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| HELP! | 11/17/2009 | Kelly 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 ...
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| Crear una maquina que facilite creacion de un producto de consumo. | 11/17/2009 | Consuelo 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 ...
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| Finding a mentor | 11/15/2009 | Lee 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 ...
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| Ticket brokering bussiness | 11/15/2009 | Consuelo 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 ...
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| finding business | 11/14/2009 | Consuelo 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 ...
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| Opening a Bridal Shop | 11/13/2009 | Anne-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: ...
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| Opening a Bridal Shop | 11/13/2009 | John 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 ...
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| enterpreneur skills | 11/13/2009 | Lee 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 ...
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| getting started | 11/10/2009 | John 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 ...
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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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| Insurance | 11/8/2009 | John 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 ...
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| Errand Business | 11/5/2009 | John 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. ...
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| Is it "better" to form a corporation (or LLC) in the US or in Canada? | 11/4/2009 | Consuelo 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 ...
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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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