Small Business - January 2007

Yes, it is a political question, because the New Dems will be passing the minimum wage increase soon.
I read news from different parts of the country, and during my perusing, I found a paper that covers a small section of Eastern Ohio.
Ohio passed a state minimum wage increase. The paper interviewed small businesses and most said they have already eliminated at least one employee from the payroll, have cut back on employee hours, and raised prices. One small family owned restaurant has already raised their menu prices by fifty cents per meal, and many others are still crunching the numbers. A subway sub shop has increased thier price twenty cents per sandwich. Ohio's new minimum wage is still below the proposed federal minimum, Ohio's new minimum also calls for annual cost of living increases, the fed doesn't.
How much devastation will the Federal increase cause to the common American worker, and American Small Businesses?

2007-01-16 08:56:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

How would I go about setting up my own business for doing tarot readings on-line?

2007-01-16 08:49:53 · 3 answers · asked by isismagdalenne 2

business that would cost a couple bucks a month. Is this type of business very popular. I for one do not subscribe to anything online.

2007-01-16 07:42:20 · 3 answers · asked by joshjones007 1

2007-01-16 07:35:54 · 6 answers · asked by d_l_h 1

please help! :)

2007-01-16 07:34:25 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

how much will it cost? do i go to my attorney? (what type of attorney?)

2007-01-16 07:31:18 · 4 answers · asked by Cynthia T 1

2007-01-16 07:18:29 · 6 answers · asked by Christina C 2

2007-01-16 06:49:35 · 2 answers · asked by Looking for answers 1

I was just wondering if any of you bought clothes on ebay for your kids? I have clothes for sale on ebay...I just wanted to know how much I can expect to make off of them. Some are new, some are used....anybody with experience?

2007-01-16 06:19:29 · 3 answers · asked by ~~kelly~~ 6

Thinking of setting own business as a party planner buy need a business name any ideas

2007-01-16 05:32:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-16 05:18:38 · 13 answers · asked by soorya 1

iam currently studying in university finishing soon . i had a dream of owning my own charter airline business the problem is i dont have much expertise in this area . i wanted to learn about this business are there any methods to learn and to be educated about the airline business ???? like are there any studies or courses i can do ??? what can i do to learn ?? or does this type of business requires no expertise ??

2007-01-16 04:55:48 · 1 answers · asked by messiry86 2

Looking to start a small business through friends and family at first, but then eventually looking to get bigger, any marketing ideas for people other than family and friends? Also what should I be charging? I've heard different things, should I charging per hour or per page? If so what are the going rates? Any help would be great!

2007-01-16 04:44:54 · 4 answers · asked by kmt2421 1

2007-01-16 03:28:56 · 23 answers · asked by browneyes 3

yes:
I work for a company with around 30 employees. It is a transportation co. and i'm a driver.
I want to know if job assignments have to be done by senioroity.
thanks.

2007-01-16 03:20:45 · 2 answers · asked by sang 1

business and his health is also not so well. My mother has request me and my two sisters to handle the father's occupation along with the study.So that my father could rest well or do something other wothwhile. How can I develop the skills of the business and what policies should I use to run the business like my father runs it well? I want to take all the business(such as consulting customer, checking account, ordering staffs etc.) in my hand along with my study.

2007-01-16 03:02:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

A perfect site has become available for lease, and I want to grab it before someone else does, but I haven't even started the process to get my business rolling yet and don't want to get stuck with rent I can't pay for.

2007-01-16 02:59:30 · 6 answers · asked by Schleppy 5

My credit is good (although not excellent, just because of the amount of debt....not because of delinquencies)

2007-01-16 02:57:42 · 4 answers · asked by Schleppy 5

i have about 10k to start with i am semi disabled i have sold self defence items (pepper spray etc. at flea markits before and did ok what do you think) i also managed a pawn shop before so that might be an option i live in S.W.minnesota pop.2000 thanks much

2007-01-16 02:27:46 · 7 answers · asked by hawki552004 1

2007-01-16 02:15:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anirban B 1

Recently I have joined a tele company where I have to promote the telephone connection. My boss told me I have to visit my relations first. But I don't want to because I don't have good relation with any of them because most of them thinks I am waste. They made up their mind like this because I have been ill for more than 3 years and couldn't get any thing. I was had some sort of psychological problem and was looking physicaly fit so they thought i am avoding from work. I want to prove myself. How I can achive best under these tough conditions??? Please help me your suggestion will be mean a lot for me.

2007-01-16 01:58:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous 2

im 19 years old with two small kids. i cant go out to work due to money probs with childcare but am looking into starting my own business from home.

ive looked into evening courses for business and self employed etc but am not sure what i can do for a business.

i'll be using computer and was wondering if anyone can give me suggestions on what i could do at home.

i'll be getting my own website done to advertise this business but need help into what i could do from home- something i can do with computer and internet.

any suggestions are most appreciated.

no stupid comments about getting a proper job as i have probs and cant at the moment. any work i can do from home

2007-01-16 01:21:22 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to make my own business. ex. Travel Agency

2007-01-16 01:07:34 · 3 answers · asked by gvan 1

I'm just starting out as a freelance copywriter. I have one client who feeds me a lot of small jobs. Recently they've asked me to do something out of my area. They want me to create activities for an event--this isn't writing, but I used to be in marketing so I guess they think this is appropriate. I want to focus my new career on writing, not marketing. I'm afraid of losing my only client, but I'm not an event specialist. The job will involve some writing. What should I do?

2007-01-16 01:04:23 · 7 answers · asked by Gigi 2

Actually i am planning to do something my own business.
So please suggest me what type of business should i start with good benifit.

2007-01-16 01:01:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-16 00:48:14 · 3 answers · asked by matelot33 1

I have a few people already that I help with home computers. They pay me a few dollars for the service. But, what if I were to have more customers and grow my network of business. Would I need a license to operate?

2007-01-16 00:46:37 · 3 answers · asked by onelchris 2

I'd like to start a business (particularly recruiting/staffing from foreign country), any idea where do I have to start? And maybe some references to read? Thank you for taking time to answer my question.

2007-01-16 00:35:46 · 2 answers · asked by Babaje 2

I want to import some stuff. What is the process??

2007-01-15 23:35:28 · 2 answers · asked by Sanyam 1

How would I go about getting a design and product sample/prototype made? How do I protect myself from getting my idea and product ripped off? I also have a great name for the product. Help, I'm going to make millions !

2007-01-15 23:14:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous