Small Business - October 2007

i've purchase 12 products in the past 6 years from eBay and had terrible luck with 2 products not arriving & i didn't get my money back from paypal.
3 of the products were in terrible condition and again i was stuck with them.
What about you ?
Are you enjoy buying eBay products ?
I'm I just unlucky or what ?
I'm soooo upset

2007-10-27 06:51:35 · 5 answers · asked by search 4

I am not kidding. It is every single day. I own a jewelry store and someone wants me to give them jewelry for this auction, or this person in the hospital, or this benefit. I am getting so discusted with this. Does anyone have a way for me to talk to these people without offending them. Some of them get down right angry when I tell them NO, as if I'm wrong for trying to protect myself. It's so out of hand. Two days ago it was someone with cancer of the brain. Yesterday it was a girl who has it in the eye. The day before that it was the catholic charity. I am absolutely serious. Everyone seems to have their hand out trying to get in my pockets. I've only been open for 2 years, and I am struggling to make my rent in here each month. It's a new business. HELP!

2007-10-27 06:10:11 · 10 answers · asked by pansyskunk 2

If I need to stay late should the co pay me overtime or alternatively give me time in leau according to the flexi-time rules

2007-10-27 05:03:50 · 2 answers · asked by janmlally 1

I am in a MLM Business and I read that we all who are in a MLM forgot how to market our products properly and when we find out how we will have Prospects coming to us and not us going to them , my MLM Business is IGNITE powered by Stream Energy Ignite is the marketing arm for Stream Energy and my question is how do I go outside the realm of what I was taught and have Prospects knocking my door down and my Phone ringing off the hook .

2007-10-27 04:09:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I used to work at an independent coffee shop which has 2 owners, one owner is at the cafe everyday and there is a "silent partner" who comes in maybe once every 2 months or so. the owner who is there everyday loved me, thought that I did great and she actually wanted to put me up for a promotion to manager and keyholder.

However, the silent partner was there just last week and he thinks that I was 'flirting with the customers" and fired me on the spot.

I was not flirting with the customers but instead providing good customer service. We have lots of repeat customers and I knew most of them by name, what they usually order and some I even know more about them. He said that I was flirting when I told 1 guy that I like his tie and he also said i was flirting when I asked another guy how his vacation went and I am glad he is back. According to the silent partner, I am only allowed to take orders and ring up customers. NOT 'flirt" . what is your opinion on this?

2007-10-27 03:46:32 · 16 answers · asked by blah 3

***Please leave your sources. ***
Also, do they have to claim their tips? Are they paid hourly also? Or do their tips count for their salary?

2007-10-27 02:37:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-26 21:31:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I own my own small business and lately business hasnt been doing to well, please help me with something very important. I am a law abiding and upstanding citizen but I had to take a few items I purchased through purchase order to my local pawn shop. Can I be jailed for not paying these purchase orders? I am trying too but its not looking good right now.

2007-10-26 17:50:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently got a promotion in which I am in charge of several people in a shop. I have been there 4 years . Most people there have been alot longer. Most people respect the position I have now. Some though, do things that I am not sure they would do if lets say the former supervisor was still there. I suspect that some of the employees feel that I am an easy going guy and that i will let many things slide. But i am not sure when and where to draw the line. I have made it clear to everybody that warnings will be issued if they are caught doing things on the clock against the handbook. And yet some persist on testing me by boldly smoking when its not break time. They just tell me things like we clocked out to smoke.

2007-10-26 15:51:50 · 4 answers · asked by noel 1

State filing fees vary quite a bit?

2007-10-26 13:31:51 · 4 answers · asked by Nicki W 2

so far im saying $3 per hour & $2 per kid. is that a reasonable price. im 13 or should i charge lower or higher???

2007-10-26 11:28:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-26 09:53:53 · 10 answers · asked by ohms_law3733@sbcglobal.net 1

2007-10-26 08:42:05 · 2 answers · asked by sjd 1

I am looking at buying a small cafe and I am trying to think about what questions I should ask the owner. What are the hidden costs in a restaurant, that a newbie may not think to ask? I have list of questions, but would love suggestion to make sure I am on the right track and have not overlooked anything.

2007-10-26 07:28:49 · 3 answers · asked by cameron 2

I'm interested in started my own business from home. What legitimate opportunities are out there? I'm not looking to be scammed. Please only respond with information that really works.

2007-10-26 05:34:39 · 8 answers · asked by MARIA P 1

im concerned that she may not be going about it the right way or she may be ripped off anyone have any advice?

2007-10-26 04:15:16 · 2 answers · asked by just1inamil 1

2007-10-26 03:08:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-26 03:00:35 · 4 answers · asked by neeka 1

Just wondering what would be common regarding shipping of consignment items.
Who pays for shipping to the store, and from the store back to the seller if the item does not sell?
I was thinking of paying shipping to the store, and if item does not sell in 90 days paying return shipping as well,
but if the item sells then store pays shipping.

2007-10-26 02:49:57 · 2 answers · asked by johnlk3 1

I am new to quick books 2007. I am not sure if I should first put in the deposit that is received and what to do when it says 'undeposited' funds. it seems to automatically go to the checking register. Should I do something first there before I continue on with the checking account. Also... haven't learned how to reconcile statements. Anyone recommend a good book for a real beginner. have about 5 months I have to 'redo' because i made a bunch of mistakes and starting things over. have all my statements, invoices and receipts. any suggestions would be helpful. looking for someone that I can ask a question or two from time to time if possible. have LOW cash flow in busines right now... thanks for the help.

2007-10-25 17:42:33 · 1 answers · asked by Trinka S 1

I have a potential customer here who would like to order from me. This person sent me an email listing what he wanted and said that he wanted it for 300. The weird thing about this is that the way he wants to do this is to send a money order with his shipping fee included but then we have to send the shipping fee western unioun to his shipper and then his shipper comes and picks up the product. Has anybody ever dealt with something like this? Seems like a scam because if you used UPS or USPS you wouldnt need to western union anything and if you used a small shipping co they would invoice the buyer instead of western union'ing anything.

2007-10-25 15:43:33 · 5 answers · asked by BUBBLES D 2

I have received an email from peddysmithgains@yahoo.com offering to buy some puppies I am selling but I think it is a scam. Does anyone know about a scam that sends you a cashier check that you are told to cash and pay the shipping company for their costs and sending the item they are purchasing and keeping the difference?

2007-10-25 13:55:08 · 7 answers · asked by amroca032930 1

I need the paperwork and business structure organized. I don't want to miss any details as I construct my company.

2007-10-25 11:51:31 · 6 answers · asked by Ophiuchus 3

Good Afternoon,
I have invented and filed a patent for a product for the garmet industry. My intention is for it to be sold in boutique and department stores. Unfortunately, I'm having trouble finding the required steps inbetween the patent and sales. Do I need to officially and legally be a business to sell my product to or through established stores?
Thank you!

2007-10-25 09:34:32 · 2 answers · asked by Christyn 1

I am 14 and i find the dream (having a nice high office in a very well known and rich company wearing a crisp suit everyday with and espresso and a suitcase driving to work in a white lambo)a very good dream to have and a good life to have as well...

well in school a few days ago we was learning about stocks and merchanting and stuff and my dad say i am a freshman taking 11 &12 grade math that it would not be so hard to get a job and a life like that(excluding the lambo 8 3)

he said i would need to go to collage and major in business and stuff like that but i want to get ahead of the game and start learning about it now...

so please tell me all you know about business and what i would need to know to make my dream come true?

thank you very much
sincerely,
Dillion/future dictator of the U.S.A

2007-10-25 09:25:56 · 16 answers · asked by Dillaon 2

I would like to start my own craft business to make some extra income at home. I do cross stitching and latch hook. I was thinking of setting up a website advertising and including pics of projects I've done already. The business would pretty much be taking orders, but need some advice on how to get it started. How do I get the website set up? What is the charge? Any free places to do it? How about advertising on it? Do I pay for that? Any help would be great. Thanks!

2007-10-25 09:25:54 · 4 answers · asked by trcyddy 2

Looked on Ebay but looks scarry. Pawn shops??

2007-10-25 09:02:59 · 3 answers · asked by Spreading Good News! 2

She's just randomly decided she wants to teach musical instruments to people, primarily children i surpose, but surely it's not as easy as that? Aren't there legal matters which need to be takne into account such as declaring herself as a business and have safety checks to work with kids etc? (In uk law)

2007-10-25 08:59:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

hey! okay so im in the 11th grade, and my parents are saying that i have to get serious about my future ... so .... i really want to start my own animal shelter business and open up a store. what does it take to get there? how long? basic information please!

2007-10-25 07:48:43 · 5 answers · asked by Sally A 3

a. You as VP of HR list some specific information about the human resourses aspect of this strategy
b. what are some specific HR plans you will need to develop? list specific actions

2007-10-25 07:15:48 · 1 answers · asked by susyandhensy 1