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| Finding a mentor | 11/15/2009 |
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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| enterpreneur skills | 11/13/2009 |
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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| Business | 11/1/2009 |
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 |
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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| Start up | 10/22/2009 |
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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| Marketing | 10/7/2009 |
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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| Business Model Ideas? | 10/2/2009 |
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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| people escort from airport to destinations of there choice | 9/30/2009 |
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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| Shoe store | 9/22/2009 |
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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| tips on starting a small video production company | 9/15/2009 |
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 |
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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| Who to contact | 9/5/2009 |
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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| Business opportunities | 9/1/2009 |
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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| re: how to calculate estimates | 8/22/2009 |
Q: I'm opening a new business with my husband, it is a commercial and residential cleaning services. So ...
A: There are several ways to calculate cleaning work. 1) On a weekly or monthly basis in that you ...
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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: With respect to guidelines you should contact your local council/state to find out the legal ...
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| basics of starting my own salon | 8/18/2009 |
Q: iam a exp groomer looking to start my own grooming salon an would like to know where to start please ...
A: First of all you need to check that there is actually a demand for your grooming services. Without ...
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| bonding and insurance | 8/10/2009 |
Q: Where can I find an insurance co. that will insure my small business. I have a handyman business and ...
A: All I can suggest is that you contact local insurance agents and if you have no luck here - do an ...
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| Wants to become an entrepreneur | 8/7/2009 |
Q: I am 20 years old and i would like to become an entrepreneur. I am from Afghanistan. Can you tell ...
A: An entrepreneur is someone who starts and runs their own business. Your own business should be in ...
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| help marketing my business to the right target | 8/4/2009 |
Q: l have started and set up my own business in the property management department l am an independent ...
A: You need to market in the areas where your potential customers are and that is estate agents and ...
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| being inspired | 7/21/2009 |
Q: Can you share with me some really inspiring successful quotes people use to be inspired. Like ...
A: I get my daily quotes from Give More www.givemore.com I have no connection to them. Here is ...
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| small business registration | 7/20/2009 |
Q: helo Mr. Lee, compliments of the day. i've been trying to figure out what to do as regarding ...
A: Yes you do if you are expecting to run a business and make money as opposed to a hobby site. Don't ...
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| product growth strategy issues | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I am an aspiring entrepreneur who started a business by selling products. Started in 2005. sales ...
A: Well obviously the recession has something to do with it but it also points out that you need to ...
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| inspiring employees | 7/10/2009 |
Q: just wondering if u know of any tips that you can share with me for how to keep employees motivated, ...
A: Hopefully this article of mine will help you: ...
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| Part time business | 6/30/2009 |
Q: Mr. Lister, I was laid off in january and would like to start a business on the side. I am ...
A: Eddie I am a lady! Ask yourself, if you were a business would you spend 15c for a flyer that is ...
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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: Sorry for the delay. I wanted to give your question a little thought before I answered it. You ...
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| starting a business (first time) | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I want to open a hair dressing salon as I know having a business will generate more $ than working ...
A: I am afraid that one of the first things you are going to need is money so with your current ...
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| business idea | 6/27/2009 |
Q: I want to start a small scale business with capital 6 lakhs can anyone suggest business idea? i am ...
A: This is a difficult one because you appear to have little idea as to what you want to do and have ...
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| financial partner | 6/17/2009 |
Q: am a 3rd year student in Kenya and have this great business plan, the only problem is i cannot ...
A: First of all you will need at least a deposit of 20% - no one will lend to you unless you are also ...
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| small business legal procedure | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I need to know what do I have to do to open my own workshop for furniture upholstery, draperies and ...
A: You should review the IRS procedures on their web site. This article of mine should help you with ...
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| starting a cleaning service | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I would like to start a cleaning service that would also include lawn service and possible meal ...
A: If you are earning money you need to pay tax so contact your local tax office. If you are working ...
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| i want to start a small business | 5/15/2009 |
Q: i am young tanzanian lady hoping to start a small business soon. the business i am hoping to begin ...
A: This article of mine should help you: Entrepreneurs - Want To Start A Business With The Best ...
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| I want to start a business | 5/13/2009 |
Q: Like seniors or people who need local transportation like a taxi service but cheaper and on a much ...
A: Yes you do need more insurance and yes you do need a tax ID - you should check the web site of you ...
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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: If you have the money then hire a marketing executive but ensure that they are paid on results only ...
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| Investor relations management | 4/30/2009 |
Q: Lee, are you aware of any shareware to manage an investor base? We have just over 300 investors, and ...
A: I would not recommend shareware to track something like 300 investors. Shareware is frequently ...
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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: Let's answer this bit by bit: If you start a company you need to be 18. So you need to talk to ...
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| Business 101 | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I would like to start my own online business, but I have no idea about business. Therefore, I think ...
A: I don't think that you will need a business course if you follow one or both of these guys. Don't ...
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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: There is plenty of help around just by reading web sites etc. Don't fall for the "get rich ...
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| getting clients | 4/7/2009 |
Q: this is the first time i have tried to get my pet sitting and dog grooming business up and running. ...
A: You need to be in every vets so make up a small poster (1/2 page) and then go round all the vets. ...
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| small business | 4/5/2009 |
Q: i have recently started a small business of sandblasting & painting my question is how can i find ...
A: F5rst of all you should be looking locally for your clients so any searching you do should include ...
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| Marketing and entity | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I have started a "business" making and selling beaded jewelry and beaded bookmarks. I have a name, a ...
A: With respect to the business entity you must take professional advice on that. I cannot give legal ...
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| marketing | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I'm in the process of starting a handyman business here in town (africa) and I would really ...
A: This is very difficult to answer as you have not given me very much information at all. Try and ...
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| starting a business | 2/1/2009 |
Q: My name is JERMAINE I am the owner operator of a grocery store. I came up with what I believe to be ...
A: Bottle water is a very competitive area and one where products are bought because of their brand ...
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| question | 1/29/2009 |
Q: ANSWER: Hello Mathew 100% you will need to pay taxes on any profits. No one has managed to legally ...
A: Mathew I cannot give tax advice in a forum such as this with so little information. I suggest you ...
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| question | 1/28/2009 |
Q: ANSWER: Hello Mathew 100% you will need to pay taxes on any profits. No one has managed to legally ...
A: Re bank you don't say what country - but it is usual to use a business bank account - it may be ...
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| question | 1/27/2009 |
Q: hi im looking to start my online website im setting up as a sole trader am struggling with the ...
A: 100% you will need to pay taxes on any profits. No one has managed to legally avoid that one! My ...
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| Repeat business | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I started a small lawn mowing business (basically I hand out my flyers 360 of them in the weekend) ...
A: Of course you should be signing these guys up for a regular lawn cut. Leave a card or better still ...
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| Starting a software startup | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I am a software programmer aged 33 and live in India. For the past few years I have been developing ...
A: Congratulations on starting your new company. I hope that you will enjoy it. You are entering a ...
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| starting a business | 1/6/2009 |
Q: My wife and I currently live in Virginia, and were thinking of starting a home based fruit ...
A: I am not a lawyer so I cannot give you specific legal advice but I can tell you where to find it and ...
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| Starting a small business - marketing | 12/19/2008 |
Q: can you suggest anything further to get this off the ground: AFFORDABLE LAWN-MOWING SERVICES No ...
A: That is a pretty good rate of return. That is one customer that you didn't have before. So treat ...
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| Starting a small business - marketing | 12/17/2008 |
Q: can you suggest anything further to get this off the ground: AFFORDABLE LAWN-MOWING SERVICES No ...
A: I like your advert - catchy. This is a very competitive area. One idea you might consider - as you ...
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| cloth manufacturing unit | 11/12/2008 |
Q: hai my name is umadevi am from india, andhrapradesh. i want to start a my own business. i would like ...
A: Well done on wanting to start your own business. When looking around for the kind of business you ...
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| location | 11/1/2008 |
Q: My husband and I live in a very rural Nevada town with a population of 4000 countywide. The closest ...
A: M. You have a few things going for you in that you have run two successful businesses and that you ...
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| Starting a Small Biz | 11/1/2008 |
Q: .. I plan on starting a small financial recruiting business in NYC within the next couple of ...
A: Everyone's business is different. Whilst you can obtain advice from books, specific advise as to ...
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| new bussiness | 10/28/2008 |
Q: i am just starting a new janitor business need new customers what is the best way to contact new ...
A: I am assuming that you have your legal requirements, police checks if needed, licenses and ...
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| Manufacturing | 10/27/2008 |
Q: My family was involved in the automotive industry when I was younger. Since then the automotive ...
A: I can't give you specific suggestions because you have given me little information from which to do ...
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| water | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I have a similar question to one of yours regarding the spring water. I am thinking of setting up a ...
A: This was a difficult question as they did not want to bottle the water. These are the options: 1) ...
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| Volunteer Co-op | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I hope you can help me. I have an idea that I'm trying to develop but I haven't been able to find ...
A: You will indeed be a charity and perhaps that is one of the routes you should be following. I have ...
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| Volunteer Co-op | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I hope you can help me. I have an idea that I'm trying to develop but I haven't been able to find ...
A: Part of you problem is you are not able to describe what you are trying to do in a few sentences - ...
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| Volunteer Co-op | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I hope you can help me. I have an idea that I'm trying to develop but I haven't been able to find ...
A: We have similar things in the UK called Home Owners Associations - just a group of people meeting ...
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| Teen wanting to start business | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I am a teenager who knows a lot about business and entreprneurship. But I don't have any business ...
A: First of all you need to get focused and I doubt that you, as yet, know a lot about business. We ...
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| Market Research | 10/14/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are considering starting an indoor recreation business and are debating between the ...
A: Yes a problem. Obviously what you need to find out is will people prefer one location to another. ...
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| pocket milk delivery and cool drink shop | 10/14/2008 |
Q: Respected Sir, I have a small house, I want to earn atleast 10,000 rupees per month buy selling milk ...
A: First of all I suggest that you check that enough people will want your drinks that you can make ...
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| Spring water for sale! | 10/5/2008 |
Q: My father and I have some land and the land has several natural springs, we would like to start a ...
A: It is a little difficult for me to give you a quick answer for something that you have researched ...
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| Please Advise :) | 9/30/2008 |
Q: Hope you are doing well. I am a 22 year old male with a lot of aspirations from India. I started ...
A: You have a lot of questions here and I cannot answer all of them because I would need far more ...
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| SETTING UP A CORPORATION............. | 9/25/2008 |
Q: I am starting my own business and will be incorporating right away. My plan is to have 2 distinct/or ...
A: You should get your accountant's advice on this one. I run several different companies under one ...
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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: There are several points to your questions and I will try and answer them all. 1)It is illegal in ...
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| stsrting my buisness | 9/9/2008 |
Q: m a student of it bhu,varanasi,india i m in first year....we get a lot of free time. i want to start ...
A: Well my suggestion would be to look around for a problem and find a solution. Ideas would be: ...
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| city codes for opening a restuarant | 9/8/2008 |
Q: How can I get a list of city codes and regulation on opening a restaurant
A: How on earth do you expect me to answer this question when you do not tell me your country no matter ...
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| Hotel Start-up | 8/17/2008 |
Q: this question is not exactly regarding a "small" business, but i hope you could be of assistance to ...
A: I think that a hotel is still a small business so happy to help. Raising cash for a hotel is ...
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| Grants for women who want to start a business | 8/13/2008 |
Q: Where can I apply for a grant as a women to start my own business? I have already been through all ...
A: How can I answer that when you don't give me any details? I too can sell you a list of grants that ...
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| dental nurse agency | 8/12/2008 |
Q: i am currently a dental nurse and have been for the past 5 years,i love my job but i really want to ...
A: If you live in Ipswich Suffolk, I know the area well. The first question you should ask yourself is ...
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| in the business id like to start i have questions | 7/25/2008 |
Q: MI. 20 yrs ago i bought this property and on it it has an artisan flowing well.My wife just passed ...
A: This is a little out of my area of expertise but I would suggest that: 1) You check that the water ...
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| Candy shop business? | 7/12/2008 |
Q: About what would you say the price range would be to start a small candy shop businesses?I know it's ...
A: the cost of starting a new business is always a difficult calculation, I have an article for you on ...
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| IT Consulting/Agency | 7/9/2008 |
Q: Any how my husband and I have been running a IT Consulting/Agency business. Were still very new to ...
A: This is going to be difficult for you because you do not as yet have an established business. Large ...
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| Question about starting a business | 7/4/2008 |
Q: I have an idea to start a financial consulting business. In my mind, my primary goal in consulting ...
A: I have to say that I would not take financial advice from someone who has got themselves in such a ...
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| bonded and insured | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I am starting a cleaning service. Right now I will be the only one cleaning. Do I need to get bonded ...
A: Yes you do because you will be on other people's property using equipment and materials that may ...
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| start up query | 6/8/2008 |
Q: Sir, I am in the process of becoming a sub dealer for Bosch range of power tools. Now the problem is ...
A: First of all do you have a territory agreement for your dealership? If so specialize in this area. ...
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| Taking products to next level inquiry... | 6/8/2008 |
Q: Although I have worked in a freelance environment the majority of my professional life, I also owned ...
A: Your question is very confusing - not least that you are asking a question about potential buyers ...
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| Your FAULT | 6/3/2008 |
Q: Yesterday was the first time ever I got into this siite and asked u an important question. Yr reply ...
A: YOU put the SAME QUESTION in TWICE. So the person being rude and offensive who made the BIG MISTAKE ...
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| Corporations/LLC | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I have a question about setting up a corporation or LLC (Limited Liability Company). I have an ...
A: If you search for "making a corporation" or similar you will find a number of organizations that ...
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| Distribution costs | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I have a product that retailers are interested in buying for six dollars. They are requesting that ...
A: There is no set answer to this it depends upon the product, the market, the country you are in, how ...
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| Business Plan | 4/19/2008 |
Q: how would I go about creating a business model? how would I get the information needed for said ...
A: A business model is the manner in which your business operates. If you have no idea how to do this ...
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| career as an entrepreneur | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I'm a 5th grader at Morgantown Elementary. I am exploring a career as an entrepreneur. Can you help ...
A: This is an awful lot of questions that look like a homework question, but I will give you the ...
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| starting a dealership for power tools | 4/15/2008 |
Q: Sir, wel m a mechanical engg (degree)..(completed my degree this June 2007)..i have only three ...
A: I would suggest that you contact BOSCH ...
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| Pet Grooming Salon | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I would like to start a pet grooming salon. Please advice as to how to get this going and off the ...
A: An article of mine may help you. Starting a New Business – Your Business Framework – What ...
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| how do i start a new business? | 4/9/2008 |
Q: im a 36 yr old mother of four and thinking of starting up a ancy dress hire from home? i live in an ...
A: This is an expensive business to start up as you need to buy lots of fancy dress costumes. First of ...
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| how much | 4/7/2008 |
Q: how much does it take to start up a small pluming business.
A: This is a question I get asked a lot. So I have an article that will help you. Entrepreneurs – How ...
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| Buying a small business? | 3/29/2008 |
Q: I am looking into buying a small hotel in my home town but I am not sure where to start. I honestly ...
A: It is very unlikely that you would get a grant and particularly a 100% grant for a small hotel. You ...
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| starting up a buisiness | 3/4/2008 |
Q: ive been wanting to start a buisiness for sometime now.im not sure though i can get the backing do ...
A: If you ask for finance from a bank or the SBA then they are going to ask that you put in at least ...
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| STARTING A CLOTHING LINE | 3/2/2008 |
Q: I WOULD LIKE TO START A LINE OF T-SHIRTS FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN, NOTHING FANCY JUST PLAIN ...
A: Congratulations on the start of your business. First of all get together at least 10 designs and ...
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| starting an automobile spare parts dealership | 2/29/2008 |
Q: Sir, am a mech engg. i am intersted in becoming a dealer for automobile spare parts . How shud i ...
A: You need 4 main things first of all before you spend any money on your dealership. 1) Location - ...
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| Nail Business | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I own a nail spa in a prominent area in Illinois. This location has been a day spa previously and ...
A: This is indeed a sad place to be. There do seem to be some clues in the past that your location may ...
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| starting up a charter bus business | 2/22/2008 |
Q: Could you please give me any information or resources on how to start up a charter bus business in ...
A: The first thing I would advise you to do is to ensure that people really want another charter bus ...
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| Clothing stores | 2/22/2008 |
Q: My partner and I would like to start a mainstream discount clothing store. Any tips on a directory ...
A: In order to ensure that you get legal items to sell you need to go to the supplier and find out ...
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| startup and marketing | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I am a 20 year old student, and i am studying construction management. Along with school i also work ...
A: Congratulations on being so energetic. People will always need good painters so it is just a case ...
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| starting a pizza business | 2/13/2008 |
Q: Lee, I was wondering, (just a ballpark figure) what would it cost to start a small hole in the wall ...
A: Here are a couple of articles that will assist you. Entrepreneurs – Is It A Window Of ...
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| how to start a bakery | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I wish to partner with tertiary institutions and universities to run bakeries within the ...
A: Set up a basic proposal that states how you would run your business, likely menu and prices etc. ...
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| how do i manage the small business? | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I am a 19 year old lady, who has been baking from home for two years now. I do have a few people who ...
A: Here are a few ideas: 1)Open up a market stall and sell from there. 2)Join a local farmers market. ...
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| Business issues | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I have a business for three months now(sharpening shop for circular and band saws).I'm living in ...
A: The agencies you mention such as the World Bank deal with multi million loans and usually deal at ...
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| Not Sure Where To Begin | 1/21/2008 |
Q: A friend and I thought of starting a spa/health facility. I have done some research and know for a ...
A: This is a very expensive business to set up. The largest loan that you can secure is 80% so you ...
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| Does this sound feasable? | 1/20/2008 |
Q: I am looking to start a card sending business for companies to stay in touch with their clients. Its ...
A: This is quite a common business so you need to work out how to differentiate yourself from ...
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| Owner/operator | 10/22/2007 |
Q: I'm a millwright for a major oil company. I'm 43 and I've had enough. I've been thinking about ...
A: As you are so unsure of what to do, I would suggest that you: 1)Find out what kind of trucking ...
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| Valet Business | 10/19/2007 |
Q: Here is an exact copy of what I sent him about a week ago. Hi, please excuse me I have a lot on my ...
A: David First of all understand that the experts on this site answer questions in their spare time ...
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| Connecting with my Audience | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I am a stay at home mother with over 8 years of Internet Marketing/Search Engine Marketing ...
A: Congrats on your hard work so far. Unfortunately you are entering a very competitive market that ...
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| Property Management | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I have been the boards' president for 2 years. I now wish to open up my own Property management ...
A: As with all businesses: Decide what market you want to be in - who do you want to sell your ...
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| making money | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I want just to make extra money and i am willing to put ALL of my extra time into the at home ...
A: Please be careful you are ripe for one of the many con merchants out there. You will not make money ...
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| opening a business | 8/16/2007 |
Q: my name is Mike. I was looking into opening up a cleaning business but i can't get past that first ...
A: You are doing well to undertake a lot of research first. I get asked these questions a lot. I put ...
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| Starting a business | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I am a 22yr old male that is about to graduate from college with an degree in Management. My ...
A: Well done for spotting the opportunity for a business. Unfortunately the two businesses you have ...
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| finding a business partner | 7/12/2007 |
Q: Tell me how could i get someone who are willing to invest in Tanzania, East Africa to establish a ...
A: Firstly you should look locally and then at companies that specialize in your country. This may ...
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| partnerships | 7/10/2007 |
Q: what do i need to know before entering a business partnership with a friend in starting a company?
A: First of all you need to both understand that starting a business can be extremely stressful, you ...
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| Website Addresses | 6/29/2007 |
Q: I know at the library they have a book that tells you details about occupations like average ...
A: I don't know of any such web site I am afraid. I do caution you to view any home business income ...
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| info about starting your own business | 6/27/2007 |
Q: how do i go about starting my own business. i would like to start up my own t-shirt business. ...
A: With respect to T Shirts it is very difficult to copyright your designs but the easiest way to do ...
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| Venture | 6/19/2007 |
Q: I have a great idea for a new t shirt venture with a contemporary twist. However to make it truely ...
A: Congratulations on wanting to start your own business. Now T Shirts are often thought of as "hobby ...
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