Business & Finance - 23 October 2006

I am thinking about applying a trademark for my product name. The name contains two words, say "WordA WordB". I searched US patent and trademark website and found an existing trademark, the phrase is "WordB-WordA". So basically the reverse order of my two words with a dash. The description of the trademark and business industry is completely different than mine. There is definitely no similarity of the purpose of the phrase. Under such circumstances, do you think I can get mine registered? Thanks a ton!

2006-10-23 04:28:34 · 5 answers · asked by penn10 1 in Other - Advertising & Marketing

2006-10-23 04:26:43 · 11 answers · asked by JACK U 1 in United States

How does Scottrade compare? (my current broker)

2006-10-23 04:24:49 · 2 answers · asked by Yardbird 5 in Investing

2006-10-23 04:20:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance

2006-10-23 04:19:52 · 9 answers · asked by Sara S 4 in Insurance

2006-10-23 04:19:14 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

I am starting my own vending machine service business in Leeds, West Yorkshire, and I am promoting healthier eating in the workplace environment. My provisions will consist of dried fruit pkgs, mixed nuts, etc.... Also 100% natural fruit juices. Establishments of interest are: Local community centres, call centres, leisure centres, betting shops, local authorities, housing offices, and law centres. Can anyone provide me with information on how do I obtain a new business directory, listiing new businesses... Thanks, David Wheeler

2006-10-23 04:16:24 · 6 answers · asked by dave_wheeler41 1 in Small Business

2006-10-23 04:15:14 · 3 answers · asked by granprx03 1 in United States

A few years ago I was sort of disapointed that I didn't need glasses...I thought they'd make me look smarter on job interviews. So I was wondering what your perception is.

2006-10-23 04:13:24 · 9 answers · asked by Dellajoy 6 in Careers & Employment

My company has made a new employment contract that states, if we are terminated for any reason, we can't work anywhere in the field of metal-finishing for 18 months. This basically leaves the majority of us with no viable employment options in our field of education or experience. We're not sure if we should sign this, but the employer says sign or you can't work here. Can they do this??

2006-10-23 04:04:04 · 8 answers · asked by ontario ashley 4 in Careers & Employment

seems to me a contradiction in tems, but here is an example:
Cott Corp is an unprofitable Soft Drinks company that trades on the TSX. (Toronto)

2006-10-23 04:03:54 · 7 answers · asked by oracle 5 in Investing

this friday 17 people are getting let go, two of them are my friends do I tell them or keep quiet like I was told by my supervisor to do.

2006-10-23 04:03:09 · 9 answers · asked by Rainy 5 in Careers & Employment

how much do i make yearly? im a waittres and
in tips i only claim 120.00 weekly. in my check i get 68.00 all before taxes..
im trying to set up a low income housing but they want to know what i make yearly... what do i make? ,.. not very good at math and taxes.... tks

2006-10-23 04:01:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

2006-10-23 03:57:04 · 10 answers · asked by trackman716d 1 in Credit

I need to make some good money, just like most of us, but I just got out of high school so I don't really have a good resume or anything like that.

2006-10-23 03:57:00 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

have the time, money, and dedication for it?

2006-10-23 03:52:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

what are some leading economic indicators and how are they put to use in a business?

2006-10-23 03:46:20 · 1 answers · asked by nikejustdoit88 2 in Careers & Employment

Not everyone may be in a climate where you can do this but those that are could reduce consumption of Gasoline tremendously. We could possibly get prices on oil back towards USD 20 where they should be!

2006-10-23 03:46:19 · 1 answers · asked by VikingBanshee 2 in Other - Business & Finance

What if you had a million dollars in counterfeit twenties? How would you launder it? Casinos? Retail? How?

It's a thought excercize, don't pontificate on the moral or aspects.

2006-10-23 03:43:13 · 3 answers · asked by Theif 1 in Investing

2006-10-23 03:43:01 · 9 answers · asked by rizzio 1 in Careers & Employment

I like my job but cant help feel I should be doing something else! Any ideas on how I can try out new things without risking losing the decent job I have?

2006-10-23 03:42:53 · 2 answers · asked by Alex B 1 in Careers & Employment

My state offers the ability to buy college semesters now at current rates to be used when my child turns college age. She's only 2 now, so I imagine that being able to buy a college education for 5K a semester now will be a lot less than in 16 years. I'm not sure how much, if any, I should be putting into this type of plan or if I should put everything into retirements for myself or just save for her college in a typical 529.

2006-10-23 03:41:58 · 8 answers · asked by Rich B 2 in Other - Business & Finance

I have a liberal arts degree and have no idea what to I am going to do with it. Just wondering if anyone has any ideas for possible career opportunities for a person in my predicament.

2006-10-23 03:40:01 · 8 answers · asked by badbasco423 2 in Careers & Employment

what happers if a person stops paying credit card bills? can they put a lein on your house? can they garnish your social security check? can they garnish your retirement check?

2006-10-23 03:36:25 · 7 answers · asked by betty p 1 in Personal Finance

i need to buy tickets right away

2006-10-23 03:35:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

My vehicle, while parked, was hit by a neighbor's car. The insurance company found them to 100% at fault.

They have a $500 deductible - will they have to pay $500 towards my vehicle's repairs, or is it completely paid by liability insurance?

Just curious, because I think these people are going to flip out when they see the body shop bill!

2006-10-23 03:34:31 · 8 answers · asked by Nicole M 3 in Insurance

2006-10-23 03:33:07 · 6 answers · asked by gavin s 1 in Renting & Real Estate

Are Panosonic combination oven Microwave microave element stopped so as it was under warinity they organised a courier to pick it up after them not turning up and arriving wrong days they collected it. Now the Courier have tended it and broke the door off and panosonic have said its unfixable and have only offered us 50% off another microwave? Any views and is that fair?

2006-10-23 03:31:49 · 5 answers · asked by gavin s 1 in Corporations

I have a good income but my budgeting skills are really poor. Can someone please help me with how to start a budget & stick to it?

2006-10-23 03:31:25 · 8 answers · asked by Edward J 3 in Personal Finance

2006-10-23 03:28:32 · 3 answers · asked by Tasha H 1 in Other - Advertising & Marketing