Business & Finance - 30 July 2007

We are a company that does international sales. Our offices are the most impressive in downtown. We are generous with our employees in terms of bonuses and commissions, we are only open on week days, we have pool rooms, exercize rooms name it. Our team is getting smaller and smaller, we have difficulty recruiting qualified people...what am I overlooking? What's missing that I don't see and would attract people here? Any suggestions? thanks

2007-07-30 06:48:40 · 16 answers · asked by Jane Marple 7 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-07-30 06:46:05 · 5 answers · asked by christine 1 in United States

can you still be hired as a truck driver? Part of the screening asks this question. I was diagnosed almost 5 years ago. Since then have nearly 5 years sober thru a 12 step. I am currently seeking employment as an OTR driver for trucking companies and am wondering will this prevent me from being hired at reputable driving companies. Do i need to go back to a doctor to get my diagnoses straightened out so I can apply? I consider myself better off because I do Not drink, while other undiagnosed drivers DO drink during their time off so i don't think it should be counted against me.

2007-07-30 06:45:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I'm due to leave my job in October and as I have only been a permanent employee from May 07, I am only required to give one months notice. However I really enjoy my job and get along well with my manager and the small team I work in. My family and friends all say I should only give 1 months notice, but I would like to tell them earlier. Would there be any harm in doing this? Could they ask or insist I leave sooner?

2007-07-30 06:43:36 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Should i add a comma after the word AND?

This incident will cause the price to increase, and as a result, the company will lose its customers.

2007-07-30 06:43:01 · 4 answers · asked by Dan L 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

okay, i won four tickets for the seattle-chargers preseason game. i have never used ebay before so bear with me. i emailed the guy who has the tickets and he said that he will get the tickets from the chargers in a week and then he will mail them to me. my question is when should i pay him? now? when he says he mailed the tickets? or when i get the tickets?

2007-07-30 06:37:57 · 4 answers · asked by LT 4 in Other - Business & Finance

or would this cause me financial troubles on down the line?

2007-07-30 06:20:39 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

why do they think that the women they are teaching want to be chatted up by them,do they only choose this career as a way of meeting women. some of them are real creeps.

2007-07-30 06:15:04 · 6 answers · asked by louise d 6 in Other - Careers & Employment

I have been trying for MONTHS to get a provider to bill my ins. co., they pretend to be proactive and compliant, but my ins. hasn't received anything from them. A substantial amount of $ is at stake. Do I have any options/recourse? I already paid provider, of course...

2007-07-30 06:12:34 · 4 answers · asked by handyd 2 in Insurance

an hour if you make $30,000 a year?

2007-07-30 06:09:45 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

Is anyone aware of good business proposal writing software? I am looking for something with around a $1000 licensing fee.

2007-07-30 06:08:43 · 1 answers · asked by Ralph 7 in Other - Business & Finance

2007-07-30 06:08:34 · 6 answers · asked by rhyde126 1 in Renting & Real Estate

Our roommate and I are not getting along. He got a new girlfriend, and she is constantly fighting with my husband and I. She practically lives there, but isn't on the lease. She's causing many problems, and I have become very stressed. If I continue to live here, I will end up depressed. I can't eat in the kitchen or watch tv in the living room because she is always there. My husband and I fight constantly and have thought of divorce because of all the problems with our roommate.
My husband is in the military and we really want to move on base, but we have to get out of our lease!!! We've lived there for a year, and still have 7months left! WE need to get out of the lease! Any ideas? I've already requested a copy of the lease.

2007-07-30 06:03:13 · 6 answers · asked by reina87 1 in Renting & Real Estate

i am just really board and every one else is at work :(

2007-07-30 05:59:24 · 2 answers · asked by kelsey 1 in Other - Business & Finance

My husband and I are looking into buying a house. People suggested to buy a foreclosure home because it's cheaper than a "normal" home. Is it true, that it's cheaper or are there any additional costs that I wouldn't have with a non foreclosure home, so I'd end up paying more? How do I find foreclosure listings? I looked online and found a bunch of foreclosure listings but you have to register and pay in order to look at them.
Thanks for your help! :o)

2007-07-30 05:52:57 · 9 answers · asked by pearl_682 3 in Renting & Real Estate

Do you believe that our current tax code system is too complicated and needs to be modified or restructured? Is it possible to make radical changes or would it be too difficult to change?

2007-07-30 05:50:04 · 6 answers · asked by pisces02 4 in United States

2007-07-30 05:47:50 · 5 answers · asked by pete.wolff@sbcglobal.net 1 in United States

Is there any way possible? Me and my fiance are trying to get an apartment and both going to college this fall. We are running out of time.

2007-07-30 05:47:50 · 3 answers · asked by Wisdom Is Key 2 in Personal Finance

Grandma owned her house free and clear (in PA). Her grandson was living with her while he went to school from 1998 until 2004. In 1999, she added her daughter (who never lived there) to the deed.

In 2005, she became unable to live on her own, left her home and moved into her grandson's house.

Before leaving her home, she transferred her remaining half of the house to him, so that he now shares ownership with his mother.

Mother and son now want to sell the house, which has been empty (not rented) since grandma left (she had a lifetime tenancy written into the deed and recently died).

With no mortgage and no purchase price paid, is the entire selling price considered capital gains?

Also, we're aware of the 2 year ownership/living stipulation. Does it matter at all that the grandson lived in the house for 6 1/2 years, but only owned it for two and it wasn't his primary residence during those two years? Is there anyway to reduce CGT? (and what is the current rate anyway?). Thanks much

2007-07-30 05:34:59 · 4 answers · asked by Wonderland 3 in United States

2007-07-30 05:21:56 · 5 answers · asked by AAAAAAAAAA 1 in Credit

i have a 4 bedroom house in excellent condition it is on the market for 270,000 with peter alan. Even though everyone who has viewed it loved it and sed they would buy it no one has sold there house what should i do ?

2007-07-30 05:21:52 · 8 answers · asked by kris c 2 in Renting & Real Estate

For example: I purchase a house for $100,000 and sell it for $200,000 six months later. Do I subtract improvements, realtor fees, etc. from the sale price and THEN figure taxes? If this gain is personal income, can you still subtract improvements, etc. or do you need to be an LLC or some other type of entity? Thanks.

2007-07-30 05:15:38 · 3 answers · asked by bpchlop 2 in United States

I am ready to buy a home, Hubby wants to but doesn't want to touch money in savings to do this. I think he is crazy. We have aprox $50,000 in savings and investments and he want's it for a rainy day. I say that isn't a good plan since we are paying out rent each month and have nothing to show for it. I feel a home is an investment and the current market is out chance to get a great deal as folks are dropping prices to avoid foreclosures. Am I wrong should the money just stay out there and never be used while we keep renting or should I try to get hubby to see that the money will do us more good if we put down a large down payment on a home? Not sure what to do, but would like to resolve this and move before winter (if that is what we do). Thanks!

2007-07-30 05:14:30 · 5 answers · asked by VAgirl 5 in Personal Finance

2007-07-30 05:06:57 · 6 answers · asked by ssp1379 1 in Investing

I have been unemployed for little over a year now. I can't get anywhere and can barly afford to get driving lessons so that i can get a licence, a car and then get to a job.
I havn't signed on for benefits or anything like that before and i don't know what to do??????????????????????????
I have no money to do or go anywhere to do anything about it.
PLEASE HELP ME

2007-07-30 05:04:48 · 16 answers · asked by CARL A 1 in Personal Finance

A collection agency contacted my mom two days ago for a delinquent account. The person she is speaking to is offering a 40 cent on the dollar cash payout on a $13,000 balance, but says that the offer is only good until tomorrow. When asked why, this person says that it's the end of the month and that the collection agency has certain quotas and allocations that they have to work with. She says next month is a new month, and there is no guarantee that she could get the same deal. Is any of this true? How she got into this mess is a long, sorted story, but is there anything she can do to negotiate a lower cash payout? Is there anything else my mom should know? Needless to say this is stressful, so I'd appreciate any help anyone can provide. Thanks in advance.

2007-07-30 04:58:34 · 9 answers · asked by chico fantastico 2 in Credit

things like e-gold, and stuff

2007-07-30 04:54:22 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

I received an e-mail from: lotteryaward004@fuse.net
They announced me that i have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of £500,000.00 from YAHOO! International Promotions Program. Would somebody tell me is this a spam?

2007-07-30 04:50:07 · 15 answers · asked by eva p 1 in Other - Business & Finance

Mergers & Acquisitions................

Does anyone know of a recent merger or acquisition in the market. And can anyone, briefly describe the companies involved and whether it was a vertical or horizontal merger. Was it a hostile bid or a friendly merger? What are the benefits and costs to both parties involved? What are some different types of synergies and economies of scope and scale expected.

2007-07-30 04:47:52 · 3 answers · asked by Munch_101 1 in Personal Finance

If someone could walk ( slowly please I'm new :D ) me through the check depositing process? I use PNC I have I.D. and I -don't- know my account number if that makes any difference. Thanks for your help! d('-'d)

2007-07-30 04:46:19 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance