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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Home Bakery | 1/15/2012 | Keith Lagden |
| Q: I live in NL, Canada, and want to start a small home business. I would like to sell fresh baked ... A: Kevin Thanks for requesting information. I do not know the local government rules for Newfoundland ... | ||
| Growing an online service business? | 12/29/2011 | Anastacia Brice |
| Q: I don't know where to turn at this point or who to contact so any help is very much appreciated. ... A: Matt :) Boy... do I have a bunch of thoughts for you :) First, I'd urge you both to make sure that ... | ||
| web business - no physical storefront - digital merchandise | 10/20/2011 | Barb Doyle |
| Q: A friend and I are in the midst of starting a from home online business. We will not have a physical ... A: You really shouldn't have to fill out any paperwork. Each city may be different and you may want to ... | ||
| Question about Writing Business | 10/19/2011 | Leslie Truex |
| Q: I am wanting updated opinions on starting writing as a business, because I know things can change. I ... A: The most lucrative type of writing is copy writing and fortunately, it doesn't require any special ... | ||
| Small Business | 10/15/2011 | Lee Lister |
| Q: I just started a new online business. I am anticipating a high volume of sales on one item. My ... A: You will need some serious Internet marketing to get this kind of response so you should test first ... | ||
| starting up....but how, where and help me! | 10/11/2011 | Lee Lister |
| Q: i am starting up a new Gorilla and viral advertising service for both business and inviduals. it is ... A: The first thing that sticks out is that you have spelt Guerrilla incorrectly - this mattes to give ... | ||
| Home Business | 9/30/2011 | Leslie Truex |
| Q: I am hoping you can clear up some questions for me. First let me tell you what I am doing. I am in ... A: You are doing things a little out of order, but that can be remedied. I would suggest getting a book ... | ||
| Home Business Question | 9/30/2011 | Keith Lagden |
| Q: I am hoping you can clear up some questions for me. First let me tell you what I am doing. I am in ... A: Tax Id is usually obtained from your state tax collection dept. (in CA it's called the board of ... | ||
| starting in-home cooking classes | 9/12/2011 | Lee Lister |
| Q: i live in the republic of ireland and am a stay at home mum. i would like to start up an in-home ... A: I do not know the specific insurance Market for ireland but you will need insurance to protect ... | ||
| Small Business Promo | 8/30/2011 | Carol A. Briney |
| Q: I am the operator of Gumball and Capsule vending Machines. I have 150 gumball machines vending 0.25 ... A: I am afraid that i have no more information for you. I can't imagine how many gum balls you would ... | ||
| Small Business Promo | 8/23/2011 | Carol A. Briney |
| Q: I am the operator of Gumball and Capsule vending Machines. I have 150 gumball machines vending 0.25 ... A: Ferdinand, My suggestion is find something that will attract the people you are trying to reach. ... | ||
| starting an internet business | 8/20/2011 | Lee Lister |
| Q: and thank you for offering this service, i am wondering if i you can help me find business with ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering. You were so polite that I wanted to give a little thought to my ... | ||
| starting an internet business | 8/20/2011 | Carol A. Briney |
| Q: and thank you for offering this service, i am wondering if i you can help me find business with ... A: Chakir, I wish the company that I am partnered with was in your country! It would be a perfect ... | ||
| starting an internet business | 8/20/2011 | Barb Doyle |
| Q: and thank you for offering this service, i am wondering if i you can help me find business with ... A: It is nice to meet you. I have researched many hundreds of businesses online for the past 17 years. ... | ||
| Work from Home | 8/16/2011 | Carol A. Briney |
| Q: Are there any legitimate work from home opportunities out there or all they all scams? A: Yes, The company that I am with is 100% ethical and legitimate. It took me a long time to find it. ... | ||
| Blog Ads | 7/18/2011 | Barb Doyle |
| Q: I was hoping you could suggest some ways I can make money by putting ads in my blog, on a free site ... A: I don't have a blog so I am not going to be much help to you. My best suggestion is to visit other ... | ||
| starting home dog treat business | 6/24/2011 | Keith Lagden |
| Q: I have two questions I am hoping you can answer for me. First I have a name in my mind for my ... A: I reply to your questions Firstly. Your trading name : there will be a State department dealing ... | ||
| Starting home dog treat business | 6/24/2011 | Leslie Truex |
| Q: I have two questions I am hoping you can answer for me. First I have a name in my mind for my ... A: The concern about using another business name is if the name is trademarked. You can do a trademark ... | ||
| Home Based | 5/25/2011 | Carol A. Briney |
| Q: I am interested in getting into a home based business in India? I was just wondering what can be ... A: Esha, Yes indeed there are a lot of scams out there. If any company is asking you to pay to get ... | ||
| Rental business | 4/26/2011 | Barb Doyle |
| Q: Mr. Doyle I am an entrepreneur who is very interested in starting a "rental business" but i have a ... A: It is much appreciated. Since you are limited on funds you need to decide how large of a storage ... | ||
| Rental business | 4/26/2011 | Carol A. Briney |
| Q: Mrs. Britney I am an entrepreneur who is very interested in starting a "rental business" but i have ... A: With the capital you have available I believe it will be a real challenge to start a rental ... | ||
| Rental business | 4/26/2011 | Tom Waters |
| Q: Mr. Waters I am an entrepreneur who is very interested in starting a "rental business" but i have a ... A: There are quite a few things you can do with $7,000 and no outside funding in the rental world. 1. ... | ||
| Rental business | 4/26/2011 | Barb Doyle |
| Q: Mr. Doyle I am an entrepreneur who is very interested in starting a "rental business" but i have a ... A: It is nice to meet you. Something that really helps in being successful is to tap into what you are ... | ||
| Rental business | 4/26/2011 | Lee Lister |
| Q: Mr. Lister I am an entrepreneur who is very interested in starting a "rental business" but i have a ... A: You need to find out what there is a market for. What will people want to buy? What prices will ... | ||
| work at home | 4/17/2011 | Leslie Truex |
| Q: I looking to join a work at home company that is reliable and not spam, and has free registration on ... A: Finding work at home isn't about finding something that you can sign-up and do for free. People who ... | ||
| Cookie | 4/15/2011 | Tom Waters |
| Q: Tom, I have come across a great way to better an existing cookie on the market. I could make these ... A: Have you ever heard of Bon Chon Chicken? It's a Korean style bbq wing. It's deep fried twice which ... | ||
| Cookie | 4/14/2011 | Tom Waters |
| Q: Tom, I have come across a great way to better an existing cookie on the market. I could make these ... A: Discovering a great product or service can often be only half the battle. Flavor is one thing, ... | ||
| Home based business | 3/23/2011 | Keith Lagden |
| Q: Lagden I intend to open a home based Wedding Planning business. I currently live in a one bedroom ... A: This sounds like a lot of commitment to rent a bigger home. How many clients do you expect to see ... | ||
| Home based business | 3/22/2011 | Keith Lagden |
| Q: Lagden I intend to open a home based Wedding Planning business. I currently live in a one bedroom ... A: Ms. Jones. Do you plan having, to be married couples visit you at your living arrangements, or you ... | ||
| Home based kids cooking class | 3/22/2011 | Keith Lagden |
| Q: I would like to start a kids cooking class from my home (in New Jersey). What requirements do I ... A: Interesting concept, do you propose cooking children OR teaching children to cook? I am not ... | ||
| Completely lost about home business requirements | 3/14/2011 | Barb Doyle |
| Q: I am hoping that you can lead me in the right direction. I have been reading some books about ... A: It's nice to meet you. In regards to legalities you will want to check with the state you are ... | ||
| Online writing and earning | 3/11/2011 | Leslie Truex |
| Q: Hi again:). Since I am searching new and new ways to earn online, freelance writing can be good ... A: At a basic inspection these look okay. If they ask for money, I'd avoid them. Also, I'd start with a ... | ||
| Blogging and earning | 2/25/2011 | Lee Lister |
| Q: I saw your past answers and rated them. I hope you are satisfied with my ratings. Actually I am new ... A: it is appreciated. Unfortuantly many people ask for free help and then do not have the courtesy to ... | ||
| RE: Writing opportunities | 2/17/2011 | Leslie Truex |
| Q: I hope you dont mind asking questions again and again. But I would like to ask follow-ups. I ... A: I'm sorry, I'm unaware of any writing opportunities that pay by moneybookers. The ones I know about ... | ||
| MLM | 2/16/2011 | Barb Doyle |
| Q: would you consider yourself an expert in mlm construction? Or at least able to competently advise on ... A: I have researched homebased businesses for over 16 years. Young Living has the very best structure ... | ||
| MLM | 2/16/2011 | Barb Doyle |
| Q: would you consider yourself an expert in mlm construction? Or at least able to competently advise on ... A: The best network marketing model in my opinion is featured at: http://empower.thisworks.biz Why? No ... | ||
| Blogging and earning | 2/14/2011 | Lee Lister |
| Q: I saw your past answers and rated them. I hope you are satisfied with my ratings. Actually I am new ... A: The best way to monertize your blog is to use affiliate earning such as clickbank. Advertisers will ... | ||
| Working at home and alertpay | 2/7/2011 | Leslie Truex |
| Q: I would like to know any alertpay online jobs without investment. Are there any? As you know alot of ... A: There are many opportunities to write online; however I'm not aware of any that pay through ... | ||
| Alertpay paying programs | 1/30/2011 | Lee Lister |
| Q: I would like to ask regarding affiliate programs? What are affiliate programs and what payments ... A: I am not aware of Alertpay so cannot help on that matter. I would look at clickbank.com I am sure ... | ||
| Affiliate programs and payments | 1/29/2011 | Lee Lister |
| Q: I would like to ask regarding affiliate programs? What are affiliate programs and what payments ... A: Affiliate programmes are where a company offers some other person or company a commission for ... | ||
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