Business & Finance - 6 December 2006

I moved into private rented accommodation a couple of weeks ago and from the outset the heating and hot water (combi boiler) has not worked properly. The plumber has visited numerous times and I've had to take time off work to be in and my boyfriend has often had to remain in for him coming. At most the heating's worked for 24 hours a time but then goes off again. It's looking as though it is now fixed, as of yesterday.

Also, the property has been recently refurbished but the backyard is not complete (it's open and like a building site), approx 3 weeks ago before we moved in we were told it would be completed within a few weeks, I have since been told today that due to delays on another job it will be the new year before it is started. As well as being difficult to access for bins etc it is also unsafe as there is a low level window which anyone could easily gain access to.

I feel that for the last couple of weeks we have been living in a house which is inhabitable as it's had no heating and no hot water. Can we therefore ask for some form of compensation?

Thanks in advance

2006-12-06 11:08:57 · 8 answers · asked by hannahmcnulty 1 in Renting & Real Estate

hey is it better to fill taxes married filling jointly or married filling seprate ? when would you get more money?

2006-12-06 11:08:11 · 3 answers · asked by erica g 1 in United States

2006-12-06 11:07:59 · 1 answers · asked by Connie E 1 in Careers & Employment

I am looking for ideas for businesses to start. I am NOT looking for those stupid online money making ideas. I am open to any ideas. What are people out there looking for or need. We have have a box truck, two cargo vans, and a dump truck. We are skilled in many tasks from cleaning to building. We are not afraid of hard work we are just looking for something that is "fast big cash" We came up with one deal and it is working well but now it is the wrong season so we need another idea. HELP PLEASE!!!!

2006-12-06 11:07:52 · 4 answers · asked by Knock Knock 4 in Small Business

I have been looking for jobs full time. I have just finished Diploma of Administration in Business. Therefore, i need to look for Receptionists and customer services or clerk jobs. Unfortunately, i have no idea to know which industry might need receptionists.

2006-12-06 11:06:45 · 3 answers · asked by kaly 1 in Careers & Employment

if i want to write bill gates a letter, what is his real address is it 20301 Lake Washington Blvd. Medina, Washington 98039.
or
1835 73rd Ave NE, Medina, WA 98039

2006-12-06 11:02:35 · 3 answers · asked by michael 1 in Other - Business & Finance

I sell cars and we are often mystery shopped on film and then given a debrief several days later, can my employers let a third party - the shopper- film me without my knowledge or consent

2006-12-06 11:02:12 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

I've got years of experience in direct sales.I've always had to rely on friends for work but I just passed my driving test and now I'm ready to spread my wings...what's easy to get into and pays top dollar?(37 yr. old male from england)

2006-12-06 11:01:20 · 13 answers · asked by returnofkarlos 2 in Careers & Employment

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2006-12-06 10:59:43 · 4 answers · asked by sanjoseskater 2 in Corporations

i have 25years in the retail business but want to get into th mangement part of it can you help me or tell me how i can get started thank you

2006-12-06 10:59:25 · 1 answers · asked by johnmathers2566@sbcglobal.net 1 in Other - Business & Finance

2006-12-06 10:50:57 · 2 answers · asked by Kenyatta L 1 in Careers & Employment

I want to sell a few things on ebay for a little extra money but i dont know how to do my shipping!? i've read the ebay help guides steps and blah blah but it only confuses me! do i need to literly take my items to the post office prior to putting them on ebay, so i would know my shipping price etc?? or do i just guesstimate the price of shipping? or do i just go buy the shipping boxes or envelopes? would i need to take my stuff inside the post office with me to get it weighed and stuf?? or what?! please help im soo confused!!

2006-12-06 10:41:46 · 5 answers · asked by roxybeach793 4 in Other - Business & Finance

2006-12-06 10:39:58 · 0 answers · asked by linda r 1 in Careers & Employment

I have a great opportunity i need to do this right

2006-12-06 10:31:54 · 1 answers · asked by lucky 1 in Other - Business & Finance

I really want a job but I'm not sure if i an old enough for 1. I am 14. What jobs pay minimum wage and do you happen to know what the minimum wage is for florida? What do you think would be a good job?

2006-12-06 10:29:21 · 4 answers · asked by Loaha 2 in Careers & Employment

i want to start investing but i am unsure about the taxes. are the profits you make on investments taxed? for example if i started an account with vanguard to buy index funds, and one with scottrade to buy individual stocks--how would i know what taxes i owe on the profits i make from those investments?

for the record i am 20 years old and i am a dependent of my fathers. in other words, i do not file my own taxes. also because of certain circumstances i have never had a job in the united states so i have no experience with taxes. i hope this isn't a stupid question. thanks in advance.

2006-12-06 10:29:06 · 9 answers · asked by shrimpylicious 3 in Investing

Do you think he wrote this in there to sell books?

After all, he doesn't actually provide any insight into how to operate an MLM business or how its even done other than to say its another way to create an income stream. Considering he mentions several ways, why is this book the one mentioned most by MLMers?

It would seem to me that if I was writing a business book and wanted to sell a lot more books, I would praise MLM and have thousands of MLMers buy the book on the mere basis that I praised it (without any regard to whether I even know what MLM is). Any chance this is the case?

2006-12-06 10:29:04 · 7 answers · asked by Marcello 2 in Investing

2006-12-06 10:28:56 · 7 answers · asked by goldnblue12 1 in Careers & Employment

2006-12-06 10:27:42 · 7 answers · asked by sara 1 in Other - Business & Finance

2006-12-06 10:25:20 · 7 answers · asked by morena 1 in Careers & Employment

I have asked for numbers from people promoting MLM business and I constantly hear that if I get hung up on the numbers I am doomed to fail.

Do you believe that is true?

2006-12-06 10:24:03 · 4 answers · asked by Marcello 2 in Small Business

I am looking for a HUD home and the home i am intrested in is Uninsured because it needs heat and air + flooring.I need to get a 203k loan.What does being a first time buyer get you?

2006-12-06 10:24:01 · 3 answers · asked by justindclavier 1 in Renting & Real Estate

Me and a friend want jobs, but we can't get them until we have this magic little card.

2006-12-06 10:20:16 · 6 answers · asked by Jazzmin F 1 in Personal Finance

I work for a company that is having serious financial problems with one of the locations. I have identified all of the problems and have the solutions. I can not go up the chain of command because my superiors are totally inept and the main cause of the financial failure. I would like to find the business address of the owners that have a financial stake in the company so that I can send them the data for their review.

2006-12-06 10:18:44 · 4 answers · asked by lv_consultant 7 in Other - Business & Finance

i do babysit but i have an older sister who gets most of the jobs so im more interested in like starting a business or something any ideas of something people might need? also just any ways to make money that dont involve online stuff

2006-12-06 10:18:14 · 8 answers · asked by oxford1225 1 in Careers & Employment

I have lost my dayplanner with all mine and my childrens personal info. SS card, birth certificates and DL, insurance info. It also had checks and ATM. I am just sick about it. I was shopping at Publix. and I feel the area has a "high" druggie population. I am a single hard working mother with limited $ my life was in that planner. What kind of damage can be done my credit isn't the greatest and I have already notified my bank. are my childrens idenity in danger? any advice is welcome.

2006-12-06 10:16:25 · 2 answers · asked by Love72 2 in Credit

2006-12-06 10:11:52 · 7 answers · asked by goduti@sbcglobal.net 3 in Careers & Employment

I have to let my new employer know how much it will cost to relocate and i want to give a fair quote and not seem like i'm trying to get over

2006-12-06 10:10:26 · 7 answers · asked by Harvest 1 in Renting & Real Estate

Does accumlated depreciation carry the same value as depreciation expense ?

2006-12-06 10:06:20 · 2 answers · asked by lynda 2 in Other - Business & Finance

2006-12-06 10:05:24 · 19 answers · asked by C 1 in Personal Finance