Business & Finance - 14 August 2006

2006-08-14 16:37:17 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing

2006-08-14 16:31:39 · 20 answers · asked by jose 4 in Advertising & Marketing

(Yahoo, Aug 15, 2006) - Chinese regulators plan to go ahead with long-promised major commodity price reforms which would ramp up costs for both consumers and businesses, state press said.

"We will allow the scarcity of resources to determine their price," the China Daily quoted Bi Jingquan a key official at the National Development and Reform Commission, the nation's top planner, overseeing price reform.

"That's the basic principle of the price reforms."

Relying on the market to price raw materials and energy resources will increase costs but the government is determined to make prices more sensitive to market forces, said Bi, a vice minister at the commission.

The government has previously said that pricing needs to be less regulated, but the newspaper reported it was the first time that Beijing had come across with a clear and forceful message on the subject in a public forum.
source:http://www.zoomchina.com.cn/index.php?/content/view/11174/1/

2006-08-14 16:29:42 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

Today, my boss recommended for me to attend a one-day seminar on How To Control Your Emotions. She feels that I am easily angered by small details and tells me that this may hurt my career down the road. Your thoughts on this, please. Thanks!

2006-08-14 16:28:41 · 10 answers · asked by Confused_Rep 4 in Careers & Employment

I asked for 2 days off work three weeks ago, and have just been told that I can't have them off (I have over 200 hrs holidays owing)
I wanted them off as I am moving house this weekend (I get the keys on sat afternoon.. so I wanted mon & tues off aswell as I am a single female that has to organise this move on my own and I don't have any family in my city to help me move..and friends can only help me sat arvo & sun arvo.. I have heard moving is one of lifes most stressfull experiences..This I am feeling already as I am awake till 2am everynight worrying how I am going to get this move done..Should I just make everyone at work happy and go in annoyed, stressed and pis**d off.. or should I just take the days off as sick leave even though they will know I'm only doing it to move,and unpack..and possibly get in trouble with the boss??(probably will).. I am stretched financially because of this move and cannot afford to pay removalists or lose my job.. what do you think I should do??

2006-08-14 16:23:25 · 7 answers · asked by channille 3 in Careers & Employment

when your boss wants a team player
- i get that you should work well with others but what else?

2006-08-14 16:22:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

how long should I wait to buy a house? next year, or the year after that?

2006-08-14 16:22:33 · 11 answers · asked by slippped 7 in Renting & Real Estate

My mother recently received some insurance money and has offered to help me pay off my credit cards so I can start saving to buy a home. I have about $8000 in debt and I'd like to start saving immediately. Is it good for my credit score to pay off all my debt at one time, or should I do so gradually?

2006-08-14 16:19:52 · 13 answers · asked by CarolP 2 in Credit

normal

2006-08-14 16:18:29 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

2006-08-14 16:17:39 · 4 answers · asked by agnan20032003 1 in Personal Finance

2006-08-14 16:15:46 · 4 answers · asked by msmatosnyema104 1 in Renting & Real Estate

2006-08-14 16:10:06 · 3 answers · asked by Lacey 5 in Other - Business & Finance

I have a loan that I want to get refinanced. The company is horrible. My credit isn't good and I am struggling to pay it. I need a lower interest rate. Can anyone suggest a place that might refinance me? I'm not a homeowner. But I do have job stability and make ok money. I am trying to clean up my credit and want to make good on this loan. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

2006-08-14 16:09:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

2006-08-14 16:08:14 · 2 answers · asked by MIkE ALEGRIA 1 in Renting & Real Estate

I know most people would just say "I quit" upfront, but I can't just say that. I have worked there for like 6 months, and I want to quit to get a higher paying job. It's a fast food job, and they probably need me more than I need them, I do the Drive-Thru on the busiest days, and I don't know what to do. I was suppose to get 2 raises, but they failed to do evaluate me, and I like the job and all, but $5.50 is lousy pay.

I'm trying to get away from the Fast Food industry, and get a more better job, but I'm 16, and this is my first job.

2006-08-14 16:05:51 · 14 answers · asked by arunforce 3 in Careers & Employment

2006-08-14 16:04:54 · 1 answers · asked by denny 1 in Advertising & Marketing

2006-08-14 16:03:28 · 5 answers · asked by sawrose36 1 in Renting & Real Estate

I made a deposit on Saturday at my Bank of America ATM and it hasn't posted to my account yet, and doesn't even show up as pending on Online Banking. My old bank would automatically allow $500 of the deposit to be available immediately. What's the deal?

2006-08-14 16:02:54 · 12 answers · asked by S.G. 2 in Personal Finance

I was thinking I would start practicing staying awake tonight and tomorrow. Bad idea? Thanks

2006-08-14 16:02:39 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

I recently started a small business in Lima, Peru. I need a software program that is easy to use and has a good tutorial for my manager who speaks only Spanish and whose knowledge of accounting is limited.

2006-08-14 16:02:25 · 2 answers · asked by ace 3 in Small Business

I'm 25, in good shape, and financially stable from smart investment decisions. I'm interested in becoming a firefighter so I can help people and have an exciting job, and I was wondering if any other firefighters could give me some insight into the traning and rigors of the job.

Serious answers only, please.

2006-08-14 15:58:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

2006-08-14 15:56:59 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

I was offered two different jobs today. Here are the details
1. Second shift, 3:30 - 11:30 PM Monday - Friday from September to June (I live in Wisconsin where it snows during the winter), first shift from June until September, union job, pay starts at $11.09/hour and will go up to $13/hour by next July, full benefits including dental, medical and life insurance, long term disability, state retirement. I have done this type of job for 26 years and I HATE DOING IT!!!!!

2. First shift 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday - Friday and every third Saturday for 3 hours, non-union, pay starts at $10/hour and will go to $10.50/hour in 90 days, no dental insurance but has every other type of insurance as well as two retirement plans. This would be a new type of job for me and I would LOVE THIS JOB!!!

Both jobs are 20 miles from where I live.

Which should I choose? I have to let them know in the morning.

2006-08-14 15:56:30 · 18 answers · asked by jeanhack42 4 in Careers & Employment

FOr sale by owner in florida, i live in NY, can this transaction be done between us without attorneys or do i have to retain an attorney ?

2006-08-14 15:52:32 · 8 answers · asked by gemini17_10473 2 in Investing

2006-08-14 15:50:57 · 19 answers · asked by Robert B 1 in United States

why does the largest retail in america never offer choices? why do they stock aisles with unrelated products? why do they leave pallets and ladders in the way of customers? the list goes on and on and on.

2006-08-14 15:45:39 · 13 answers · asked by steve b 5 in Corporations

I just got a job at a small business. I was told i get taxed as a contracted labor person. I am 18 and i am unfamilar with this process. I also am unaware if it will cost me more to pay in. If someone could please assit me , i would appreciate it. Thanks!

2006-08-14 15:44:27 · 5 answers · asked by Shirley B 1 in United States

Does SideStep.com need to form partnerships, or some sort of affiliation, with the airfare websites it searches to find the lowest fares?

How do they make money? Do they take a cut of air purchases? Are there other ways they make money?

2006-08-14 15:42:47 · 1 answers · asked by Jeff S 2 in Other - Business & Finance

2006-08-14 15:42:34 · 3 answers · asked by lajade 1 in Renting & Real Estate

2006-08-14 15:41:52 · 13 answers · asked by Trevor K 1 in Personal Finance