What kind of business license do I need for an internet business or ebay business?
Q. I am planning a business. I will start out with baskets for new babies and if all goes well I will make the extra investment for wedding baskets, and then so on and forth. By baskets I mean gift baskets. I have researched local business license, but I am not sure if a local business is the right way to go, so I am thinking internet or Ebay. What kind of license do you need for these types of businesses.
Asked by The Invisible Woman - Thu May 10 12:42:14 2007 - - 5 Answers - 3 Comments

A. The requirements vary according to your state. Call the business license office for your county and just ask them if you need a business license to operate an internet store. I live in Georgia, and in my county, you do.
Answered by Diaper Cakewalk - Fri May 11 00:39:33 2007

Why is big business considered evil by the left but big government is considered wonderful?
Q. Big business produces a product, creates job and creates wealth. Big government creates large inefficient agencies, gobbles up wealth, creates waste and is corrupt. Big business needs to be watched and when found corrupt the corrupt need to go to jail. Small business is just as corrupt as big business. It just doesn't make the national news. So why is big business demonized by the left but big government loved? Our founding fathers didn't trust government at all so why does the left love it?
Asked by Lonesome Polecat - Fri Mar 12 10:08:38 2010 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I am truly hoping you get some decent answers to this question that can lend some logic to that position. It reeks of cognitive dissonance to me and always has.
Answered by Will work for Cash - Fri Mar 12 10:11:20 2010

What kind of business should i start up?
Q. I am thinking of starting up a business... I have a job but i am wanting to start something of my own so i ask: What kind of business should i start up? What sites could help me in starting up a business. What classes in college should i take in starting up my own business? How do i start a new business without spending too much of my own money? Where do i start? - Thank you so much: answer all questions and get the best answer.
Asked by John - Thu Jun 3 09:09:57 2010 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Congratulations on your decision to start up a new small business! First and foremost, I'd say to pick a business you are interested in so that you will enjoy your time building and running it. No specific classes are required (although a knowledge of accounting, marketing, and the internet would help). Depending upon the type of business you chose to start up, there are small business grants available, and of course financial institutions, and even friends and family. Regarding your question on hepful start-up sites, I've placed a link to the Microsoft Small Business Center. Under the learning tab, there is some great information on how to start-up a new business, approaching clients, writing a business plan, obtaining a website and… [cont.]
Answered by unknown - Thu Jun 3 14:24:24 2010

Is a double major in business administration and linguistics a good idea?
Q. I want to double major in business admin/business econ with linguistics, and perhaps get an office job or do international business (linguistics = languages = language is important in business?). I'm planning to transfer to a 4-year-uni (hopefully UC Berkeley, UCLA, or UC Irvine). Is this a good idea, or should I just stick with business admin? I want to stand out, since there are a lot of business majors! What are my other alternatives if linguisitics is a bad idea?
Asked by Lauren - Mon Aug 23 21:15:39 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. That is an excellent idea. You just need to understand that learning a language is time consuming and you will need to find ways to practice it every single day! I myself speak three different languages and have my MBA. I still havent adventure to work in my domain, as i am working as a Systems Admin. Having another language is defenitely something impressive and nowadays it is a must if you care to diferentiate yourself from others somewhat. But, one thing that will REALLY help out in the future is to really work in your delivery for anything you work on. In Business you want people to be confident in you and you want them to believe in whatever it is that you are offering them. Work on that, and you will ceraintly work for a better… [cont.]
Answered by no-se - Mon Aug 23 22:19:48 2010

Is a Business Statistics course the same as a Regular Statistics course?
Q. Hi. Is a business statistics course considered equivalent as a regular statistics course in college? In other words, if a student wants to earn a bachelor's degree in business and the school that he is enrolled in requires him to take a business statistics course, would he meet that requirement if he took a regular math statistics course and not a business statistics course? Have a nice day.
Asked by recalcitrant99 - Thu Nov 20 22:46:34 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Depending on the course, statistics (as offered by the math or statistics department) will be purely procedural. They will go into great detail about WHY you perform a procedure a certain way and, generally, will discuss theorums and formulas in detail, sometimes even proving them. There will be little or no practical application and no discussion of experimental methodolgy. On the other hand, in a business stats course the time not wasted on in-depth detail about statistical procedures will be spent on methodology and application. Although it will greatly depend on your college and department, some departments will waive a requirement if you have fulfilled a similar one. Usually, they will only make this exception with transferred… [cont.]
Answered by Henry B. - Fri Nov 21 16:16:28 2008

What type of business should I mark my business to operate as?
Q. I'm almost done with my business plan. I'm stuck on something. I don't know sould I operate my business as a Corporation or Sole Prietorship if I'm planning to run a photography and graphic designing business with employees I'm planning to hire which will include a secretary, assistant, graphic designer and a beautican. Please help I'm planning to open and start at the beginning to 2010.
Asked by L Ant - Tue Dec 15 16:58:26 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. First off, let me congratulate on your business venture. I'm so excited for you because of the strong passion I have for business and hopefully you will gain one to. I wish you the best of luck and I hope to quickly here from you about the success you are having with your company. From personal experience this will be a task you won't regret, but at the same time please understand that it will be challenging. Now to answer your question on if you should operate a business as a corporation or sole prietorship, you first need to understand the difference between a corporation and a sole prietorship. If you chose to go the sole prietorship option, than a question u need to be prepared to answer is are you willing to put up personal assets… [cont.]
Answered by glenn w - Tue Dec 15 21:01:03 2009

How would you promote a neighborhood business?
Q. I'm trying to create a personal business and I have business cards and have made flyers for my business. It is pet sitting and many other things. Someone else beat me to the pet sitting, but I still want to practice my other businesses. I have made prices and have references, but nobody is calling. I haven't put up the flyers yet, because I don't know where to put them! I also have a babysitting business too. What kind of other promoting should I do, and any other ideas for different businesses? I don't want to do any online surveys.
Asked by Lauryn - Wed Jun 2 13:12:10 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hey Lauryn, for starters, you can send out a "Grand Opening" email to all your contacts so they're aware of your business and start getting your flyers and any other marketing materials distributed throughout your local community. Below is a list of places to get you started. The key is to be consistent in getting as much information out there as you can so make sure you have your marketing materials with you whereever you go leaving a "paper trail" behind. Once you start building up a clientele, you'll be able to work on referrals as well. You'll eventually want to expand on this but you first want to start with the basics. HTH
Answered by Laura - Wed Jun 2 13:30:10 2010

How can i start a business if i am not sure of my passions?
Q. I've done alot of research on starting a business. I am a college sophmore-havent picked a major yet but i'll probably go with business and photography. My interests are business, photography, web design, photoshop, traveling and languages (spanish and italian) When people say base your business ideas on you passions--mine are a little too complicated for starting a small business. Any Ideas? Thanks!
Asked by jade_pisces - Sat Jun 27 20:00:24 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I'm helping a friend with his expanding company and am looking for 2 or 3 people right now who are ambitious and teachable. Your background is impressive but I make no promises or offers. If your really interested in business ownership and would like to find out more contact me for an interview... Call toll free 1-866-676-8366
Answered by 100k - Mon Jun 29 13:36:17 2009

I work for a 501C business,which is closing and liquidating. Can I start my own separate taxable business?
Q. I have worked for the 501C business for 10 yrs total, 3 in this specific business area. They no longer wish to carry this branch of their association. When they close, I will be fired. Can I start up my own for profit business, with the same business description?
Asked by izzy - Fri Sep 29 12:12:56 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You may have some problems if you use similar names or other things that may be the intellectual or business property of the 501C (3). You should get a written agreement with the Association approving your enterprise. If you plan on using the same facilities as the non-profit there could be some zoning issues that would require a new approval by the local planning department. After that you may organize in the same manner as any business.
Answered by unknown - Fri Sep 29 12:41:32 2006

Is it possible to build business credit with a small home-based business?
Q. I have a small e-business, and I would like to know if it's possible to build a significantly high level business credit score? Also, can you build a business using business credit?
Asked by mrcharlie69 - Mon May 5 13:28:28 2008 - - 5 Answers - 2 Comments

A. You can absolutely business business credit with a home-based business. www.thexbanker.com is a good source. I don't understand your second question. Can you clarify?
Answered by Beancounter - Mon May 5 13:34:02 2008

What kind of internet business or home business i can start to earn more money?
Q. I want to start a internet business or home business to earn more money. Please suggest a honest company. If you have any other suggestion for business.
Asked by deb_18rahul - Thu Apr 29 02:53:35 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. read this article. it was written by a board member of an American company, to help others from getting scammed.
Answered by Nicole - Thu Apr 29 04:00:18 2010

Do you think a fee based business acquaintance service can be a profitable industry?
Q. Everyone has some business acquiantance that can help others to do successful business. How to let all of them know each other. Fee based business acquitantance service may do it. Big business service ? Profitbale business service ? Let me know. Great thanks.
Asked by energyquotenet - Mon Aug 14 04:13:03 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes -- it is called linkedin.com
Answered by Mr. PhD - Mon Aug 14 04:17:09 2006

business projector versus a home theater projector? Is there that much of a difference in black levels?
Q. I am budgeting about 500-600 for the project and about 100 for the screen. I can afford a 2000 projector. A ViewSonic PJ506D SVGA (800x600) 4:3/16:9 2000 lumens business projector is going for 500 with a mail free screen and mount offer. An InFocus In72 WVGA (852x480) 900 lumens home theater projector is going for about the same refurbished with no extras. I have read that I really should get a home theater projector rather than a business projector like the 506D, but the lumens scares me. I am projecting on an 80"screen with blinds and curtains closed. no lights. still some ambient light. Which will be better. I am going to use it the a really nice DVD player, Wii and Home theater PC. No interest in HD DVDs for atleast 3-4 years… [cont.]
Asked by bjmarchini - Thu Aug 23 18:02:38 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I am confuse with your question. Are you saying you can afford a $2000 projector or can't afford? Try using a home theater projector if you can. The bussiness projectors are not meant for movies. They are meant for slide shows and a small movie clip. Now you can get a decent Epson projector that is around $3500 Canadian dollars with a $300 rebate right now. I believe the model is the Epson 1080. Epson makes a decent projector. Ofcourse you can opt to get the cheaper projector. I have personally seen the Epson 1080 and it does a great job on the big screen. There are also some decent screen around. I think you should provision more for your screen though. Try to think $1000 for a screen. They a decent Draper screen would… [cont.]
Answered by flip_can - Thu Aug 23 20:27:58 2007

Over 60% of small businesses fail due to a lack of planning and execution of a business plan.?
Q. Over 60% of small businesses fail due to a lack of planning and execution of a business plan. When businesses are so small it is rare to have an HR manager, because of that training and follow-up is non-existent. Who would be accountable and how could management implement a training routine to make it beneficial and cost effective?
Asked by babydollof4kids - Sat Sep 29 11:11:36 2007 - - 3 Answers - 3 Comments

A. If you're only really asking about training, then it would depend on the size of the business. If there's only about 1 - 10 people, then it would usually be the duty of the owner to train new staff, as he or she would be the person with the most interest in ensuring that everyone knows what they are doing. If you go into 10 - 30 or so staff, you'd probably have an operational or production manager who should take care of training. Most businesses don't fail because of inadequate training though. As you pointed out, it's more about lack of planning. I ran my own small businesses for a few years, and I made sure to only hire people that didn't need any training! Is your concern that businesses fail because of no proper training programs?
Answered by Jger - Sat Sep 29 11:32:40 2007

What steps should a business take to claim legal ownership of work completed by contractors on it's behalf?
Q. If a small business hires either independent contractors or another business to perform work for them, what steps should that business take to make sure that the completed product is legally owned by the business and not the entities or individual employed to create that product? Pointing me to resources on this topic would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Asked by rlc_60504 - Sun Jan 10 11:13:07 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You definitely need an intellectual property agreement before the work commences. My understanding is that, in the absence of this, the contractor would own the rights to the work regardless of your payment for the work. Whether or not that is true, it makes sense to have one to remove all doubt. Search using terms like "contract programmer intellectual property agreement" (even if the work/product you are talking about is not computer code, because this industry uses them a lot).
Answered by OldJimmy - Sun Jan 10 11:32:09 2010

What's a good business that I can do working from home? Any ideas on starting a business?
Q. My husband is stuck in a terrible job (like half the country!) and he's always wanted to own his own business, but he's not sure of what he wants to do... I was wondering if anyone has ever had their own business, and if so, what do you do? Also, has anyone been successful w/ a business from home? Thanks!
Asked by lucy lu and baby Chloe! - Sat Sep 27 14:36:13 2008 - - 8 Answers - 1 Comments

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Answered by coco16141 - Sat Sep 27 18:06:52 2008

Ending a home based business - what are the tax implications?
Q. I've been writing off my home based business for the last few years. If I stop using that portion of my home solely for my business, how do I indicate that on my taxes? Additionally, does anyone know of any resources that indicate what the implications are of stopping a home based business write-off? I see lots of information on how/what to write-off for a home based business, but can't seem to find anything on what to do when that ends.
Asked by Eric M - Fri Mar 21 00:33:34 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You don't show on your tax that you ended the business, but keep track of the depreciation allowed or allowable while you were claiming the home office deduction - you'll need that number when you sell the house.
Answered by Judy - Fri Mar 21 00:45:27 2008

How can I submit my business to google maps when my business is a service for people in their homes?
Q. Usually when I search for a type of business google has many names and addresses of the businesses immediately and it's included on google maps. But if my business consists of services primarily provided in a customer's home (and I don't have an office yet) can it still be listed? Without an address?
Asked by Brittany - Tue Jun 8 18:50:54 2010 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments

A. There's a new feature in Google Places for businesses that allows you to list a "service area." When you do this you can also exclude your address. Not showing your address seems to lead to lower rankings, so I would definitely add it if you get an office sometime down the line, but this will at least get you listed for now.
Answered by Chris - Thu Jun 10 11:05:17 2010

What business field would work best for me?
Q. I need help. I am a senior in high school and I am going to attend college this fall. I need help deciding my major. I know I want to go into business. I'm stuck between marketing, finance and accounting. I have always imagined working in a large sky scarper building, dressed in business attire, traveling, speaking at meeting and possibly traveling. Help me please. Give me details on each.
Asked by ***Nicole*** - Tue Jan 13 10:50:20 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

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Answered by jbp11 - Thu Jan 15 14:49:26 2009

How can a business owner sponsor a work visa for a mexican?
Q. I am a business owner in the united states. A dear friend of mine, whom I feel would be a great asset (in the arts) to my business is a Mexican citizen. I know that businesses can often "sponsor" temporary or permanent immigration. After researching online I see that it is a very complicated process. How much does this usually cost and how do I go about starting? Or is it even possible? Thanks in advance!
Asked by Lauren B - Sat Oct 6 12:48:47 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Everything you need to know about how to petition for a foreign worker can be found on the following websites. Please read these websites very carefully before you apply. Overview of the Immigration forms: Temporary Workers: Petition Form Employment based immigration (Permanent): Overview: Petition Form:
Answered by CPG - Sat Oct 6 15:14:01 2007