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I want to start my own business, any tips?

admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:59:18 +0000

Miss Ella asked:

I have been working on a business plan for the past few years and I’m finally getting close to having the perfect plan to open my own clothing store, and I know it will be huge in my city because there’s nothing like it and it also benefits the art community as well.

Here’s the catch. I have no real savings to put in it, and don’t want to take out a loan. Where can I find the right investors, and how do you pitch your business plan to them so they see the greatness of your idea?

ANY suggestions would be helpful.

How can a business owner advocate the federal government to expand the SBA Community Express Loan program?

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:44:07 +0000

Nita F asked:

This loan program is a “pilot” meaning that the number of loans that can be made are limited a percentage of the total SBA loans approved. My business assists small business owners and this is an excellent program to get credit to business owners but it doesn’t have a champion!

I want to start my own cleaning business. any tips?

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:42:38 +0000

xBrokenxHeartedx asked:

I’m not really sure where to start. Any ideas from people who have started their own business. What it will cost me? I know I can start small doing a few homes myself, and then add employees and more clients. But what are the basics? Do I need insurance? What all do I need? Any tips would be appreciated!
Thank You in Advance!

What kind of business/registration licenses do you need for a cleaning business or something similar?

admin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:04:01 +0000

Bam! asked:

I’m hoping to open a decorating service business where I rearrange people’s furniture, and am wondering how service oriented businesses such as cleaning businesses, vacuuming businesses, and even home computer repair specialists operate. What do I need besides a business license? I’ve already got a lot of my business plan done.

What type of business should I mark my business to operate as?

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:05:35 +0000

L Ant asked:

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 kind of tips can you give me for new photography business?

admin — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:40:51 +0000

Erin asked:

Hi everyone! I’m in the process of starting my own photography business and I would appreciate and tips you could give me! Also, I’m looking for a name for my business. I was going to use my last name, but I’m in the process of getting married in the next few years and I don’t want to change my business name after I get married.
Any tips or ideas would be great! Thanks!

is it legal for a business to keep tips?

admin — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:13:29 +0000

SG1234 asked:

I’ve been at this restaurant since it opened, and we have never received tips. We have a tip jar and a gratuity line on credit card slips, but none of the employees are receiving tips, and they are saying that it is to cover employee meals, where when we had first started they said meals were free. now my question is this… is this legal? i mean, i feel like we’re stealing from the customer, since they think they’re giving it to the people serving them.

Can you give me some tips on how to choose the right echeck processing system for my business?

admin — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:03:18 +0000

Frances asked:

I intend to accept electronic checks payments for my business. Can you give me some tips on how to choose to the right echeck processing system?

Where can I find jewelry design ideas – handmade and beaded – also tips for starting a business! Help?

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:10:06 +0000

mgictgleroy01 asked:

I have been making jewelry, handmade, wire-wrapped, beaded… lots of fun but would really like to make it into more of a business. I have my CA sales tax id, looking for other “stuff” I need to do to get started. Any tips would be appreciated as well as loan type options. I have a good stock built up of gemstones and beads but need to build a website, buy display items, get into some craft shows… whew… exciting but running out of funding is my number one problem (have my circle of friends and family buying and one dealer who has picked up the line but still) I don’t know where to go or what to do. Any one with experience here who would not mind sharing their knowledge would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

How to write a business proposal for selling a at home business?

admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:12:22 +0000

Austinite asked:

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.