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Decaying streets with huge potholes have led some businesses to consider forming a neighborhood improvement district. The district would work with the city and county to repair Leonard Road, Easton Road and Whitaker Road.

“They're all but shot and need to be replaced," said Dan Hausman, Buchanan County's Eastern District commissioner.

The congested intersection at U.S. Highway 169 South and Interstate 29 is being targeted by the Missouri Department of Transportation. That project, however, is not likely to receive funding for several years.

The city of St. Joseph already has begun rebuilding the north section of 48th Terrace on the east side of the industrial park.

Businesses in the area were surprised to learn their property taxes don't go toward road improvements, said Cyndra Lorey, executive director of business relations and development for the St. more

NBR Transcripts-July 30, 2008

TINA VITAL, OIL ANALYST, STANDARD & POOR'S: We expect their refining and marketing businesses to hold up, due to the fact that they are large, efficient processors of crude. And they can also handle the cost advantage to heavy sour blends.

MILLER: Oppenheimer's Gheit says the other big issue facing major oil companies is government interference including the possibility of a windfall profit tax in the U.S.

GHEIT: As higher oil price push earnings to record levels, governments, including our own and others, they can be greedy. They want to balance their budgets. They want to do a lot of things, so guess what? The most convenient things is to dip their hand in the pocket of oil companies.

MILLER: These concerns help explain why oil stocks have not done well this year, despite record profits. more

Unions call for Business Secretary John Hutton's head after 'fall-out'

Gordon Brown is coming under pressure from the unions to remove John Hutton from his post as Business Secretary, The Times has learnt.

Union leaders say there has been a complete breakdown in relations with the leading Blairite minister and are demanding his scalp in an autumn reshuffle.

Mr Hutton's future is set to become a trial of strength for the Prime Minister after colleagues and business organisations made it clear that they would be unhappy at his removal in such circumstances.

However, one senior trade union official said: "Some of the trade unions can't sit in the same room as Hutton. There has been an absolute breakdown in relations."

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DOCDATA NV: Realisation of Strategy 'Vision 2010: Gear to Growth

The integration of the various companies that have been acquired in the previous year is well on course. The different organisations are ready for a further growth, mainly autonomous, that will be realised in the coming six months. Also, costs will be incurred in the coming months to realise geographical growth in 2009, possibly through acquisitions.

Michiel Alting von Geusau: "Presently, we process over one million transactions per month for our customers. These transactions consist of realised orders through our web solutions, successfully processed payments by end consumers and shipped orders for our customers. We expect the number of transactions that we process to grow further in the coming years."

As most deliveries by Technology company IAI are scheduled for the second half-year 2008, this has resulted in a lower revenue and operating profit for the first half-year. more

'Twilight' fans pump new blood into Forks, Wash.

In response, local businesses have creaked from their offseason coffins, aiming for a stake in the craze. Sully's Burgers sold 800 "Bella Burgers" in three months, and the Forks Subway added a "Twilight Special" sandwich. Twilight-themed T-shirts read "I Was Bitten in Forks, WA" at main-street businesses that, like bookstores across the country, are planning midnight release parties for Breaking Dawn.

Last year, Mayor Reed declared Sept. 13 Bella's fictional birthday Stephenie Meyer Day, and the city celebrated with cake and a Bella look-alike contest. Gurling hopes to add a bonfire and Native American wolf dance to the event this year; a blood drive is also possible.

This year should be even better, as 100-plus members of TwilightMoms.com, a website dedicated to older fans, have already booked nearly all of Forks' Dew Drop Inn for that weekend. more

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Palo Alto woman's saucy greeting card business takes ... - San Jose Mercury News

Palo Alto resident Lynn Felter, a bubbly 43-year-old mother of three and Army wife, seems like the last person who would create a line of saucy greeting cards spiced with sexual innuendo and crass jokes. But talk with Felter for a few minutes, and ...

Posty Cards Aims to be First LEED Platinum ... - PRWeb

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Canadian store prices high despite loonie's rise - Toronto Star

The same basket of magazines, books and greeting cards that in Vancouver cost him $300 was just $184 (U.S.) across the border in Bellingham,Wash. "There are two things consumers can do to protect themselves," Cran said. "One is buy across in the U.

Flower Cart becomes part of people's lives - NorthJersey.com

The Flower Cart, located at 13-20 River Road in Fair Lawn, has provided quality floral and gift items for more than 30 years. The business offers plants, fruit baskets, gift baskets, baby gifts, candy, greeting cards, home decor, collectibles ...

Wal-Mart on Damage Control - Manolith

Last Sunday around 7 p.m., Wal-Mart shoppers in Turnersville, NJ, were casually going about their business–comparing and contrasting dog food, laundry detergent, toys, greeting cards–only to be interrupted by a male voice, over the store intercom ...

UrbanDigits climbs to the top during recession! - Packet Online

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Pear Tree Greetings Launches Graduation Collection - dBusinessNews.com

Pear Tree Greetings, a premier source of one of a kind photo cards, announces the launch of its new graduation collection ... About Pear Tree Greetings: Pear Tree Greetings is a unique greeting card company that grew out of the desire to make fun ...

People detail stories of missing mail - Rutland Herald

A rash of vanishing greeting cards revealed itself in Rutland Friday. Ten people contacted the Herald in response to a story on an investigation into stolen mail, saying they had also received letters from the United States Postal Service Office of ...

Lucy's Emporium joins Chamber - Fosters Daily Democrat

Lucy’s is owned and operated by Daisy Adams-Ellard and Nick Ellard, and features fine art, retro home accessories, hand-crafted jewelry, artist-designed greeting cards, and a unique array of gift items for weddings, baby showers and other special ...

Leicester's indoor market traders unsure what future ... - Leicester Mercury

... s newest stallholders is Anita Davis, who has run Anita's Greeting Cards for the three months. She said: "I have heard whispers about this sort of thing for a while. It has not put me off. I am still getting my business off the ground."

Resolved Question: Is this what Barack Obama has planned for us?

The Dinner Roll .. Once upon a time I was invited to the White House for a private dinner with the President. I am a respected businessman, with a factory that produces memory chips for computers and portable electronics. There was some talk that my industry was being scrutinized by the administration, but I paid it no mind. I live in a FREE country. There's nothing that the government can do to me if I've broken no laws. My wealth was EARNED honestly, and an invitation to dinner with an American President is an honor. I checked my coat, was greeted by the Chief of Staff, and joined the President in a yellow dining room. We sat across from each other at a table draped in white linen. The Great Seal was embossed on the china. Uniformed staff served our dinner. The meal was served, and I was startled when my waiter suddenly reached out, plucked a dinner roll off my plate and began nibbling it as he walked back to the kitchen.. "Sorry 'bout that," said the President. "Andrew is very hungry." "I don't appreciate..." I began, but as I looked into the calm brown eyes across from me, I felt immediately guilty and petty. It was just a dinner roll. "Of course," I concluded, and reached for my glass. Before I could, however, another waiter reached forward, took the glass away and swallowed the wine in a single gulp. "And his brother, Eric, is very thirsty," said the President. I didn't say anything. The President is testing my compassion, I thought. I withheld my comments and decided to play along. I don't want to seem unkind.. My plate was whisked away before I had tasted a bite. "Eric's children are also quite hungry." With a lurch, I crashed to the floor. My chair had been pulled out from under me. I stood, brushing myself off angrily, and watched as it was carried from the room. And their grandmother can't stand for long." I excused myself, smiling outwardly, but inside feeling like a fool. Obviously I had been invited to the White House to be sport for some game. I reached for my coat, to find that it had been taken. I turned back to the President. "Their grandfather doesn't like the cold." I wanted to shout, "that was my coat!" But again, I looked at the placid smiling face of my host and decided I was being a poor sport. I spread my hands helplessly and chuckled. Then I felt my hip pocket and realized my wallet was gone. I excused myself and walked to a phone on an elegant side table. I learned shortly that my credit cards had been maxed out, my bank accounts emptied, my retirement and equity portfolios had vanished, and my wife had been thrown out of our home. Apparently, the waiters and their families were moving in. The President hadn't moved or spoken as I learned all this, but finally I lowered the phone into its cradle and turned to face him. "Andrew's whole family has made bad financial decisions. They haven't planned for retirement and they need a house. They recently defaulted on a subprime mortgage. I told them they could have your home. They need it more than you do." My hands were shaking. I felt faint I stumbled back to the table and knelt on the floor. The President cheerfully cut his meat, ate his steak, and drank his wine. I lowered my eyes and stared at the small grey circles on the tablecloth that were water drops. "By the way," he added, "I have just signed an Executive Order nationalizing your factories. I'm firing you as head of your business. I'll be operating the firm now for the benefit of all mankind. There's a whole bunch of Erics and Andrews out there and they can't come to you for jobs groveling like beggars...we need to spread YOUR wealth around..." I looked up. The President dropped his spoon into the empty ramekin which had been his crème Brule. He drained the last drops of his wine. As the table was cleared, he lit a cigarette and leaned back in his chair. He stared at me. I clung to the edge of the table as if it were a ledge and I were a man hanging over an abyss. I thought of the years behind me, of the life I had lived. The life I had earned with a lifetime of work, risk and struggle. Why was I punished? How had I allowed it to be taken? What game had I played and lost? I looked across the table and noticed with some surprise that there was no game board between us. What had I done wrong? As if answering the unspoken thought, President Obama suddenly cocked his head, locked his empty eyes to mine, and bared a million teeth, chuckling wryly as he folded his hands. "You should have stopped me at the dinner roll," he said. more

Resolved Question: Could I be a potential victim of Identity theft?

I did some freelance writing for a greeting card company and they selected one of my ideas for publication. In order to receive payment, they want me to fill out a W-9 form (which will include my social security number) and either email or fax it back to them. They appear to be a legitimate company, as they have a website that shows their cards and even a section of the website that asks for freelance submissions. Do you think this sounds like a scam? Besides contacting the Better Business Bureau, is there anything I can do? more

Resolved Question: I need help naming my small business?

I am wanting to start a small business, but need help with a name for it. I am going to be drawing invitations and fliers for now, and eventually work my way into greeting cards and other things. I would like for it to have the letters J A K and A in it because those are the first initials of everyone in my family. I would like it to be fun and interesting, and easy to remember. This is very important, and I need something good. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you so much!! more

Resolved Question: greeding cards business cards?

any body no how to get program for making free greeting cards and business cards more

Voting Question: How do I start my own greeting card-making business?

Hi all :) I am a student in Sydney looking to sell greeting cards for a little bit of pocket money. Does anyone know of any markets where I could sell cards? Or how I could sell them from home? Thanks! All suggestions appreciated :) more

Resolved Question: I am seeking some stickers, dimensional, to put on my own greeting card stock....?

...I seek vases, the co seems to be gone?the company who I bought the stickers from was: Hirschberg Schutz/Union, N.J.perhaps they are out of business? more

Resolved Question: what type of business does a person work for that entails bringing magazines into grocery and retail stores?

and books into stores like Walmart or greeting cards to refill them, change them out, and inventory them? more

Voting Question: Breaking into the greeting card business?

I write poems. I wrote a few poems over the last few years. I would like to use the poems to make money so I can pay off an educational loan debt and go back to school. I think one of the poems I have can be converted to a song lyrics or a greeting card. How do I go about creating a greeting card, marketing it, and selling it say in a store like Hallmark? more

Resolved Question: In what ways can a graphic designer serve the non business market?

In what ways can a graphic designer serve the non B2B market [read: normal people] eg. designing personalized greeting cards, event flyers, and? more

Resolved Question: i want to learn how to print business cards.?

i will love to know how to design and print business cards ,birthday cards and any other greeting cards .thank. more

Resolved Question: I want to start a business of crafts & flower bouquets in mumbai.How to go about it.Pls help?

I am really fed up of a full time job, instead was thinking to convert my hobby into business wherein i can also earn.I am planning to start a business of Flower bouquets or some handicraft items for eg..frames, candle, paper bags, greeting cards etc. Just gimme some ideas as to how this business can be started and how to attract customers by advertising the products. Your valuable feedabck will surely help me , so what r u waiting for...jus pen down few ideas. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: What to do to sell my own designs of greeting cards to Hallmark, American Greetings, etc.?

I design my own cards and everyone likes them so much. I've been advised to get affiliated with a company like Hallmark or American Greetings to sell my designs to and, automatically, start making money on my designs. But where do I start? Should I reserve my rights/copyrights? I will be grateful for any advice how to get my business started. Thank you so much! more

Resolved Question: planning to sell greeting cards and don't want to get sued...?

I've been making simple handmade greeting cards using my own artwork as well as store-bought embellishments and papers. (I also use fonts I've downloaded online, but only free ware fonts). I'm not making the money I used to and when a stranger brought to my attention that my cards were actually pretty good, i started thinking of selling these cards. I'm not sure how to go about this though. I dont want to get sued for using the embellishments, although the ideas are all my own. Also, if i'm going to sell them, how do i copyright my own work and get a business set up? more

Resolved Question: do you think this email will get my cellphone service providers attention?

my cellphone provider has been very stingy lately and I'm just wondering after they recive this email do you think they'll fix my problems? *I've edited out all the mistakes :), oh and I tried to sound more intellegent than the ppl that usually call these companies screaming* I'm very angry and fed up with not only my horrible service, but also my handset that NEVER works properly. In september of 2009 I purchased from the Boost website the i776w handset and buy a $50 reboost card every month for my unlimited service. My many problems have not only been fustrating but have been interfering with my every day life. Often times I will flip open my handset and all the letters and numbers on the screne will be jumbled around and impossible to read. This will happen on no matter what kind of charge my handset has. It is resolved by turning the handset off, then turning it on again. Another issue is that while in the middle of performing a task on my handset, the screne will turn to bright white and the handset will shut down, and start up again on its own, still on a full battery. Another problem I have is with text messeging. I will be in the middle of multiple text conversations when suddenly I will not recieve any of the messeges that are sent to me. A few more problems I have with text messeging are that even when I'm in a full service area my phone will fail to send simple messeges containing only text multiple times. Moving onto phone calls. I almost never use my handset for phone calls because while I'm talking to another person the phone will suddenly cut out making it unable to hear the person. It will do this so frequently that I am unable to call anyone from my handset, still on a full charge. I'd like to bring to your attention that NONE of these problems are due to the ammount of battery the handset has, or what area I am in, they occur at ANY time. My last problem for now is that it is during your hours of opperation and I have called ALL of the numbers your website provides to contact a costumer service representative, only to be greeted by an automated service, that never gets me where I want. An emal communication with such extensive problems with my service, is the last route I wish to take. For the price of this brand new i776w handset, I certianly expected much better service than I recieve. If I am not contacted by an actual representative and my issues go unresolved I will gladly take my business elsewhere. Thank you for your time, Amanda Moore. more

Resolved Question: need a new printer - inkjet or color laser all in one?

I need a new printer, and have been very frustrated with inkjet printers so far, because the ink dries up in them, clogging the nozzles over time. I think part of the problem is that I go long periods of time without printing anything. I do print a lot, but only sporadically. I need an all in one, because my space is extremely limited, and I do like the photocopying feature anyhow. When I read reviews on home office color lasers, some people really run them down, but it always seems as if they are comparing them to their $5000 machines they use at work, so I don't know if the printers are junk, or these people are being unfair about their expectations for a $200 - $300 machine. I don't print photos at home, but I do like to use color making greeting cards and business cards & signs etc. I know for a home machine, the price per page of printing might not be much lower than inkjet because they get you on the toner cartridges, but I am hoping that having so much less wasted ink might make it worth it. Anyway, advice would be appreciated! I think I would prefer a laser, for reliability, but if there are good reasons not to get an inexpensive home model, please tell me. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Greeting card software?

I would like to start a greeting card business over the internet only, but my Question is what software can i use to make my greeting card images and sell them legally, lets say, i use greeting card deluxe 7.0 to make my cards - am i allowed to sell them through my business as my own or do i have to pay them to do this or what? I just need some help on what people use for there own greeting card business images..? What software is ok for me to sell them once i create them? Thanks to anyone that can help me.. more

Resolved Question: hard math project...don't understand any of it...help me please!?

2.In the first stage of constructing a Sierpinski’s triangle, there are four different triangles. Which one do you remove to continue the process? Show a picture of a Sierpinski’s triangle. 3.Make a list of algebra terms (plus definitions) that all begin with the same letter. 4.What are the Platonic Solids and what do they look like? 5.What are the names of two types of Non-Euclidean Geometrics? 6.How many books are in Euclid’s Elements? What is the title of Book Thirteen? 7.Find a web site/envelope/letterhead/business card with a geometric logo. 8.Find three female mathematicians. What is the nationality or country of birth, birth date, and what was their contribution to mathematics? 9.What is a tessellation? 10.Find a comic that involves math. Print it out. Why is it humorous? 11.What is the number of hexagons and pentagons in an “official” soccer ball? What is the name of the Archimedean solid that the ball represents? 12.Visit one of the following sites http://www.colstate.edu/mathcontest/ or http://mathforum.org/algpow, print out and answer the Problem of the Week. 13.Locate a picture or a work of art, print it and describe its geometric pattern(s). 14.Visit a web site about “PI Day.” When is it? Describe an activity that has been done on PI Day or email me Pi Day Greeting Card at dlucas@long.h12.ga.us. 15.Visit the website A Plus Math (www.aplusmath.com/games/) and play MATHO or the Hidden Picture game. 16.Visit the Math in Daily Life (http://www.learner.org/interactives/dailymath/) web site. Pick an activity, explore the activity, and write a summary of what you did and learn from it. 17.Visit an Algebra Web Site of your choice. Give its URL and a brief description of why you chose it? Why it is interesting? 18.Find pictures of traffic signs and the various shapes of traffic signs. What is the significance of each shape? 19.Create your own scavenger hunt item for the Internet. Give the URL of the Web site where this item can be found. 20.Find an article about math and explain how it is related to math. Include the article. 21.Find an advertisement for a particular item that contains vertical angles. 22.UPC bar codes from three different sizes of the same product; be sure to name the product and the sizes. 23.A photograph showing parallel, perpendicular, and skew segments. 24.A picture of a quilt, which uses congruent shapes. 25.A piece of wallpaper that contains at least one transformation. 26.A signed and dated statement from a non-mathematics teacher telling how algebra was used in the classroom during the past 6 weeks. more

Resolved Question: How do I find customers?

I just got started as an entrepreneur in a business with a large market (greeting cards), but I can't seem to find anyone who wants them. Each card costs less than a dollar and they will send them for you. It is easy and useful so anyone would want it, but I am introverted which makes it difficult to find people. Any advice? FYI: In case you wanted to see the site, here it is: www.sendoutcards.com/87900Well I have friends, but my friends can't even afford to eat all the time. more

Voting Question: Would a scrapbook design business go good?

I'm wanting to know if I start up my own scrapbooking design business would that work? I'll be designing calendars, postcards, greeting cards, and albums. If you think it would work please email me at sportychick880@yahoo.com more

Resolved Question: how to sign off on a greeting card for a business associate who is terminally ill?

Resolved Question: Doing Research About the Dutch Culture; If you are Dutch can you please answer the following questions!?

Any information or personal expericences are much appreciated:) Thank you!!! Social Customs 1.How do people react to strangers? Friendly? Hostile? Reserved? 2.How do people greet each other? 3.What are the appropriate manners when you enter a room? Bow? Nod? Shake hands with everyone? 4.How are names used for introductions? Is it appropriate to inquire about one's occupation or family? 5.What are the attitudes toward touching? 6.How does one express appreciation for an invitation to another's home? Bring a gift? Send flowers? Write a thank-you note? Are any gifts taboo? 7.Are there any customs related to how or where one sits? 8.Are any facial expressions or gestures considered taboo? 9.How close do people stand when talking? 10.What is the attitude toward punctuality in social situations? In business situations? 11.What are acceptable eye contact patterns? 12.What gestures indicate agreement? Disagreement? 13. Are formal, ritualized interactions expected? 14.What motivates people to behave as they do? Family Life 1.What is the basic unit of social organization? Basic family? Extended family? 2.Do women work outside of the home? In what occupations? 3. What responsibilities and obligations do people have to their extended families, their neighbors, their employers or employees, and others? Housing, Clothing and Food 1.Are there differences in the kind of housing used by different social groups? Differences in location? Differences in furnishings? 2.What occasions require special clothing? 3.Are some types of clothing considered taboo? 4.What is appropriate business attire for men? For women? 5.How many times a day do people eat? 6.What types of places, food and drink are appropriate for business entertainment? Where is the seat of honor at a table? Class and Social Structure 1.Into what classes is society organized? 2.Do racial, religious or economic factors determine social status? 3.Are there any minority groups? What is their social standing? 4.Can and should people try to change the circumstances of their lives? 5.To what extent are some people in the culture considered better or superior to others? 6 Can social superiority be obtained through birth, age, good deeds, or material achievement and success? 7. In what ways does the cultures language require one to make social distinctions? 8.Do people believe they have their own unique identities that separate them from others? 9.Does the self reside in the individual or in the groups to which the individual belongs? 10. What responsibilities does the individual have to others? Political Patterns 1.Are there any immediate threats to the political survival of the country? 2.How is political power manifested? 3.What channels are used for expression of popular opinion? 4.What information media are important? 5.Is it appropriate to talk politics in social situations? 6. Activity 1.Is it important to be engaged in activities in order to be a "good member" of your culture? 2.Is the desirable pace of life fast or slow? 3.Is work very different from play? 4.Which is more important, work or play? Religion and Folk Beliefs 1.To which religious groups do people belong? 2.Do religious beliefs influence daily activities? 3.Which places have sacred value? Which objects? Which events? 4.How do religious holidays affect business activities? Economic Institutions 1.What are the country's principal products? 2.Are workers organized in unions? 3.How are businesses owned? By family units? By large public corporations? By the government? 4.What is the standard work schedule? 5.Is it appropriate to do business by telephone? 6.Is participatory management used? 7.Are there any customs related to exchanging business cards? 8.How is status shown in an organization? Private office? Secretary? Furniture? 9.Are business persons expected to socialize before conducting business? Value Systems 1.Is competitiveness or cooperation more prized? 2.Is thrift or enjoyment of the moment more valued? 3.Is politeness more important than factual honesty? 4.What are the attitudes toward education? 5.Do women own or manage businesses? If so, how are they treated? 6.Is life a series of problems to be solved or simply a collection of events to be experienced? 7.Is it possible to respect a person who is judged "bad" in one part of life but is successful in another part of life? 8. Are humans different from other animals and plants? 9.Are people in control of, subjugated by, or living in harmony with the forces of nature? 10.Do spirits of the dead inhabit and affect the human world? 11.How should time be valued and understood? more

Resolved Question: new comic book company?

hey guys, im starting my own new business, more or less I'm starting my own comic book company so I can publish my own stories, I'm deffinitly open to hiring other writers whose work i think is good as well but I know enough about business to know the next new creative idea always gives a new business the edge. So, I was thinking of a way to make my comics more original. what do you think I could do? I've already thought of maybe having an audio backround like with some of those new greeting cards, or maybe doing my comics with photographs and acters instead of drawings. Any ideas or opinions on what I have so far? Also, I'm doing my research but can anyone help me as far as where I can get a printer and binding that would make my product look proffessional grade? I am especially having trouble finding good bindings. thank you more

Resolved Question: Christmas in Australia? Has it become so PC that it's barely acceptable to even say "Merry Christmas" anymore?

Here in the US it's becoming more and more popular to use the generic "Happy Holidays" as a greeting instead of the traditional "Merry Christmas" (God forbid someone is offended by a nice greeting like that!). People and especially businesses send "Holiday cards" and companies have "Holiday parties" when he all know very well it's really a Christmas party!! Is Australia as bad as the US as far as Xmas is concerned? For me, Christmas has always been a secular holiday -- a time of goodwill, of feeling the "Christmas spirit" which has absolutely nothing to do with religion! Pisses me off that we can't say anything because someone might be offended! I still say Merry Christmas and send Christmas card (cute Snoopy ones -- nothing to do with religion!). Why are people so uptight, and is Oz this way, too??P.S. Sorry if my post came off as a rant. It's just that things are getting ridiculous and are getting worse every year. :(Although, two major radio stations where I live play nonstop Christmas music from November 1st through Xmas Day. (Though one of them says, "Nonstop Holiday Music." more

Resolved Question: What are the strengthes and weaknesses of the following business ideas?

What are the strengthes and weaknesses of the following business ideas....for example large market size or cheap supplies etc. Face painting Stationary Stall Window cleaning Football tournament Babysitting Beads Greeting cards Photography Food stalls Car wash I.T classes African Purses and Mats Home made jewellery Bouncy castle Gardening service As much detail as possible is appreciated Thanks =) more

Resolved Question: Is there a company out there that sells greeting cards wholesale to smaller businesses?

Looking for something different Professional quality. more

Resolved Question: How can I get my own handmade and designed greeting cards in stores?

I have started my own business and I plan to open my website and start selling my wonderful handmade and designed cards by myself within the next 6 months to 1 year when I have enough designs and cards handmade. (Very modern, stylish, and vector ) Any ideas on the best way to approaches doing this? Whats the best way of contacting the companies/stores? Thank you. :] more

Resolved Question: So why are you fine ladies and gentlemen hanging out on Y!A on Sweetest Day?

1. You don't have a sweetie. 2. You have a sweetie, but s/he is unavailable tonight. 3. You have no clue what Sweetest Day is and have never heard of it until just now. (It's an old-fashioned Valentine's Day, created by the floral and greeting card business to strum up business, I'm sure.) 4. You live outside of the US and today is just another Saturday night. My sweetie lives six states away. :-( And my new local sweetie is out of town on business for the weekend. Oh, well. At least I'm not the only one alone tonight!Rebecca, thanks for excluding me from the dolt category! ;-) more

Resolved Question: I have a home stationary business and I would like to know what kind of printer you would reccomend to fit my?

my needs. I use many kinds of media 80lb cardstock, labels, and greeting card papers including photo paper. I am looking for speed, sharp images and versitility for size of papers feeding through. I currently have a Canon ip 4600 photo printer , that does a nice job printing , but the volume I am doing now is too much for this little printer. So laser printer way to go ?? Where is best place to shop Thank you. more

Resolved Question: I need advice on hiring a Home Renovator?

Yesterday I met with a representative of a home renovator (he claimed he was the owner) to discuss our plans to replace our kitchen. 1) he was late for the appointment, his office called at the time of the appointment to say he would be delayed about 20 minutes. He arrived 45 minutes later 2) I observed him pull into our driveway, but instead of getting out of the car and coming to the door, he sat out in the driveway talking on the phone for another 10m minutes. When I saw him finally get out of the car and move toward the front door, I went to greet him, but he remained at the foot of my door step still on the phone for another 10 minutes, which I found rather annoying. Finally he came up to the door and knocked which I further found annoying since I had already given up on greeting him at the door, and had gone back to my own business, but I dropped what I was doing and let him in to proceed with the meeting He apologized for being late, I said that it didn't bode well with me that he come more than 45 minutes late for a first meeting. He said something about at least he had his office call to let me know. I thought that calling at the time of the meeting is bad enough but to still be later than your new ETA isn't right either, I was mad but I dropped it. So we went into the kitchen, exchanged some ideas, he gave me a quote based on what we discussed, it seemed pretty fair to me, but my wife wasn't there so I asked for another meeting at a time than she could be there. We agreed on this comming Sunday morning at 10:00a. Now I want to cancel the meeting and forget about hiring him. I feel that part of the reason for this is because I was angry at him for being late, but I was EXTREMELY put off about what he had to say when I brought up the subject of references. In a nutshell he said he would provide me with references if it meant the difference between getting the job or not, but he hated to have his good customers bothered with reference calls. Please understand, he went on quite a bit on this subject giving examples to support his threory that references are a bad idea. I got the sence that it was as if he was trying to beat out a raging fire. Again I let it drop, and at the end of the day he walked out the door, and I had only his business card in my hand. No written quote, no references. BTW, I did a quick check at the local BBB website and found no data on his company name. They have no complaints registered withing the last 36 months, but they are not members either. The thing is, in the past I have done all of the renovations on my own, but I was younger then. (I will be 59 this January 2010). I completely renovated our main floor bathroom about three years ago. I didn't find it particularly challenging. The hard part was deciding on the tiles for the floors, and the walls, and I had the entire project finished in about 30 days start to finish. But this time our plans include some skylights, and changing the staircase to the basement. These are things I haven't done before, plus I have lost some of the fire in my gut that drives me on these tasks. But to make matters worse, this guy I spoke to yesterday said that they don't do skylights (they do everything else) plus he tried to talk me out of the changes to the staircase, I think he didn't want to take on that work either. I have spoken to two other renovators, but this latest guy is the first one I gave any serious consideration to. But now I am thinking I would rather just do it myself, and hire someone else to come in and do the things I can't manage on my own. I wonder if I am just getting cold feet on hiring someone, and putting the whole project in their hands. I hear so many horror stories about projects gone wrong, or they take all the money but don't finish the job. I have so little to go on without references from this guy, and so far everyone I have called have failed to provide me with a single reference. Any thoughts, opinions, comments, personal experience is welcome. Thanks in advance. more

Resolved Question: How do I get a greeting card business started?

Resolved Question: What kind of business should I run?

I am 13 years old. I need a litle company(nothing serious) that is easy to run. The things I could sell, hamster babies, baby guppys, bracelets and necklaces, greeting cards, and other things. I want to have a bussiness that will at least make ten bucks a day. I need to pay for a lot of things right now. P.S. Hamster cages(ten), hamster stuff, fishtanks. more

Voting Question: Please review my resume if I have it?

Please review my resume if I have it right? Name & Address CAREER OBJECTIVE:Administrator Position HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS •3 years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable •6 years of experience delivering excellent customer service by solving issues through the application of conflict resolution techniques •Bachelor of Administrative Studies, Major: Accounting •Enrolled in level IV of CGA Ontario Program •Business Administration Diploma •Specialized tax training through Financial Advocacy and Problem Solving Sessions, and Canada Revenue Agency Income Tax Community Clinic Program •Proficient in ACCPACC, Simply Accounting, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office and Internet Applications •Proven ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks to meet deadlines •Demonstrated ability to work well with individuals from diverse backgrounds •Languages: English, Farsi, Czech, Dari, Pashto, Slovak EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Administrator2008-Present •Provides administrative support to the estimating department through preparation of meeting agendas, letters, reports, minutes and assisting with other administrative duties including arranging travel, preparing expenses, managed department vacation schedule, etc. •Effectively assists with the preparation and completion of monthly invoicing, progress billings including printing and reviewing spreadsheets and reports while consistently meeting stringent deadlines •Successfully provides reception duties; greeted clients, answered incoming lines, took messages as required, prepared, sent and received courier packages, opened and distributed incoming mail, processed outgoing mail, distributed incoming faxes, managed and ordered office supplies •Responsible for the efficient and timely collection of Statutory Declarations and WSIB Clearance Certificates and submission of Statutory Declarations, other documents •Responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, customer service, bank deposits, bank reconciliations, collections of all accounts, weekly payroll, issuing Records of Employment (ROE) •Prepares and remit all government remittances including GST, PST, WSIB and payroll deductions. Prepare annual T4’s and T4 summaries •Reviewed and investigated documents and processes during the audit process for the audit team to carry out audit efficiently and effectively. •Maintains and responsible for petty cash, credit cards and postage stamps Accounting Clerk 2008 - 2008 •Prepared and maintained accounting files and reports related to customers, vendors and employees •Reviewed forms, ledgers and records for accuracy •Assisted with company billings, reconciliations, calculation of commissions •Processed accounts payable and accounts receivable, business transactions •Provided daily bookkeeping support and assisted with payroll preparation •Prepared payroll taxes and recorded cheques in accounting software Assistant Manager2001 - 2007 •Balanced cash with continued accuracy by counting cash at beginning of shift and balanced out each cashier at the end of the shift •Utilized the cash register to complete customer transactions, handling customer refunds and exchanges •Received product shipments and ensured accuracy by matching every item with invoices, issuing damage or shortage claims at the time of delivery •Ordered stock and inventory to meet customer demands, and ensured the general merchandise shelves were stocked and maintained •Processed accounts payables, bank deposits, accounts receivables, logged the information into the company’s accounting system and assessed ATM audit •Aided in human resources functions by creating bi-weekly schedules, payroll processing, and reviewing daily performance to meet established goals •Took the initiative to keep up to date with product knowledge, and communicated with customers concerning their needs and recommended products that suited their needs more

Resolved Question: When will America wake up?

Dinner with Obama Once upon a time, I was invited to the White House for a private dinner with the President. I am a respected businessman, with a factory that produces memory chips for computers and portable electronics. There was some talk that my industry was being scrutinized by the administration, but I paid it no mind. I live in a free country. There's nothing that the government can do to me if I've broken no laws. My wealth was earned honestly, and an invitation to dinner with an American President is an honor. I checked my coat, was greeted by the Chief of Staff, and joined the President in a yellow dining room. We sat across from each other at a table draped in white linen. The Great Seal was embossed on the china. Uniformed staff served our dinner. The meal was served, and I was startled when my waiter suddenly reached out, plucked a dinner roll off my plate, and began nibbling it as he walked back to the kitchen. "Sorry about that," said the President. "Andrew is very hungry." "I don't appreciate..." I began, but as I looked into the calm brown eyes across from me, I felt immediately guilty and petty.. It was just a dinner roll. "Of course," I concluded, and reached for my glass. Before I could, however, another waiter reached forward, took the glass away and swallowed the wine in a single gulp. "And his brother Eric is very thirsty." said the President. I didn't say anything. The President is testing my compassion, I thought. I will play along. I don't want to seem unkind. My plate was whisked away before I had tasted a bite. "Eric's children are also quite hungry." With a lurch, I crashed to the floor. My chair had been pulled out from under me. I stood, brushing myself off angrily, and watched as it was carried from the room. "And their grandmother can't stand for long." I excused myself, smiling outwardly, but inside feeling like a fool. Obviously I had been invited to the White House to be sport for some game. I reached for my coat, to find that it had been taken. I turned back to the President. "Their grandfather doesn't like the cold." I wanted to shout - that was my coat! But again, I looked at the placid smiling face of my host and decided I was being a poor sport. I spread my hands helplessly and chuckled.. Then I felt my hip pocket and realized my wallet was gone. I excused myself and walked to a phone on an elegant side table. I learned shortly that my credit cards had been maxed out, my bank accounts emptied, my retirement and equity portfolios had vanished, and my wife had been thrown out of our home. Apparently, the waiters and their families were moving in. The President hadn't moved or spoken as I learned all this, but finally I lowered the phone into its cradle and turned to face him. "Andrew's whole family has made bad financial decisions. They haven't planned for retirement, and they need a house. They recently defaulted on a subprime mortgage. I told them they could have your home. They need it more than you do." My hands were shaking. I felt faint. I stumbled back to the table and knelt on the floor. The President cheerfully cut his meat, ate his steak and drank his wine. I lowered my eyes and stared at the small grey circles on the tablecloth that were water drops. "By the way," He added, "I have just signed an Executive Order nationalizing your factories. I'm firing you as head of your business. I'll be operating the firm now for the benefit of all mankind. There's a whole bunch of Eric's and Andrews out there and they can't come to you for jobs groveling like beggars." I looked up. The President dropped his spoon into the empty ramekin which had been his crème Brule. He drained the last drops of his wine. As the table was cleared, he lit a cigarette and leaned back in his chair. He stared at me. I clung to the edge of the table as if were a ledge and I were a man hanging over an abyss. I thought of the years behind me, of the life I had lived. The life I had earned with a lifetime of work, risk and struggle. Why was I punished? How had I allowed it to be taken? What game had I played and lost? I looked across the table and noticed with some surprise that there was no game board between us. What had I done wrong? As if answering the unspoken thought, the President suddenly cocked his head, locked his empty eyes to mine, and bared a million teeth, chuckling wryly as he folded his hands. "You should have stopped me at the dinner roll," he said. Wake up, America ! more

Voting Question: How to start a homemade greeting card business?

And what materials should I start with (small business) more

Voting Question: Can anyone give me some pointers!?

My wife and I are starting a Cajun humor greeting card business.Called "Cajun good time Greetings" And I would like some feedback on just about everything dealing with this. If you would like to see my art style you can see at www.cajunstorksandmore.org Thanks for any help! more

Resolved Question: where do I go to start a greeting card business?

or is it okay to find another company to publish it while I give them my ideas and poetry. more

Resolved Question: How would I write this word problem into a linear system?

Please help me? :( I don't understand word problems. You are starting a business selling boxes of hand-painted greeting cards. To get started, you spend 26 on paint and paintbrushes that you need. You buy boxes of plain cards for $3.5 per box, paint the cards, and then sell them for $5 per box. How many boxes must you sell for your revenue to equal your expenses? What will your revenue and expenses equal when you break even? Please help me! Thank you soo much. more

Voting Question: Internet business ideas with a website?

I am planning to open a website in about a years time, as I have web designing software and previous experience. However, I don't know how to make money from it. I was planning to start a site similar to moonpig.com or 123greetings.com but I don't know where to start. Any one have any other ideas? I also know about graphic design, but it is not something I would go into, although it could play a small part, like designing greeting cards. So, anyone have any ideas or sites that may help me? Thanks more

Resolved Question: Starting a business need some info?

My wife and I are starting a humorous Cajun greeting card business. There is nothing like it out there. What do you think are my chances for success? more

Resolved Question: Need some creative help here!?

I'm starting a greeting card business and I would like to know how to make a cute display for my humorous greeting cards. Something simple but appealing.Sorry I'm not a level 2 yet! more

Resolved Question: What are some websites I can find cute friendship quotes or poems for greeting cards?

When I'm NOT online or working at my homebased web design business, I'm making greeting cards from rubber stamps and scrapbook supplies. I'm looking for verses for inside of the cards. Thanks, Josh Cowan more

Voting Question: Starting a greeting card business?

Hi, I'm starting a greeting card business and plan on designing and printing the cards myself. and would like to know where I can purchase good greeting card stock. And also what is the best type of printer to use for my computer to print the cards. more

Resolved Question: Looking for Printer that can provide press printed holiday cards?

I just started my own photography business and I am looking for a printing company that could provide the following: 1) "traditional" photo greeting cards on photo paper (like the ones they sell at Sam's Club, Walgreen's, etc) 2) Press printed folded holiday cards 3) No-fold holiday cards (press printed) where I can put photos on the front and back. I want to be able to put templates on my website so that my customers can choose. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: What is the best type of paper to insert in a greeting card?

If I run the card through a laser printer, it warps the card a bit. My supervisor suggested a paper that could be inserted so that we may use several letter templates. He wants to be able to print the notes on the inserts so that all he has to do is sign them. What type of paper would not look tacky in a business related "thank you" card? It would be best if it were something that I did not have to cut to fit the card. more

Resolved Question: 13 year old planning on starting a crafts business. Advice?

Ok so I originally started just with the idea of selling bracelets. I love making bracelets from beads I get at like Michaels or Joan Fabrics. I am VERY good with computers and was hoping to make a website for myself as well. But, I also thought about selling some other things. I can scrapbook as well, and was considering making greeting/birthday/wedding cards. I have a few questions, but I think my Dad can answer those when I present the idea to him (and please don't think when I say I haven't asked him yet that I'm planning on sneaking it around him lol...because that's just not gonna happen! xD). But my one MAJOR question, is how exactly do people sell their crafts? Do they sell them by the singles, and just whoever sees it gets it? Do they take requests (like specific colors/types of beads)? Or do they just make the same bracelets over and over? I was thinking maybe I could just make them in singles and sell them and also allow people to request their own colors, it just might cost an extra dollar and take me a little longer since it won't already be made. Suggestions? Also any suggestions on starting an online business? I want to start with a free hosting website, like Spruz, but how exactly does the whole money thing work? Thanks so much! ^-^ more

Resolved Question: Where can I find greeting card displays?

Can anyone tell me where to find cheap greeting card displays. I'm starting a greeting card business and trying to keep overhead down. Also good greeting card stock would be helpful. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Any programs similar to Microsoft Publisher?

I need a program similar to Publisher capable of making cool stuff like greeting cards, invitations, business cards, pretty much all the stuff Publisher but with more. I want to make photo ids and other stuff for movie props and it has to be better than Publisher but still easy to use. Free's cool but I completely understand if it's not. more

Voting Question: more algebra 2 questions?

using either substitution or linear combination method (elimination) 1. x-y=3 -2x+2y= -6 2.-x+5y 2x-10y=-34 and a word problem- you are starting a business selling boxes of hand-painted greeting cards. To get started, you spend $36 on paint and paintbrushes that you need. You buy boxes of plain cards for $3.50 per box, paint the cards, and then sel them for $5 per box. How many boxes must you sell for your earnings to equal your expenses? What will your earnings and expenses equal when you break even ?and by the way, i'm not just trying to get the answers i want to actually learn and understand algebra 2 better. i'm having trouble with the class right now, so any help would be great. :)i guess thats what you have to figure out. idk, its confusing = / more

Resolved Question: I want to know how to make money from home?

I really want to be able to create a source of income working from home. Not by some get quick rich scam. I came across an article that says I can make a real income with SendOutCards.com.http://www.writegreetingcards.com/greeting-card-business-exploring-home-based-business-opportunities/ Do you know anyone who is making real money from home with this company? more

Resolved Question: See what you think of this email I got, is this how Dumbocrats think?

Dinner with Obama........... Once upon a time I was invited to the White House for a private dinner with the President. I am a respected businessman, with a factory that produces memory chips for computers and portable electronics. There was some talk that my industry was being scrutinized by the administration, but I paid it no mind. I live in a free country. There's nothing that the government can do to me if I've broken no laws. My wealth was earned honestly, and an invitation to dinner with an American President is an honor. I checked my coat, was greeted by the Chief of Staff, and joined the President in a yellow dining room. We sat across from each other at a table draped in white linen. The Great Seal was embossed on the china. Uniformed staff served our dinner. The meal was served, and I was startled when my waiter suddenly reached out, plucked a dinner roll off my plate, and began nibbling it as he walked back to the kitchen. "Sorry about that," said the President. "Andrew is very hungry." "I don't appreciate..." I began, but as I looked into the calm brown eyes across from me, I felt immediately guilty and petty. It was just a dinner roll. "Of course," I concluded, and reached for my glass. Before I could, however, another waiter reached forward, took the glass away and swallowed the wine in a single gulp. "And his brother, Eric, is very thirsty." said the President. I didn't say anything. The President is testing my compassion, I thought. I withheld my comments and decided to play along. I don't want to seem unkind. My plate was whisked away before I had tasted a bite. "Eric's children are also quite hungry." With a lurch, I crashed to the floor. My chair had been pulled out from under me. I stood, brushing myself off angrily, and watched as it was carried from the room. And their grandmother can't stand for long." I excused myself, smiling outwardly, but inside feeling like a fool. Obviously I had been invited to the White House to be sport for some game. I reached for my coat, to find that it had been taken. I turned back to the President. "Their grandfather doesn't like the cold." I wanted to shout, “that was my coat!” But again, I looked at the placid smiling face of my host and decided I was being a poor sport. I spread my hands helplessly and chuckled. Then I felt my hip pocket and realized my wallet was gone. I excused myself and walked to a phone on an elegant side table. I learned shortly that my credit cards had been maxed out, my bank accounts emptied, my retirement and equity portfolios had vanished, and my wife had been thrown out of our home. Apparently, the waiters and their families were moving in. The President hadn't moved or spoken as I learned all this, but finally I lowered the phone into its cradle and turned to face him. "Andrew's whole family has made bad financial decisions. They haven't planned for retirement, and they need a house. They recently defaulted on a subprime mortgage. I told them they could have your home. They need it more than you do." My hands were shaking. I felt faint. I stumbled back to the table and knelt on the floor. The President cheerfully cut his meat, ate his steak , and drank his wine. I lowered my eyes and stared at the small grey circles on the tablecloth that were water drops. "By the way," He added, "I have just signed an Executive Order nationalizing your factories. I'm firing you as head of your business. I'll be operating the firm now for the benefit of all mankind. There's a whole bunch of Erics and Andrews out there and they can't come to you for jobs groveling like beggars." I looked up. The President dropped his spoon into the empty ramekin which had been his crème Brule. He drained the last drops of his wine. As the table was cleared, he lit a cigarette and leaned back in his chair. He stared at me. I clung to the edge of the table as if were a ledge and I were a man hanging over an abyss. I thought of the years behind me, of the life I had lived. The life I had earned with a lifetime of work, risk and struggle. Why was I punished? How had I allowed it to be taken? What game had I played and lost? I looked across the table and noticed with some surprise that there was no game board between us. What had I done wrong? As if answering the unspoken thought, the President suddenly cocked his head, locked his empty eyes to mine, and bared a million teeth, chuckling wryly as he folded his hands. "You should have stopped me at the dinner roll," he said. WAKE UP AMERICA !!! more