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Starting a Small Business/Questions Answered by Expert Michelle Dunn
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Small Businesses Grown | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: Starting back in 2005, we started a web-business, and then another, then created a software which ... A: Brian, You are correct. If you have an accountant they can set that up for you or you can do it ... | |
| Consulting Business | 10/15/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| State Resale Number | 10/1/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Credit Score | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I am getting ready to start a business with two friends. Things look very good in terms of our ... A: Kee, You would want to let them know since it will affect your business in the beginning. I would ... | |
| business name | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I would like to start a residential cleaning business and I am having a problem coming up with my ... A: Edward. Some people use a portion of their name or last name, but a name that tells your customers ... | |
| please help me to chose | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I am 19yrs old and i have got my business plan completed and the logo for my business too. but what ... A: MansoorKhalid, That would be your "tag line" to go along with your logo for brand recognition. For ... | |
| small business | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: Need your help, looking to start a small business in NY, this will be a medical billing company, ... A: David, Once you have your business entity set up and your licensing and any bonding you need you ... | |
| Business Credit | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: my name is Derrick and my wife and I are starting a cell phone store. We've been trying to get a ... A: First you will need to fix your credit, all business credit starts with your personal credit. Once ... | |
| Small business start up deduction for training | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: My questions relates to whether training prior to starting a small business can be deducted as a ... A: You can register your business name and set up your business while you do your training and then ... | |
| New Start-Up Debt Collection Company | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: How do I go about starting up a debt collection company, or where can I look to find the ... A: You can find the requirements for starting a collection agency in my book "The 3rd edition of ... | |
| Collections | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I have been doing collections for quite some time and I am interested in starting my own collection ... A: Gloria, Most Entrepreneurs or new small business owners don’t realize that their personal credit is ... | |
| want to go into business for myself | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: A friend of main and I are wanting to start our own residental cleaning business I have been looking ... A: You will need to come up with a company name and register that with your state, also read books such ... | |
| buisness starting | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: my grand parents and i have canned since they were little and i was little. I'am 12 now and was ... A: Montana, The first thing you and your grandparents would do is to write a business plan, once you ... | |
| starting a teen - family business | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: I have children and always struggle to find somewhere for us to go and have some quality family ... A: Tisha, Your very first step would be to write a business plan, before you can decide how to get ... | |
| Small Biz Start Up | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: .. I plan on starting a small financial recruiting business in NYC within the next couple of ... A: Steve, I can highly recommend books by Paul & Sarah Edwards on this topic. They are very informed ... | |
| Starting a Business | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: I would like to start my own web based business and I have been doing a lot of research but I can ... A: Tammy, I know there are many books out there on this subject, a couple that I read that were very ... | |
| Starting small business, charging clients | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: I am a newly licensed Massage Therapist interested in starting an in-home based massage business. ... A: Kris, You need to set up a merchant account. This is an account where you can process and receive ... | |
| stytch in tyme | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: could you please give me some information on who to contact to register a new buisness from home ... A: Contact your Attorney Generals office, depending on what type of home business you are looking to ... | |
| Business | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: I want to start a business, but do not have the funds. Can I have fundraiser without having the ... A: It is tough to borrow money right now because of the failing economy. the first step to take to ... | |
| Question about a business idea. | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: I have an idea to start a financial consulting business. In my mind, my primary goal in consulting ... A: With the economy in the state it is in and many people out of work, dealing with high food and fuel ... | |
| remailing service | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: I would like to start a remailing service. That is, people who want to mail something but don't want ... A: I would research other companies that do this, also keep in mind that the United States Post Office ... | |
| LLC dissolution | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: I ran a small business of my own for 15 years. I then combined my assets and cliental with two ... A: After reading your details, you should contact an attorney. Especially since your situation was ... | |
| starting a small business | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: Michelle - I am going to be purchasing some vending machines in order to generate some extra income ... A: Jody, It really depends on you and what you want to do. If you are a sole proprietor you would ... | |
| not a rocket scientist here... | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: I'm currently employed by a contracting company that installs Satellite TV systems for DirecTV. I ... A: Tish, I would do some research on starting your own business such as finding out if there are any ... | |
| putting together a sound business plan | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: I'm looking to take over a club that was running at a loss due to poor management but before i do ... A: I would check out some business plans online to see what a business plan looks like, this will help ... | |
| home buisness question. | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: today when I was at home looking in cookbooks. I have been cooking and freezing foods in small and ... A: Yes, you would treat it like any other new business, but also would have to have your kitchen or ... | |
| 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: Charlie, Right now the construction industry is suffering due to the economy but you can offer ... | |
| business venture | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: I am starting a little venture (not sure if it is a business, persay), and I am searching for any ... A: David, I dont have any experience with establishing a clothing line, but you could do a search ... | |
| collection | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: How do you start a collection company ? A: I wanted to let you know about some websites with resources that will help you while you start your ... | |
| businesss | 11/9/2007 |
| Q: me and my fiance plan on opening a dance club. we are still young though and don't know where to ... A: Branda, The first thing you want to do is research dance clubs in your area and then nationwide. ... | |
| starting a small business | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: I am trying to start a business of my own. I have always been an artist and want to make a profit ... A: Jennifer, I would find other companies that do this and research them,. research what they offer, ... | |
| obtaining credit for new corp. | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: what determines amount of credit a new corporation gets A: Ricky, If you are applying for credit for your new business, some things that a lender will take ... | |
| Yellowpages.com | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: This year I just started my home-based videography business and have been doing reasonably well with ... A: Augusto, I would take any complaints against the company VERY seriously. make sure you thoroughly ... | |
| Is it important to go to college to study business? | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: is it important to go to college for make your own business or can a person start without go to ... A: Steven, I think it is important to always continue educating your self but many people have started ... | |
| Collection Agency Start Up | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: I am currently the Director of Consumer Lending for a small Credit Union, and have previously ran ... A: Wendy, If you have a copy of my book "Starting a Collection Agency" you should have most everything ... | |
| owning your own buisness | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: how do i go on about owning my own business what do i need? what schools offer this course? i live ... A: Kendra, Are you interested in starting your own business or running a franchise type business? There ... | |
| Business Line Of Credit/ Break-Even Analysis | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: My name is Rashad Shaheed. I’m a real estate investor / entrepreneur. I’ve been looking for a way ... A: Rashad, I have the details of a credit policy listed on this blog post: ... | |
| Starting a Catering Business | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: How do I start my catering business? I've catered several events, and I've decided it's time to go ... A: The first thing you want to do is go to your state offices website or in person and apply for a ... | |
| Business Line Of Credit/ Break-Even Analysis | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: My name is Rashad Shaheed. I’m a real estate investor / entrepreneur. I’ve been looking for a way ... A: Rashad, If you have a complete business plan that is very detailed and includes a credit policy, you ... | |
Starting a Small Business
Answers by Expert:
Michelle Dunn
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Expertise
As an extremely successful business woman, business owner and author on business, I can answer questions about starting a collection agency, running a business, business debt, credit and debt as well as selling a business in the U.S.
Experience
I have been in the credit & debt collection industry for over 21 years, I started my own collection agency and ran it successfully for 8 years before I sold it to write business books full time and to run my Credit & Collections Association full time.
Organizations
My 10 year old American Credit & Collections Association, Women Inspiring Women, and many other business related networking and assocations to help grow and educate myself and my business.
Publications
Wall Street Journal, Smart Money Magazine, Forbes.com, MSNBC, CNN, trade publications, local magazines and newspapers and much much more. I am a contributor to more than 13 business books, as well as being the author of 12 business books and a columnist for 9 publications.
Education/Credentials
I was named one of the Top 5 Women in Collections, one of the Top 50 Collection Professionals for 2007, I have won a Business Excellence Award from the NH Business Review, my books have won awards from Writer's Digest as well as winning first place in the 2007 New York Book Festival. I have been nominated for the Inc.com Entrepreneur of the year award for 2007, and have many other awards and credentials to my name.
Awards and Honors
Top 5 Women in Collections, one of the Top 50 Collection Professionals for 2007, Business Excellence Award, Inc.com Entrepreneur of the year award, and many more.
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