Small Business - December 2006

I'm interviewing new applicants for the first time for my new company. What question do you ask that will tell you as a manager how they will work in your company?? Any help at all from someone's who been through this is greately appreciated!

2006-12-30 06:48:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-30 05:56:50 · 8 answers · asked by Rick 3

We run a Carpet Cleaning business and I am wondering what is the most effective way to advertise. I have posted this one a few times but I keep getting good ideas. We have a web site gordonscarpetcleaning.com. Please visit the site and let me know if there is anything you would take out or add. We have done door hangers, door-to-door selling, we dont have a lot of money or good credit. We have tried Money Mailer, it was not worth it.
What would you, as a customer like to see or hear?

2006-12-30 05:30:29 · 5 answers · asked by Angel 2

2006-12-30 05:21:16 · 2 answers · asked by mark a 1

I am soon starting my own business, I am going to be repairing and building personal computer systems, installing wired and wireless networks and providing some software support to domestic customers, my name is as above, I am just trying to think of a catchy name for my business?

2006-12-30 04:47:17 · 19 answers · asked by iamthemullit 2

The book would give tips and ideas on how to cheat on your wife or girlfriend and not get caught. Many of my drinking buddies have many ideas how they have done this and I wanted to collect all those ideas and put together an E-book and sell it. Do you think there is a market and demand for this type of book?

2006-12-30 03:50:33 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

my research is on capital formation and i want to know for sure the definition

2006-12-30 03:43:50 · 1 answers · asked by jefferyblack2000 1

I have tried newspaper, radio, and flyers, its a small t-shirt screenprinting business and we have been here 2 years and it just keeps getting worse and worse!!!

2006-12-30 02:53:39 · 9 answers · asked by dummyhoy 1

how to open a shop on the net where i help people and get paid for what i do..any help?

2006-12-30 01:12:58 · 4 answers · asked by shekharravi 2

2006-12-30 00:24:12 · 3 answers · asked by sammie 2

Hey there i have just started my own cleaning business 6 weeks ago in Australia and i have snagged myself some really huge jobs that i cant do on my own and now i need to hire some staff.

Can anyone help me out to what is better to employ staff on a regular basis or contractors ?

Thanks heaps

2006-12-29 23:00:25 · 2 answers · asked by jad5552001 4

As Finance Manager (and Deputy Manager) of a charity that finds rented accommodation for single homeless people, I am due to give a presentation of our Annual Report at the AGM in Jan 07. The General Manager is on leave and has given me no guidance as to what is required of me! I need some assistance please as I have never done this before.

2006-12-29 22:18:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

the e-commerce is developing at an amazingly speed,will it finally replace the brick-and-motar retail stores?

2006-12-29 20:06:50 · 6 answers · asked by di_cassano 4

I am thinking of selling either Avon or Mary Kay can anyone tell me what would be better to start as a business i would really appreciate the feedback..

2006-12-29 20:02:12 · 8 answers · asked by pumpkinpie 1

Specificaly in Kentucky or Tennessee

2006-12-29 19:48:40 · 2 answers · asked by Jason A 1

I started a small retail tshirt company online and was just wondering how to start selling wholsale to small boutiques and other shops.

2006-12-29 19:28:31 · 3 answers · asked by bequietanddrive10 1

2006-12-29 18:41:47 · 2 answers · asked by Tiffy 2

Ihave emerald parcel gems. where can i sell them?

2006-12-29 17:55:01 · 2 answers · asked by bboyballer112 2

I have only been in business for my self since March. When I first started I remebered all the people who complained about being ripped and poor work. Wow have I learned ! I have been stiffed,analy raped and called a cheat. I have been doing alot of work with investors and they are the worst. I have had order changes then argue that it should not cost more, wanting me to buy their materials when the bid was for only labor and now one that shines alight up a wall looking for shadows. I guess My question is what am I doing wrong? Why cant I get a steady flow of repeat customers, Why am I having such a hard time with investors? Did anyone else have the same problems? Thank you for your replies

2006-12-29 16:06:57 · 3 answers · asked by carpenterslavemoney 5

Obviously the person who answered my question has not been on the receiving side of a delayed much needed parcel. REading your response and the tone of your message realizes that you are cold and unapproachable, and have possible done customers in in the past, whithout realizing how it affects their lives. Think twice before you use harsh words.

2006-12-29 14:47:21 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need help with something that has to do with my business. I dont really have alot of money right now and am just starting my very own business. Im not getting alot of traffic or requests for more information either. I am wondering if someone could give me some advice as to how to get more people interested. Ive tried just about everything I can think of including flyers, business packets, business cards, hosting shows, etc. Does anybody have any ideas that can help my business grow and is cost efficient?

2006-12-29 13:50:51 · 4 answers · asked by sweetangel 2

2006-12-29 13:02:58 · 3 answers · asked by paul h 1

2006-12-29 12:48:36 · 6 answers · asked by Chris P 3

Looking for something with a low start-up cost.

Ideas - gift baskets, babysitting, tutoring, pet sitting....

any other ideas?

2006-12-29 10:23:03 · 2 answers · asked by seriously2sweet4u 2

An established website with a large number of users is looking into selling high-quality clothing (t-shirts, hoodies, caps, etc) & other merchandise with custom designs and the website's logo.
Advice is required regarding having designs made for these products (trendy designs like what is found on surf brand clothing such as Billabong), getting large numbers of items printed on a range of clothing items such as tees & hoodies, and also other items like mugs, mousepads, etc., and shipping these items worldwide.
We would like customers to be able to order items online, pay using PayPal, credit card, etc. and for a third party to process the orders and ship the items.
Companies who seem to be achieving a similar goal include Threadless (threadless.com) and J!nx (jinx.com). How do they do it? What are the steps required to get designs made specifically for our site printed onto merchandise and available via the internet to customers worldwide?
Thanks in advance for any information :)

2006-12-29 09:10:55 · 4 answers · asked by divid3d 1

the store's name has to be catchy, easy to remember, and yet interesting. i also don't want to single out a certain animal. any help would be great =)

2006-12-29 08:35:50 · 13 answers · asked by ashleigh m 3

I know that I could start an ebay store and that would provide quite a bit of marketing. If I decide to host my own web site though, what are some effective marketing tips?

2006-12-29 08:34:11 · 8 answers · asked by Buckeye G 1

I have a new restaurant (fine dining , eclectic food) For promotional mailers which would draw you in, assuming you are my target market?
A buy one entree get one free card,
a five dollar off any purchase card,
or a card for a free appetizer/ or dessert?
Thanks for your help.
I am planning to send these out to chamber of commerce members.

2006-12-29 07:59:43 · 17 answers · asked by Bird activist 2

OK I MAKE ALL KINDS OF JEWLERY AND I WANT TO START SELLING THEM OH YEAH IM 14 =) BUT IV BEEN TOLD BY PEOPLE I DONT EVEN KNOW THAT IM VERY GOOD SO I CAME UP WITH THE IDEA TO SELL THEM TO MAKE SOME MONEY BUT IM 14 REMEMBER I HAVE 0 IDEA ON HOW TO START OR RUN A BUISSNES HELP ME !!!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-12-29 07:57:35 · 9 answers · asked by love100 2

2006-12-29 07:31:41 · 5 answers · asked by kristin p 1