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business?!? well am thinking about starting my on business any ideas on how i can get started and wat should my business be
Opening a business and wondering what types of expenses I can write off? I am opening an online business for website design. (set up as a LLC, I'm the sole owner) Should I start keeping receipts of all business related expenses? Or would my business qualify as a hobby if I don't make a certain amount of money in the year that I'm filing. What types of things can I write off onto my business? (dinners, gasoline, etc.) Do I need a seperate business credit card/bank account for the expenses? Do I have to accept payments towards the business's services through a corporate account, or can they make the check/payment directly to me?
How to write a business proposal for selling a at home business? I have my own wedding and event planning business and I am interested in selling in it. I really want to know the format of a business proposal for selling a business and I would really like to see an example of a business proposal for selling a business (comes with existing advertising and a website). I want a sample so that I can get an idea. Please do not tell me tips. I really would like to see a sample of a proposal for selling a business.
What business minor should I get in addition to human resource management? As a psych major I am well aware that my major is useless on its own so I am going to get some background in business by majoring in human resource management. My college also offers seven other business minors, accounting, business administration, economics, international business, management, management information systems, marketing, and personal financial planning. Which of these would be beneficial along with my HRM minor?
What does a business analyst do? What course do you take to become a business analyst? I came across a chart showing the avarage salaries of business analysts in IT/Computer software/Computer hardware. I do not know what a business analyst does exactly. What course should I take in college to become a business analyst. Currently I'm planing on getting a degree in Business with IT in college, will that enable me to become a business analyst?
How do I start a successful retail business? I need assistance to get my questions answered regarding starting a retail business: 1. Which retail business would be best to start and why: a) Specialty retail business or b) Mail order business? 2. Which type of business is more predictable and does not change often: Specialty retail or mail order? 3. Many people say that PASSION is important when it comes to starting a business because the owner will have to work long hour to make his or her business a success. I agree with that but can you explain to me why there are many people out there who started their successful businesses outside their PASSION? 4. How can I choose products and services to sell that fit my personality and are part of my values? 5. I took a Myers-Briggs personality test and the result of the test shows that my personality type is an ISFJ (Introverted, Sensing, Feeling, Judging). Would someone like me who possess this personality type can become successful in operating his or her retail business?
What kind of business license do I need for an internet business or ebay business? 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.
How does a business collect from a customer that has filed bankruptcy? Have a small business and have a customer that has run up a debt and their company is now filing bankruptcy. How does a business go about collecting from the business. We are a small business also there has to be laws to help protect us also. Need some advice on how to legally go about being paid as a creditor. Also if a business says they are filing bankruptcy is it public record and what sites show this record.
Why is big business considered evil by the left but big government is considered wonderful? 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?
How important does the business plan to lenders? I want to get $20,000 business loan to extend my small business. I have never taken serious to write a business plan for my business, and I don't like play the words or numbers, but my business do have some profit. Would I get a loan if I have no a qualified business plan? Please help.
What kind of business should i start up? 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.
Is a double major in business administration and linguistics a good idea? 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?
Can I deduct a business mortage payment or only the interest and why? I need to know if I can deduct the mortage payment on a business. Our business mortage is a commercial loan and only the business is on it. Or, is only the interest on the business deductable. If so, would it be in our best interest for the business to rent from us this year?
What is a great business to venture into in Malaysia? I am looking to venture into a business that is long term, tangible, and with a business model that is not too costly. As far as location goes, where would be the best city in Malaysia to operate the business? Will it be hard to apply and obtain a business license? What is the business tax rate? Is there a minimum wage to pay an employee in Malaysia?
What business classes do you generally take the 3rd and 4th year of your BA? Im currently going to a 2 year school, getting my Business associates degree with a transfer option, and plan on going to a 4 year school to get my BA, and eventually my MBA. Im taking basic economics, accounting, and business managment classes right now, along with other core english and math classes, but what should i expect on my 3rd and 4th year? What types of classes? I know business classes obviously, but what specifically?
Is a Business Statistics course the same as a Regular Statistics course? 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.
What business degree should I study in and where? I'm planning to get a business degree in the United States but I'm am unsure of what type of business I should major in or even where should i study in. I'm more of an entrepreneur-minded person and I have look into Business Administration for some time now. I'm more of creative person and I love to challenge new ideas. I am also looking for a university that offers cheap and reasonable fee and good education with good credibility. I'm currently looking into University of Nebraska but I am also interested in other options. Thnx
What type of business should I mark my business to operate as? 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.
What is a business that can not be enhanced by the internet called? I am doing a research paper in which I am going to discuss E-commerce and internet businesses versus anti-internet businesses only that is not a real word. So please DON'T give me an obvious and idiotic answer like "business." I am looking for businesses that do/can not use the internet to greatly benefit themselves. THANK YOU!! THANK YOU, AFTER DOING SOME WORK I REMEMBERED BRICK-AND-MORTAR BUSINESSES.
How would you promote a neighborhood business? 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.
What kind of business should I start in Bangladesh? I have US $ 10000. I would like to invest it in my country (Bangladesh). I want to invest in a production business or any other suitable business. I am ready to do this with partnership also. Is this money enough to start any business ? if yes then what kind of business. Pls help me.
How can i start a business if i am not sure of my passions? 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!
Does my small business need to file a tax return? I am a small business owner and have been developing my company for the past year. Because I left my previous job to start this business I do not have a current income and because my company only recently officially "opened for business" we do not have a profit line. Do I need to file? What about the business expenses that I incur?
How important are business ethics to a company and their success? Discuss the ethical climate at a business that you are familiar with or one that you have researched. How have ethics affected this business? What does this business do to enforce ethical principles? What things could they do better? How can we as individual employees influence the application of ethics are our businesses? Give your thoughts and ideas on this subject.
What is the best way to transfer my small business to my son? I want to give my son my business without charging him any upfront money. I would like to pull a small income from the business each month as a retirement. I dont want a share in the business just a guaranteed payment each month. I have been in business since 1983 and have annual average revenue of $225,000. My son has been working with me now for the past 8 years and has shown great leadership skills. I am concerned about things like tax ramifications of not handling this properly. Our business isnt incorporated instead it is a sole proprietorship. Would it be better to incorporate and retain a share of the business while giving my son the majority? Also I have a house for sale currently but it is pre foreslosure. I have a buyer lined up and we are in the midst of negotiating the home sale. If the house were to fully be foreclosed would this affect the business and perhaps even void the business sale? Thank you for any honest advice.
Can I start a home based business, not get a business license and not pay taxes? I read that if you dont get a business license and you run an at home based business and your neighbors dont complain about your work, its unlikey the IRS will find out and make you pay a fee as well as put your business on hold until its done. Now, in the state of FL, if I chose to not get a license because the type of business (event planning) did not require one, would I still have to pay taxes?
How big should a business be before the owner finally delegates responsibilities? I am in the family business and my mom is clearly strained... We are blessed to have business hand over fist even in this recession but that is not my problem, or question... My question is how can a small business owner learn to lay back enjoy the fruits of their labor??? I mean she has owned this insurance agency for 30 yrs. and has nursed it from ONE policy to what it is today? But her health is declining as she is still trying to take payments, pictures of homes, etc. on what should be considered now at least a "mid sized" business?
business projector versus a home theater projector? Is there that much of a difference in black levels? 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 when I will prob upgrade this anyway.
Do you need a business license if you have a business degree? I have created a business but want to be sure all of my t's are crossed and all of my i's are dotted. I have a business degree, I want to be sure I do not have to back it up with a business license? Some people have advised me to get one just to be on the safe side.
Ending a home based business - what are the tax implications? 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.
What kind of business can I start in a warehouse building? My husband has a machine shop and only uses about 1/2 his building. I would like to start a business in the other half. I wanted to partition off a room for an office and do bookkeeping and then I was thinking about maybe a document shredding business or a document storage business would be good - any other ideas? Thanks! The zoning would not be a problem. This building is located in the center of town off a main street through town. I currently work for an accounting firm and you would not believe the paper we go through - we use a shredding service and have a storage building. Doctors offices and lawyers also have a lot of documents that cannot be thrown in the garbage because of the information they contain. Thanks for the input - any more?
How can a business owner sponsor a work visa for a mexican? 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!
What is the ingredient of a successful business? I used to notice businesses come and go. Some retail shops opened, another closed. Not many businesses are sustainable. Yet many want to go into business in order to be business owners, hoping to earn big and become financially independent. The reality is not always that way. S, what are the good and useful tips to start and sustain a successful business?
What business credit cards are not attached to my personal credit? Hello, I am trying to find out how to build my business credit without being attached to my personal credit score. I would like to know if anybody has information regarding what credit cards are available to do this. I would love any free information or links to sites that can tell me how to build my business credit. Thanks!!
What business field would work best for me? 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.
How would a business owner, all their life, write a resume to become an employee? A friend of mine needs a job. He has been a business owner all his life, but due to the economy being so bad, he sold his business. Now he wants to work for someone, but doesn't know how to write a resume as a business owner. Is it the same as writing a resume if you worked for a companies? Would it be negative for the employer to know that you owned a business (for many years)? Would they think he is over-qualified?
I want to start a business. But what kind of business i should go on with? I am 21 years old. I have a ambition of starting my own business. To take a first step into business world, i would like to start something small. But, i am looking for more ideas so that i can choose best out of it. So, i just need your help. Do you have any idea on what business i should go on with?
What kind of business degree should I get? I am a professional dancer but I would like to get a business degree to help me further my dance career. I need to learn how to manage money, run a studio, promote myself, etc... All the things that artists are known to be bad at. I will eventually be starting my own business. What business degree would be best to help me accomplish my goals?
What are some business tours for a high school group, in southern california? I need help with getting ideas of business tours in the LA area. It would be for a high school business organization, no more than a bus load of students. No specific type of businesses though, an example that we've done is LA Times tour. Do you know if they already have business tours set and how should i request for one?
What type of business cards to use - coated or not coated? I am starting a wedding planning business and working on my business cards. Are there any thoughts on using glossy coated or uncoated business cards? I have a friend who used coated and I can't use pencil to write on it but I can use pen (in case the clients need to write something or I do). Thanks for your input!
When will I need to buy additional business insurance for my car? I don't want to spend extra money on business insurance because I have an inactive self-employed business and I don't go to see clients often. What happens if I had a car accident on my way to see a friend? OR to see a cleint? Does it make a difference when I make a claim? What about % of my business use of car and personal use of car? Is it a major factor for the insurance company to define if it is business use or not. What about the nature of business? I am looking for some professional advices. Thank you!
What kind of business should I put up in an area wherein the students were mostly seen? And they are in budget The location was sorrounded by the schools ,two barbeque stations were already there and its a quiete good business for them because its cheap for the student. I'm planning to have my own business too but not a bbq, any suggestions what kind of business should I put up that will attract the students? I tried the carenderia/cafeteria but it didnt do good. By the way the location had a limited parking area. And its near in the boarding house, subdivisions.
I've been filing a business write-off on my personal taxes. How do I close out the business on my tax return? I am a writer who has filed business write-offs on my personal tax return for 5 years as per the law. I have not made profits in those years. I have been advised by my accountant that tax regulations do not favor my continuing to file business write-off because I have not made a profit so should close out the writing business. How do I go about filing my taxes now? Do I just ignore the past years write offs as thought they were never deductions?
How are business interactions in the philippines different than in america? I'm going on a business trip to Makati and received several pages of information from my boss. It includes information about business culture. I thought it was unusual though because it said that eye contact was inappropriate because it can be seen as confrontational. Also, it said that "no" is a very very negative word and sometimes "yes" or "maybe" can be used as "no". Are these true? I don't want to offend.
What is best company to use for a business loan? What is best company to use for a business loan? I have no credit and am building it. Me and 2 other partners have just started a business and are very successful at the business. I don't have any credit and they have poor credit. We are trying to get a loan to increase our inventory and stay alive in this business. We have tried multiple companies and have been rejected by each one. Does anyone know a good company we can use? If you need more details just ask.
Which specific Business degree should I get for Business Law? I want to go to Law school for Business Law, but I know I need a four year degree in something else. I know getting a degree in Business is the most beneficial, but I noticed there were many different Business majors. So would the degree be Business- Pre-Law or Business Administration, etc.? I just need some help in planning this out. Thanks for helping!
What kind of business can you start with a small amount of money? Since I have not had much luck with getting a good job , even with a degree, I am thinking about starting my own business. I do not have much money, do you know of any organizations that can match what I have to start a business. I have about $6000-7000. Is this a bad time to start a business with this economy?
What business field would work best for me? 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.
Business?? What are some tips on starting a business type thing in which i do odd jobs, ect. Im a 15 year old and i may talk to my friend about starting one together. How much should i charge?? What could I write on the flyers? What types of jobs should i do?? ectt... Im doing this becuz i am trying to save up for a car *getting license in august. and turning 16 in april.*
If you open a small business mowing lawns, what is the best/most common way to contract your customers? I've been thinking about opening a business mowing lawns in the summer and plowing snow in the winter now for the last 2 years now, except I've never actually worked in the industry. I was just wondering if anyone could give me any information about the way that these business owners contract their business. Do they get a year or two contract with each business or is it by the job? Also, in either of the two scenarios how much money would be considered going rate to their customers? Thanks in advance for the information.
What is a business management degree? Can you explain that to me? I'm planning to start a home based business soon, and I recently looked into going to a local community college for the two-year business management degree futher on. So please, if you don't mind, explain the purpose of it. If I already have a home business running later, is it necessary for me to have that degree? I'll be waiting for your answers! Thanks!
How to make business cards that you can print at home? I am going to sell business card designs online and have recently found out that they are much more difficult than originally thought. I will not be printing them myself, therefore i will be sending the business card files to my buyers to print off themselves. Any information you have will be much appreciated! Thanks!
Transitioned business from proprietorship to LLC - How to file taxes? I transitioned my business mid 2007 to an LLC. Should I file taxes as two separate businesses? The first to include income and expenses as the sole proprietorship and the second to include income and expenses after becoming an LLC. Or should I just include everything under the LLC? Thanks! It is a single owner LLC with its own Tax ID. Also, I do not have any employees.
Home business advice and info would be greatly appreciated? I going to start a home business pretty soon, but the thing is I don't know anyone personally to find out how to go about starting one. So I wanted to know what are the things I need to know and things I need to do before I jump in, preferably from people who have home businesses or who are planning to start one as well. By the way I live in Toronto, Canada. If I could get some info and advice from you all, I would appreciate it! I'm interested in starting an online business from home, and having a website with all of these products on it so people can order them. I'm interested in selling hair products like: perms, weaves, shampoos, oils , baby/kids hair products etc. I've compared prices, textures and quality of these products from other stores around my area and online that sell the same kind of products jus to get an idea of what sells and what doesn't and basically just what people prefer. So I know what I want to sell but, I just don't know how to get it started. I know I need a business plan, and business name etc. I know you have to get it registered but how do I do all these things. Anything that I haven't mentioned that someone who like to share with me, would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for sharing your info with me!
What type of business should I start at home? I'm wanting information on the type of business I should start from my home. I don't want to do any of these "work from home" jobs from businesses on the internet b/c I have done a lot of research and can not find one that seems to be legit. So please do not tell me to do that in your response. I live in a very rural area, so I that eliminates some possibilities. I could do an online business. Please don't tell me to do ebay... I've tried it, and I don't really care for it. I like animals, photography, nature, travelling, and various other things. I just need some good ideas on how I can make some income at home. Your help is greatly appreciated.
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