Business & Finance - 9 December 2006

I'm looking to start up a non-profit. As a college student, I don't have a whole heck of a lot of money. I do on the other hand have a plan, a work in progress business model and a handful of backers. I'm looking to set up a website which will sell merchandise, inform about our mission and create some buzz. So I guess the questions are; What kinds of fees am I looking at (ballpark or links?) Is it possible to pay someone a reasonable price to get my website up and running? Time isn't a huge issue (3 more years until I graduate and have to get a real job) but I would like to start making a difference as soon as possible. (Thank you all so much, in advance and I'm sorry if I am braking etiquett here, I'm very new to Y! Answers)

2006-12-09 18:27:56 · 5 answers · asked by JimmyBoy 1 in Small Business

I've seen many instances of manufacturers disabling certain parts of their products to "Improve Yields".

One recent example is Sony disabling a part of its new Cell Chip in the Playstation 3 console.

How does this work and what impact does it have on me?

2006-12-09 18:25:31 · 2 answers · asked by Amer 2 in Other - Business & Finance

I would like to lower my capital gains tax as much as possible. I already know about the income tax bracket and the length of time you hold a stock affects the capitals gains tax but is there any means to reduce capital gains taxes? (For example IRA Contributions)

What is the best way to protect my capital gains earnings? (Legally of course!!!)

2006-12-09 18:22:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

Is Jolina Alarcon one of the employee at Prudential Life Plan. She called me regarding this promo that i was chosen as one of the awardee who will receive a fully paid accident insurance with claiming code VA-1007. I want to verify if this promotion is true or not

2006-12-09 18:20:37 · 3 answers · asked by Nora I 1 in Insurance

2006-12-09 18:19:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in India

I'm living in an apartment right now and wondering if all the rents that i pay every month, are they tax deductible?

2006-12-09 18:19:35 · 6 answers · asked by bibi 1 in United States

gpt (get paid too)

2006-12-09 18:13:40 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

My son moved into an aptmt. The paint was chipping on the walls and for curtains, there were old ripped bed sheets. He lived there for about 2-3 months and then gave his 30 day notice. He was waiting for the deposit back, when he finally got it back she kept 120.00 for curtains and 85.00 for a new lock on the door, because he brought the key back 1 day late. Anybody know the laws in the state of Minnesota? Can we report her anyplace?

2006-12-09 18:11:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

2006-12-09 18:10:47 · 2 answers · asked by Slut4Points 3 in Personal Finance

2006-12-09 18:09:42 · 6 answers · asked by nathan64 1 in Careers & Employment

2006-12-09 18:09:27 · 1 answers · asked by Slut4Points 3 in Renting & Real Estate

2006-12-09 18:09:23 · 5 answers · asked by writers4u2003 1 in Investing

business strategies

2006-12-09 18:09:21 · 4 answers · asked by samer a 1 in Corporations

Boss often ask me to do that,but I have not found any benefits of that.
And we often do it when we have determine the product'smaketing positioning.
Do we do it at the wrong stage?

2006-12-09 18:08:28 · 2 answers · asked by curvy gal 2 in Other - Advertising & Marketing

I have a hospital bill of $101,000.00 and Physicians fees of $38,000.00 with no insurance in sight. I also have racked up about $30,000.00 in various credit card dues. I've never missed a payment on the credit cards for over 18 years thanks to a little help now. I am currently disabled with no resources except food stamps and also are unemployed. I've applied for SSI, SSA and Medicaid but I do not fit their definition of being disabled. My doctor's have pointed out and provided testimony on paper that my medical condition will have to be followed up for years and that I am not to work or drive until they decide it is safe. I had brain tumor surgery with a side order of uncontrolled grand mal seizures. I'm on the road to recovery but it will be well over 12 months with expensive tests in between.
$3500.00 for MRI's twice a year to monitor for recurrence of tumor.

Any sane advice would be helpful. Bankruptcy? Flee the country?
Just jokin.

2006-12-09 18:03:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

The real question is:

what do I do now?

I am clueless.

2006-12-09 18:02:47 · 13 answers · asked by Gabriel 3 in Careers & Employment

2006-12-09 18:02:00 · 4 answers · asked by Kirti B. 1 in Investing

2006-12-09 17:54:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

Dear Angie Sabater,

This letter is in regards to 1212A S Boeke Rd. My residency of the last two months. I was reviewing my lease and feel as if you are not upholding your end of it. The issues I am about to state have been brought up multiple times since I moved in.

1.The wooden pallets that were next to the house on my side are now in the back yard due to my mother because they were such an eye sore. They are sitting there along with refuge from the apartment next door with a disgusting mattress, a broken TV, computer, and rolled up rugs. These items attract animals and rodents. This is not my style of living.

2.There is an odor in this home that I was assured was from the rugs that were removed. But there isn’t one person that has come to my home and not commented on the stench. I believe that the basement area under my living room is the cause of the smell due to previous pets using it as a litter box.

3.Granted you are taking care of the roach situation, I am very displeased that it was not brought to my attention before I signed the lease.

4.The basement is of no use due to what I previously stated about the smell. There are many roach bodies lying around down there and I don’t feel that I should have clean that up due to disgustingness. I most definetly would not want to use my vacuum down there as it is my own personal vaccum that I use in my living areas.

5.There was absolutely no weather stripping in the door jams. I had to seal them off with foam weather stripping.

6.Windows are so drafty that when I lit a match the flame flickered due to wind seeping through. We did attempt to tape up windows with weathering tape but still every morning I have extreme/dripping condensation on the glass.

7.The stove that was provided with the apartment is not in sync with the outlet provided, so I am forced to use an extension cord across my kitchen floor under my sink. This is not safe.

8.The lease states that you would maintain the yards appearance. There are leaves and debris everywhere.

9.I was never provided adequate garbage cans for your property.

10.The phone jack does not work in the hallway. I only have one working one in my bedroom.

11.The bathtub constantly drips warm water, which means water that I am heating and paying for.

12.I wake up with my eyes red and irritated every morning, which I believe is due to a buildup of mold in this home. Which is visible on the exterior of the house.



I work 2nd shift, and when your brother occasionally stops by I am usually in the middle of my night and not alert enough to stress what needs to be fixed or needs to be done. But I have mentioned all of the above.

I don’t want to be considered a complaining tenant, but I believe these are of just cause to discuss with you.

As you can see I have stated over ten things that are of nusiciance, and took way too long to get fixed. This is my first apartment and much more stressful than I had anticipated. I would like to request my deposit back and am giving you a full 60 days noticed that I will be leaving.

2006-12-09 17:45:02 · 10 answers · asked by Calli S 2 in Renting & Real Estate

i mailed them back to address on original envelope,they came back due to ivalid,bogus address.i did have my local bank check them
and they said they are legimate.what should i do?also a note that came with the checks instructed me to take a $1,000,split the rest and mail each half to 2 different people in different countries.this is very strange

2006-12-09 17:40:37 · 6 answers · asked by shortsnout 1 in Other - Business & Finance

i mailed them back to address on original envelope,they came back due to ivalid,bogus address.i did have my local bank check them
and they said they are legimate.what should i do?also a note that came with the checks instructed me to take a $1,000,split the rest and mail each half to 2 different people in different countries.this is very strange

2006-12-09 17:39:54 · 6 answers · asked by shortsnout 1 in Other - Business & Finance

2006-12-09 17:39:26 · 8 answers · asked by Mohsen J 1 in Personal Finance

Texas is an "at will" state which states that you can leave an employer without cause, and, from what I understand, the employer can lay you off (not fire from what I understand) whenever they choose.

2006-12-09 17:38:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

My grandmother has aquired debt in total of $10,000.This is mainly due to using credit cards and such to purchase fuel for her home, new oil tank, new furnace and several other necessities over the years.She is currently living on a fixed income of 1200. per month.Right now, creditors are harassing her left and right and she is struggling to pay the bills.I help, but I am not rich.There is only so much I can do. She is overwhelmed and the taxes are due on the house in January. I went to LendingTree.Com. and came up with a Home Equity Loan from Champion Mortgage.How safe is this?Is this the right thing for her?Any other options? They charged her to assess her home. Are their closing costs that must be paid before she receives money? Even if she doesn't get approved? I would hate to see her lose her home. Please help!

2006-12-09 17:37:27 · 7 answers · asked by laracroft79 1 in Renting & Real Estate

hi, im an apprentice and im looking 4 female friends in the same field or groups about women in construction,,but its like looking 4 a needel in a hay stack,,,,,,any help would be appreciated

2006-12-09 17:35:11 · 2 answers · asked by hopeless_romantic_chick 2 in Careers & Employment

2006-12-09 17:34:58 · 3 answers · asked by Bernardo L 1 in Investing

2006-12-09 17:33:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

any links that can help

2006-12-09 17:29:35 · 5 answers · asked by lolo 3 in United States

Is it CONTINENTAL SYSTEMS PVT. LTD founded by Dr. R.S.A. Dhani or some other company

2006-12-09 17:27:42 · 1 answers · asked by Manoj K 1 in Small Business

To properly structure a loan between family members so as to avoid tax consequences to the person being lent the money, does the person lending the money need to charge the prevailing rate of interest. If so, is the rate prime plus one, or some other amount. Are there any other potential requirements that I should look into?

2006-12-09 17:20:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Taxes