Small Business - June 2007

I am experiencing a similar problem with email to that I have with phone numbers, I don't know how to organize and use them. I have a personal account at gmail.com, and one with my name in at gmail.com, this would be my business email. However, would this look unprofessional? My main problem is that I would be starting more than one company and be involved in several projects. These would all have different company names, so I couldn't really use myname@somecompany for a different company to that one. I don't want to have a different address for all my companies though. So, which address should I use? Also, what address should I use to contact suppliers before my first company is in existence? I am very confused, can any one offer any advice? Also, I want to get this email on my phone.

2007-06-17 08:31:24 · 2 answers · asked by SM 3

I am a stay at home mom. I used to work in a bakery and if I return to work now I will start at the bottom of the pay scale and I can't afford that. At this point I am better off staying at home because any money that I make will have to pay for day care. I would like to find something that I can possibly do from home that will bring in some extra cash.

2007-06-17 08:09:06 · 8 answers · asked by kbee 2

i'm looking into setting up my own business but cannot find any wholesalers and somewhere to import from!

2007-06-17 07:43:41 · 8 answers · asked by englishgirlinwales 1

Im 16 and i want to go to college make a robot and then start a robot factory what are the best courses and classes and decisions i can make to get to my goal.

2007-06-17 05:30:18 · 4 answers · asked by Jason Smith 1

2007-06-17 04:28:49 · 5 answers · asked by debbiesantee 1

What is the best and least expensive way to ship small items like bracelets. Also small items that are a little bit bigger but dont weigh much like a small purse.

2007-06-17 03:00:59 · 7 answers · asked by J's leather emporium 3

venmore@yahoo.co.uk

2007-06-17 02:35:00 · 1 answers · asked by venmore 1

Starting a new business venture and need a good name.

2007-06-17 02:23:40 · 2 answers · asked by Daniel B 1

I am trying this: http://www.vemmabuilder.com/316174805
A go or no go? Any Ideas on how to market it? Dump it and find some thing better? (I've been in it 2 months and made $4.00, with related expenses of over $400.00.)

I need HELP. I can't stand my job or my life.

HELP ME!!! (Please!)

2007-06-16 19:34:28 · 9 answers · asked by Racquel 1

I'm starting to sell coupons on ebay and I was wondering. Here in Utah there is the Deseret Morning New and the Salt Lake TRibune. If I got both Sunday's newspapers, would they each have the Sunday coupons in them, or just one? Or would they be different coupons? I need help. I'm about to subscribe.

2007-06-16 16:17:14 · 1 answers · asked by Serena G 1

2007-06-16 15:10:15 · 4 answers · asked by *Panda* 2

2007-06-16 12:02:36 · 4 answers · asked by iconoclast12 1

My business has been open for 4 years & its legal name is a 1 word name that's also used by a similar business of the same type in another state. However, our DBA includes the name of the town in which I do business. Due to the lawsuit, i have to be careful, so as an example, lets say my business is a coffee shop named "Java". My DBA is "Java--a Jonesville Coffeehouse." (NO, I'm not fighting Starbucks-thank god!)

Their DBA uses "Java" but their legal name does not. They DO have a US Trademark ("Service Mark") for "Java Coffeehouse".

Does anyone have any experience with business name trademark issues?

Any attorneys or people familiar with patents or Intellectual Property with advice?
My friend (an attorney) advised me to add my city name to my DBA years ago to add "locationality" to try to prove, if this ever came up, that no one could confuse the 2 companies since we clearly state our town.
P.S.There are also about 20 other businesses with the same name throughout the US.

2007-06-16 11:09:26 · 4 answers · asked by stcroixalta 3

I want to open a restaurant, but I need your help! Can you please tell me what do I have to do, step by step, to get an approbation? Exactly where do I have to go, who do I have to talk with, what do I have to do, how much I will pay and how long will I wait?
I'd be grateful if you could give me any other helpful informations!

2007-06-16 10:59:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I already have a full-time job and I'm wondering if it's better to buy a business or a house - I have the cash, just wondering what to do with it. The kind of business I'm thinking of is something that I can run somewhat hands-off like a laundromat, coin-op car wash etc. Primarily, I'm interested in the potential tax benefits.

2007-06-16 10:52:38 · 7 answers · asked by byron 2

2007-06-16 10:28:30 · 2 answers · asked by KT 3

I been working as a help-desk analyst for 3 years, time for a job change.

JOB1.
1.Investment ferm as a Lan Specialist
2.i will take the train to downtown chicago 45min.
3.hours are 7:30-6pm sometimes later
4.great money and benefits 5kschool money
5.supports 80+users desktops.phones and remote locations
6.Highstress full emvironment, with potential to grow.
7. I will work with another IT member.

JOB B.
1.Manufacuting plant - "network administrator
2. i will drive 45 minutes to chicago
3.hours are 8:4-30p.m sometimes staying late
4.$13K less than then job A. insurance is free, to school money
unless company says yes.
5.Support 6servers,80+users pc's and phones',2 remote locations.
6.Medium stress, and potential to learn with an IT consultant that will train me.

Which job sounds good? they both have pros and cons
HELP ?

2007-06-16 07:05:07 · 4 answers · asked by photo 1

i'm planning to open a small restaurant at las vegas with $5,0000

sq. that i'm looking for is about 1000~ 1400 sq.

capacity of 15~20 people which is really small....

however, i'm trying to build own restaurant with lease contract.

and i'd like to find out the cost of construction and ff&e fees.

2007-06-16 06:48:50 · 2 answers · asked by Steve S 1

Do we need permission or any documents from comapnies such as Nike, adidas, reebook etc to sell their brands? I plan on opening a store with branded shoes, just want to know how to go about doing it.

2007-06-16 06:42:40 · 2 answers · asked by browne_allan 2

I am not anything near an official business.

No insurance. No bonding. Not incorporated.
Not fully experienced in any trade.

I assemble pre-fab furniture, hang shelves (wall mount), pictures, mirrors, plasma screens, do general repairs, and on rare occasion paint.

So far I have not been paying to advertise and I want to make a move away from doing only residential jobs and towards doing work for business and government clients.

Good ideas for where to start advertising with less than or near a $100.00 per month?

2007-06-16 06:35:26 · 8 answers · asked by md.pierce 2

im only thirteen so i CAN'T work yet. I put up fylers for babysitting but no one has called yet...and its been a while. Nobody needs to be baysat! I don't know what else to do?

2007-06-16 06:34:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am 23 years old. I manage a sporting goods/printing store in a small town. We opened over a year ago and have a couple more stores in the works of going up in other states. My question is...I only make $9.00 an hour and live in a small town with a first baby on the way with my husband. He is a police officer. my dad is part owner in this store. Should I be embarassed of my job?? It is one that does take some skill and orginization, but one that high schoolers work at from time to time to cover shifts. I did go to school for skincare and nails and did that for some time, but gas is so expensive that I don't want to drive and ultimately do make more money at this job and its guaranteed. I guess I have been second guessing myself lately and am always so worried that people think that I'm a loser. I don't know what to do, it is really bothering me. Thanks for the advice everyone!

2007-06-16 06:28:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My boyfriend is going to school to be an airplane mechanic. He graduates in December of this year.

He currently has a job making 13.33 dollars an hour (working at an airport) and he'll be making 50,000 dollars starting in Jan. of 08.

My step dad has his own landscaping business and makes close to a million dollars per year (I'm not spoiled..key word 'STEP' dad..the guys a jerk)...

My boyfriend sees the income that my step-dad gets and he likes what he sees. He doesnt want to do it as his primary job, but while we're saving money for a house he wants to cut grass for some extra pocket money. He has a trailor, a mower, and a dependable truck...he also got an "LLC" ..(so that if he gets sued for some reason they cant take the house/etc...) .. and he knows he has to get insurance.

Is this a good idea?

I'm going to make some flyers for him this weekend and we're going to go around and put them up in stores/peoples houses..

Suggestions??

2007-06-16 04:53:52 · 7 answers · asked by ? 4

Does this charge apply to mail from the United States to a foreign country? I suppose there is some kind of maximum envelope thickness allowed at least. But I was just wondering if there is an extra charge for sending a not uniformly flat envelope overseas.

2007-06-16 04:45:17 · 4 answers · asked by vendetta4hire 3

Good /Bad idea?

2007-06-16 04:04:05 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like to start dog foods (like pedigree, mera dog etc.,) manufacturing unit (small unit) in India.

2007-06-16 04:02:00 · 3 answers · asked by Shanmuga S 1

If I employ a sales person on a commission only basis to approach new businesses with my products, what are my liabilities with tax etc. I know that RE and Pharm. agents work in this way, is it open to all businesses?

2007-06-16 03:55:49 · 1 answers · asked by xawellington 1

i have a brillent invention but where do i go to actually make this invention happen

2007-06-16 00:19:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a Licensed Real Estate Broker doing home sales and financing with 6 employees. What's the best way to protect myself in California's litigious market?

E&O Insurance?
LLC?
S-Corp?
Combinations?

Any info is greatly appreciated!

2007-06-15 22:20:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-15 21:26:12 · 4 answers · asked by faheem shah s 1