Business & Finance - 16 November 2007

Many successful businesses place customers first;
there are perhaps just as many that value their employees as their top priority.
And of course, there are corporations such as HSBC whose aim is to add value to their shareholders...

I think employees should come first, because only when they are satisfied they can pass their positive attitudes onto the customers with maximum efficiency...

What's your opinion?

2007-11-16 12:55:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Corporations

where can i find a coupon rate for a long term IBM bond? or any website where i can find this info.

2007-11-16 12:51:44 · 4 answers · asked by iazniguy 1 in Investing

owe federal taxes to irs and want to put it to work

2007-11-16 12:49:35 · 4 answers · asked by oscar p 1 in United States

Am I wrong to be so irritated that the teller looks at my checks, and then real friendly-like asks all about them? "Do you have a business?" Uhm, sure. So What do you do? Today I ignored her and she insistently asked, SO WHAT DO YOU DO? I felt obligated to answer rather than seem rude, but it's irked me all day. Is it any of their business or should they just handle your transaction professionally? Not like the amounts were anything big at all, just all the same. I'm sure she can read the "memo" notes on them, but can't they just do their job and respect your privacy? Are they trying to sell me a different account? Do "business" accounts make them more money? Can I just tell them it's none of their business???

I feel it is like the housecleaner who cleans your kitchen but keeps asking you personal questions regarding items she picks up, your love life, etc.! (That's happened, too.)

2007-11-16 12:45:12 · 7 answers · asked by rfs 1 in Personal Finance

in llife, at work, everything. share your wisdom.

2007-11-16 12:34:27 · 5 answers · asked by llllllllllllllllll 3 in Personal Finance

2007-11-16 12:33:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing

I have a primary job in another field, but I have many friends and a few businesses asking me to do their websites. These are very few and far between but I do charge.

What do I need to do to be legal with this side work? I live in California -- do I file taxes quarterly or can I wait until the end of the fiscal year? How much do I need to prepare to take out? I'm doing everything under my own name, not under a business name...so is that contracting?

I am so absolutely confused - to the point I don't even want to start doing websites, even though the extra income would be nice.

I know this "question" is just a convoluted mess. But, if anyone would be kind enough to take me through this process it would be greatly appreciated.

2007-11-16 12:31:33 · 2 answers · asked by Ophelia L 1 in United States

i mean how is the pay?? what are the qualifications?? in big companies like crytek or ubisoft??

2007-11-16 12:31:31 · 1 answers · asked by robokid 2 in Technology

Federal income taxes

2007-11-16 12:28:16 · 3 answers · asked by Liz M 1 in United States

I think he planned to screw us from the beginning. We moved in 6 months ago and it takes about that amount of time for a bank to forclose. He tried to flip this house but no one bought it. I guess he was making back a little bit on us. He'll probably keep our security deposit too. I'll call a lawyer Monday but can anyone tell me now... What should I do??

2007-11-16 12:19:37 · 6 answers · asked by coolissublime 2 in Renting & Real Estate

I had my 3rd interview with the District Manager today for the Manager in Training Position at Abercrombie and Fitch. I was wondering if that pretty much tells me that I got the job? My first interview was with the girl I would be replacing(if I got the job), the second was with two store managers, and the 3rd(today) was with the district manager. It's been a month of waiting and interviewing and I just wish they could just tell me I'm hired or not. Has anyone else been in this situation? I wont find out for another week and a half so maybe if anyone else has been through this process, let me know! Thanks!

2007-11-16 12:10:32 · 8 answers · asked by Lianne 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

Im Trying to start a business selling t shirts with designs printed on them that i think of .

2007-11-16 12:08:42 · 1 answers · asked by talkogtalkog 2 in United States

I know of www.stockpicklist.com and http://www.shortterm.com/picks.asp do you know any others?

2007-11-16 11:50:07 · 7 answers · asked by "its a game" 1 in Investing

My co-worker has a spectacular azs. I find myself staring at it all day, especially on Fridays when she wears tight jeans. What can I do?!?! I don't want to get behind in my work, but I also want to look at that gorgeous azs.

2007-11-16 11:40:09 · 6 answers · asked by amansscientiae 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

i earn about 17500 and my wife earns about the same - i have bad credit and we r looking 1 a mortgage of 180K - we have no deposit and are looking to take out a 100% mortgage - any suggestions please? serious answers only please, and please make the answers UK based as well - Many Thanks

2007-11-16 11:38:28 · 8 answers · asked by Cool4Cat 1 in Renting & Real Estate

I found the ad in a newspaper. I found out it was a member of the BBBsince 07. The company is located in Palm Coast FL. I was not sure how long it took after sending in the money before you got started.

2007-11-16 11:20:23 · 4 answers · asked by hthedford 1 in Other - Business & Finance

I've been living in my house for over a year now. The agreement was that I would rent for 2yrs and then purchase. I just recently found out that the owners haven't been paying the mortgage even though I've been paying them. What are my options?

Serious Answers Only Please!!

2007-11-16 11:20:16 · 7 answers · asked by Moorehowse 2 in Renting & Real Estate

2007-11-16 11:20:14 · 1 answers · asked by Jorth 3 in Small Business

I was hired into a company 2 months ago. I was talking to a girl who is a friend and does the exact same job as me, she started telling me that she needed a raise...she said that she believed other people make more then her even though she has been with the company for over 5 years (the industry has high turn around and only our managers have been with the company longer). She then proceeded to tell me how much she made, I was really surprised because she makes 3/4 of what I was hired in at.

I'm not going to tell her I make that much more then her, but how do I encourage her to ask for a raise. She does a great job and deserves a pay raise, but she thinks she can only ask for a small amount when I think she can ask for a lot more...but I can't really tell her that without at least hinting that I make so much more then her.

And of course I signed a nondisclosure agreement so legally I can't tell her how much I make...so what would you do?

2007-11-16 11:19:26 · 7 answers · asked by paganmom 6 in Other - Careers & Employment

Please , state the area where you live.

2007-11-16 11:15:02 · 14 answers · asked by Quique 2 in Food Service

I have NM state taxes withheld from my pension. This year I also worked in CO and state taxes were withheld there. Will I have to pay state tax on the $ earned in CO in NM and will I have to try to recover that CO $ by filing a tax return in both NM and CO?

2007-11-16 11:14:15 · 4 answers · asked by nmsp137 1 in United States

we need a 1200 or 1500 payday loan something, without credit check we have 3 small payday loans out and we want 1200 or 1500 to pay them off and we'll be alright then we'll have just one big loan to pay

2007-11-16 11:07:22 · 8 answers · asked by alana2005johnson 1 in Credit

A friend of mine said that a company gave a presentation and said that if you have a credit card and you don't use at least half of your limit, it is bad for your credit. I've had one for about a year, and have not used it once. To me, that whole thing sounds ridiculous. Anyone know if there's any truth to this?

2007-11-16 10:58:11 · 4 answers · asked by Sam 3 in Credit

The brakes on my aunt's car went out and when she turned into her driveway she hit the house. SHe is fine both airbags came out, but now the home owners says they will not pay and the car insurance say they will not pay. They said if someone else had hit the house they would. Can anyone give me some insight to the iNSURANCE industry.

2007-11-16 10:54:55 · 11 answers · asked by travisepsmith 1 in Insurance

2007-11-16 10:51:17 · 1 answers · asked by cheryl_borman 1 in Other - Business & Finance

2007-11-16 10:43:27 · 3 answers · asked by theenforcer 2 in United States

2007-11-16 10:42:15 · 8 answers · asked by john 2 in Personal Finance

I nailed my job interview last week and I was really surprised they turned me down. Is it unethical for me to ask the reason why?

2007-11-16 10:42:14 · 4 answers · asked by Diego 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I have property in livingston montana Park County does anyone know how to look up a property tax parcel search for this county.If so I need the website to look it up.

2007-11-16 10:41:00 · 5 answers · asked by classy48292 1 in Renting & Real Estate

The bank statement for Rodney's Lawn Maintenance had an ending balance as of March 31 of $25,450.85. Also listed on the statement was a service charge for $21. Check No. 1825 that Rodney's wrote to pay for equipment purchased March 30 had not cleared the bank yet—the amount was $5,415. Deposits in transit were $7,850.25. Rodney's bank collected a $1,275 note for the firm in March. After reviewing the bank statement and cancelled checks, Rodney's discovered that the bank mistakenly deducted $1,875.93 from the firm's account on a check that was written by Rogers's Lawn Maintenance.



Calculate the true cash balance as of March 31

2007-11-16 10:39:12 · 1 answers · asked by jomamaman2006 1 in Other - Business & Finance