Business & Finance - 1 January 2007

I am a 6 Sigma Master Black Belt. 6 Sigma is a statistical methodology that focuses on making decisions based on data. I want to start a consulting business that helps small businesses cut their costs using 6 Sigma methodologies. What would be the best approach to letting small businesses find out about my services. I propose to charge based on a percentage of the 1st year's savings to the client (ie 30%) of total savings. I am certified in Project Management and Training of 6 Sigma. Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

2007-01-01 08:11:37 · 3 answers · asked by jkbjkb13 1 in Small Business

Does anyone know if Fedex is open on Jan 2nd? I know that USPS is closed for mourning of later President Ford, they should have just taken Friday off. Just another reason for USPS to take a day off I guess. Freakin dumb. Here are our hard earned tax dollars at work.

2007-01-01 08:09:19 · 11 answers · asked by bruins682001 2 in Corporations

For example if you put one million dollars into some sort of account could you live off the interest from it.

2007-01-01 08:08:18 · 12 answers · asked by jollor 1 in Personal Finance

Did my preliminary taxes, I was married in March 06. Wife and I have a son together. Logic would tell me to file married/jointly. However my wife and I both come out with larger refunds filling Single/Head of Household. How does the IRS know that we got married this year unless we tell them?

2007-01-01 08:08:04 · 7 answers · asked by TLARA01 1 in United States

I want to find out how much is normal, and how much is alot/too little.

2007-01-01 08:04:40 · 3 answers · asked by John 2 in Personal Finance

I want to move from Winnipeg to Edmonton as soon as possible. I have $1800 in my pocket to move. My only possesions are clothing. Would a landlord take me as a tenant without having a job first?
Thanks for your help.

2007-01-01 08:02:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

i just want to have job thats fun,easy,and pays good money!
(thanks for your reply if you do.)

2007-01-01 07:58:09 · 5 answers · asked by Ash! 1 in Careers & Employment

I have no specific article in my mind. I just want a piece that goes further than explaining the idea of pay-per-click, and try to give insights about how it affects the whole advertising industry

2007-01-01 07:55:31 · 3 answers · asked by gadi_lahav 1 in Search Engine Optimization

2007-01-01 07:55:15 · 2 answers · asked by grady c 1 in United States

I worked 96 hrs/$17 hr.However the way we are pd is shown as $6 hr plus bonus to= $17hr. Overtime=$9 hr. plus bonus to =$17 hr.

96 hrs X 17.= $1632

First stub shows:
80 hrs @ $480
46.75 hrs @ $420.75
Bonus $1.75
Total hrs 126.75 hrs
Total pay $902.20

Deds:
Ins $143.07
Aflac $ 65.72
Fed Tax $8.00
State Tax $21.29
Local Tax $6.93
Soc. Sec. $42.99
Medicare $10.06
Unemploy $.81
Total Ded 298.08 +after tax ded Aflac Life Ins. - $24.69
Mileage +$729.80

Net Pay $1308.44

2nd stub shows same hours and earnings @ $1632 minus mileage of $729.80 for a total of $1640.

Is this legal? What are my earnings? How do I claim mileage since I'm not really being paid mileage? My hr. rate when hired was to be $19 hr and never given anything as to why it is different? What do I do? Is there a solution? Any help appreciated, contact me at user ID above @ yahoo.com.

2007-01-01 07:54:13 · 2 answers · asked by dlm1ok 3 in Other - Taxes

2007-01-01 07:51:58 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

I am starting my own business as a Business Advisor. I am slso planning on contaction financial institutions for training their officers involved with change management. I have over twenty years experience in the banking industrials.


What books would you suggest that I read for starting a consulting business. My focus will be doing seminars and workshops on topics such as: Preparing and following a business plan; How to prepare to ask for money to help your busniess grow from a Bank; Pit falls starting your business, and pit falls to avoid when your business finally takes off, etc.

2007-01-01 07:51:22 · 3 answers · asked by D S 4 in Small Business

Do i have to pick up the papers from the place of original distribution? During What time do i deliver the papers and about how many. and how much will i most likely be paid if done in Stockton, California

2007-01-01 07:47:28 · 2 answers · asked by JT 1 in Other - Business & Finance

I was unaware of this step, until I was informed of this service from people on Yahoo! answers.......thanks!

2007-01-01 07:46:37 · 7 answers · asked by okwaho 1 in Renting & Real Estate

ok, a few day ago, i bid on an item and was outbid by another person. now i received an email from the seller of that item saying that, the person you won that items no longer want it and he willing to offer me that items with my last bidden price. do you think it's a scam?

2007-01-01 07:45:52 · 3 answers · asked by Lizlyly 2 in Other - Business & Finance

I am planning on putting some money into a Roth IRA before April 15th, in order to take advantage of the tax credit for lower income people who amass retirement savings.

Let's say I get the Roth IRA, and then close it out 6 months later:
What will I have to pay a penalty on?
Just my earnings, or will there be a penalty on the entire amount I had invested?
Will I have to pay back the tax credit that I took for putting the money in?
Does the tax credit I am speaking of still exist, or did it expire?

Thank you for your help.

2007-01-01 07:40:37 · 1 answers · asked by waefijfaewfew 3 in United States

what do they mean by Balance Transfer Apr 22%? what is a balance transfer?

2007-01-01 07:38:23 · 3 answers · asked by Dan L 1 in Credit

I would like to make some money from this investment, but the market is not good to sellers in this market. I can get either one for less than what it was worth a year ago. If I buy an older home for roughly 130k, I'd need to put about 15-20k to get it into top shape but the max it could sell for would be around 155-160k, so not much $ to be made. On the other hand I could build brand new for around 150-170k and when this new devolpment is completed, the neighborhood will be very nice and could possibley (key word there because there is no way to know exactly what a comp would go for yet) get 200k. I'm looking to buy now and sell in 2-5 years. If anyone has any sort of first hand info or expirience with flipping an older house, buying and selling a new house, making or losing money on real estate, It would be nice to hear. Thanks.

2007-01-01 07:37:31 · 5 answers · asked by maas25 2 in Renting & Real Estate

2007-01-01 07:36:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

Hi,

I own an apartment in central Montreal. I am a UK citizen living most of my time in the UK so I rent out my apartment most of the time.

I recently received an invoice from 'Comite de gestion de laTaxe Scolaire' totalling nearly CAD1000 for the last two and a half years.

I don't understand what this tax is for and where a) I should be paying it as a non-Canadian resident or b) if it should be me (the property owner) or my tenant (the resident) who is legally responsible for paying it?

Anyone with experience in this area able to help me out?

Thanks!

2007-01-01 07:35:27 · 2 answers · asked by ukjamesscott 1 in Canada

this can start a war

2007-01-01 07:34:15 · 8 answers · asked by paco 1 in Investing

my gf graduated college almost 2 yrs ago and isnt even looking for a job at all ? she isnt rich or anything , just has a stupid little part-time job?

2007-01-01 07:30:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Small Business

a friend had a fundraiser for me last year to help pay for my medical bills due to my disability. how/where do i put this info on my tax form and how much should i expect to pay in on this money- $6000?

2007-01-01 07:28:46 · 2 answers · asked by drunkinpoet 4 in United States

2007-01-01 07:28:09 · 6 answers · asked by John 2 in Credit

What is it that an employer would really disapprove of in an employee. Not necessarily grounds for termination. But what drives an employer crazy?

2007-01-01 07:27:15 · 7 answers · asked by sweet 5 in Careers & Employment

2007-01-01 07:27:09 · 4 answers · asked by ora_b_70714 1 in United States

My wife started making regular deposits in a 401k plan offered by her new employer in 2006.

Question: Is the money she invested in the 401k Plan tax deductible in 2006? In other words, do these contributions count as taxable income....or are they tax exempt?

If contributions to 401k plans are tax deductible, is there a limit to what we can claim on our federal income tax form each year if we file a joint return?

2007-01-01 07:24:07 · 10 answers · asked by Im2hard2please 2 in United States

My boss is woman, we all at work struggling from her!!! any advice?

2007-01-01 07:21:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

so when i do my taxes,how will it effect me?And what forms do i turn in when i do my taxes. Will this be used as income against me even though i didnt pay my loan off by 10 thousand dollars. I had to sell before foreclosure this was best deal.Plus i fell short in my payments to the governement so i owe them around 800 they will garnishment from my return.I worked alot of over time this year it pushed me in a higher tax brackets scared i will owe for once,i do have a son that i claim. I know i can ask my tax person tomorrow , but i want to know right now,,thanks

2007-01-01 07:21:33 · 1 answers · asked by heartzz_ablaze 3 in United States

2007-01-01 07:21:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment