Small Business - August 2007

are there any GOOD websites for them? are they for real? i've tried to apply for my small home based business(roofing co) and got the typical govt runaround. is there anyplace that will actually help people with this?

2007-08-19 08:52:04 · 2 answers · asked by horseman 2

I am looking at starting a business but I have to start small. I'm looking for a garment manufacturer in China and have looked online but don't know how I find out about tax/logistics/getting samples to Australia. Any ideas?

2007-08-19 08:48:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

OK, long story short I've been royally screwed over by the local phone company monopoly Yellow Pages. 6 months into this year I found out they had changed my phone number (sort of disconnected) from the previous year. This cost me a sharp decrease of about 50% gross profit. I stopped paying them as I had no money! Despite several complaints, they have offerred nothing but collections companies in return.

Now, I signed up for only half the advertising this year and they insisted on charging me a ridiculously high rate (about 700/month for an ad that should be less than 200 only because I didn't spend more with them). Needless to say, this ad at this rate is performing miserably.

The good news is I've found an alternative cheaper advertising for my business. The bad news is that if I even try to pay this hefty yellow page bill I swear I'll be broke in a few months. So, I know they won't let me list again, but will they chase me for the money. The bill is under my corporation so

2007-08-19 08:32:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am working at e-zpass call center in new york right now . it sucks big tyme . i have a degree in electrical and computer engineering . And i chose this job because i was going thru some depression and anxiety problems . But stil there are some independency problems . ( ina nutshell , anxiety if i will be able to live on my own or not )

i been working part time at ezpass in ny for about 6 months now , started march . ( $750 / month )
i want to start looking for an engineering job , but i am worried if all my problems will come back and haunt me , because right now i am happy here i am . eventhough , i feel i should make use of all that money i took in loans and stuff and all those times i spend studying eventhough it was just a mask to make time go .

ther are no jobs in NY for electrical and computer engineers i think .
but do you think i can commute frm ny to ct ?
or ny to MA ?
or do u thik it's too far??

2007-08-19 07:21:57 · 2 answers · asked by sum142121 1

2007-08-19 05:18:32 · 4 answers · asked by yahoo 1

Our staff is generally liked by all customers, primarily a beer base, no food, just bar snacks, hot dogs, chili, and it is a one person operation.

2007-08-19 04:25:58 · 7 answers · asked by basport_2000 5

I'm only an average sewer but love it. Is curtain making a good business? Has any out there ever tried to make curtain making a business with success?

2007-08-19 02:38:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a lot of ideas, but I am afraid of losing my sweat on it...

Thanks in Advance...

2007-08-19 02:28:59 · 12 answers · asked by aRnObIe 4

I am looking into selling online, and using ebay is good but expensive. does any one know of another way to maximise sales and avoid paying the ebay/paypal bills.
I am selling game consles/musical instrument/and horse saddles. what a mix !!

let me know

2007-08-18 20:27:36 · 2 answers · asked by Keith D 1

for the sellers.what are disadvantages?

2007-08-18 18:32:06 · 2 answers · asked by J's leather emporium 3

If I were to get insurance for myself (health, etc), theres no other income to pay for it other then what I make in the business, do I pay my personal insurance from the companies money??? How? If not, any other advice?

2007-08-18 17:45:33 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I rewrote this from another question
I had three employees who were related and two pay periods they stated their checks (which were mailed) never came so I stopped payment cost around 100.00 and reissued then had them hand delivered by courier. Then they lost one of the checks...so im out about 150.00 with courier stop pay and just harassment now the last check that was lost is for 162.00.....do I have to write yet another check
by law

2007-08-18 10:51:45 · 4 answers · asked by lucyQ 1

If you own a business and you pay your employee and then they lose the check are you required by law to write another one?

2007-08-18 10:28:53 · 9 answers · asked by lucyQ 1

is there anyway that i can demote her as such and so she no longer is a business partner as she doesnt do any business management, just works the same as any other employee we have. we have a 75/25 split (i have the larger share) although we stated on our self assess form that we are 50/50 as we dont have a partnership agreement as such. can i change this self assessment to what it should be?

2007-08-18 10:01:52 · 6 answers · asked by lisa h 1

We need someone full time. They all want to know what we can do for them, not how they can help our business grow. What are we doing wrong?

2007-08-18 09:54:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

We at the Dilaragroup, have just launched our own party plan for our jewellery division. www.dilaragroup.com and www.dilarasdreams.com We are lookin to appoint only 600 Party Planners. Where are they, how can we find them. Apply through our website for a fantastic business

2007-08-18 09:15:32 · 2 answers · asked by PATRICK M 1

2007-08-18 08:15:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

my partner and myself shall pay a keymoney for a shop on 50% each.However, the value of the products I bared completely which are already in the warehouse. how can i calculate the profite earning out of the shop?

2007-08-18 04:29:17 · 4 answers · asked by its m 1

need to earn extra cash on days off so me and a mate were going to use our van and go out collecting scrap metal do we need a license?

2007-08-18 02:22:39 · 2 answers · asked by matthew w 2

Beach store, starting with Galilee's(town name). souviners, t-shirts, sweatshirts,dresses, etc.. I only have a short period of time and I am stumped. Thanks for the help:)

2007-08-17 19:29:51 · 7 answers · asked by kim 1

Would it be betther to buy Welding Supplies/ fabrication supplies from some online Website like Ebay or is it better to buy them brand new from a company...and Why?

2007-08-17 18:31:34 · 3 answers · asked by elaheh_hm 1

fifteen in March, And I know someone who works at a fast food joint who's fifteen. I really nees some suggestions and if u r gonna suggest a babysitting job. i don't think I will be able to find any. plz help me!!! Thanx a lot!!

2007-08-17 16:04:05 · 7 answers · asked by Know-It-All or Nothing 2

im planning to buy an ice cream cart next summer and I was just wondering where the ice cream men buy their good humor ice cream bars and such. like.. is there a food service that has bulk ice cream bars? if you have a website with more info please let me know.

2007-08-17 14:15:54 · 4 answers · asked by phathom 2

This is a question I ask all my clients. The answers I receive vary quite a bit, but they are always entertaining.

2007-08-17 13:48:43 · 6 answers · asked by sillyshac 3

2007-08-17 11:30:20 · 2 answers · asked by carlos r 1

I am opening a new tanning salon but I don't know what to name it. I need a name that is catchy but not corny. Last and MOST importantly, I need a name that is not already taken! Thanks for your ideas.

2007-08-17 09:48:42 · 8 answers · asked by reyes 4

I want to start my own daycare. Where do i even begin?? Any good websites on that, or any personal advice??

2007-08-17 09:44:13 · 5 answers · asked by Destruction 1

I have a range of fashion jewellery which I am thinking about marketing by holding evening parties.It includes sterling silver goods, semi precious stones etc in neckalce, ear ring, bracelet styles.
The question I have is what do I need to be aware of if I was to set up a small network of agents, probably women, to buy the goods from me to sell in a party setting, similar to the Tupperware/ Ann Summers type of party?
Any advice welcomed

SM

2007-08-17 08:58:11 · 3 answers · asked by Stevie 1

My sister wants to open a retail boutique after she finishes college. She wants me to help her with it. Should I take a few courses in business/accounting, or should I get a few books on business and teach myself?

2007-08-17 08:25:03 · 5 answers · asked by alyanna99 3

2007-08-17 08:00:56 · 3 answers · asked by phani_3d 1