Business & Finance - 17 July 2006

2006-07-17 11:46:16 · 7 answers · asked by Lina B 2 in Careers & Employment

I noticed the other day that my McDonalds hangs clear bags of water at each of the exit doors. Why do they do this?

2006-07-17 11:42:56 · 23 answers · asked by GS 1 in Corporations

I just started work last week and they're holding one week back from me and I need $300 fast... I'm 20 years old and have bad credit... can I still take a loan out? And where?

2006-07-17 11:41:57 · 11 answers · asked by joe 1 in Credit

I've just started working as sort of a part-time contracter doing design work for a national firm. I plan on turning a room in my house into a home office, and purchasing a notebook to perform my work on (regular and exclusive use, etc.).

Do I become a sole proprieter by simply filing a Schedule C on this year's tax return?

2006-07-17 11:41:16 · 2 answers · asked by xatxos 1 in Small Business

around what is the average price?

2006-07-17 11:37:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Small Business

Call me crazy, but I think that myspace.com is simply a massive marketing scheme. At this point it is owned by News Corp. News Corp. is one of 6 huge corporations (the others are Viacom, NBC, Disney, Sony, and of course AOL Time Warner) that own nearly all media outlets in the U.S. including almost all major newspapers, record companies, radio stations, television channels, publishing companies, etc. (check out http://www.cjr.org/tools/owners/new... for more info). Anyway, these "Big 6" Corporations dropped from 10 to 6 in less than a decade, and seem to be narrowing down even more. Many people using myspace.com don't realize who owns. If users display all of th music, films, tv shows, etc. that they enjoy as well as posting pictures to display how they like to be portrayed to the rest of th world, don't you think this is a fool-proof marketing tool for News Corp?

2006-07-17 11:33:10 · 3 answers · asked by kid_A 2 in Corporations

You can work in one place--and live in a different place if you like.

2006-07-17 11:31:10 · 1 answers · asked by kobacker59 6 in Careers & Employment

2006-07-17 11:27:48 · 3 answers · asked by kobacker59 6 in Careers & Employment

A New CEO, the CFO just resigned, poor earnings, outdated business model, closing stores.

2006-07-17 11:24:18 · 6 answers · asked by tom m 1 in Corporations

2006-07-17 11:24:13 · 2 answers · asked by niki 1 in Other - Business & Finance

I've been waiting since August 2005 for a $50 rebate on a computer. Called customer earlier this year and again recently. Still no check. Wondering has anybody else experienced this on a Circuit City purchase? Or did you get paid?

2006-07-17 11:23:59 · 9 answers · asked by gene_frequency 7 in Corporations

I have good work ethics and I see people at work that will snitch on anybody for anything. I don't understand their motivation, because they have to realize that it puts themselves under the microscope. One wrong move and somebodies going to get back at them.

2006-07-17 11:22:39 · 7 answers · asked by spackler 6 in Careers & Employment

I spend more then what i make because i love to shop which is not good and i don't know how to save i need some help what do you think is a good idea off saving

2006-07-17 11:22:24 · 8 answers · asked by elli 2 in Personal Finance

I am trying to understand the rental market. I am hoping to purchase a house and then rent it out; so I'm trying to figure out how much I have to pay each month.

2006-07-17 11:21:29 · 10 answers · asked by Alex S 1 in Renting & Real Estate

Assume that an investor meets the guidelines for material participation in a business. While materially participating in the business, the investor does two things: 1) the investor expends his own funds to complete projects for this for this company, and 2) provides funds to help the company meet its expenses. Subsequently, the business closes. How does the materially participating investor categorize and deduct his losses?

2006-07-17 11:20:53 · 2 answers · asked by Robert S 1 in United States

Call me crazy, but I think that myspace.com is simply a massive marketing scheme. At this point it is owned by News Corp. News Corp. is one of 6 huge corporations (the others are Viacom, NBC, Disney, Sony, and of course AOL Time Warner) that own nearly all media outlets in the U.S. including almost all major newspapers, record companies, radio stations, television channels, publishing companies, etc. (check out http://www.cjr.org/tools/owners/newscorp.asp for more info). Anyway, these "Big 6" Corporations dropped from 10 to 6 in less than a decade, and seem to be narrowing down even more. Many people using myspace.com don't realize who owns. If users display all of th music, films, tv shows, etc. that they enjoy as well as posting pictures to display how they like to be portrayed to the rest of th world, don't you think this is a fool-proof marketing tool for News Corp?

2006-07-17 11:20:40 · 8 answers · asked by kid_A 2 in Advertising & Marketing

2006-07-17 11:20:13 · 2 answers · asked by Becci G 2 in Small Business

Are there any ways to make quick money? I work full time, I'm a full time mom, and a full time wife, and sometimes paychecks come a little too far away. Are there any legit ways to make a little extra money on the side???

2006-07-17 11:18:08 · 6 answers · asked by =] -- * 3 in Personal Finance

Informed people want to know.

2006-07-17 11:15:46 · 7 answers · asked by In Honor of Moja 4 in Renting & Real Estate

I am trying to determine if a C Corp that has approx 20 shareholders, with one shareholder owning more than 50%, can be considered a closely held corporation?

2006-07-17 11:13:32 · 2 answers · asked by Robert S 1 in United States

I have heard subway is one of the cheapest but does anyone know?

2006-07-17 11:10:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

2006-07-17 11:09:01 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

2006-07-17 11:07:40 · 1 answers · asked by Frankie 1 in United States

Some employers say smoking and bad health habits effect their health care costs. So they should be able to fire them for that reason.

2006-07-17 11:07:16 · 9 answers · asked by richard l 1 in Careers & Employment

2006-07-17 11:03:32 · 10 answers · asked by spankyrabbit 1 in Renting & Real Estate

I am trying to sell my home and it seems that a lot of the houses that are listed in my subdivision (which is a new development) are much more than the Zillow.com estimate? Does anyone know how zillow comes up with these numbers??????

2006-07-17 11:03:02 · 4 answers · asked by Rolly 2 in Renting & Real Estate

I recently received an offer that is the same as what I'm making now. The company seems fairly stuck to that number. I would like to give them the opportunity to make up the difference between their offer and what I would accept.

What would be easier for them to give up: options on a 3-year vesting schedule - or - signing bonus cash?

Thank you.

2006-07-17 11:00:12 · 3 answers · asked by invert 1 in Careers & Employment

What is the procedures for valuing imports into the United States?

2006-07-17 10:58:10 · 2 answers · asked by Kenneth L 1 in Other - Business & Finance

2006-07-17 10:55:22 · 8 answers · asked by ardie 1 in Investing

2006-07-17 10:51:35 · 5 answers · asked by delovely 1 in Other - Business & Finance