Small Business - July 2007

2007-07-03 19:10:49 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I work for a group of privately owned hotels in California, and they are getting uniforms from a uniform company, it is a monthly charge to "rent" the uniforms, and it is costing us..they are taking half of the cost out of our paycheck, we get paid bimonthly, to pay for the uniforms, and it doesn't seem very right that, since they are demanding the uniform, we already have one now they are just changing it, that we have to pay to "rent" the uniform, am i just being nit-picky or is there something that says they arent allowed to do this?

2007-07-03 18:47:36 · 8 answers · asked by chris c 1

I want to purchase a domain name and web hosting also. I had purchased a domain from Go Daddy but never hosted there. I am thinking of Go Daddy or also heard about Yahoo Small Business. There is also Bluehost.

Which is best. I know Bluehost and Yahoo gives free domain, but GoDaddy is only $4 a month. Bluehost is like $6.95 and Yahoo is $9 for first two months.

Thanks all.

2007-07-03 15:24:52 · 5 answers · asked by chicabonita2181 1

Well, basically, I've sold a couple of computers on eBay recently, a couple I made up from spare odds and sods I had lying about, a couple I made from ordering a few spare parts in. Obviously I'm making a bit of money from it.

Now, I'm generating quite a bit of interest in my computers, because they're reasonably priced, it's getting to the point where it's hard juggling it with my day job. What I want to know is, at what point do I stop being a private trader selling a few bits and pieces to becoming a proper trader who has to pay taxes on his profits?

I, like most people, don't particularly want to pay taxes, but I don't want to get stung by the Inland Revenue either. If business takes off, it's inevitable I will have to pay business taxes, but at what point?

2007-07-03 11:07:01 · 12 answers · asked by GillsMan 3

i sold 16 dvds on ebay and on the auction description it said paypment is recived right after auction ended. but the buyer who has no feedback she said how do i pay for this? i told her paypal, i kept emailing her to send the payment or the item will be relisted and negative feedback will be left so i relisted the item and left her negative feedback. But today she sends the payment when i said she didnt have to pay, so know she is wanting those dvds i relisted. what should i do? thanks

2007-07-03 10:47:26 · 4 answers · asked by baby boy born jan.30th 2009 3

I was told that if I dont get a Tax ID# and get incorporated that someone can sue me personally instead of the business and take my House, car, and Ect.... Is this true?

2007-07-03 08:48:55 · 3 answers · asked by Virginia K 2

I make hand knitted items.
All the really good and clever names are taken. Please help me out if you can.
It is an internet only business.

2007-07-03 08:09:50 · 2 answers · asked by Bridget 1

I hate the sight of the screaming Barry Scott, but he says Cillit Bang works. So I bought some, tried it, and threw it in the bin. It didn't do a thing for me!

2007-07-03 07:26:55 · 10 answers · asked by undercover elephant 4

Should I keep the boxes from products purchased, or can I maybe cut out the barcode or take a note of the details and dispose of the box?

2007-07-03 07:19:44 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

My wife and I want to start something from scratch. I currently work and cover our bills. But it is not enough. We both realize that we need to start something, something that can make us at least $1500 a month working from home, or anything.
Any ideas?

2007-07-03 06:19:05 · 17 answers · asked by ogantom 2

Any other information about starting a cigarette brand would be very helpful and appreciated

2007-07-03 06:14:19 · 2 answers · asked by Paul G 1

I'm hoping I could get some advice as i am pretty inexperienced with all this....

I've found something I can sell on e-bay which I will just list under a personal account - and perhaps open a shop if it sells well - I will be registered as self employed so that I pay all taxes due....

I will use a seperate personal account for all the transactions.

Is this all legal and ok?

Would I have to register a business name, get a business account or do anything else?

Many thanks for any advice.

2007-07-03 04:52:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

We are trying to map out a process by which one or more business analysts would interview key members of an organization with the intent of mapping out their various approval processes. We're looking for a rough ballpark of the amount of time/FTE required to conduct the interview portion of this process discovery analysis.

2007-07-03 04:40:00 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-03 04:33:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband works for AllState and the agent he works under refuses to send out flyers or mailings. He expects him to make "cold calls" all day (while most people are at work) and still generate business. My husband is ready to make some money but how can he get his boss to generate more business by sending out flyers or something. Anybody have an ideas on how we can get my husbands name out there to have people get free quotes without putting money out of our pocket. I mean AllState gives his boss so much to generate business/advertise he is just greedy and won't use it. How can we advertise on our own. Anybody with any ideas, please???

2007-07-03 04:29:58 · 4 answers · asked by MommyofTwo 3

I am thinking about starting my own business primarly focus on software consulting. I am a full time employee of another company and don't want to quit in near future. I don't have any partners. Can you please help in chosing LLC Vs S-corp.

I have gone through the differences between these two from http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol136/structure.htm

As I am working for another company, I still have to pay employment tax of 15.3% on net profit in case of LLC.
In case of S-Corp I can take the net profit as dividend so that I don't need to pay the employment tax which makes me lean towards S-Corp. I am hearing LLC is best for small company. I'd like to know which one is best for my situation?

Second part of my question is can one person start the LLC without any managers.(I am the manager and owner)

2007-07-03 03:40:40 · 3 answers · asked by andy 2

My company is developing it's own line of home automation hardware and software and we are looking to raise 1.5 to 2 millions in order to lanch the products. I was looking for some recommendations of good venture capital firms in Florida or even outside of Florida. I am currently working on the business plan and we will be ready to start looking for capital in about a month. Thanks for all help you may be able to supply.

2007-07-03 03:15:30 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I plan on starting a computer assistant and services business that will help people with their computers. Hardware, software, upgrades, networks and additional advice are what I am thinking. I would also like to build and sell custom computers if possible. What exactly will i need? Licenses? permits? Insurance? Any assistance is great!

2007-07-03 02:38:23 · 1 answers · asked by Sean! 2

what are the pros and cons of a credit card machine for a business? how do you get one?

2007-07-03 02:08:29 · 4 answers · asked by kayzarty 2

2007-07-03 01:36:47 · 2 answers · asked by googi 2

I'm on the verge of bankruptcy and want to save my business and my home. I work with kids with learning problems. My website is www.readingsuccessplus.com. Any help would be appreciated.

2007-07-03 01:21:09 · 6 answers · asked by augustalady112861 1

This is so confusing!

I have an offer from DataCom (pretty big company), working with a team of (initially) 6-8 as a web developer, and also some client facing.

Then I have an offer from a small firm (only 6-8 employees in total). Same role, but with fast progression to team leader and also pays $10K more than the first role.

So which one should I choose? DataCom have already made an offer. The other company hasn't offered yet, but I've had a phone interview and they sound keen to hire me.

Another problem is I've been keeping DataCom waiting for a week now and they're saying if I don't take the job they'll have to give it to someone else.

Any suggestions?

2007-07-02 23:19:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Where do the heavy hitters or power sellers on ebay get thier items they have for sale? Like where do they get all the new and refurbished electronics and stuff? Is there a place where you can buy all of them refurbished products from or can you buy refurbished products direct from the manufacture or what.

2007-07-02 22:01:25 · 4 answers · asked by big nate 2

i dont have a credit card but need extra cash working from home.are there any sites that can help?

2007-07-02 21:57:09 · 6 answers · asked by jiffcol 1

2007-07-02 21:24:18 · 6 answers · asked by sir_ricky_miles 1

I want to go into business of property letting and house managment, but i do not want to register the company, can i do this and how would i get started with name of compnay and setting up web site?

2007-07-02 20:33:33 · 5 answers · asked by courtneyp 2

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2007-07-02 19:46:56 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-02 15:26:33 · 21 answers · asked by crazypeach98 1

At present, I own my home...I am planning on forming a LLC, which will be an asset management company...at that time, can I sell my home to my company or would I have to transfer it over to it?

2007-07-02 14:53:23 · 4 answers · asked by dorsey77 1

I'm 12 and want to earn some money and i was just wondering if anyone had an idea on how i could get some money, just for the summer.

2007-07-02 14:43:06 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous