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About John A. Troland
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I am a professional accountant, small business consultant and business plan writer with 43 years experience ( I am also listed on allexperts website as a volunteer in the category of Writing Business Plans).I can answer questions on what needs to be done to start a small business; forms of legal organization;financing for the business; need for a business plan; questions related to the purchase of a business; risks and rewards of owning a small business; marketing and promotion questions and questions concerning bookkeeping, accounting and tax considerations when starting a small business

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HELP!11/17/2009Kelly MacVean
  Q: About seven months ago I started a small bakery out of the house, this is completely within the ...
  A: There really isn't a set formula for pricing "manufactured" items. You can work out all kinds of ...
Crear una maquina que facilite creacion de un producto de consumo.11/17/2009Consuelo Herrera, International Accountant and Fraud Examiner
  Q: Tengo idea de crear una maquina para facilitar un producto de consumo o sea comestible tipico de mi ...
  A: Estimado Ildefonso, Gracias por contactarme, espero que su incapacidad sea transitoria y que pronto ...
Finding a mentor11/15/2009Lee Lister
  Q: Greetings - I have 5+ years background in IT (support, management, development), and have been ...
  A: Finding a mentor could be a good thing but it could also be a bad thing as I am sure you know. As ...
Ticket brokering bussiness11/15/2009Consuelo Herrera, International Accountant and Fraud Examiner
  Q: I want to start a ticket brokering business and i want to know the legal issues in starting the ...
  A: I am not allowed to provide legal advise in any manner. You might find the information below useful ...
finding business11/14/2009Consuelo Herrera, International Accountant and Fraud Examiner
  Q: I have a small janitorial co. how can I find more business when a lot of companies dont allow ...
  A: There are many strategies for finding new business opportunities, however, the traditional word of ...
Opening a Bridal Shop11/13/2009Anne-Marie Moore
  Q: I would like to open a Bridal shop but I don't know where to begin. I live in NY and plan to open ...
  A: Please read thru my recent answers to similar questions: ...
Opening a Bridal Shop11/13/2009John A. Troland
  Q: Troland I would like to open a Bridal shop but I don't know where to begin. I live in NY and plan ...
  A: Rae: I would suggest you contact SCORE/Service Corp of Retired Executives in your area as they offer ...
enterpreneur skills11/13/2009Lee Lister
  Q: i am working as sales manager in a training organization and i am having 8yrs experience in sales in ...
  A: Your question is very muddled. I suggest that you do not start a business until you really want to ...
getting started11/10/2009John A. Troland
  Q: My husband wants so start his own wrecker service. He just has no idea what all he needs to do. I'm ...
  A: Brandy: I would suggest that you and your husband contact SCORE/Service Corp of Retired Executives ...
liability issues for cookie business11/10/2009Kelly MacVean
  Q: what type of insurance should I carry for a cookie business that is basically being run out of my ...
  A: First of all, you need to check with your local health department since in most areas you are not ...
Insurance11/8/2009John A. Troland
  Q: Mr. Troland, I am starting a business to provide installation of material handling equipment and ...
  A: Ted: My best advice, based on my 44+ years as a business consultant, would be to contact a local all ...
Errand Business11/5/2009John A. Troland
  Q: I have been doing research on starting a errand business. And I have a few questions. I would like ...
  A: Eddie: Contact an all lines insurance agent that specializes in insurance needs of small businesses. ...
Is it "better" to form a corporation (or LLC) in the US or in Canada?11/4/2009Consuelo Herrera, International Accountant and Fraud Examiner
  Q: I am about to start a publishing company. I want to know whether it would be "better" to incorporate ...
  A: Sorry I could not answer your question "quickly" as I was out the country with limited Internet ...
Starting a small consulting business in CA11/4/2009John A. Troland
  Q: I am starting a marketing & consulting business and have read so many articles on how to form the ...
  A: Lakesha: With lightning speed ( just got your A.E. ? as I was closing up shop this evening) I would ...
Start-up costs11/3/2009Anne-Marie Moore
  Q: What is the average start-up cost for a small business? I'm planning to do a sub-station and I'm not ...
  A: The answer: there is no average start-up cost! Every industry is different just as every business ...
Retail or service11/2/2009Anne-Marie Moore
  Q: Could you tell, in general, what type of business is more profitable with less operation expenses, ...
  A: I have owned and operated a retail store and service businesses. This is a very general question ...
Business11/1/2009Lee Lister
  Q: I have been in my own very small business for 18 years now. I stayed this way because it always ...
  A: Here is a good article of mine about what goes into a business plan. A step by step process would ...
Business11/1/2009Lee Lister
  Q: I have been in my own very small business for 18 years now. I stayed this way because it always ...
  A: You do not give me very much information to go on so the only real answer I can give you is: 1) Be ...
Starting a small bar in my residence10/30/2009John A. Troland
  Q: I am thinking of starting a very small Bar in my home, if that is a possibility. I wanted to know ...
  A: Cody: MY 45 years as a business consultant and adviser and accountant tells me that it is probably ...
customer service10/27/2009Anne-Marie Moore
  Q: What factors would you have to know about your customers when entering the retail apparel market?
  A: Wow - you're talking about one of the most competitive markets out there. Not only will you need ...
Jobless with big dreams10/27/2009John A. Troland
  Q: I have a somewhat unique goal. I want to own and operate a nonprofit cemetery. I have a Bachelor’s ...
  A: Teresa: For starters I would suggest you do an extensive net search using key word phrases such as ...
Can I add a DBA?10/26/2009John A. Troland
  Q: I am small business owner. I have a "LLC with S-Corp election" business in North Carolina. I am ...
  A: Tapas: YES you can add the new business venture to your existing LLC BUT I would strongly suggest ...
Worker's Comp10/26/2009Anne-Marie Moore
  Q: My husband just started a residential contracting business. Aside from himself he has only 1 ...
  A: The rates for Worker's Comp vary greatly from what the state offers to private business. Acquiring ...
Getting Small Buisness Funding10/25/2009Anne-Marie Moore
  Q: I have plans to start a home-based small business in which I will be buying old used football ...
  A: If you're going to start selling on eBay, then very little money is needed. When starting a new ...
Start up10/22/2009Lee Lister
  Q: If i were to start a company that sells movies for 30$ each and the production of each copy cost 20$ ...
  A: you will need it to approach the bank. You give me little information to advise you on but this ...
Bank loans for a start-up10/22/2009John A. Troland
  Q: I have just incorporated myself/my business and will be starting work on a contract I just signed ...
  A: Scott: I would love to hear more of the specifics of your new business venture and about the ...
Marketing my Tee Shirt Business10/17/2009Anne-Marie Moore
  Q: my question is I have a good product and a good inventory but sales are not coming in,how can I get ...
  A: You haven't told me what you are currently doing to marketing your business. So, I'll just dive ...
Consulting Business10/15/2009Michelle Dunn
  Q: I'm interested in starting a small-in home consulting business. Should I form a LLC or some type of ...
  A: If you have a partner that you are starting this business with, you may want to start it as a ...
Separate or Combined Business Startup10/12/2009John A. Troland
  Q: My husband is starting an incorp/ltd. company as a consultant. I am also starting a company, doing ...
  A: Nicole: My nearly 45 years of experience as a business consultant, accountant and business plan ...
financing a startup partnership10/9/2009John A. Troland
  Q: I am starting a small private business in Hattiesburg, MS with a partner. It will be physical ...
  A: Lance: IRS business tax writeoffs of operating expenses, first year depreciation of business ...
financing a startup partnership10/9/2009John A. Troland
  Q: I am starting a small private business in Hattiesburg, MS with a partner. It will be physical ...
  A: Lance: I must answer you this way: It depends. Sounds vague BUT the best financing option for you ...
Marketing10/7/2009Lee Lister
  Q: I have hired a pro to redesign my writing website: www.bestinresumes.com and it now includes SEO & ...
  A: Only a quick review - this is not the arena for a full review 1) Too many fonts 2) Too many over ...
tax credits / Buisness plan10/6/2009Consuelo Herrera, International Accountant and Fraud Examiner
  Q: How can I start a buisness picking up junk vehicles giving a portion of profits to a charity and ...
  A: Your idea seems feasible and you very proactive by looking for a business plan first and foremost. ...
charitable tax deduction10/6/2009John A. Troland
  Q: my name is mike and I'm a out of dad trying not to lose everything I Ihave an Idea, thousands of ...
  A: Mike: Your best bet to bring your business idea to reality would be to contact SCORE/Service Corp of ...
want to start a resturant10/2/2009Kelly MacVean
  Q: i want to start a a/c resturant with my two of my friends.so please suggest me the steps to start it ...
  A: These questions are the specifics that you will need to research with particulars for the area you ...
Business Model Ideas?10/2/2009Lee Lister
  Q: Based on my analyst work experience, I am considering starting up 'research and analytics' reporting ...
  A: There are two ways to price your reports: 1) Look at the market and see what other simmilar reports ...
State Resale Number10/1/2009Michelle Dunn
  Q: What is a state resale number? and what are the requirements to get one? Is it the same like a tax ...
  A: Kimberly, When you started your business and registered it with your state, they would have signed ...
people escort from airport to destinations of there choice9/30/2009Lee Lister
  Q: i was wandering what i needed to become an escort driver for people from the airport to destinations ...
  A: You need to go onto you State web site to see what licences you will need. You will also need: 1) ...
two small business options, need guidance on choosing the best one!9/30/2009John A. Troland
  Q: I have a question regarding two small business options and I need advice on which would be the best ...
  A: John: Sounds to me like you have one of two choices: either get the work for your brother OR you go ...
Controller9/28/2009David K. Staub
  Q: I own part of an S Corporation and would like to know if the Controller is considered an "officer" ...
  A: The corporation's bylaws should specify the officers of the corporation. Just because someone has a ...

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