Business & Finance - 20 July 2007

I'm thinking of starting a business and, amongst other things I'm going to have to buy large quantities of linen. I'm completely wet behind the ears about this sort of thing as I mainly deal in metals. How do I go about finding wholesalers? Can you give me any other tips I might need to know?

2007-07-20 03:52:35 · 6 answers · asked by tuthutop 2 in Small Business

i bought a set of jewelry from her made payable monthly for one year i gave her 12 post dated checks but after the 6th month i closed my bank account so i told her and now i'm paying her by money order my 7th m.o was delayed by almost a week and now she's threatening me that my next payment should be on time with the dates i put on the post dated check on the account i've closed or else if its late by just 4 days she's gonna report me to the credit bureau. does her threat hold water? She keeps on harrassing me calling me constantly and i'm really getting stressed out!

2007-07-20 03:50:26 · 11 answers · asked by athena 1 in Credit

Hi all,

I am aiming to get into work as a sales person...

Are there any genuine promotion oportunities ? how long do you have to be with the organisation to be promoted (in general) ?

I have an interview soon for a sales person how would I approach the subject of future promotion - or should I avoid it ??

any advice ?

thanks !

2007-07-20 03:46:08 · 3 answers · asked by Roger 6 in Other - Careers & Employment

I live in Boston where it seems like the majority of women I know are nurses or any girl in her 20's or 30's has gone back to school for nursing. These could be women who have already done a 4 year degree in business, spanish, marketing, but they decide to return to nursing school to get a 2 year associates degree in nursing. My mom earned a BSN in 4 years, she was a nurse at 21. My aunt, grandmother, and cousin all did the same thing. My cousin got her nursing degree at an ivy league school. Seems funny that someone can go to a two year community college, get an associates and make the same salary she does! What do you think will happen in the future of nursing? Many women are doing it because 'the money is good' or 'it only takes two years to get the degree.' I wonder how many of them are actually passionate about it. Nursing is not easy, I feel like nursing is becoming less professional than it once was since everyone is doing it. What do you think?

2007-07-20 03:43:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Care

ok i didnt file my state taxes yet, and its 2 months pass due, am i going too jail for tax evasion? or am i going too have too pay a 35,000 dollar fee? whats going too happen im filing them as we speak!

2007-07-20 03:41:32 · 5 answers · asked by themanthemanfrozen 2 in United States

2007-07-20 03:32:41 · 4 answers · asked by schlouey 3 in Corporations

2007-07-20 03:30:03 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

2007-07-20 03:28:11 · 6 answers · asked by Paul E 1 in Investing

I've heard that if you want to rat out someone to the IRS for tax fraud that the government will give you a reward of a certain percentage of what they collect. However, you have to fill out a certain form. Does anybody know what form this is and how to obtain it?

My last employer found out I was looking for another job and fired me because of it (that's the reason he gave me). When I filed for unemployment he contested it claiming that I had been reprimanded 4 or 5 times for my job performanace (an outright lie---He never reprimanded me, in fact, a week before he fired me he gave me a raise). Normally I wouldn't rat anyone out to the IRS, but I'm making an exception in this case.

2007-07-20 03:27:54 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

I've gotten myself into a financial pickle. like most people i can get out of it, but it will take time. i own my home and yes i got behind in the mortgage. the bank graciously restructured the loan for me but i don't think i can do it. i'm debating on selling my home and getting a rental place for a couple of years. it would build my credit back up and the rents i've seen are way cheaper than my mortgage (thank you florida for outrageous property taxes and insurance). i'm trying to get an unbiased opinion as i just don't know if i should do this or not.

2007-07-20 03:27:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

I am very on time in paying my bills. About a few months ago, my employer at the time shorted my hours making it a hardship on me to pay my bills. The only thing that I could get by with is paying my rent and utilities and I relied on my parents for food, etc.

I was unable to pay my Macy's card for two mos. & they turned it over to this debt collection agency called Van Rue Credit Corp. I explained to the lady that because of my situation with my past employer, I faced a financial hardship. She seemed to sympathize with me and we worked out a hardship plan.

This month, I am unable to pay the agreed amount because I had a medical emergency. It was either I got treatment or die. I told her my situation and she got really nasty with me and said that I cannot skip payment for a month and I better do something to get the money because then I'd have to pay it in full. I assured her that I can pay for next month but she didn't want to hear me out.

Can someone help me with this?

2007-07-20 03:25:00 · 14 answers · asked by alexis_luvada 1 in Credit

2007-07-20 03:13:27 · 17 answers · asked by Say It Like You Mean It 4 in Other - Careers & Employment

Can u get them with only your irs number or do u need a social secuity number?

2007-07-20 03:09:28 · 1 answers · asked by ALAN 2 in United States

he couldn't throw it out since it cost him $8.99.

On a scale of 1(low) to 10 (high), how cheap do you rate this man?

2007-07-20 02:57:28 · 6 answers · asked by Reserved 6 in Personal Finance

My employer isn't taking taxes out of my check and requiring me to take them out myself. How do I go about making sure I take out enough money to pay correctly. HELP PLEASE!

2007-07-20 02:47:01 · 2 answers · asked by redsoxchica06 1 in United States

I have had a relatively short working career, the part-time and temp jobs I did through college yielded little income.

Since then (The past 5 to 6 years) I have had somewhat steady employment as a contract designer and no real way to track my income ( I have changed addresses a few times - companies I worked for kept sporadic records etc.) until this past year where I landed a management level position - yet still as a contracted worker with no benefits or taxes taken out to my knowledge.

I now feel it's time to move on to payroll and into the benefits package - but that won't occur until late October of this year.

I'm currently making 45K (annually) and do not want to jeopardize what little money a make by potentially alerting the IRS to my situation before I get my expenses and receipts together.

I'm confident I can "get right" with my tax situation - what's my best course of action?



Thanks again for your time and interest.

2007-07-20 02:46:04 · 5 answers · asked by drewmusic007 1 in United States

im lookin at possibly getting a townhome/condo instead of renting...
ive heard that the help is out there, but i cant seem to find anything. this is what ive heard: that they will pay or waive your down payment, and there are special listing for ones that are cheaper.. has anyone heard of this?

2007-07-20 02:44:49 · 4 answers · asked by the drizzle is a chick! 5 in Renting & Real Estate

My current salary is 42k yearly of which I contribute 10% to an employee sponsored 401k plan. Would it be beneficial for me to open up a Traditional IRA or a Roth IRA?

Also, give the fact that I am contributing 10% into my 401k, could I still use my Traditional IRA as a tax deduction... thanks...

2007-07-20 02:43:27 · 2 answers · asked by Raffy 1 in United States

i know there are series
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2007-07-20 02:42:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing

I'm 16 right now. But, in 2008-2009 I'm going to be a senior and I will also be 17 years old. I won't be busy during that summer going into senior like I have in the past, so I want a summer job. Thanks a lot.

2007-07-20 02:39:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I want to purchase a condo, and I have a friend who is looking for an apartment. She does not want to be on the lease, which I understand, but is it legal to rent out a room to her, if she is not on the lease?

2007-07-20 02:35:36 · 6 answers · asked by Michelle 1 in Renting & Real Estate

A family member has an outstanding bill from a local hospital for $35,000. She's unemployed due to health conditions and only receives a small widow's pension from the Vets. Admin. She had worked out a plan with the hospital to pay it off. Then they suddenly stopped sending her the bill and now she has gotten a threatening call from a collection agency claiming to represent the hospital. In the call the man stated that if the debt is not paid off they will place a lien on her house. She has filled out all paperwork for Medicaid assistance but has been denied numerous times. She has called the finance dept of the hospital many times but has yet to get a call back. Does anyone know what she can do or what course of action she can take to avoid the lien being placed? Thank you for the help!!

2007-07-20 02:33:41 · 10 answers · asked by cr2179 2 in Credit

2007-07-20 02:30:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

for example "In 2002, each cigarette was taxed currently at 26 cents per cigarette," ?

2007-07-20 02:28:17 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Taxes

I have this dying urge in my soul to start 2 new businesses for myself. I am a medical student, i have little money. I am at the crossroads of deciding how to turn my life around financially. Should I just find a job working for someone else or should I go for my dreams and start my own business like I really desire! The only thing that drains my energy towards my goal of having my own business is the fact that I feel like I am so behind financially! I am just so un-happy financially! I need good advice! Help Me!

2007-07-20 02:27:27 · 5 answers · asked by Sensualbracelet 2 in Small Business

I make great money but don't have enough to do. I get tired and become so bored that I play around on the internet. I use to work from home so being in the office makes me feel like a trapped animal. I would rather run laps in the office then sit here with NOTHING to do. Open for suggestions.

2007-07-20 02:25:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I am 30 yrs. old and have worked all of my adult life, but never filed. Should I leave it alone and never file? What would happen if I did? How much trouble am I in?

2007-07-20 02:23:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

2007-07-20 02:21:48 · 8 answers · asked by keeisha20 1 in Other - Business & Finance

I have founded a small group of volunteers in Mexico. We are currently working on helping horses with food and medical care in a small club. Can I ask US companies for sponsorship even though I am not registered as a company or non-profit organization? In the long-term, I will make the necessary steps to be registered but right now, we are writing to companies to get their help. Thanks for your help!

2007-07-20 02:18:00 · 2 answers · asked by kate cahill 2 in Other - Business & Finance

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2007-07-20 02:17:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Corporations