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| liability issues for cookie business | 11/10/2009 | Kelly 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 ...
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| Starting a small consulting business in CA | 11/4/2009 | John 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 ...
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| Start-up costs | 11/3/2009 | Anne-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 ...
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| Retail or service | 11/2/2009 | Anne-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 ...
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| Business | 11/1/2009 | Lee 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 ...
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| Business | 11/1/2009 | Lee 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 ...
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| Starting a small bar in my residence | 10/30/2009 | John 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 ...
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| customer service | 10/27/2009 | Anne-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 ...
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| Jobless with big dreams | 10/27/2009 | John 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 ...
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| Can I add a DBA? | 10/26/2009 | John 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 ...
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| Worker's Comp | 10/26/2009 | Anne-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 ...
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| Getting Small Buisness Funding | 10/25/2009 | Anne-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 ...
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| Start up | 10/22/2009 | Lee 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 ...
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| Bank loans for a start-up | 10/22/2009 | John 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 ...
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| Marketing my Tee Shirt Business | 10/17/2009 | Anne-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 ...
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| Consulting Business | 10/15/2009 | Michelle 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 ...
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| Separate or Combined Business Startup | 10/12/2009 | John 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 ...
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| financing a startup partnership | 10/9/2009 | John 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 ...
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| financing a startup partnership | 10/9/2009 | John 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 ...
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| Marketing | 10/7/2009 | Lee 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 ...
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| tax credits / Buisness plan | 10/6/2009 | Consuelo 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. ...
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| charitable tax deduction | 10/6/2009 | John 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 ...
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| want to start a resturant | 10/2/2009 | Kelly 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 ...
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| Business Model Ideas? | 10/2/2009 | Lee 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 ...
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| State Resale Number | 10/1/2009 | Michelle 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 ...
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| people escort from airport to destinations of there choice | 9/30/2009 | Lee 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) ...
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| two small business options, need guidance on choosing the best one! | 9/30/2009 | John 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 ...
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| Controller | 9/28/2009 | David 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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| starting a HVAC service company | 9/23/2009 | Kelly MacVean |
Q: I just received my contractors license from the state of California for air conditioning and ...
A: In these trying economic times it is even more difficult than usual to obtain business financing, ...
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| Shoe store | 9/22/2009 | Lee Lister |
Q: I want to open up a shoe store in my town.I've been reading a lot on internet lately and got so ...
A: I could not find a shoe store biz book. I looked on both Amazon's as well. My suggestion is that ...
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| SBA Loan | 9/21/2009 | John A. Troland |
Q: my wife and I are wanting to start a resale store business. We will need a loan to help get started. ...
A: Tom: Based on my 44+ years experience I would firmly believe you could NOT get a small business ...
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| student business | 9/17/2009 | John A. Troland |
Q: I'm a college student planning on starting a publishing business just as a side hobby (nothing too ...
A: Joseph: Depending on local and/or state rules and regulations you MAY need to register your business ...
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| tips on starting a small video production company | 9/15/2009 | Lee Lister |
Q: I'm doing my research on starting a video production company and I was wondering as far as paperwork ...
A: You are going to require insurance and tax and probably some kind of license. Contact your local ...
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| Financial projection | 9/9/2009 | Lee Lister |
Q: I will like to know all what i needed to start up a bottle water business? I have the capital but ...
A: I think that you are looking for what goes into the financials for your business plan - here are a ...
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| I want to start my own small buisness | 9/9/2009 | John A. Troland |
Q: My name is Erik, I am starting a small business. The line of work is handy man repairs mainly (HVAC, ...
A: Erik: Just to be absolutely sure I would strongly recommend that you contact your local ...
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| Tax Preparation Home Business | 9/8/2009 | John A. Troland |
Q: I am a successful 25 year old, Finance/Economics major, working full-time, but wanting to begin a ...
A: Vitaly: I reside in CT so I have no knowledge of Ohio license/permit rules, regulations and laws. I ...
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| Who to contact | 9/5/2009 | Lee Lister |
Q: My name is Igor, and I just recently graduated from university. I am now working as a fitness ...
A: If you are looking at individuals then you need to be like the lion and "go where the antelopes are" ...
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| Where to find them? | 9/5/2009 | John A. Troland |
Q: My name is Igor, and I just recently graduated from university. I am now working as a fitness ...
A: Igor: If I were you what I would do is simply call those companies you may be interested in offering ...
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| Business opportunities | 9/1/2009 | Lee Lister |
Q: I'm highly interested to set up my own business but I wanna know how can i find opportunities in my ...
A: There are a lot of books about helping you find business ideas and start a business. I have written ...
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| business grant | 8/31/2009 | John A. Troland |
Q: Mr. Troland could you tell me the best way to get started. I'm a single mom trying to get a grant to ...
A: Nadira: I would suggest you do an internet search using phrases such as "grants to start a ...
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