| Subject | Date Asked |
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| HELP! | 11/17/2009 |
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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| liability issues for cookie business | 11/10/2009 |
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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| want to start a resturant | 10/2/2009 |
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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| starting a HVAC service company | 9/23/2009 |
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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| Where do i start? | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I live in Atlanta Georgia, and my question is this: I want to start a business helping teens and ...
A: This type of service business is generally a government supported organization. It is not a ...
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| how to start my own clothes line | 8/12/2009 |
Q: i am 17 years old and have a passion for designing and am obsessed with fashion.i would like to ...
A: I would suggest two steps to help you in determining if this is the right vocation for you and to ...
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| business loan/ vending machines | 7/26/2009 |
Q: I need to know how I can get a business loan despite having bad personal credit. Are there any ...
A: Obtaining business loans is difficult in the best economic climate, in the current climate it is ...
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| Being a LLC | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I have worked as an independent contractor providing temporary nursing leadership in hospitals for ...
A: I would highly recommend you're becoming an LLC or some other form of corporation. Becoming a ...
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| startup & trail | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I want to start off the right. I have yet to open a business checking account separate from my ...
A: You can relax, it isn't as difficult as you may think. Yes, it is best if you pay all business ...
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| Knowing there is a market for a small business | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I would like to start a concierge business and part of this would be transporting patients to the ...
A: I am impressed with the way you are researching starting a business. Many people think they can ...
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| Marketing Questions | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I teach Kung Fu, Tai Chi and Chi Kung and I am trying to find some effective ways to market what I ...
A: The dba protects your business name from anyone who might try to start a similar business or any ...
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| Marketing Questions | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I teach Kung Fu, Tai Chi and Chi Kung and I am trying to find some effective ways to market what I ...
A: It sounds like you have some real potential for a small business, but are in the beginning stages. ...
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| Starting a small rental business | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I own 2 racing simulators. I would like to start a renting business to rent the simulators out in ...
A: You will need to register your business, you will need liability insurance as a minimum and you will ...
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| Changing from a DBA to LLC | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I would like to change my business from a DBA to LLC, but I am not sure what is needed, and I have ...
A: I would suggest you go to the SCORE.org website and review all the info there on type of businesses, ...
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| starting a small business | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I was laid off in January and I'm currently on unemployment benefits. I would like like to start a ...
A: Service type businesses generally are more successful in struggling economies, so your idea of a ...
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| small scale online wholesaling policies | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I am faced with the need to respond very quickly to a small, upscale retailer that sells expensive, ...
A: Understanding more thoroughly the situation from your current e-mail, I would suggest a lower ...
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| small scale online wholesaling policies | 5/19/2009 |
Q: I am faced with the need to respond very quickly to a small, upscale retailer that sells expensive, ...
A: I believe from my consultations with other craftsman/artists that the rule of thumb for wholesaling ...
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| starting a business - UK | 5/15/2009 |
Q: I'm a 17 year old student studying Business in the U.K. I have a project of starting a business ...
A: Please go to SCORE.org and download the Business Plan and then complete it as it would apply to the ...
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| New Business | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I have a small software startup. I provide software services and sell other ready-made software ...
A: I would suggest that you go to the SCORE.org website, download the Business Plan and complete it as ...
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| Starting a Small Craft Business | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I'm getting ready to start a small craft business and I have no idea where to begin. I have read ...
A: Depending on where in the U.S. you are located you will need all of the items you mention. You need ...
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| I don't know where to start. | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I'm not sure how to go about it but here is my problem. I'm currently employed however I've always ...
A: My number one piece of advice I offer all of my potential entrepreneurs is to go to the SCORE.org ...
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| Is this legal? | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I am 15, and me and my friend are looking to start a business. First, how do you legalize your ...
A: These are questions that must be posed to your High School administration and your local ...
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| Business 101 | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I would like to start my own online business, but I have no idea about business. Therefore, I think ...
A: I would suggest checking with your local college and/or adult education department for a small ...
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| business advice/guidance | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I am a 23 year old college student studying communications with a desire for sports journalism. I ...
A: It sounds like you're a very ambitious individual with some strong ideas of where you would like ...
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| I need advice | 4/16/2009 |
Q: Hey, I am in my final year in collage, studing food science and technology, i want to start a ...
A: As I am based in America it would be difficult for me to give you any specifics about starting a ...
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| LLC or Inc | 4/14/2009 |
Q: Which is the better way to go when starting a business?
A: There are many factors that must be considered in order to make that decision. Since I have no ...
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| new carrer | 4/9/2009 |
Q: macvean and i wnt 2to start my own buisness where to start and which start up buisness you like i ...
A: Antoine, No one can tell you what business you should start. You have to make a of list of your ...
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| Becoming Incorporated | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I am an independant contractor who works at home and I accept customer service telephone calls. ...
A: There are benefits to becoming incorporated. The most important one in my opinion being that it ...
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| BAKERY | 3/16/2009 |
Q: establishment and operating bakery
A: As this is not posed as a question and there are no details, it is difficult to supply an answer. ...
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| Magazine Venture | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I recently came across an opportunity on the Web to create a lifestyle magazine that is marketed to ...
A: I understand and agree with your concerns about the legitimacy of the business. I would check with ...
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| Want to start a Pet Business | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I have a question about starting my own pet business. I'm currently a Junior in High School and I'm ...
A: You sound like a very ambitious young woman with an entrepreneur dream. I am also an entrepreneur ...
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| Business entity and marketing | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I have started a "business" making and selling beaded jewelry and beaded bookmarks. I have a name, a ...
A: Diana, Since you state that your liability and a business entity are your top priorities, let's ...
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| needs help | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I would like to start a business of my own.I am basically interested in arts mainly dance and ...
A: When ever I have a client thinking about becoming an entrepreneur I always suggest they go to the ...
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| Incorporating | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I have recently started a consulting company that on the advice of my accountant, should be formed ...
A: Avi, I can not give you a specific source, but I am aware that an S Corp can be formed at on-line ...
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| Small Business | 2/10/2009 |
Q: Ms. MacVean, I'm taking a business class at my college, and our assignment is adjusted around ...
A: I always suggest to potential entrepreneurs that the best source to begin setting up a business is ...
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| DecorStaion | 2/10/2009 |
Q: Lame as this sounds, I can not figure out the best/cost effective/user friendly accounting program ...
A: From my own personal experience I have used Peachtree accounting programs, they have specific ...
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| insurance coverage for beverage | 2/9/2009 |
Q: I am looking to start a beverage and I plan on starting very small. I expect that I need liability ...
A: I would highly recommend you start by going to the SCORE.org website and downloading a copy of the ...
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| Opening my own business | 2/1/2009 |
Q: Kelly MacVean, My question is, I want to open up my own Salon, I know I can take care of all the ...
A: Tiffany, I have personal experience with this type of arrangement as well as knowing other business ...
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| HELP | 12/10/2008 |
Q: I know exactly what I want to sell. I know how to make them. I have a lot of ideas about who to sell ...
A: The first thing I highly recommend you do is go to the SCORE.org website and print and complete the ...
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| No Money | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I'm 19 years old, no credit, no job, completely broke, and would like to start a business. I want to ...
A: First I would like to apologize for not answering this question sooner. Apparently there was a ...
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| Biz Structure | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I am about to start a small financial recruiting business with about 2-3 employees total. This ...
A: Both of these types of business entities are for the purpose of protecting your personal assets as ...
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| starting a cheesecake business | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I am 42 years old and work full time for the gov't, but make fabulous cheesecakes and want to make ...
A: A business plan is always the right thing to do to help any potential entrepreneur to make the right ...
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| starting business | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I'm considering starting a home based service for delivering groceries. This recession we are in ...
A: There are indeed businesses of this sort already in existence and my understanding is that they do ...
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| startin up paper work | 12/2/2008 |
Q: My family and i are finally in a position to get our idea of the ground. We want to be able to sell ...
A: You will need to contact your local county offices to research the name you wish to use to make ...
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| Bar Purchase | 11/17/2008 |
Q: I have an opportunity to purchase a pre-existing bar which has been in place for 30+ yrs. The bar ...
A: At this particular time with our economy it is very difficult for anyone to get a loan and for a ...
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| re:no cash startup internet buisnesses | 9/21/2008 |
Q: i guess the question im posing is WHERE can i find a source of capital? i know, sba or mbda or ...
A: Locating a lender in the current economic market is very difficult to say the least. The first ...
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| startup | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I'm very interested in starting some sort of small business. I do not think I will be happy in my ...
A: Yes, it does take money to make money and in the current economic climate lenders want to see some ...
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| Small Business | 9/17/2008 |
Q: What is the difference between Sole Proprietership and Husband and Wife co-ownership? My husband and ...
A: A sole proprietership is a single owner, a husband and wife co-owned business would be a ...
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| getting a loan with no collateral | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I am thinking about buying the company I work for it has been in business for 22 years and profits ...
A: It is extremely difficult to obtain loans for purchasing businesses in the current economy. In most ...
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| Cleaning business | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I know a man who is interested in just cleaning houses (general cleaning). He wants to on a weekly ...
A: As you have stated, this is normally a woman's field and as such I feel the biggest obstacle will be ...
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| Starting a clothing line | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I'm trying to start off my own clothing line and I was in need of some help. I'm not sure if this is ...
A: Although I'm unable to answer some of your questions, I can direct you to a site that will be of ...
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| Starting a Pet Sitting business | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I am going to start a pet sitting business in the apartment complex where I live. I thought it ...
A: I am not qualified to answer this question, however, I have a pet sitter that I have hired for the ...
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| Starting a new small business | 9/1/2008 |
Q: MacVean, Let me first thank you for taking the time to read my message and answering my questions. ...
A: Feuerstein, There are many tax and liability issues related to what you are asking. I would highly ...
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| Required Business Documents | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I have been coordinating weddings and Party Planning for Family members and Planning business ...
A: Tracy, You will need to contact the city and county you live in to find out what their requirements ...
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| Purchasing a Tavern/Bar | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I have been interested in purchasing a Tavern/Bar. There are a couple that I have my eye on, but the ...
A: I counsel all of my potential entrepreneurs to go to the SCORE.org website and download the Business ...
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| AM 15 & I HAV A PROJECT WHICH I NEED TO MAKE A BUSINESS PLAN | 8/20/2008 |
Q: :) I am 15 years old & i have the most challenging project ever and dont know what to do ...
A: Please go to the website SCORE.org and there you will find a Business Plan that you can download and ...
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| Home based business | 8/3/2008 |
Q: Here's my first question. If I want to sell Organic Homemade dog food from home, do I need a health ...
A: First of all, I would suggest you contact the State Health Department to get the answer to your ...
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| femal ownership % | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I am looking to start an llc in michigan. I have heard that sometimes having a female owned ...
A: I would highly recommend your contacting both an accountant and an attorney with regard to both of ...
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| Start-up cleaning business | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I'm in the process of starting up a cleaning business and was wondering if perhaps you can help me. ...
A: Goals You have to have goals, in writing, in order to make a plan for success. I always suggest to ...
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| Start-up cleaning business | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I'm in the process of starting up a cleaning business and was wondering if perhaps you can help me. ...
A: Tracy, You will need to seek several sources to answer your questions. First, contact the NYS ...
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| buying existing business | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I am currently looking to purchase an existing business. The business is an indoor mini golf/arcade ...
A: Jane, There are several questions that need answering before proceeding. Does the $74,000 include ...
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| Business Start-up | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I would like to open a laundromat. I own property in a small city and could easily build on the ...
A: Bryan, It sounds like many of the obstacles you might encounter are already in your favor. I ...
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| e-bay | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I want to start a bussiness on e-bay.I want to start by selling some of my almost new clothes.what ...
A: Many people have been successful starting businesses through ebay, however there is some research I ...
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