Business & Finance - 30 September 2007

when i called this collection company who has the bill they said the phone company switched hands back in the mid 90's and is just now selling their debts to collection agencies. the company has never tried to collect this debt and i dont feel i should be liable for a debt to a company that went out of buisness. i looked up the statue of limitations and it says that "open accounts" are closed after 5 years. is this considered an "open account? " or does anyone have any other tidbits of wisdom i can use when i talk to this collection agency again? thank you all!

2007-09-30 10:38:17 · 5 answers · asked by wesley s 2 in Credit

I'm planning on signing up but if they're going to charge me extra money to just have it then i don't want to. I just want to sign up just in case of an emergency. Is it a good idea to get one of these?

2007-09-30 10:37:05 · 2 answers · asked by jackSprckk 3 in Credit

Or is gasoline somehow sacred?

The electric car was promising, but no one would undertake setting up the necessary infrastructure.

Do you think the oil companies would allow a competitor... or would they buy out and bankrupt anyone who tries?

2007-09-30 10:36:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Corporations

http://www.ecrater.com/

Is it something that could work for a small business?

2007-09-30 10:31:01 · 3 answers · asked by greenie 6 in Small Business

hey, i am currently doing a sewing project and i am looking for someone that has set up a business for something like sewing a certain amount of one product i.e. 50 bean bags, and i was wondering what did you have to do for this to happen, things like...
laws, permits, licenses, setting up, workers, code requirements?

if anyone is able to answer this question it would be a huge help! :)

2007-09-30 10:28:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Small Business

I am very confused about stocks, the only thing i know is that people invest in things that are doing good in the economy i have no idea about ANYTHING ELSE that is all i know what i would like to know is
how to i buy or get a stock?
what stocks are booming?
can i see if my stock is doing well?like in the paper etc. where do i look?
how much does a stock cost?
when do i withdraw a stock?
i am 17 can i buy a stock?

2007-09-30 10:26:16 · 2 answers · asked by bubblebee 2 in Investing

Label/Receipt Number: EA86 7733 923C N
Status: Foreign Acceptance

Your item was accepted on September 29, 2007 at 3:27 PM.

WTF?!

2007-09-30 10:23:57 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

your "boss" found negatives to weigh against you in a review to keep from rewarding you as much as you truly deserve?

2007-09-30 10:19:43 · 10 answers · asked by Hot Coco Puff 7 in Other - Careers & Employment

as an administrative assistant, you enjoy what you do, but you don't really know the options for advancement or promotion, let us say for example, you are already at the top level and top of your pay scale

2007-09-30 10:17:10 · 3 answers · asked by Hot Coco Puff 7 in Administrative and Office Support

In the income statement, there are two parts for expenses (operating expenses and non-operating expenses)...
Is "income tax expense" operating or non-operating expense?

2007-09-30 10:09:33 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

I don't want to file bankruptcy, but find myself drowning ! I need to buy a house in the next few years and want my credit rating to come up. I need help!

2007-09-30 10:02:55 · 6 answers · asked by deYoung 4 in Credit

taxes I have 3yr of income taxes to do mine and my husbands, I need someone that is reliable and not totally expensive, the people have to be not money hungry to help me, I live in the Oshawa area

2007-09-30 10:02:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Taxes

2007-09-30 10:01:17 · 10 answers · asked by ashtray842003 1 in Personal Finance

if I formed a c-corporation last year but did absolutely nothing with it, do I need to file a return?

2007-09-30 10:00:18 · 2 answers · asked by one4ward 1 in United States

2007-09-30 09:58:51 · 5 answers · asked by ashtray842003 1 in Personal Finance

Ok so I am in my first year of accounting and I have a question...we are doing a FIFO, LIFO, and a Weighted Average sample problem and I have the formula but on the FIFO inventory sheet can there be a negative inventory? I put in the beginning inventory....here it is...maybe someone could help me with what I am doing wrong...

Jan. 1 Beg. Inventory 120 units @ $6.00 = $720

Jan. 10 Sales 70 units @ $15

Mar. 7 Purchase 200 units @ $5.50 = $1,100

Mar. 15 Sales 125 units @ $15

July 28 Purchase 500 units @ $5.00 = $2,500

Oct. 3 Purchase 375 units @ $4.40 = $1,650

Oct. 5 Sales 600 units @ $15

Dec. 19 Purchase 100 units @ $4.10 = $410

Totals: 1,295 units Acquired at Cost
$6,380 under units Acquired at Cost
795 Units Sold at Retail....
I have started this and have it mostly filled out....I can email if you want...

2007-09-30 09:58:04 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

I just filed bankruptcy and am having a awful time trying to get a card to help rebuild my credit. I have now decided to go w/ a secured credit card that my bank will help me w/...but i know from working in the credit card industry that inquires will take your score down...how long do they stay on there ....

2007-09-30 09:57:15 · 7 answers · asked by Candi 1 in Credit

im thinking i want to help women n teens in the sex trade, help to take them out of these things, help them to find jobs n education... or help women n teens who are abused.. n try to prevent these things from happening.. but i dont know like is this called being an activist? or what... if i study social work in college, can i go specifically in helping one group of people? or does as social worker usually help all people that need help? right now im thinking of helping women n female teens.. n even in other countries too (im talking bout the future, when my skills n all enhance) like i want to start my own organization or charity.. if knowing what country i live in now helps to give an answer, it's Canada..

2007-09-30 09:51:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I AM A 19 YEAR OLD STUDENT AT UNIVERSITY AND BUY AND SELL PHONES ON EBAY. I DONT MAKE ALOT OF MONEY JUST A BIT HERE AND THERE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD TO UPGRADE TO A BUSINESS ACCOUNT, THEY HAVE ASKED ME ABOUT MY REVENUE, SALES AND BUSINESS. I DONT HAVE A BUSINESS ITS JUST ME SELLING AND BUYING ON EBAY FOR FUN. HOW CAN I KEEP MY NORMAL ACCOUNT. I HAVE SENT THEM AN E-MAIL AND HAVE GOT NO REPLY.

2007-09-30 09:45:27 · 3 answers · asked by lilboy 3 in Small Business

2007-09-30 09:41:49 · 9 answers · asked by paul's baby girl 1 in Personal Finance

I have never ever shared a bathroom with any man and I never would, but when I have visited friends and had to use their loos if I have followed a man in I want to scream they are so dirty?

2007-09-30 09:37:19 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing

I can't seem to leave the stresses of work at the office. I continually struggle just to find a strategy that works. Any suggestions?

2007-09-30 09:24:41 · 1 answers · asked by swedegirl 2 in Other - Business & Finance

If the FDIC only protects 100k per depositor, does that mean a multi-millionaire (say 10 million) has to have separate accounts at 100 different banks to get his FDIC protection?

How do they protect their cash assets?

2007-09-30 09:18:33 · 7 answers · asked by Mr W 1 in Personal Finance

im going to pay off 9 bad debt one a car and some medical and i have for open account which im never late 2 which are card card and i only have about 26% on them and im trying to buy i house in 6 month do you think my credit score raise so i can?

2007-09-30 09:06:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

I need a job. I'm a senior in HS, hardworking, involved in school, NHS, 2 varsity sports. yet I need a job. Esp since soccer season is unwinding at the end of october. I want to start work. I would prefer a job in waitressing. If you have any ideas of where i should apply, tips or suggestions please let me know! oh and i live in south jersey if that helps @ all. THANKS/.

2007-09-30 09:00:39 · 6 answers · asked by MARINA C 3 in Food Service

is a 'Loss of sale on assets' regarded as an expense on the profit and loss account?
basically when you sell an asset and make a loss - is this required to go into the expenses section of the P&L account

2007-09-30 08:58:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

I have been suspended from work, i work in a insurance company on the phones, i have been very depressed i the past and i have spoken to a line manager who has been very helpful, but the reason for me getting suspended was i have not concentrated on my work for a bit, i have been monitored and i was not even told of my actions, i have been taken very short calls and transfering them to the correct office, but then i have also been in after call work for a long time, when they asked me about this i said i have been depressed and talking to colleagues around me, they have suspended me and now i have a discplinary meeting, i really need some advice please help me

2007-09-30 08:47:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance

Of course she did not ask,after ordering a credit report online I found out.well now it's been years since this happened what will happen when the things drop off my credit report?

2007-09-30 08:43:34 · 1 answers · asked by noimok 2 in Personal Finance

What do you think are the marketing startegies Disney uses to attract these customers?

2007-09-30 08:40:04 · 8 answers · asked by Sara 1 in Other - Advertising & Marketing

ive been seeing these sites that say you can get your money back in case your credit card got cloned or if someone screwed you on a transaction. is this rule universal on all banks around the world? if i tell the bank that i did not purchase an item on my credit card statement would i get my money back?

2007-09-30 08:37:35 · 2 answers · asked by grabber 2 in Credit