Business & Finance - 10 July 2006

I have an excellent idea for improving a pre-existing product. How should I go about getting my idea patented? Should I seek counsel of a patent attorney. Additionally, how can I find out if the patent is indeed legit or hasnt already been patented? Thanks. I am afraid that if I go to a patent attorney he/she might steal my idea. Should I just fill out the patent forms and see if it gets accepted? Additionally, it involves plastics - anyone know where I can get a prototype made without them stealing my idea as well.

2006-07-10 11:24:51 · 6 answers · asked by katoved 1 in Small Business

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What is the difference between an "aggressive" salesperson and a "pushy" salesperson?

2006-07-10 11:18:37 · 8 answers · asked by Pepper 1 in Advertising & Marketing

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At home businesses?

Does anyone have any expeierce with working at home. I am not speaking of those work at home things, but actually started your own business and home and make money that way? Any ideas of a business I could start while at home, with not much initial start up cost, anything that worked for you. I am a full time college student and it is hard for me to find a job to work around my schedule. I would like to start something and need ideas. Thanks !

2006-07-10 11:17:28 · 11 answers · asked by Heather N 2 in Small Business

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I need Real Estate Investors For Apts. in Birmingham, Al?

I have 12 yrs exp. in Real Estate I need Investors for Apartment deals in Birmingham,AL.,
Atlanta GA.,and Raleigh NC.

2006-07-10 11:13:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing

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I am trying to pay off bills. I can't get a loan anywhere. I am considering filing bankruptcy. Is that wise?

2006-07-10 11:13:34 · 15 answers · asked by raider rob 1 in Credit

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How much does it cost for a lender in IL to reposes a Vehicle in MI?

Including legal fees, Tow truck, Finding the vehicle, Fixing it up for resale...and other Costs that I maybe overlooking; what would the cost for each be, and the total over all cost for the lender to take back a vehicle?
Thanks for any help you can give me!!

2006-07-10 11:13:21 · 2 answers · asked by Comsig12 1 in Other - Business & Finance

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I WANT TO BE A Private INVESTIGATOR BUT I HAVE A FELONY?

and im on probation i really want to do something in the criminal justice field please help what can i do in that field with a felony give me some suggestions please

2006-07-10 11:12:06 · 3 answers · asked by Shi S 1 in Careers & Employment

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Should I quit my job w/out two weeks notice?

I want to quit my job for VERY valid reasons (terrible downsizing, possible shutdown of company) but don't want to put in my two weeks. I want to do it now. I don't have a job yet, but want to devote my all to interviewing. Will it affect my job interviews if I tell them I quit my last job, but for good reasons?

2006-07-10 11:11:51 · 50 answers · asked by Christine 1 in Careers & Employment

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is there a difference between layed off and fired?

2006-07-10 11:07:43 · 22 answers · asked by kessa 1 in Careers & Employment

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What year did Franklin Park Mall in Toledo,Ohio open?

2006-07-10 11:06:30 · 1 answers · asked by Trix 1 in Other - Business & Finance

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business name?

hi all im thinking of setting up a luxury jucuzzi steamroom business, anybody think of a good business name

2006-07-10 11:05:54 · 24 answers · asked by jim b 1 in Other - Business & Finance

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I need a complaint form from the Alabama Realtors association. Cant find form on Internet. Please help!?

2006-07-10 10:57:16 · 3 answers · asked by Caesar 4 in Renting & Real Estate

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How can I get more people to order through my online homebased business?

I don't want to spam people, but getting people to order through my website has not be very successful for me... any suggestions?

2006-07-10 10:56:49 · 3 answers · asked by veritababe 2 in Other - Business & Finance

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what are some popular jobs?

2006-07-10 10:53:41 · 9 answers · asked by mac_daddy011 1 in Careers & Employment

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How do you get your first client?

I want to start my own marketing communications and strategy firm for small business. I have worked in small business for quite some time have my mba, but am not sure how to set pricing since I do not have a portfolio and only my work experience. Also I plan to work at my current place till this becomes profitable enough...How do I take calls and look legit? Any thoughts or ideas.

2006-07-10 10:48:16 · 3 answers · asked by v s 1 in Small Business

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In the Marketing world, what does "on the boards" means, as in "on the boards budget"? Thanks

2006-07-10 10:47:19 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Advertising & Marketing

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Do you need to pay Capital Gain tax when you sell your primary residence and lived on in for more than 2 years

2006-07-10 10:46:20 · 5 answers · asked by Da Monking 2 in Renting & Real Estate

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How can I find a job in fashion.....?

....even though I have never worked in the field. I am a commodities risk manager but would much rather do somehthing more creative like being a procurement manager for a major fashion label.....
Is anyone hiring? Can someone put me onto a fashionhouse in London who needs someone who if financially astute yet looking for a change of work environment? I will go crazy if I dont do something creative..........

2006-07-10 10:41:56 · 3 answers · asked by B 2 in Careers & Employment

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What is the difference between regular monthly payments and Principal Only Payments ?

2006-07-10 10:38:43 · 6 answers · asked by andstillistay 1 in Other - Business & Finance

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How do you know which is the legitimate offer to work from home with computer part time?

There are all these offers you get by email. Then there are these "Take survey for cash" emails. Are those real or some identity thieves are looking for more information from you?

2006-07-10 10:37:24 · 5 answers · asked by Saabjanta 1 in Careers & Employment

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I Want to start my own Pagan store where do I start?

I'm disabled and a woman will that help me get finacing for a store? I have no income but my SSI

2006-07-10 10:34:31 · 3 answers · asked by Tedi 5 in Small Business

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How do I get a wooden dollhouse manufactured?

I have a prototype that I want to have manufactured, how do I get it done? Thank you

2006-07-10 10:34:12 · 2 answers · asked by mary S 1 in Small Business

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What will a reverse stock split likely do to the share price, beyond the simple multiplication?

2006-07-10 10:31:14 · 9 answers · asked by T. More 1 in Investing

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Three salesmen?

Three salesmen decided to share a $30 hotel room for one night and split the cost evenly between them.
After they checked in, the hotel manager noticed that they should have been charged only $25 for the room. So, he gave the porter five one-dollar bills and said to return the money to the three men.

As the porter was walking to the salesmen's room, he wondered how he was going to split the five dollars evenly between the three salesmen. So, he put two dollars in his pocket and gave each of the three salesmen one dollar.

Now, if each of the salesmen paid $10 for their share of the room and were given one dollar back, then they each would have paid $9 for the room. Nine times three is twenty-seven, plus the two dollars the porter put in his own pocket is twenty-nine (9 x 3 = 27. 27 + 2 = $29)
Where is the other dollar?

2006-07-10 10:30:54 · 14 answers · asked by mwhorseman 1 in Personal Finance