Small Business - April 2007

I am interested in pursuing my own, part time business...or full time depending on clients. My only concern is the price of all the licensing to go through, is it really worth it for a business they may not leave the ground? Mind you I am starting a little to no capital based business, so start up costs won't really hurt me much, but I am just concerned about the licensing prices..Does anyone know how much they are on average? (and yes, i KNOW they vary by state/type.)

2007-04-22 06:45:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Right my problem is I have sole UK distribution rights for a range of products from abroad. I'm confused about how to price the items for wholesale here in the UK. If for example I pay £1.50 for an item before shipping, taxes, customs etc do I just add what I want my profit to be.. and then charge the buyer shipping/taxes/custom fees separately in the invoice?

I've tried adding the expenses on top of the price per unit but it brings it up too high. I want to approach major retail stores, need to get my prices and terms of business right before doing so. Need help in all these areas please!

Products are 100% Egyptian Cotton underwear coming direct from Egypt. Worried after adding up all the expenses it'll make my prices appear too high.. despite making little profit on each item.

Any help at all on this topic will be very much appreciated!

2007-04-22 06:44:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My mom has been trying to start a small business selling custom shadow boxes. She's been going to craft shows for years, has passed out business cards, tried selling on e-bay, gotten a website (framedwithflair.com), got an internet ad with Google, sent out flyers in the mail, and paid for a small ad in a magazine. Yet despite these years of trial, she's only had one customer. Any advice or words of encouragement?

2007-04-22 06:41:15 · 11 answers · asked by blue_seal07 3

small business?
medium business?
large business?

2007-04-22 06:38:31 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

small business?
medium business?
large business?

2007-04-22 06:06:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

name good names that start with the letter A
or just some good names

2007-04-22 05:22:52 · 6 answers · asked by threat 2

I need info on how to find consultants, how to obtain licenses, about how much money would be needed to start this type of business, what are the success rates of this type of business, anything that will help.

2007-04-22 05:21:40 · 3 answers · asked by ltf77 1

what are the costs and basic assets needed to start a new ebusiness (in software-related industry), such as the one that sells online many 3rd party applications. so it's like online seller.
let's say that i've got these 3 types of software ready to be sold. but I still have to find other applications to be sold as well (to get much profits later on). the problem is I only have little money to start the biz. and I can't go public since it's too big to ask for public money. and I can't get a loan from bank as well, since it's too risky for them. what could be the assumptions here to get money from private firm? what could be the assets and liability here (in software-related ebusiness) that could approach to private firm's minds?

2007-04-22 04:59:03 · 5 answers · asked by Lil_po 1

2007-04-22 04:52:10 · 3 answers · asked by Lauren A 1

I have this business idea:) It sounds crazy, I know. Do you like it?

2007-04-22 04:24:00 · 11 answers · asked by nastea 2

2007-04-22 03:32:59 · 15 answers · asked by Lauren A 1

I am doing one now but it cost me start it and it working ok but i would like to do more anyone know where i can look for a free one?

2007-04-22 03:02:38 · 4 answers · asked by me 1

I am working on a EMS project and i need help! What are the advantages and disadvantages of being in a partnership(business partnership)?

2007-04-21 22:12:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

It can be any infomercial...Cash flow..4x...no down payment real estate...auctions...etc.

2007-04-21 22:00:42 · 3 answers · asked by Dan 1

2007-04-21 19:12:49 · 1 answers · asked by Caroline 1

2007-04-21 17:19:35 · 17 answers · asked by rainy 1

well my friend and i started babysitting my little cousin and we started to think about a babysitting buisness and we wanted to know how to first start babysitting??!!HELP PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOWWWW!

2007-04-21 17:00:17 · 4 answers · asked by natalie c 1

In reasponse to a answer I got from 'Bronze'....I live in Canada, I am already an Avon Rep....and it doesn't cost us $7.50 per campaign. W just pay for our brochures. But i am looking for ideas on reaching out to more customers....but not knocking on their doors!

2007-04-21 16:52:35 · 4 answers · asked by Cher_avon 1

what legal info do i need to know as well as how to begin and start a trucking company

2007-04-21 16:41:02 · 6 answers · asked by klblush13 1

2007-04-21 15:11:11 · 7 answers · asked by envirogal 1

I have a bunch of stuffed animals that I got from a failed dotcom I used to work at. What are some websites that facilitate wholesale selling between businesses?

2007-04-21 14:25:40 · 4 answers · asked by heartscared 3

Maybe selling stuff though ebay, and ideas or suggestions on how to do this.

2007-04-21 13:29:45 · 7 answers · asked by keithr2003 3

I have a large 4 bedroom home and only my husband and I live there.I'd like to open a sober living home for woman who are recovering from subtance abuse,and need a steping stone. I need to find out just what I need to apply for a govt grant and all the requirements to open and operate it. DO I NEED TO GO THROUGH THE STATE? Or can I do it myself? If I can do it myself, what is it going to take.I live in a very nice area in ventura co. and I very much desire to help women with drug problems.However I do not have the money to start up,but I welcome any and all advice and info and help I can get to open up a home for women in need. THANK-YOU VERY MUCH

2007-04-21 13:10:20 · 3 answers · asked by margy.grneyes 1

What does it mean exactly??
Cheers

2007-04-21 13:01:16 · 1 answers · asked by Clint H 1

2007-04-21 12:55:36 · 1 answers · asked by chinadoll 2

2007-04-21 12:05:34 · 1 answers · asked by claudin@yahoo.com 1

Tell me the # 1 approach you use in retail sells, and why it works. Also, tell me the #1 thing not to do in retail sells.

I really need to increase my sells I work in a store where we sell home decor and gifts.

2007-04-21 11:26:36 · 4 answers · asked by curious2 2

Its called a business ______. cant remember but i want the name for it. its when it says that your going to make a quality product and provide great service and support to bolth your customers and investors. this is call a business ______ something or i could be way off.

2007-04-21 07:38:26 · 4 answers · asked by eugene0587 1

2007-04-21 04:30:12 · 7 answers · asked by orangepinkman 1

I think one is "written". But I'm not sure whether the other is "meeting". What do you think about it?

2007-04-21 02:39:42 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous