Small Business Answers - Small Business

Will a bank give me a loan to start my own business at the age of 18?

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Best Answer: unlikely; why?

credit
collateral

do you have either?

some ask for a biz plan

I am guessing you will "strike out" cause most
new adults are not ready to the play the BANK game.

but I am betting I can explain how to get your biz started without a loan

[i assume you have done market research and written a biz plan]
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How do I get more babysitting clients?

I have been babysitting for a couple years, I have some very loyal families. My community is having a party and I am bringing my buisness cards. How do I approach families asking if they need a babysitter? Please anything helps! I just need advice on how to get families based on this party, I already put up fliers and everything else, thanks!!

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Best Answer: There are many things you can do at this party. A great way to get started is to get a pack of folders and fill them with some information about ... Read More »

Best way to start up a business?

In term of finance which would be the recommended method of starting up in terms of money? Pros & cons?

Take it slow and use personal saving to set up small and just reinvest any profits in growth OR Take out some sort of business loan/find potential investors to set up a larger company straight away?

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Best Answer: A simple rule for any entrepreneur: If you're business makes money in the first 3-5 years, then you haven't been broad enough in setting your bas... Read More »

How to open a business and get a licence.?

Hi, what I am looking for is a licence to sell fried food (product) on this space that I currently own. The licence I am looking for is a non federal licence, I think it's the one where you only get inspected like once a month. I also want to open it up as a small business so I can put a label on my product.

I live in Miami fl.

Thanks
What I meant by an inspection once a month is because I know of a business like what I am trying to do but much bigger and they have an inspector at the location everyday in the morning. They can't open for business until they are done inspecting it everyday before opening.

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Best Answer: no such thing as a federal license.

there is a single food inspection per year, as long as your supplying system stays super clean... Read More »

What fast food places are the best to apply at?

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Best Answer: The busy ones!... Read More »

do grocery stores sell individual stamps?

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Best Answer: Not individual stamp. A book of stamps, yes... Read More »

Business in Sunshine State!?

I live in NJ and after college I would like to open up my vet own business. A Bakery!!! I was thinking about moving to Florida and starting it there? Most likely in Tampa FL! Can anyone tell me if the sunshine state is a good state to start a business? Like what are some pros and cons of starting a business there? I chose florida because I want to move out of NJ because its too "getto" and I like to live somewhere wheeee it's a little bit quieter!

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Best Answer: Cool! Tampa needs more local bakeries here for sure...especially in the South Tampa area south of Bay to Bay Blvd and the Carrollwood area! Flori... Read More »

Cost of shipping a book internationally? please help?

so I recently bought a book here where I live in California and really REALLY need to get it signed by the author as a gift to someone I contacted the author and she said she would be willing to do it but it had to be SASE. My problem is that the author is located in the UK and the dimension of the book exceeds the large envelope 9.4 x 6.4 x 1.3 inches is the book dimensions it weights about 1.6 pounds. does anyone know of any way that would be cost effective? cheaper is better. I also heard of a book rate? but can it be self addressed and returned back to my address? thanks in advance!

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Best Answer: The post office is the best place to get your answers. You can try looking up the information on their website but people who work behind the co... Read More »

Ebay-where can you get a box to ship when you sell something at ebay?

Do you order it online or does it come from ebay. How much is a box?

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Best Answer: ANY BOX WILL DO and if you use your own box instead of those at the P O it will cost you less.

Seriously kroger and all the store ... Read More »

For the people who do, what company do you own? Small business?

I am asking the people who have started their own company. What is it about? How did it start?

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Best Answer: I obtained a life and health insurance license and in just 7 yrs have retired on the renewals and overrides of agents that I have taught how to m... Read More »

Feel lonely as an entrepreneur?

I decided to open a business because it's my passion and I know it's where my heart is. At the same time, I feel so lonely b/c my friends are going the safe route..My friends are all going to grad schools and nursing schools. Here I am..with just a bachelor degree. :( It's hard to find a job in my field too, and I'm not getting paid like I hope.
Do you feel lonely?
I don't know many business owners..to be honest. I'm wondering if I should get another degree like everyone else or just open a business (I have some saving). I know I'm not going to be happy with another degree. only opening a business can make me happy. I feel so lonely as an entrepreneur. :(

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Best Answer: Been there, it is lonely at the start. You'll end up much better off than your mates in the long run.

Just let them enjoy their ma... Read More »

LLC which way to go please assist?

My business partner started a company and then brought me in and we are equal. While his investment has been financial, all along for nearly 3 years, I alone have run this company. No matter how many times I have spoken to him he never does a thing about it.

Now because I told him that I can no longer work under these conditions with no input or help, he is offering me the majority of the company. That's nice but it still doesn't solve the other existing "I've been a slave," problem.

Once I go, I know he can't handle this company whatsoever and it will just sit there, so am I better off taking the majority even if I leave?

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Best Answer: It sounds like you really need to sit down with someone you trust that can really look at the business. Your brief story raises more questions t... Read More »

How i make my own blog?

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Best Answer: There are many blog submission sites where you can make your own blog check the list of top blog sites also try to promote your blog by using SEO... Read More »

is getting a franchise a good idea for business starters?

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Best Answer: It is a good idea if you have the investment to put in, and like giving a percentage or royalty to them. Some have copied the franchise methods ... Read More »

I have a really good idea for a brand new website?

I know for a fact that it is something everyone would love because in this day and age, everyone likes to be nosy. When I googled to see if there was something like it already out there, nothing like it existed and im actually really surprised because you would think someone would have thought of it. Its nothing that would get me into legal trouble at all. It has nothing to do with invading everyone elses privacy.

I honestly think that this idea could make me really rich. How do you guys think I should go about creating this website? I was thinking of picking up Web Design For Dummies and some other books, and then spend ing the next year or so making it myself. Since I already have a little knowledge of CSS and html I dont think it will take me as long as a person that has never done anything related to that sort of thing, but still I know theres lots of other things to learn and It will take me awhile.

Do you guys think I should hire someone else to try and make it for me and risk them stealing my idea and making it themselves? Or do you think I should just keep it to myself until its done, launch it, keep it going for two years or so, and then try and sell it to a big company?

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Best Answer: Build it yourself with ultimatewb. If you need any help, you can get it there.... Read More »

Multiple Choice Business help!?

These are the only questions I'm stuck on (out of 150 questions).

10 points are yours if you can answer these. Thanks in advance.

66.) Which of the following is NOT a unique characteristic of real estate markets?
Durability
Function as both an investment good and consumption good
High Transaction Cost
Short or non-existent time-delays
9.) What does a real estate developer do?
manages properties, generally on behalf of owners who are renting houses or apartments.
inspects real estate on behalf of potential buyers.
makes improvements of some kind to real property, thereby increasing its value.
shows real estate to potential buyers on behalf of sellers.
114.) Which of the following is uniquely characteristic of a "pegged" currency?
Its value is maintained by the government in question at a fixed rate relative to the other currency.
Its exchange rate is allowed to vary against that of other currencies.
It is traded by major banks around the world.
Their value never changes.
113.) What belief about trade become paramount in the 19th century and has dominated thinking among western nations since then?
Communism
Mercantilism
Democratic-socialism
Free-trade
31.) Which of the following is not a common classification of multinational corporations?
Horizontally integrated
Diagonally integrated
Vertically integrated
Diversified
90.) Which of the following is NOT true of business etiquette?
Having proper etiquette minimizes misunderstandings.
The norms of business etiquette do not vary in a significant way from culture to culture.
Business etiquette focuses on the thoughtful consideration of others.
Proper etiquette is important for maximizing business success.
56.) The "bait and hook" business model is characterized by:
its success in the recreational fishing industry
lying to the customer about the quality of the product
deceiving customers with small print
offering a basic product at a very low cost, then charging higher amounts for refills
18.) A break-even analysis determines:
the point when total revenue equals total costs
the amount of time it will take to sell every inventoried item
the demand that will be present for a given product
the number of employees a company can sustain
141.) Which of the following is NOT a limitation of a break-even analysis:
It assumes that fixed costs are constant.
It tells you nothing about what sales are likely to be for the product.
It tells you how many sales must be made before your company can become profitable.
It is only a supply side (ie.: cost only) analysis.
142.) Which of the following does NOT make the entrance of new competitors likely?
There are high profit margins in the industry
There is unmet demand (insufficient supply) in the industry
There are no major barriers to entry
Competitive rivalry is intense
48.) Which of the following is NOT involved in quantitative research techniques?
It is generally used to draw conclusions
examples include focus groups, depth interviews, and projective techniques
a large number of respondents
examples include surveys and questionnaires
13.) What is Market Dominance?
It is a measure of the strength of a brand, product, service, or firm, relative to competitive offerings.
It is a measure of the physical size of a product relative to competing products.
It is a measure of the number of employees in a company as compared to other companies.
It is a strategy that a company adopts when it wants to market its product to the social elite.
89.) Which of the following is true of market strategies?
They must be kept static and rigidly unchanged to have any possibility of success.
They are equivalent to market tactics.
They serve as the foundation of a marketing plan.
They are never influenced by microenvironmental factors.

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Best Answer: 66- durability
9- makes improvements
114- value never changes
112- free trade
90- norms do not vary
56- offeri... Read More »

How would I go about starting my own Computer Repair business?

I know a lot about computers and repair. I have a High School Diploma and was thinking about going to school to learn about computers. I was just wondering if someone could give a little insight on how I can start a profitable business and not go broke because I can't get any customers.

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Best Answer: Good on you.

I'd say though that most companies go broke because they don't understand accounting or their tax obligations.
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what is the best way to save for taxes for your small business?

I want to take money out of my business every month to save for taxes is a savings account in the business name the best way to do that

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Best Answer: 1) Open a savings account for your business. Interest bearing would be good.
2) Calculate the amount you need to put in every month
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How to get an authorization from a client over the phone?

Thank you for taking the time to read this.
My husband is running an hvac business and we were wondering if there is a way we could get authorizations from our clients to proceed with a project over the phone. Is there something that's as good as a signature on a contract agreement?
I know some companies make you state your name after completing a payment over the phone and that's how you "sign"
If the phone is not an option, than is there any other options besides meeting in person?
Thank you!

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Best Answer: You can scan the agreement and send it to them via email and request them sign and return it back to you

Or

You could ... Read More »

can any1 tell me how to apply for storm modelling agency?

im 14, am I old enough to apply for storm modelling agency? if so some1 please help and tell me how to apply? thanksss

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What is a solenoid valve?

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Best Answer: A solenoid valve is an electromechanically operated valve. The valve is controlled by an electric current through a solenoid: in the case of a tw... Read More »

How do I start?? Please help?

So I'd love to live up to me a dream In becoming a NASCAR driver. But where do I start?? I'm 15, should I start with go carts? Please help thanks

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Best Answer: Settle for a more realistic dream. Have racing as a hobby, not as a dream; yes, try go carts and do research on racing. But know that you will mo... Read More »

What is a good ducttape name for my business?

I am 14 and trying to come up with a ducttape name and nothing is just seeming to come to mind. My names Taylor if that helps and please don't give me something like "taylors ducttape." I kinda want something different and like original. Please help. Thank You.

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Best Answer: Why not try tweaking whats already there in peoples minds?

Stucktape®
Bootstrap® (plays on the idea that its temporary but ... Read More »

What is a "home bakery" ten points?

Sorry this sounds dumb but I need to know what "home bakery" means? I would like to know because someday I would like to go to culinary collage so I could open one so it would look good on a collage application. Answer my other question plz ten points!!!

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Best Answer: Home on the top floor bakery on the bottom.... Read More »

Is starting a business a bad idea if you don't like doing sales and marketing?

Someone on peoples and disabilities keeps telling to start my own my business since I have aspergers and have trouble, problem is I hate doing sales and marketing. They said you could pretty much all online, but I'm pretty sure it takes alot of face-to-face marketing for even an online business to take off.

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Best Answer: Any business will take a lot of marketing. This is especially true for online businesses, because they rely solely on being well-known; they can'... Read More »