Business & Finance - 1 October 2006

I'm going to Mauritius in about two weeks and am trying to sort out my car transfers from the airport to my hotel and also the excursions I want to go on.

I have contacted about three or four companies who all want me to email my credit card details, expiry date and three digit code at the back of the card should I wish to proceed...

I really don't want to do this. They cannot accept Paypal as Mauritius is not one of the listed countries which can receive it. I cannot do a bank transfer as I will be charged to do so... I also doubt they will let me pay on arrival [in case from their point of view I don't show up]...

I really don't know what to do.. I really do not want to email or fax my credit card details to them for obvious reasons....

2006-10-01 22:25:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

and now I'm job searching. The problem is, good computer skills and good PR writing skills are vital criteria in PR, but I lack of both knowledge. Do you think I should spend a month or more in training up those skills before applying jobs or get the training and job appyling both doing the same time???? At the momment I'm quite frustrated because I'm pretty bad on those two skills!!!!!

2006-10-01 22:23:58 · 1 answers · asked by FairGround 3 in Careers & Employment

2006-10-01 22:17:47 · 2 answers · asked by blondi 1 in United Kingdom

I have 2 blue sapphires (1.15ct and 1.23ct) and a pink sapphire (0.75ct). Where can I sell them? And how much are they likely to be worth?

Any other help appreciated.

2006-10-01 22:15:16 · 9 answers · asked by Stuart H 2 in Other - Business & Finance

That pretty much says it all. What are your preferences and is 19" fine?

2006-10-01 22:10:16 · 5 answers · asked by Dave 5 in Other - Business & Finance

I bought a 3 piece suite last year on pay in 12 months. I have moved since I bought them so haven't received any letters from them. I was waiting for the first payment to go out of my account so I would have the contact details etc but they haven't taken the payment. Why would they not take the money?? What should I do ? We bought them from Harveys. I'm happy to pay but have they forgotton? I heard Harveys have been bought out ??

2006-10-01 22:00:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

2006-10-01 21:49:01 · 4 answers · asked by charlie c 2 in Other - Business & Finance

2006-10-01 21:47:23 · 4 answers · asked by bapiraju k 2 in Careers & Employment

I have a (documented) background in Engineering and my idea is very sound and grounded in engineering fundamentals. I'm just hesitant to spend the 10k-15k to patent it. Many of my previously conceived ideas have since been discovered by others and have taken off (not on my patent). I have one idea now that I have absolutely no doubts that it will be big-it's my best idea. It is tremendously practical, useful and basically very simple. If anyone wants to learn a little more about it, please let me know.
FYI- If it matters, I am already a successful business man. The patent process is a long and expensive so I have hesitated to do it. THIS IS NOT A DREAM- it is very practical and could absolutely work. I have not filed the provisional patent yet- plan to soon. Every close friend that I have shared it with- even the most cynical of the lot had their jaws drop and they ALL thought it has tremendous potential- I offer no guarantees but no risk no reward, right?

2006-10-01 21:38:10 · 7 answers · asked by Dave 5 in Investing

2006-10-01 21:23:34 · 6 answers · asked by blackrose 2 in Careers & Employment

I want to work while studying... I might go for a graduate diploma or an MBA if I could get the financial aid.
But I'm afraid that I'd be discriminated against because of my name... what should I do? Or I'm imagining that I'd be discriminated against?
Actually I still didn't move to USA, but I'll do that soon.
If you will ask me why I want to go to USA while being scared of discrimination, I will tell you it's because I don't always trust the media and I do beleive that USA is the land of opportunities.

2006-10-01 21:22:02 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

I am looking at a mortgage that tracks the Bank of Scotland Base Rate, and wondered how much this differed, and/or was likely to differ, from the Bank of England Base Rate?

2006-10-01 21:20:51 · 4 answers · asked by DTFC 2 in Personal Finance

My Ebay store wasn't getting any traffic so I had to pay my fees with my regular pay check. Most people will wait 28 days for a bill to be paid but paypal charged my checking account $192 17 days after I was issued the bill. Is there anything I can do to stop Paypal or at leat get the overdraft charge from them? They are the scum of the earth.

2006-10-01 21:11:59 · 3 answers · asked by changRdie 3 in Small Business

Hi, I want to explore and learn about investing my money. What are some good ways to start with a small amount of money (ie $1000 -- beginners gotta start somewhere).

I've only researched about t-bills. From my understanding, it seems like you earn about 5% by buying a discounted t-bill. Are there any better options?

Websites, info, tips, and explanations are appreciated.

2006-10-01 21:11:13 · 6 answers · asked by jXoannee 3 in Investing

I am poor man if there person who can help me I will stand by my self. I orphan so I have not helpper that is why I beg help

2006-10-01 21:04:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

Have you ever worked at Camphill Blair Drummond, Stirling? How did you find it, any info appreciated, good or bad!

2006-10-01 21:02:44 · 1 answers · asked by babsbob237 1 in Careers & Employment

Are home improvements, such as a waterfall/pond.... Tax Deductibile?

2006-10-01 20:58:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

2006-10-01 20:57:59 · 3 answers · asked by sexy luv 1 in Credit

My credit score for free in UK?

2006-10-01 20:55:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

2006-10-01 20:46:33 · 9 answers · asked by kila D 1 in Personal Finance

2006-10-01 20:43:58 · 8 answers · asked by Manuel M 1 in Careers & Employment

I am in the mortgage business and i am tring to find out what banks do stated deals with terrible credit 100% financing

2006-10-01 20:38:35 · 2 answers · asked by morconla08@verizon.net 1 in Credit

i win . Yahoo! 2006 Mid-Year Gift Prize but not give my prize , yahoo told your prize with in 1 months delivery , but not give me my prize plase give replay.

2006-10-01 20:17:38 · 2 answers · asked by pavithranvtk 1 in Other - Business & Finance

I am an international student paying with a debit card from my own country. It worked just fine when I paid for the GRE with it, also online. Could there be any problems? Thanks!

2006-10-01 19:51:04 · 3 answers · asked by c2k3ro 2 in Personal Finance

i am a new user ,so help me by giving detailed reply

2006-10-01 19:46:54 · 6 answers · asked by advoakash 1 in Investing

Meaning there is money missing, I am just now starting to go through some of my bank statements, and always tried, but years ago I didn't, so now, I see money missing a few number of times, I've been with BofA and I need to leave them, worst bank of all, has anyone else had the same problem? Hmm..

2006-10-01 19:41:32 · 5 answers · asked by You are loved 5 in Personal Finance

What would I need to study in college? What would I be doing on a daily basis?

Best answer gets 10 pts

2006-10-01 19:38:01 · 3 answers · asked by New Jersey Steve 5 in Careers & Employment

Ive been working for this company for more than 4 years now and ive always dreamt of becoming a manager. Now the tables has been turned and i was offered if i wanted to get the position. It will be a higher step from office administrator to assistant manager. I have few concerns the risk i am taking can affect me , my boss and my company if i failed. I have been wanting this job for a long time now its here im getting scared cos it wont be an easy job.the pay is good. but im not sure how will i be dealing with assholes and people who discriminate me .a woman and a filipina.
I dont know my boss is worried and bothered if i take the job. his actually confusing me too.he even mentioned if i wont take the job he will be relieved. so i dont know if his just selfish or actually making an offer. let me know what you tihnk about it.

2006-10-01 19:37:10 · 5 answers · asked by blue 1 in Careers & Employment

So my boss was going to count out the register but she messed up on the buttons and ended up jamming it so it wouldnt open, so she was frustrated and since i was standing there she grabbed my arm and twisted it hard, five minutes later i could still see where she had grabbed me. i was pretty surprised that she did this so i didnt mention anything, but i know that i could file a lawsuit so what should i do?

2006-10-01 19:21:05 · 20 answers · asked by latin_latinperson 1 in Careers & Employment

2006-10-01 19:19:15 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance