The business is a ... A: I invite you to get more opinions on this but it strikes me as practicing medicine without a license ... | |
| small business | 10/1/2006 |
| Q: I appreaciate that this type of question is very common nowadays and you must be gettting loads of ... A: the internet is a huge spam junkpile overrun with pornography, get rich quick schemes and all other ... | |
| how do such compaines make money? | 9/9/2006 |
| Q: it might be somewhat naive to ask this but i've always wondered about the way that companies that ... A: It's all about advertising and getting the word out to people for advertising revenue in exchange. ... | |
| jobs | 12/1/2005 |
| Q: is there any good way of making money on the internet wahts one of the best A: Your question is on the order of "how big is a fish"? The answer to your quetion and that question ... | |
| Team National | 5/23/2005 |
| Q: Have you ever heard of this company TEAM NATIONAL? It sounds a little wishy-washy to me. Someone ... A: My rule of thumb is to not affiliate with any enterprise that has not been in business at least 5 ... | |
| Starting an online business | 5/2/2005 |
| Q: Would you please describe to me the way to begin the LLC process for an online business. Because I ... A: We are moving all our entities from Nevada to another more friendly state that wants the ... | |
| legitimate business | 4/30/2005 |
| Q: I was wondering if you knew anything or could find out about a California based company called ... A: if you'll send me their website I'll take a look and send you a follow up answer. I tend to be ... | |
| Online Business idea / advice | 9/14/2004 |
| Q: Lee, Im looking to start a webbased business preferrably being a reseller of products and services ... A: I have a product based enterprise that looks promising that clients of mine have done quite well ... | |
| Request For information | 9/4/2004 |
| Q: Their website is as follow: www.goldquest.com Thanks Aref A: What I suggest you find out is 1) how long has the company been in business 2) what is their ... | |
| Buying an established business | 8/31/2004 |
| Q: I live in Washington metropolitan area in Maryland and l work in Virginia. All 3 neighboring cities ... A: Excellent. Let me respond in two parts in this message; one what to look at in a business you're ... | |
| Buying an established business | 8/30/2004 |
| Q: I am in the dilema of choosing the right business or franchise to buy. I have been to franchise ... A: You're on the right track talking to existing franchisees when you're checking out franchise ... | |
| Import/Export Business | 8/8/2004 |
| Q: and I'm now living in Nashville,Tennessee. Hi Mr. Horner. I love working for hours on the computer ... A: I'm assuming you are looking for an avenue to make serious money ($5000-10,000 mo) in a relatively ... | |
| whats good product to sale | 7/26/2004 |
| Q: i am located in jasper alabama..1hr north of birmingham adam k Answer - Adam--I've got several in ... A: Let me suggest you e-mail Candy Webb who is an independent distributor of Xango, a health product ... | |
| Business | 7/20/2004 |
| Q: I have a corporation in Rhode Island and drop ship medical equipment through a web site. Do I need ... A: As I understand the internet business model, the business license, at present. is as required at ... | |
| State Income Tax & Internet Businesses | 6/8/2004 |
| Q: Horner, I have a question that I'm hoping you can help me with. Since my internet business (a ... A: This is an open question and I really don't have the answer; Calif for sure will put their hand in ... | |
| work at home opportunities | 6/2/2004 |
| Q: I was wondering if you were familiar with AmeriPlan USA? They sign people up for insurance benefits. ... A: All the mail stuffing opportinities I've seen involve charging you money to tell you to "run and ad ... | |
| follow-up question about Herbalife products | 5/30/2004 |
| Q: I just emailed you about the home based business opportunity with Herbalife Int'l. You were saying I ... A: You should check out their entire product line as they also have multi vitamins, womens health ... | |
| add on question | 5/30/2004 |
| Q: I just sent you a question asking for advice on E-commerce businesses and what the future of ... A: products are well established and people are making serious money with them. We have a friend that ... | |
| E-commerce | 5/30/2004 |
| Q: I am considering taking advantage of a home based business opportunity I saw advertised on the ... A: I can't really give you much advice without knowimg more about the opportunity, the up front costs, ... | |
| How to set up a home based internet business? | 5/27/2004 |
| Q: It's so nice to contact with you through internet.I'm now a new real estate agent,I want to set up ... A: Good Day Victor and thanks for your question. To answer you directly I really don't have ... | |
| computer chain mail | 4/2/2004 |
| Q: Horner, I have seen several computer chain mail oportunities on the internet. Those where there ... A: such chain letter deals where money changes hands are illegal throughout north america; if you send ... | |
| help with home base business | 3/13/2004 |
| Q: I just got involved with an internet business that seems pretty good but I would like an expert to ... A: I went on your website and it's pretty impressive; was curious about the founders; they don't ... | |
| A good 'drop-ship' item ? | 1/25/2004 |
| Q: I wonder if you have any advice for selling a 'drop-ship' item on the Internet. I know the Internet ... A: David--not sure what product line you're considering. Your best bet is to develop a loyal following ... | |
| Need advice | 1/15/2004 |
| Q: Horner- I am thinking of investing in a company called GetMeBenfits owned by a company called ... A: Good day Mr. Banks and thanks for the question. I went on their website and it doesn't answer any ... | |
| With all the "opportunities"... | 9/22/2003 |
| Q: With all the "opportunities" advertised on the net for home based businesses, how can one find a ... A: good question. In times of recession these get rich quick gimmicks have always sprung up, scammed ... | |
E-Commerce, Web Businesses
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Lee Horner
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Expertise
California & Arizona attorney,previously a Director of Rexall Showcase International, an international e-commerce home based business focusing on natural health remedies and sports nutritionals. I analyze all sorts of home based busineses for clients as well as franchise operations, joint ventures, etc. I can tell you what to look for in a good opportunity and what to stay away from. I don't do homework questions and I'm not looking for a business opportunity. If I can help you assess one or more of them, let me know.
Experience
Presently a financial planner specializing in fixed, indexed insurance products (Life and Annuities) and impaired risk cases. Formerly a distributor with Amway for many years and a director of Rexall Showcase International. Do what I did and check the fruit on the tree for yourself.
Education/Credentials
Business management degree from the University of New Mexico; Doctorate of Law (JD) degree from
Lincoln Law School, Sacramento, CA. Admitted to practice before the Ninth Circuit, Arizona and California.
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