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Bye-bye, boomer professors

But Melbourne Business School economics professor Joshua Gans says "the crunch time will be far sooner", especially in the sciences, since time taken to do PhD and postdoctoral work - which often requires working overseas - has extended the time to produce an academic by up to 10 to 12 years. Australia is already facing a shortfall of 19,000 scientists, engineers and technical professionals, the Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers Australia reports.

Gans predicts mass restructuring and courses evaporating from lower-ranked universities as their higher-ranked counterparts poach their staff to counter their own shortfalls.

James Cook University associate dean of business, law and creative arts Brendan O'Connell tells the HES the start of the crisis is upon us. more

Business execs convinced time is right for Atlantica

The longtime business executive has served as vice-president Atlantica for the Atlantic Provinces Chambers of Commerce for the past year. He has been meeting government and business leaders in the area that falls under the Atlantica designation — the four Atlantic provinces, southern Quebec, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire and upstate New York.

"I think more and more people can see the benefits of working together," Mr. Samson said in an interview at the annual meeting of the regional chamber held over the weekend here in Stanley Bridge.

He said one of the major challenges to the idea has been increased border security in the wake of the 9-11 attacks in 2001. However, he is starting to sense some movement on both sides of the border to establish a system that keeps the border secure, while at the same time allows for a free flow of commerce. more

BofA moving cash group to Boston

The bank's Boston-based investment-management division, Columbia Management Group, hired Paul Quistberg this year from mutual-fund company Putnam Investments to lead the cash group. The unit has run into problems during the credit crunch, with a group of money-market funds it manages suffering losses.

Money-market funds are designed to give consumers and institutional investors a place to put their money and earn a higher return than a savings account but with minimal risk. The typically invest in low-risk securities such as Treasuries and commercial paper.

Money-market funds attempt to keep their shares stable at $1, with only the yield rising or falling. While it's rare, those shares may fall below $1, or "break the buck," if the fund's investments do poorly, and investors can lose money. more

Winston-Salem chamber hosts women in business event The Business

Registration ends June 6 for the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce's 8th annual Women in Business Luncheon.

The event will be from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 12 at Salem College's Corrin Refectory, 601 Church St.. Networking and registration run from 11 to noon.

Wanda Starke, WXII anchorwoman, will moderate the event, which will feature a panel of speakers: Phyllis Crain, head of Crossnore School; Betsy Gatewood, director of the Office of Entrepreneurship and the Liberal Arts at Wake Forest University; Julianne Still Thrift, former president of Salem College and winner of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine; and Mariann Tillery, dean of the School of Education at High Point University.

Tickets for the event are $35, or table sponsorships are $375 for eight people. more

Merge Healthcare announces $20 million financing The Business

Merge Healthcare Inc. said Thursday that it has entered into a securities purchase and related agreements with Merrick RIS LLC for $20 million in financing through a private placement.

Pursuant to the terms of the private placement, Merge intends to sell a $15 million senior secured term note due 2010 and 6.8 million shares of common stock as partial consideration for the term note and 14,285,715 shares of the company's common stock at 35 cents per share, the company said.

The private placement is scheduled to close on or about June 3, subject to customary closing conditions and the delivery of the shareholder notice. After giving effect to the payment of certain transactions costs, closing fees and the payment of prepaid interest, the net proceeds of the private placement to Merge will be about $16.6 million. more

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Open Question: " I am a middle aged single woman.. who would like your advise on a career choice with this unstable economy">?

I am 45. I never had the opportunity or privelage of attending College. I had my share of some short term certificate courses .. that over the years not worked in my favor. I decided to do what interests me.. instead of allowing the pressure of society.. and the pressure of the economy to dictate what I should do for a living.. which to me personally is like living in a prison. I understand times are tough all over.. I have read hundreds of blogs from all states. I live in Central Wisconsin. In the area and surrounding there are many Day Spas.. and a Resort area as well that is a ways from me. I have decided to attend school for Esthetician. To work in the later. I am just concerned.. maby overly.. I know.. and have hope as many others do that things will improve and get better.. and jobs will open up in all areas ...not just a few sellect ones. I am not the type of person that can hate what I do. When I first moved into this state five years ago.. I took on many cleaning jobs.. that left my body banged up and lungs filled with chemicals from bleach. I worked at McDonalds for an okay wage here.. I have even attempted working in a factory .. which was sheer hell. I paid my dues.. there.. so..decided to do something that is of interest to me. Something .. I would be able to get out of bed and not dread or cry doing. The course is only five months. I don't thankfully.. in my situation and with the economy have any children. Just two dogs. I have come up with a plan of ideas to make extra money.. leading me into a side or business of my own. There is a theatre course at a near by College that allows you to take a College credit course cheaper for no credit and no tests.. I forget what they call it at the moment. This would be for theatre make up.. that would allow me to free lance at local theatres and Opra houses.I have both in my town where I live.. and outside of.. larger ones. Also... I was planning on setting a table up at a Bridal Expo .. to advertise my services.. for skin care once out of school and I get my lisence. I was going to advertise/make spa baskets.. and advertise on business cards.. spa bachelorette parties... bridal/brides maid make up groups..in addition to theatres and oprah.. once taking those classes. I also seen that quite a few spas offer permanent eye lash services. They offer the training here for one to two days. Its kinda expensive.. and this part and the theatre will have to wait a bit until I get some income and tips. But.. the permanent eye lash service are 250-300.00 a person a full set.. then 75.00 a month to 90.. up keep per month to fill in. Obvisously.. this service is geared towards the women who have money and who depend on their looks for their careers. Once I were to get certified in this area.. I could do this also on my own .. and work for myself. I recently ... saw an actual gold facial on tv that I am interested in looking into that goes for 625.00 per three sessions. So... there is much money to be made for those who have it to spend and are wealthy. I suppose ..... I am just panicking.. and thinking.. I am in a way going out on a limb here.. but honestly.. I have run out of choices.. I also thought.. about me establishing a busness and name for myself here.. and IF ... I ever decided to move.. all is lost .and I would have to start all over..... Please Offer Your Opionions and Support... Thank YouI hate the medical field al together..! I do have a state Medicaid Card that will remain in effect from year to year.. for anyone who does not have medical coeverage or works for themselfs. Not many employers can offer medical.. I would be a teacher.. before the medical field.. I am also writing a screen play which is my long term goal. Skin Care is my short term one.. HUGSPLease... don't leave me messages about The Medical Field As Stated.. I will not conform to a career I hate.. to be a cookie cutter representation of society.. My friend is a nurse and hates it.. The way the health care system in this country is going.. people will be responsible for their own health and the health industry will be phased out slowly...... Mostly... I rather leave this earth being true to who I am... I would rather go to hollywood and be an actor.. opposed to the Medical Industry.... As Stated.... I am presently pursuing being a screenwriter (close) ..which is what I plant to do in the future..for now.... Esthetician...NOT Medical... is my quesition more

Resolved Question: Will I be able to get a visable tattoo with this kind of job?

Im going to school to be a massage therapist. I have 3 tattoos(WITH MEANING) and i plan on getting many many more. I want to get a tattoo of a snake wrapped around my wrist going on to my hand(the top part) so like if im out looking for a job (in the massage therapy business) like a spa or a fitness center..you think they'll hire me with a visable tat? more

Voting Question: Anyone have Ideas for a spa business/services, somethin out of the ordinary.?

Planning on opening my own spa, i'm a certified esthetician, looking for unique ideas for services that would make my spa different from the rest. are there any services you whish were offerd or saw somewhere? pleas help me out if you can, thanks more

Resolved Question: Do you think this would be a good career plan?

Well, i've thought that it would be nice to be a party planner or wedding planner and then when i've earned enough money to open up a spa :L I know it sounds kinda strange but I think it would be quite fun to do that?? What type of skills would you need (apart from business skills)Why does everyone keep putting websites?? :L haha more

Voting Question: Im thinking bout the airforce. Can I get in?

Im thinking about the airforce but not decided. Im 26 no kids. 5'9 189 lbs, trying to lose 20 lbs on here to get in shape more. I am thinking about working out & training for this whole year & signing up christmas. Im in hair school now but I have some 2 yrs unfinished business school Im an entrepreneur have my own business but want to join the airforce to travel, fly & save money while im young. WIll they let me finish business school while in the airforce? What are possible jobs in the airforce? Do i have to be good in math? I hate math. Someone tell me how it works> Im trying to develope a plan this month. My goal is to own salons & spas when im older & continue airforce reserves.own online small business-nothing majorlove building websites & computer stuff more

Resolved Question: How can you start a business like ARCHSTONE?

I am planning on studying business administration and I am looking into owning something. I though about opening a spa dog spa things like that. I live in a couple apartments already and lived in such Archstone and Cortesia in California. They are basically apartment complex spread through out the united states and cortesia through out southern california. I though about it and I think it might be simple buy a land build apartment like homes and rent them out even if I just rent them for 1,000 a month and I have 1,000 apartments thats a lot of money. Any one that can guide me the right way on how would I get this started or what else should I study. THANKS!!! more

Resolved Question: What businesses will benefit the most if you are planning on using a calendar for advertising?

I am planning on using a calendar to help advertise some businesses for next year. These businesses will be seasonal or generally have big promos going on the same month of every year. These businesses will benefit from the calendar while sharing the cost of advertising. Will you please help me find which type of businesses will benefit the most? Thank you. January ? February - Valentine's Day gift shops, florists, day spas March - lawn season lawn services, landscaping April - Easter, spring pictures children's shops, photography May - Mother's Day gift shops, florists, day spas June - Father's Day, summer break gift shops, things for kids to do (skating, swimming, etc.) July ? August ? September ? October - winter is coming a/c & heating contractors November - clearing inventory for new model sale car dealers December - tax credit in our area furniture stores more

Resolved Question: Help me to choose my career path?

I am a 25 years old student from Africa with big dreams. When i was young i always wanted to be a doctor and work with children or new mothers. I did great in my high school but Because the were no financially resources i had to go look for a job.I found one and ended up working as a travel consultant(and studing massage therapy parttime) which i was good at but was just not satisfied. So i quit and Today i am in the states and just arrived 4 months ago. i have four years planned to study but i am soo confused. I came here planning to study business administration and other beauty courses part time so that i may go back home and open and run a spa/salon. My dream is fashion designing but i really cant afford a fashion school and fashion designing currently does not have promises in my country. This is my talent and creativity. I have great sketches and i am depressed that i thought of selling them. When i say my sketches are good, then you will probably think that i am wasting my talent. so i put my talent aside and try to work on something that i am more likely to have success. Soo i have put fashion designing totally out for the next decade of mylife. # days ago i started to think about if i really want to study business administration and run a salon. Then i suddenly thought of changing my career path and do what i wanted to do back when i was young and that is to be a physician. So i am thinking of working evenings and do premed in biology for 4 years. then save as much as i can so that i may go continue my studies in South africa to be a physician. I feel this is likely to work out due to the exchange rates in currencies. I am confused................please help more

Resolved Question: A good job for a business entrepreneurship degree?

I want to open up my own business and I plan on getting a business entrepreneurship degree. Before I open up a business, which will be a salon and spa, I would like to get a job for a few years so I can put away some money. I want a job that will pay well. What would be a good job to get with a business entrepreneurship degree? more

Resolved Question: how much does esthetician earn in san diego?

originally I wanted to be an rn. I finished an associate degree back to my country already but the waiting list here just take forever. I also wanted to be an esthetician and now im considering this instead of rn due to high demand/comeptition on nursing field. But I want to know how much does esthetician earn? do they get paid hoursly? or by commisions on their service? or they just pay rent monthly? Also after earning experience im planning to put my own business on this field, would it be worth it? or its better just to rent a room or work in a spa place? and can you give me the best school to go for this in san diego? thanks more

Resolved Question: Stuck on college planning?

Okay so I am a senior in high school and I'm just so stuck on my college planning. I have wanted to be a substance abuse counselor but I couldn't really find a college that I liked so I gave up on that because I also wanted to go to cosmetology school. Now i'm on the path of looking at going to a cosmetology school for a year and then finding a job at some type of salon and then going to a college to get a business degree so i can eventually open up my own salon/day spa everyone says that this is a pretty good plan. But i always feel a little upset with myself when i tell people what i want to do because i know im really smart and i feel like im not going to amount to as much as i really could so i really dont know anymore...what do you guys think? more

Resolved Question: How do I get my money back from a spa that went out of business?

Hi, I purchased a package at a spa a few months ago and only used a small portion of it but was planning to use the rest in the next month. I told them this at the time and they assured me there was no problem and no expiration on what I pre-paid for. They sent me an email yesterday saying that they are going out of business. There was no warning, they suddenly just closed yesterday and took my remaining $900 along with them. How can I attempt to get my money back for services that I paid for in advance? If they refuse to refund me, can I sue them in small claims court if they have not filed bankruptcy? Any advice would be very helpful! Thanks! more

Voting Question: Does any one know a place where I could attempt to get a loan?

Ok... This is all complicated. I own a business, have for 8 months. It is doing well, better numbers than the previous years same time frame. I got home from a year deployment (Iraq) just over a year ago, and therefore can not prove income from one place for two years. My expected yearly income is $24,000 for now. My credit score is a 726 and will improve soon, once I pay off my debt from purchasing the business. I plan to build an apartment on top of my current salon (it is a big project - but doable) next spring. By then my credit will be higher, but I need to borrow about 50,000 for the project, and I still won't have two years of financials. I can't borrow under a home mortgage because it will be a building project (this also rules out a va loan), and I only have collateral as much as my business (6 tanning beds, computer, furniture, washer/dryer, and spa equipment). Any suggestions??? more

Resolved Question: can anyone here help me in building a project report for a business?

hi i am planning to start spa includes saloon/gym/yoga/Aerobics/indoor games/children play area/snack bar under one roof. can anyone let me know how much space is required to accommodate all this activities? approximate costing? please provide me some info which is useful to start the business. i am looking for some one who can give me a project report on this it will be a great help. thanks more

Resolved Question: My soon to be mother in law hates me? Is she prejudice? How do I deal with her?

My soon to be mother in law hates me! I have no idea how to handle the situation. He's white, I'm half black half Portuguese and East Indian. I would like to say that I don't think my race is a factor in the situation, but sadly I"m starting to believe that it is. I have been dating my fiancé whom I met in Med. school for nearly 3 ½ years. When we first starting dating I would try to make friendly conversation with his mom, but she would always shut me down. She didn't talk to me much, despite my attempts to get to know her. I’d ask her to lunch, but she always had other plans. A few years back she had a family gathering at her home and actually told people that I was his “Lab partner from school” rather than his girlfriend when we had been together nearly a year. It was awkward. Back then I just told myself that I was dating him not his mom, but 3 years later and it's still the same routine. A few weeks ago his brother’s wife told me that during a conversation with her, his aunt and a family friend she pretty much called me a gold-digger. I don’t know what bothers me more, the fact that she’s slandering my name throughout their family or that she thinks I’m a gold-digger. I don’t come from money and I never claimed that I did. I was raised in a single parent household, but was lucky that my mother stressed education. My fiancé and I do live together, but we split rent and expenses. I went from UCLA to a top 10 Medical School. I make pretty much the same amount of money as her son, yet she acts as if I’m some bimbo he met at club and then decided to marry 2 months later. I feel like I constantly have to prove myself to her, but it doesn’t matter because her opinion of me never changes. I thought that she didn’t like me because I didn’t come from their social circle. I didn’t go to the fancy prep schools, didn’t grow up in a fancy house on a hill, but now I think she just doesn’t like me because I’m not white. She absolutely adores her other two daughter in laws who are both white. She makes lunch and spa plans with them which she purposely excludes me from. Last month she invited them both out to lunch. I of course wasn’t invited, but I was out with them so they convinced me to “just come along”. When we got there the first thing she did was ask me what I was doing there. Not rudely, but in a tone of that would make you feel pretty darn uncomfortable. She said about two sentences to me during lunch, then pretty much ignored me. If I asked her something she’d respond with a “Yes” or “No”. She also left lunch early that day, claiming that she had “important business to tend to”. My fiancé knows that his mom doesn’t like me. He has asked her why she disapproves of me and she answered saying, “She’s just not good enough for you”. She can’t muster up one legitimate reason why! I’m simply not good enough. One of her daughter in laws is a 23 year old community college drop out, who has never held a real job. Her life basically consists of her driving around in her $100K Mercedes SUV that her husband purchased for her and shopping. His mother has absolutely no problem with that, she adores the girl, but I’m the “gold-digger who isn’t good enough for her son!” Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely adore both of the wives and I’m close with them, but I just don’t understand why she’s acts so vile towards me, yet accepts the other girl. Whenever I'm around she does everything in her power to make me feel awkward and uncomfortable. It’s gotten to the point where I honestly dread going to any type of family event. Yesterday we went to his parent’s house for his youngest sister’s birthday party. The first thing she did was look at my engagement ring and say, “Wow, that’s nice size diamond. Where is it from, How many carats is it? You picked it out, didn’t you?” At first I thought she was actually giving me a complement, but then I realized that she was just reassuring herself that I was a gold-digger and making sure that I didn’t go with her son to pick out the most expensive ring! Less than an hour later someone said something about my fiancé and she goes, “Yes, he’s a handsome man”, then looks at me and says, “and he could have any women he wanted”. I wanted to slap her. 10 minutes later during a conversation with his aunt who was asking me questions about my job his mother says, “Oh, don’t worry he’s going to make her sign a prenup”. This time I wanted to shove her into the pool. I don’t think THAT was why his aunt was asking me questions about my job, she seemed generally interested. I have nothing against a prenuptial agreement, but it was inappropriate for her to bring it up like that, it’s none of her business. That fact that she told his aunt that he was going to “MAKE” me sign it got to me. She made it seem as if he had actually discussed this with her, which he hadn’t. I don’t know how to deal with this woman anymore. If I didn’t see her so often,I don’t think it would bother me, but she lives less than 20 minutes away. My fiancé has a big family, so there’s always an event or party to go to. My mother moved back to India a few years ago so we’re with his family for pretty much every holiday. His mother is unavoidable. Sometimes I make excuses to get out of going, but then I feel bad about it. I’m missing out trying to avoid her and she’s getting exactly what she wants in the process! He says we don’t have to go to the family events, but I don’t want to keep him away from his family and bedsides his mother, I absolutely love the rest of his family. I could honestly write a book about this woman, but I’m going to stop now. How do I deal with her? She has friends of all different ethnicities, so I don’t think she’s necessarily racist, maybe just prejudice towards me? No one in her family has married outside their race and I don’t think she wants her son to be the first. I don't think I can deal with her for the rest of my life. more

Resolved Question: My soon to be mother in law hates me? Is she racist? How do I deal with her?

He's white, I'm half black half Portuguese and East Indian. I would like to say that I don't think my race is a factor in the situation, but sadly I"m starting to believe that it is. I have been dating my fiancé whom I met in Med. school for nearly 3 ½ years. When we first starting dating I would try to make friendly conversation with his mom, but she would always shut me down. She didn't talk to me much, despite my attempts to get to know her. I’d ask her to lunch, but she always had other plans. A few years back she had a family gathering at her home and actually told people that I was his “Lab partner from school” rather than his girlfriend when we had been together nearly a year. It was awkward. Back then I just told myself that I was dating him not his mom, but 3 years later and it's still the same routine. A few weeks ago his brother’s wife told me that during a conversation with her, his aunt and a family friend she pretty much called me a gold-digger. I don’t know what bothers me more, the fact that she’s slandering my name throughout their family or that she thinks I’m a gold-digger. I don’t come from money and I never claimed that I did. I was raised in a single parent household, but was lucky that my mother stressed education. My fiancé and I do live together, but we split rent and expenses. I went from UCLA to a top 10 Medical School. I make pretty much the same amount of money as her son, yet she acts as if I’m some bimbo he met at club and then decided to marry 2 months later. I feel like I constantly have to prove myself to her, but it doesn’t matter because her opinion of me never changes. I thought that she didn’t like me because I didn’t come from their social circle. I didn’t go to the fancy prep schools, didn’t grow up in a fancy house on a hill, but now I think she just doesn’t like me because I’m not white. She absolutely adores her other two daughter in laws who are both white. She makes lunch and spa plans with them which she purposely excludes me from. Last month she invited them both out to lunch. I of course wasn’t invited, but I was out with them so they convinced me to “just come along”. When we got there the first thing she did was ask me what I was doing there. Not rudely, but in a tone of that would make you feel pretty darn uncomfortable. She said about two sentences to me during lunch, then pretty much ignored me. If I asked her something she’d respond with a “Yes” or “No”. She also left lunch early that day, claiming that she had “important business to tend to”. My fiancé knows that his mom doesn’t like me. He has asked her why she disapproves of me and she answered saying, “She’s just not good enough for you”. She can’t muster up one legitimate reason why! I’m simply not good enough. One of her daughter in laws is a 23 year old community college drop out, who has never held a real job. Her life basically consists of her driving around in her $100K Mercedes SUV that her husband purchased for her and shopping. His mother has absolutely no problem with that, she adores the girl, but I’m the “gold-digger who isn’t good enough for her son!” Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely adore both of the wives and I’m close with them, but I just don’t understand why she’s acts so vile towards me, yet accepts the other girl. Whenever I'm around she does everything in her power to make me feel awkward and uncomfortable. It’s gotten to the point where I honestly dread going to any type of family event. Yesterday we went to his parent’s house for his youngest sister’s birthday party. The first thing she did was look at my engagement ring and say, “Wow, that’s nice size diamond. Where is it from, How many carats is it? You picked it out, didn’t you?” At first I thought she was actually giving me a complement, but then I realized that she was just reassuring herself that I was a gold-digger and making sure that I didn’t go with her son to pick out the most expensive ring! Less than an hour later someone said something about my fiancé and she goes, “Yes, he’s a handsome man”, then looks at me and says, “and he could have any women he wanted”. I wanted to slap her. 10 minutes later during a conversation with his aunt who was asking me questions about my job his mother says, “Oh, don’t worry he’s going to make her sign a prenup”. This time I wanted to shove her into the pool. I don’t think THAT was why his aunt was asking me questions about my job, she seemed generally interested. I have nothing against a prenuptial agreement, but it was inappropriate for her to bring it up like that, it’s none of her business. That fact that she told his aunt that he was going to “MAKE” me sign it got to me. She made it seem as if he had actually discussed this with her, which he hadn’t. I don’t know how to deal with this woman anymore. IfIf I didn’t see her so often, I don’t think it would bother me, but she lives less than 20 minutes away. My fiancé has a big family, so there’s always an event or party to go to. My mother moved back to India a few years ago so we’re with his family for pretty much every holiday. His mother is unavoidable. Sometimes I make excuses to get out of going, but then I feel bad about it. I’m missing out trying to avoid her and she’s getting exactly what she wants in the process! He says we don’t have to go to the family events, but I don’t want to keep him away from his family and bedsides his mother, I absolutely love the rest of his family. I could honestly write a book about this woman, but I’m going to stop now. How do I deal with her? She has friends of all different ethnicities, so I don’t think she’s necessarily racist, maybe just prejudice towards me? No one in her family has married outside their race and I don’t think she wants her son to be the first. What should I do? I can’t more

Resolved Question: what should i call my women's only fitness center?

i am making up a business plan for my entrepreneurship class and i want to open a women's only fitness center, with a spa, tanning, and a food center. any ideas for a name? more

Resolved Question: Q about my future career?

I'm planning on joining the Navy, and I know that being an officer would have better pay than an enlisted person would. I want to know if I should go with Business Management (can't be an officer for this), or Food, Restaurant & Lodging (I can be an officer for this). After my service I want to open up my own spa. It's going to be a different sort of spa though because you'll have the option of ordering food, getting your hair styled, and of course massage/aroma therapy. I'm looking to give the best quality service. So what do you think I should go for, Business Management or Food, Restaurant & Lodging?Can I be an officer for Food, Restaurant & Lodging and be in Business Management at the same time? more

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Resolved Question: To open a spa do i have to study masseuse?

I want to start my own spa but im in college for entrepreneurship. I want to come up with the plan and handle the business i want to use my business degree to open a spa not actually give messages! do i need to study masseuse?? more

Resolved Question: Has anyone read the book Spa Business Strategies: A Plan for Success?

I found a really interesting book on Amazon.com, but before I buy it i'd like to hear some feedback if anyone has read it. If you have another book recommendation along those lines then that would be appreciated too. The author is Janet D'Angelo more

Resolved Question: Idea's for a Spa Retreat and Eat Party?

My friends own an up and coming, successful Mobile Spa Party Unit. She is planning on hosting a His and Her's party. Its going to be held in December, and there is going to be a His Party, and a Hers Party. Of course Spa themed, but we are looking at what kind of vendors should she invite to the advent. She currently has chefs, and party planners signed up for the event. Any ideas what you would like to see. I was going to contribute products from my business in gift baskets as a raffle for the event. more

Voting Question: Does this sound like a good job/career plan?

ok so after i graduate highschool i want to go into the military (not for sure) for the expirience. after about 5 years of that i would like to go to beauty school with some saved money from being in the service.i would like to be a makup artist and possibly do hare and nails. i would like to live in california (not hollywood or in right in the big city) and open my own salon or spa not huge just big enough for my plans. i know this takes money and time but its what i want..i think. does this sound like it could work or like it would be a business that wouldnt end up staying open or just another place that would show up and dissapear in a year. i do know that if i open my own place i would make prices very reasonable so ppl dont have to save up forever to be pampered. i would want it to be a fun place to come with girlfriends or your daughter..hair* soryy for other spelling errorsoh my word. i am sorry* more

Voting Question: tomorrow i have business statistics i dont know these answers and i have an exam need help please?

1-Which of the following is correct for this class interval? 60–less than 65 A. All values within the class are at least 60, but greater than 65. B. The class interval is 5. C. The class mark is 2.5. D. The largest data value in the class is 65. 2 Two statisticians are criticizing a survey question, which reads, “Would a new life-enhancing health spa make your neighborhood better off?” Statistician A says the question contains leading words. Statistician B says the frame of reference is confusing. Who is correct? A. Only Statistician A is correct. C. Both statisticians are correct. B. Only Statistician B is correct. D. Neither statistician is correct. 3-Ten students were sampled at random from a student population. Each was asked how many courses he or she was planning on studying in the upcoming year. The following is a list of the reported data values. 1, 2, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6 a. What is the variance for the data values? A. 1.6 C. 2.56 B. 1.687 D. 2.844 b. What is the mean absolute deviation for the data values? A. 1.44 C. 1.687 B. 1.6 D. 2 c What is the standard deviation for the data values? A. 1.44 C. 2.56 B. 1.687 D. 2.84 more

Resolved Question: Does this mean the Iraq War will end now?

Has the mission finally been accomplished? Big Oil Back To Iraq? http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/06/24/business/econwatch/entry5109976.shtml Iraq finally surrenders its oil sovereignty to trans-national corporations. The article: "Thirty five companies are qualified to bid on foreign oil contracts with Iraq starting next week, the Wall Street Journal reports. The government decided to auction off foreign oil contracts in an attempt to boost up its war torn economy. The auction is taking place for the first time since Iraq nationalized its oil industry more than 30 years ago. Among top potential bidders are Exxon Mobil Corp., Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Italy's Eni SpA, Russia's Lukoil and China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. If all goes according to plan, the new contracts with foreign companies will help Iraq to stabilize six developed fields which have suffered because of the war. Oil Minister Hussain al-Shahristani has expressed his commitment to staying on the deal despite lawmakers' concerns of legality of the contracts - believed by the parliament to have highly favorable terms for the foreign companies. According to Wall Street Journal, the oil deal could be key to stablizing Iraq's economy and to its proposed plans to boost oil output from the current 2.4 million barrels a day to 4 million. The companies themselves, are also reported as being eager to receive the contracts due to Iraq's relativly unexplored reservoirs, with some considering the nation as the most important opening of petrolium fields in years. Only about 20 out of the known 80 oil fields have been developed. Al-Shahristani has stated that the companies with the lowest rates and highest potential profit for Iraq will receive the contracts, according to the article. Approximately 120 companies were interested in bidding. The contracts will last 20 years and the winning companies will begin work in November." more

Resolved Question: Is it finally mission accomplished in Iraq?

Big Oil Back To Iraq? http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/06/24/business/econwatch/entry5109976.shtml Iraq finally forced to surrender its oil sovereignty to trans-national corporations. Do you think maybe this will result in a meaningful troop withdrawal? The article: "Thirty five companies are qualified to bid on foreign oil contracts with Iraq starting next week, the Wall Street Journal reports. The government decided to auction off foreign oil contracts in an attempt to boost up its war torn economy. The auction is taking place for the first time since Iraq nationalized its oil industry more than 30 years ago. Among top potential bidders are Exxon Mobil Corp., Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Italy's Eni SpA, Russia's Lukoil and China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. If all goes according to plan, the new contracts with foreign companies will help Iraq to stabilize six developed fields which have suffered because of the war. Oil Minister Hussain al-Shahristani has expressed his commitment to staying on the deal despite lawmakers' concerns of legality of the contracts - believed by the parliament to have highly favorable terms for the foreign companies. According to Wall Street Journal, the oil deal could be key to stablizing Iraq's economy and to its proposed plans to boost oil output from the current 2.4 million barrels a day to 4 million. The companies themselves, are also reported as being eager to receive the contracts due to Iraq's relativly unexplored reservoirs, with some considering the nation as the most important opening of petrolium fields in years. Only about 20 out of the known 80 oil fields have been developed. Al-Shahristani has stated that the companies with the lowest rates and highest potential profit for Iraq will receive the contracts, according to the article. Approximately 120 companies were interested in bidding. The contracts will last 20 years and the winning companies will begin work in November." more

Resolved Question: Business plan for school...need help?

The business plan is for my own spa and i am having trouble coming up with a mission statement. Any ideas?? Help please....my mind is blank! more

Resolved Question: Need help with a good business name for a massage therapy practice!?

I'm approaching graduation to become a certified massage therapist and currently i'm designing a mandatory project representing what my own business could (in my case, will) be. To give you a quick background into what I plan to offer: Specializing in oriental bodywork and medicine, I will offer Thai Yoga Massage (northern style), Zen Shiatsu, Reflexology, Reiki, and Restoration Therapy. For now i'm a sole proprietor, so the name has to be for me and me alone. Eventually I may expand into a spa type atmosphere with my own man-made hot springs and Japanese style inn (ryokan), but I could always change the name later right? By the way, that's many years down the road! For now all I will offer is the massage and eventually after more education more about medicinal herbs, etc. Now that's giving you a summary of what I do and might offer at the very least. There is a couple ideas that have inspired me, such as http://www.tenthousandwaves.com japanese style spa in Santa Fe, NM. BEAUTIFUL, and very close to the type of atmosphere i'd offer. Another example is the "Eight Branches" School of Asian Bodywork ( http://www.eightbranches.org/global/pages/Home/index.html ). What i've noticed about these names? They don't have what I call "filler" words like "of" or "the", it isn't boring such as "Jesse's Massage, LMT", but it's simple and uses words that flow easily. "Ten Thousand Waves" makes me think of a rolling ocean, which for some people is therapeutic. "Eight Branches" signifies simplicity about something common in nature, and yet it feels as if it fits, and for some it can signify peace. It doesn't need to be complex, but it should relate to what I offer in some form. I tried fitting "Zen" in the name, but there is already many businesses with that name. And i'm not sure if I should have it as a name in another language, or just english. Hope you've got some good ideas! more

Resolved Question: Is this kind of business ALLOWED?

'm planning on starting a business in which my customers will have to sleepover.Only on the weekends.Do I need a special permit to have humans overnight? its like a spa type thingi didn't ask for business ideas.I'm all ready saying my ideas!I'm talking about a commercial place not residential. more

Resolved Question: What do I do? Please help me!?

My girlfriend is turning 33 tomorrow. She is very depressed about where she is in life at her age. In the last year, her Mother has passed away from cancer, her family has feuded (wildly), she lost her job and went into a family business (financial planning), but it's not going well, she has had a miscarriage, and her doctor told her on Friday that she has a lump in her breast. These are just the highlights btw. What can I possibly do?... she is a fighter, but a person can only take so much... I want to take her out and take all of her pain away, but I lost my job 3 weeks ago thanks to this lovely economy. We are skinned and our mortgage is looking more like a tidal wave every day... she even got mad when I offered to pay for a day at the spa. Between her job and our money situation... we are under a lot of pressure.thanks. great ideas from you both. more

Resolved Question: i want to own my own Business?

i want to own a restraunt, salon, make up studio or something but i was thinking a spa for the reason of it a place of relaxation from a long week or a break from reality. i can picture it and Even make a good Business plan. i will start small and see if i can expand than add more my Business. so anyone who's a Business owner your advice is greatly appreciated more

Resolved Question: name this resort hotel?

what is the best name for my hotel and also the restaurant and cafe?? I plan to build a five star resort hotel which is located in Apo Island, five kilometers off the coast of Dauin, and twenty kilometers from Dumaguete City, Province of Negors Oriental. You can fly between Dumaguete and Manila on your choice of two flights per day [morning and afternoon] on each of two airlines: Air Philippines [owned by Philippines Airlines or Cebu Pacific. The flights from Manila takes approximately by an hour; another ten minutes are taken by the taxi or tricycle to downtown. You can also get there by thirty-minute travel time by land from Dumaguete airport plus forty-five to sixty minutes by pump boat. There are also many sites that you can visit Marine Sanctuary and Protected Seascape, Clown Fish City is in the marine sanctuary, Katipanan, Chapel Balay, Largahan, Olo, Mamsa, Kan-Oran, The Lighthouse. And activities like Scuba Diving, snorkeling, video outside the sanctuary and outside the landscape and camping. The resort hotel is kind of expensive. It consists 75 rooms, which features are Safety deposit box, IDD/NDD phone system fully-stocked minibar/refrigerator, sky cable television, hairdryer & clothesline, kitchenette facilities (Deluxe and Suites only). 10 rooms per floor, and also function rooms that are perfect for private conferences to lavish parties, as well as state-of-the-art business center, complete with Internet connection and desktop publishing services. And for fun and activities try your luck at bass fishing, outdoor hot spring pool, complimentary bikes, or indulge in lawn games or team sports like softball, or volleyball. After the big game, reminisce about your big play over drinks with friends in our sports bar. Spa for relaxing, salon for grooming, and an international and Filipino cuisine at my 5 star restaurant. Want to relax? Have some coffee at my café. And gym to warm up, aerobics, or body building. more

Resolved Question: WHAT IS THE BEST JOB?

what is the best paying? Chef - thats like opening up my own resturant Fashion Design - Opening my own fashion label Beautician - Opening my own salon waxing, hair dyeing, nails etc.. Making a day spa, like a retreat thing. i plan on opening my own business but i dont know whish one will turn out best what do you think? more

Voting Question: Opening up / buying salon and spa...?

1) What are the advantages & disadvantages of owning one? 2) What are important questions to ask of the owner? 3) What is cash flow? Is this how much annual profit the company makes? Is the owner's income included in this? 4) Would it be best to start on my own from scratch...or buy an existing one that already has established clientele, employees and seems to be doing well? 5) Is it better to have employees or independent contractors renting space/chairs? I plan on having rooms for massage, facials, office, etc. 6) Can the business be run by a manager while I work from home. Thanks so much! more

Resolved Question: Dog parks/daycare/spas/bootcamp?

Putting aside the bad economy for a second... My husband is considering a career change, and he has a real talent with and passion for dogs. He's very good with dogs' behavior problems. He isn't a professional, but we've rescued some dogs that most people would consider hopeless, and he turned them around. We also possess a house out in the country, surrounded by farms, on about 9 acres of land. It's about 30 minutes from very affluent suburbs, and 45 minutes from a fairly big city (about half a million people, metro). I don't think that the city or suburbs have any good dog spas (the kind where you can kennel), bootcamps for training, or especially parks - the kind where you can train dogs for competitions or just let dogs play. I don't know if it's at all feasible and what the zoning issues would be, but it fits very nicely into my 20-year plan to start a no-kill dog sanctuary. Anyone know anything about this business? Is starting something like this 30 minutes outside the major population zone a feasible idea? I figured it might be best suited for a doggie training bootcamp, because (1) people tend to be really desperate to consider them and (2) it's not like they'd have to drive there every single day. But there's also the dog spa, because people may consider driving to a high-quality kennel when they're going out of town just so their dog gets better care. And the dog park idea might not be so feasible for people who just want to take their dogs to a park (there are very few parks in this area that allow dogs FYI), but I figure people who want to train their dogs for competitions will probably be willing to drive. And if my spouse put the effort in to become a professional trainer, he could do behavioral training as well as dog competition training. Any thoughts?Cheryl, thank you so much. This is the kind of info I need. Never apologize for long, detailed answers full of valuable information! I wish more people spent time like this on their answers. I will be e-mailing you soon (thanks so much for offering!) after I talk to my spouse so that I can ask more detailed, specific questions. His interests also sway towards rehabilitation, as do mine because of the dog sanctuary/shelter I want to start one day. (Though I suck at being a pack leader, I've got a business/nonprofit background.) He thinks that dog show training in addition would simply be a lot of fun. I hope you get your land one day. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: help with starting up a business?

i plan on starting up a spa. i found a great site that pretty much tells me flat out what i need, have to do, and so on. best of all its specifically tailored to starting a spa or salon. but i'm still stuck on all the legal aspects. what licenses, tax forms, liabilty forms, etc do i need? more

Voting Question: Can i get a business loan in this economy right now?

I wanna know am 18 i never had a credit card, and like i know i need a credit card to have a credit score i didn't even have my first job yet am finishing high school pretty soon am a female who wants to open a chain stores of beauty salons and spas and restaurant and wanna be so successful you know i know a business plan will do it but like what about getting loan how should i start about? more

Resolved Question: Advice on operating a dog day-care center?

I am considering opening a business for a dog gym and spa center. I have purchased a lot of land in suburban Atlanta that includes two empty chicken houses, which I would convert into gyms. I do plan on building a main center with enclosed gardens, pool and walking trails. What advice do you have for me? What would you look for if searching for a day-care center for dogs? Even if you don't have dogs, any advice would be greatly appreciated. This would be a day-care center for dogs rather than for children, but I want it to be structured and secured like one. Thank you!There is an animal hospital and vet office just 2 miles from where I would build it.I would have young puppies and adult dogs separated. Puppies would graduate first before interacting with adult dogs. more

Resolved Question: Do women feel comfortable with male aestheticians?

For years, I've been thinking about a major career move. I have this idea of becoming an anti-aging specialist. I've discovered three different schools and or courses that would help me achieve this goal. I would have to become a qualified personal trainer from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, go to school for aesthetics (figured Skin Science in Utah might be the best choice) and receive a certification from the American College of Anti-Aging Sports Medicine. With all of these combined, I'd plan to open my own practice. Rather unique, because I actually have a passion for health, fitness, skincare etc. One Problem! How do women feel about having a male aesthetician? No waxing or make-up, although that's in the curriculum, but I'd be more concerned with doing facial services, skin evaluations and various other spa treatments, along with doing personal training sessions, and teaching fitness classes. The idea is to help others maintain and preserve their natural beauty without drugs or medical procedures. In my mind, this could be really exciting, and an extremely lucrative business. I just want to know what the women think, considering spa and wellness is a female dominated industry. Be honest. more

Resolved Question: Mobile Spa-ideas for growth in this bad economy?

I own a mobile spa. I haven't made much profit since its start earlier this year. I know it takes a long time for a business to grow but, with the economy the way it is I was thinking of another way to go about it. Like perhaps marketing it as an event planning company and branching out a bit. I love what I do but let's face it, lack of profit is VERY discouraging even for something you love. Mobile spa prices are higher than day spas because we come to you and I just don't think people are trying to spend the extra money to have this luxury. What are some other ways I can try to make a decent profit in this down-trodden economy? Ways I can better advertise to potential clients about what I offer, which is professional spa services on-location. more

Resolved Question: What steps did you take and how hard was it to get the doors open?

What steps did you have to take in opening your own wedding boutique or rental? What are some good names? It's pretty much going to be a one stop place for B2B....small day spa, tannery, favor ordering, rental, dresses, rent dresses. a few other things, I am still drawing up business plans and Ideas. more

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Resolved Question: Start a skin care business-?

I am in process of developing a skin care line (natural) and know somewhat of the skin care business like getting a bar code before selling products to high-end spas, healthfood stores, website, etc....Right now I am working on a business plan and finding a private supplier & manufactuer....where can I get the best of the best? I heard china, Thailand or Japan.... Also if anyone has any additional knowledge or tips please leave a comment or email me at NATASHA_HYLTON@MSN.COM more

Resolved Question: What should i name my Beauty Spa/Salon?

I'm 21 years of age currently putting together a business plan and struggling to think of a name for my spa/salon. The services offered will include; massage (aromatherapy, swedish & indian head); reflexology; electrical facials; tans; luxury mani & pedicures; nail extensions; make-up application; eyebrow & lash treatments...to name just a few! I would like the name to suggest relaxation and pampering rather than focusing on the superficial beauty as i believe it may be more alluring however that is just one opinion. All ideas are very welcome and i don't want to rule out any ideas at this stage so please don't hesitate to make a suggestion. Hope you can help! more

Resolved Question: What shall i name my Beauty Spa/Salon?

I'm currently planning my business start up. I need to think of a name which conjures up the ideas; elegance, glamour, class, sophistication, professionalism, etc. Basically the perfect spa/salon. Hairdressing wll not be a service offered however all other beauty and holistic treatment will be. Once i have a name i can relate everything within/about my busines to that theme. Hope you can help! more

Voting Question: I have a business plan project that I have to present...?

I am "spa manager" I had to research emplyoees, benefits, location, finance.. all the boring number stuff.. what's the best way to present it so it's not just a bunch of numbers??? more

Resolved Question: Business plan ideas proj. help!?

Im taking an entrepreneur class and we're doing a project where we need to come up with our own fake business plan. I need help in finding an idea on the project. Ex) A nail polish pen. *an easier way to paint your nails violin case designs. *since all violins cases are black On the go Spa. *the spa come right to your homeOR: If you could tell me any problems or things that annoy you... it helps with coming up with ideas. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: How much do you think it would cost me to open a day spa?

I'm a senior in high school & I plan on going to cosmetology school next year. I'm considering by the time I'm about 30 or so I would like to open my own day spa business! But, I have no clue how much it would cost me....I want to open one in Nashville, TN! How much do you think it would cost me? more

Resolved Question: Sugar Daddies, and sex for money? ?

I'm about to graduate from college and I also have a decent office job, although I always find myself exhausted from school and work. I am very independent, do not live with my parents, and manage to pay all my bills. I have a very attractive friend who is attending an Ivy League school and had this crazy idea that she doesn't want to work after college, so, she found her self a sugar daddy. He pays her $5,000-10,000 a month, and now she spends all her time going to spas, traveling, and shopping. She loves the lavish life, but the problem is that she is too smart for her own good. She's decided to use the sugar daddy until she gets tired of him, and then move on to the next guy. She's like a cruel tiger, she won't allow herself to fully love a man, and just uses them for sex and money, and when she gets bored, she moves on to the next guy. She won't allow he self to get dumped, so she just moves on after a few months. Since she will be graduating from a top Ivy League, she plans to use sugar daddies to save cash to start her own business. Now she wants me to follow in her footsteps. She thinks I should quit my job and get a sugar daddy! She told me "why have sex for free when there are people in the world willing to pay for it?" I think what she is doing is wrong, but a part of me could really use the money, I'm not sure what to do. I'm just a sweet little college girl. more

Resolved Question: Mobile Spa Needs to Make profit-marketing help!

I own a mobile spa servicing the DC metro area. We have been in business for over 6 months and have not made any profit. The money I do make pays for supplies and the independent contractors I use for my events. I am having a hard time deciding what will work and what won't so I won't waste money. I do a lot of events where I offer services at no charge but I can't continue to do that. Basically I am trying to book corporate clients, community events and people who want to have spa parties but nothing is coming in right now. I do a lot of internet marketing and internet research to find new gigs. What else do I need to do? And how best to decide on a marketing plan so I don't waste time/money? I would like to get to the point where I can franchise eventually but I want to get my marketing scheme down first so I can help others. I am really interested in hearing from other mobile spas as well. more