Business Information and Help

Kubricksmind asked:


I work for someone part time and also run my own business. Is there a problem if I deposit a payroll check (taxes have obviously been deducted already) into my business account?

Lennin V asked:


Say this person has no experience at all with the business side only technical. Never went pass high school. His boss is retiring and want him to buy the company. What steps can he take to avoid the pitfalls common to a small business?

Only serious answers please………. This is important and I want to know what I might be getting myself into.
Thank you

Courtney B asked:


If you can claim business deductions quarterly, what form do you need to file quarterly, if you are self-employed? Also, what form do you file to report estimated taxes quarterly if self-employed? Or do you claim all deductions and business expenses at the end of the year?

MLRatyahoo asked:


-I’m 22 yrs old.

***Am I too young to be approved for a business loan?

-I am about $4000 in debt (from medical bills only) but I have small monthly payment plans that I’m keeping up with.

***If you can prove that you are paying your debts off and that they are only medical related—can you still be approved for a small business loan?

***What is the minimum amount they usually give for a small business loan? What is the usual amount?

***When applying for one, do you apply in person, or on paper? Do you have a chance to show your business plans to the bank? Because I want them to know how profitable it will be, and how quickly I’d be able to pay the loan back.

Basically what I’m asking in all of this is:
Is applying for a small business loan very black and white, or does it all depend on if they trust that your business, specifically, will be successful enough to pay back the loan?

***********Also: Any tips?

Classy4LIFE asked:


I had some ideas but I wanted to get some input.
But Jobs that are for females? Not like mowing lawns or dog walking (I live in Florida and there are 1000 of those businesses) but real a business that’s not hard to start up?

Chris M asked:


I want to start a business by putting candy machines in different businesses. I was just wondering do I need some kind of business license to do this. Also if it’s any help I want to do this in Texas.

wooohoo12 asked:


I would like to start a business and am in need of some ideas for writing my business plan, then I will be looking for investors? I seen a business in Chesterfield, MO and it was called Petropolis. It was a “hotel” for small animals, cats and dogs mostly. I would like to open something similar to this. Also, what are some good ways of finding out if this would go over well in the area I am looking into? Can you send out a survey to the area asking specific questions? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

debdozier asked:


I am doing research for an entrepreneurship class. I need to identify ideas and trends to start a successful business now and for the next few years. Any ideas or resources, statistics?

Matt asked:


Are we currently in a downturn or recovery state as compared to six months ago? When I say Business cycle, I mean overall Business cycle.

craftygirl asked:


Last year we sent out candy jars with our logo on them and filled with peppermint candy. I really do not want to stay with the same theme but I am stumped for another low cost gift idea for our business customers. Any ideas?