Business & Finance - 4 November 2006

Before I got this job, my supervisors told me I'd be doing administrative work.

At my job so far, I had to copy a book. Then, I was given literally 100 pages of people to look up in their computer and copy down the peoples' health insurance information.

Would I be an administrative assistant? If not, what would I be?

Please don't tell me that my job is called "shіtty" or "boring" or anything along the lines of that because I know and needn't be told twice =(

2006-11-04 06:21:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

I an buying a new build in Scotland. I have to get a valuation report done for the morgage. It came back with the same information that is on the house schedule. The survayor is charging me £190 for there work, and will have to conduct another when the house is finished (a further £50) is this normal. It seems to me that they didnt even visit the site..

2006-11-04 06:21:25 · 7 answers · asked by Gordon C 2 in Renting & Real Estate

I want ideas!

2006-11-04 06:18:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Small Business

I'm planning to attend school in Manhattan next year and was curious what I can expect the cost of living to be, and tips to cut costs. I'm probably going to try and find someone to share an apartment with, or just get a studio apt., what could I expect rent to be, with utilities and such? Also, just general things that I'll need for living in the city (i.e., subway passes) Are there any websites that would be helpful?

2006-11-04 06:18:18 · 5 answers · asked by me41987 4 in Renting & Real Estate

2006-11-04 06:16:20 · 7 answers · asked by gelidygelato 4 in Careers & Employment

1.What king of business do you run? Brick and mortar or internet
2.When did you start your business?
3.What kind of materials did/do you have to buy?
4.How long did it take you to start you business?
5.What risk where involved?
6.Did you have to file any paperwork? If so what kind?
7.Do you plan on opening any other shops?
8.What state and city is your business in and why did you pick that area?
9.Do people/costumers tell you they like your business?
10.What has been the best part of opening your business?

2006-11-04 06:11:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Small Business

2006-11-04 06:04:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

It just doesn't seem like that much money to me. Someone asked on here, if someone offered you one million dollars would you stop watching television forever and I said no, even though I barely ever watch it, because I wouldn't be able to watch movies, home movies, Satires, documentaries or the animal channel.

I mean people seem to blow a million dollars pretty fast right?

I also heard that it cost a million dollars to raise a kid from birth to when they've finished university.

2006-11-04 05:59:38 · 11 answers · asked by Steph :-) 3 in Credit

2006-11-04 05:58:17 · 3 answers · asked by Sinead R 1 in Small Business

This job is my sole source of income, so I just keep my mouth shut. I really would like to tell her that I don't need this kind of demoralization. It's not going to help me get it any faster. But if she gave me clearer instructions without stammering it would simplify what is expected of me. But once I get home I get these physical reactions from the stress like a really bad inflammation in my mouth, a tooth / head ache. To me, it's just another job that barely covers my living expenses. I don't learn the best under oppression. Everything I don't know already is wrong. But if it never came up, then I am not going to know it. She expects me to go digging. She (my boss) is the owner. I think I'll try to summarize everything she's expecting of me and throw it back at her to see if there is anything I left out.

2006-11-04 05:56:48 · 3 answers · asked by good luck 1 in Careers & Employment

2006-11-04 05:56:33 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

What is your approach?
What have you learned that works best?
Is it best to bully back?
Does being a nice guy make you a door mat?
Do you have to be mean back?

2006-11-04 05:52:57 · 12 answers · asked by timespiral 4 in Careers & Employment

2006-11-04 05:52:07 · 11 answers · asked by corkie 1 in Renting & Real Estate

I am about to complete a business transaction in Great Britain and was referred to an attorney. I want to ensure that this attorney is reputable and qualified. I reside in the United States (Michigan).

2006-11-04 05:47:28 · 1 answers · asked by edshedlock63 1 in Investing

explain how a paper-based system and an elctronic diary system have the same structure, use real exapmles

2006-11-04 05:42:37 · 3 answers · asked by Sinead R 1 in Small Business

Can you use a PO Box address when signing up for a credit card?

2006-11-04 05:34:10 · 6 answers · asked by Dr_G 1 in Credit

I want my brother in my group home so I can stay with him. If you have a group home or assistant living home please tell me how to get started fast. Tell me how you started your own group home, I want to start off small ,with about 4 men. I need to get my brother out of the group home he is in. (fast)

2006-11-04 05:33:31 · 1 answers · asked by mybrotherskeeper 1 in Small Business

I live in California; Los Angeles County

2006-11-04 05:32:30 · 2 answers · asked by chefrobp 1 in United States

2006-11-04 05:27:54 · 1 answers · asked by willhg 1 in United States

what should i be when i get older

2006-11-04 05:27:15 · 12 answers · asked by lexie babie 2 in Careers & Employment

I recently start a gutter business. I bought a truck for $3350 and a machine for $9000. The 1st month of the business, we earned about $5000, but had a little bit over $5000 in expenses..office, material, gas, marketing and such. This second month, we are into the 2nd week, and now we are finally positive $1400, with all expenses paid, so we are now ahead. We charge about $3.75-$4 per foot. Do you think we should be charging more? What can we do to lower our expenses. Where can we get cheaper coil?

2006-11-04 05:26:03 · 3 answers · asked by Tracy L 1 in Small Business

now. She states that I have made a huge mistake in my credit future. However, prior to opening the account, we (Adam and I) went to our financial advisor who stated that it would be very good for our future together when buying a home.
Who is mistaken? My mom is just looking out for my best interest (no pun intended) and has shown me several articles proving her point.
What is the best course of action? Should I maintain the account or cancel as instructed by mom?
Thank you for your time and assistance.

2006-11-04 05:22:17 · 12 answers · asked by James 2 in Credit

Sales Taxes and Flat Rate Income Taxes should be considered Progressive as opposed to being considered regressive.


It is much more difficult to "cheat" on a Sales Tax.

Sales Taxes tax only the money that people spend, i.e., if you are
in a low income bracket you spend less and therefore your taxes are lower.

Flat rate income taxes have proven to raise more money than those incomes taxes which increase the rate of taxation as income increases.


Sales Taxes and Flat Rate Taxes have been proven to increase revenue and increase prosperity in foreign countries where they have been tried.


The label "Regressive", coined by a Socialist, has been proven be be wrong and negatively impacts the concept of the proper method of Taxation.

It has, however, been quite effective as a propaganda tool..

2006-11-04 05:20:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Taxes

actually i have a dmat a/c i want to participate actively and earn money any one ccan help me and give valueble advice

2006-11-04 05:20:01 · 8 answers · asked by sathya 1 in Investing

i have a job which is really borning but the people i work for are really nice but now i have been offer a job somewhere else but dont think the owns are so great but this place i would not get borned the paid is the same so are the hours

2006-11-04 05:19:09 · 10 answers · asked by CLAIRE B 2 in Careers & Employment

2006-11-04 05:13:39 · 4 answers · asked by dumbblond 3 in Careers & Employment

In 2004 I put the incorrect amount of short term capital loss income carry over from my previous 2003 return. I entered an erroneous amount (less than what I should have put) because I didn't have my 2003 records to know how much I could carry over in 2004. Then in 2005 I was able to get my 2003 records to know what I should have put in 2004 as the carry over so I put in my correct carry over amount from 2003 minus what I deducted ($3000) from 2004 and put the accurate figures now in my 2005 tax return as the carry over amount BUT.. i mistakenly put it under long term capital loss carry over instead of short term.

I know this was very careless on my part and I'm not going to take my time next time and get things right but for the time being, does this warrant a tax audit? And should I fill out a 1040x to correct all this or does this even matter since they do have my 2003, 2002, on file to cross reference right?

2006-11-04 05:10:06 · 2 answers · asked by unhappy 1 in United States

2006-11-04 05:08:14 · 1 answers · asked by Aschwartzey 1 in United States

In last months wages I was overpaid by about £750 before tax.
My employer is now asking for over £500 back by cheque or they say it will be deducted from my next months wages in one hit! No explanation is being offered how the overpayment is broken down ie. how the tax, N.I. is being made up or refunded.
Whilst I appreciate it has to be repayed it is difficult as I am trying to reduce my overdraft, on instructions from the bank, so the money was swallowed up as soon as it was paid in and the bank are unlikely to let let me extend my overdraft due to my credit rating thus leaving me incredible short next month. Just before crimbo! Does anyone know how I stand legally in asking for time to repay and asking for an explanation? I understand tax will work itself out but I dont know about N.I.
Please help

2006-11-04 05:07:10 · 20 answers · asked by dave 1 in United Kingdom

2006-11-04 05:06:14 · 3 answers · asked by moukie11 1 in Renting & Real Estate