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China-Europe Int. Business Sch. launched in Accra

A consortium of International Business Executives is to launch in Accra a school known as the China-Europe International Business School. The Institution, the first of its kind in Africa is already in four other countries, China, Mexico, Argentina and Spain. This came to light when the Business leaders called on President Kufuor at the castle.

They were led by the Executive President of the School in China, Professor Pedro Nuedo. President Kufuor said business, like other fields of endeavour must be taught along scientific lines. He said he was overwhelmed by the news of establishing such an international institution in Ghana.

The President stressed the need for the ambitious youth to get an insight into what makes a good business person. He hoped through that they would be excited enough to venture into the sector. more

Work Landscape Undergoes Change

28--How will the complexion of businesses change in the future if older workers stay at their desks?

Will there be more cases of age discrimination or will employers and societal views of aging people experience a metamorphosis?

"The challenge of employers today as this huge generation reaches retirement is how to keep older workers and in what capacity," said Scott Parkin, with the National Council on Aging. "Understanding the trend, will they still value the knowledge and skill of the older worker and want to keep them in some capacity?"

Parkin points to CVS Pharmacy as a "very forward-thinking" company that has developed a snowbird program that allows older workers to relocate their jobs during the year as they move north and south for the seasons. more

Actel buys Pigeon Point Systems Silicon Valley / San Jose Business

Mountain View-based Actel (NASDAQ:ACTL) did not disclose terms of the deal with Pigeon Point Systems, which is privately held.

"By acquiring the leading provider of TCA management components, Actel now offers a comprehensive solution for proprietary and standards-based system management implementations in the industrial, military, telecommunications, and medical markets," Actel said.

The acquisition is not expected to have a material effect on Actel's financial condition or results of operations.

Actel said Pigeon Point Systems has more than 140 customers around the world, including many of the top global communications OEMs. The company will be a wholly owned subsidiary of Actel and will continue to operate out of its Scotts Valley headquarters. more

Research and Markets: CR Bard, Inc. Medical Equipment Company

The report examines company's business structure and operations, history and products, and provides an analysis of its key revenue lines. It inspects the company's strategy, both in terms of its value chain positioning and strategic strengths and weaknesses.

Scope

- Revenues for the markets and sub-sectors C.R. Bard, Inc operates in by country and region.

- Detailed breakdowns of revenues and market share benchmarked against competitors.

- Profiles of the pipeline of products that the company is developing.

- Critical analysis of the company's strengths, weaknesses opportunities and threats and positioning on the value chain.

- Provides summary analysis of key revenue lines and strategy.

- Details on the company's history, key executives, business description, locations and subsidiaries as well as a list of products and services and the latest available company statement. more

New chairman seeks better NY business climate

That could produce a major change in New York's business climate.

Business leaders have long complained that the state's large bureaucracy and high taxes make it difficult to attract businesses, particularly to upstate, which has been stung by the loss of manufacturing jobs over the last 20 years.

In fact, Wilmers had been an outspoken critic of the state's dysfunction, joining other business leaders to form Unshackle Upstate, a group that lobbies for state government reforms.

Yet Wilmers now is on the other side of the table after taking the helm of the embattled agency earlier this month.

He's taking a methodical approach as he guides Empire State Development through a critical time. The state's economy is reeling, and the agency is in flux after a revamping of its management structure by former Gov. more

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Britain: an insider's holiday guide - Daily Telegraph

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Restaurateur Felix opens up about legal, personal difficulties - Star-Banner

The owners of a popular Ocala eatery have put some of their recent woes behind them. Now all they need to get back in business are the customers who have stayed away, confused as to whether the restaurant was open or closed. The problems for Felix's ...

Spa merges with natural medicine - Global Nation

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Chef Charles E. Simms III Named Executive Chef of The Ryde Hotel ... - Earthtimes

Charles E. Simms III, has been named Executive Chef of The Ryde Hotel & Event Center, an historic property located along the banks of the Sacramento River in the Town of Walnut Grove. The Hotel specializes in Weddings, parties & events. SACRAMENTO ...

NYC's first small business incubator - Marketplace.publicradio.org

TESS VIGELAND: Throw a proverbial stone and chances are you'll hit someone who's been "downsized" in this recession. Losing a job can be disastrous, but for some, it can also be an opportunity. According to the Kauffman Foundation, some of the ...

Markets slump close to 5,000 - Scotsman.com

Catering group Compass was also sharply higher, after it said it had seen a good start to the year, with sales decline slowing. Shares closed up 5.1 per cent at 450p, making it the best performer in the FTSE 100. British Airways fell, despite better ...

The Time It Takes to Win It All - Wall Street Journal

Still, he had to show up to work at 6:30 a.m. for physical therapy, sit in on team strategy meetings and watch game films ... Next season, there will be no salary cap limiting NFL payrolls, which will drive up the price of some players and put ...

Q&A: The Casual-Dining Chain That Could - Restaurants & Institutions

... especially in casual dining seemed to be "flat is the new up," how was Buffalo Wild Wings able to achieve consistent growth? A. For us, I think we are just in this very passionate mode of growing our business ... s [about] catering to the ...

Community Kitchen Culinary Arts class instills life, chef skills - Savannah Morning News

Chef Floyd Jackson helps Valerie Gleaton prepare a pasta dish Wednesday as they get ready for Wednesday night's graduation of the Community Kitchen Culinary Arts Class at Richard Arnold School for Adult Education.Gleaton will be graduating along with ...

Employers wanted: Federal funds up for grabs - San Francisco Chronicle

President Obama says he's all about creating jobs, but that's easier said than done. Nearly a year ago, the federal government gave states a big pot of money to pay employers in the public, private and nonprofit sectors to hire low-income parents ...

Open Question: Has anyone ever started thier own cupcake catering business and has actually been successful?

By successful, I mean being able to quit your traditional job and being able to make a comfortable living. more

Open Question: can i use lots of microwaves in a catering trailer?

hi everybody,i am thinking of starting a new business,selling burrittos from a catering trailer,i would need approx 4 or 5 microwaves to heat them all up,but i am worried about the power supply? ive been told that microwaves use a lot of power/wattage and a normal generator would not be able to power this? any experts in that area to advise me? thanks more

Open Question: can anyone think of a good name for a business?

My friend is starting a new business in catering, delivering sandwiches, rolls, pasta packs etc. We're just trying to think up some names what to call it, so if anyone could help us find a good name we'd be much appreciated, thanks. more

Open Question: Start up a own business?

Hi everybody, I am planning to start a own business, something basic...but not sure where to start. I have got 5 years experience in catering, but this type of business is a big risk really...Can I have some ideas where to start and what sort of business is successful nowdays? more

Open Question: I need help naming a catering business?

Im a college student and for my midterm i have to do a project where i am opening up a catering business. I have to name it, make menus for 3 different events. I have to tell how my business started and also have a descritpion about the people i am catering for. 1. an engagement party 2. 5 course dinner in honor of someone of the year 3. Cocktail party for a business who just launced a new line. Any suggestions. O yeah my name is tiffani so if it could rhyme that would be great. more

Resolved Question: i love to bake and cook and good at it. what is a good way to start an at home business?

i love to cook and bake and i'm good at. i want to know how to get started having a small business for baking and cooking for small events? i'm a single mom with 3 kids ages 12, 8, and 5. i've always catered my own events or parties and use to make lunches for my ex's job but the paying me issue was a prob cause they wanted to always pay late. so i stopped. i did a baby shower for a friend and it went well but that was long ago. how do i get out there and get started? any suggestions? more

Resolved Question: How do I find investors for a business Idea?

I am currently trying to pull 25000.00 dollars together to start a Bar b que restraunt and catering business in the small town I reside in.Due to divorce, I dont have credit and the SBA wont help. I will have no competition and I have a solid business plan. I would appreciate any help. By the way gross sales should be in the 8000 to 11000 a week range with profits about 38% more

Resolved Question: Where can I purchase a laptop for under $500.00 that has storage for playing games and starting business?

I just need laptop for this year that on my leisure time I can play my rpg games :) and on working time do my catering business along with schooling in the fall? I am looking to spend no more than 500.00 or under and would hope that includes warranty, insurance, ect. Anything that is new and worth it I will research and possible get into!! Thanks. more

Resolved Question: What is a crafty name for my mum's business she is starting?

She cooks delicious cakes by her homemade recipes. the cakes she makes is: carrot, banana, marble, orange, sponge cake, blackforrest cake, apple and tea cake. etc. she also does the occasoinal catering where she makes platters of fruit, crackers and other snacks. she used to be a partner in a craft store and wants to re-continue making crafty things like baby items, mobiles etc. She would like a name that is both catchy and creative that simply tells what she does, both with the baking and crafts. any sujestions are warmly welcomed. thankyou.,xox jennifer xox more

Voting Question: Any ideas how to increase sales from catering lunch?

I am an owner of a Subway Sandwich restaurant. My wife and I have been in business for almost 4 years but things are getting very hard (to say the least). Our sales are down due to the economy (people aren't eating out as much, food cost have gone UP, and sale prices have gone DOWN (we started that $5 dollar footlong campaign that everyone is doing now). Since customers aren't coming "in" to the store we are trying to focus more on taking the food to them. Any ideas on how to market Subway catering? Who are some good targets that we should focus on and what would be some things that would really attract people to use us. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. more

Resolved Question: Wanting to start a business that takes care of vacation homes while owners are out of town .?

This business would offer a total pkg. of services such as maid, lawn care, all repairs and maintenancece, catering, meeting bug inspectors, winterizing and reopening houses. No service would be to small. Want to talk to someone that has done something like this before for input and guidelines. This would take place in a small resort town where I do have lots of contacts. Any help would be appreciated. more

Resolved Question: great Rookie bar tending jobs in Connecticut?

okay i've had my bar tending licence for about a yr. i'm wondering if anyone knows of any great starting jobs for a bartender most place i went they said i needed at least two yrs. of experience if anyone knows of like a catering business that would hire a newbie like me or any bars that would that would be awesome. oh yeah somewhere around the New Haven or Hartford Area! thanks!btw (by the way) i havent had a job but i do bartend for parties though out the year...i know it doesnt count as experience buts its not like i dont know anything anymore lol more

Resolved Question: What are my rights working as a Pregnant Massage Therapist?

Ok, so I've been working at a salon that caters to men. Haircuts, shaves, nails, pedi's, waxing, etc. And of course Massage Therapy. I have been there a year in March. Business was always on the slow side. I'm supposedly considered the full-time therapist and have always been an ON-CALL therapist (tues-sat). I tried doing a the hourly pay rate of $7.50/hour plus a low 30% commission for the first few weeks, sitting around for 4-5 hours a day, to see if it would make any difference for me building more clients. It didn't... and I was bored as Hell! So I spoke with the owner/boss and we agreed to a 50/50 split (on-call) situation. It worked fine, but it was never a secure or consistent paycheck. It actually pretty much sucks. However, it is something and helps me help pay the bills. Shame on me, I guess, for not getting better work, but the economy has been crap, and I liked the flexibility. Now I find out in November 2009 that I am pregnant. I told my boss and the staff before Christmas at our meeting about it and that it will not hinder my abilities. Since then, things have been Um.... different! The owner went and hired another therapist, older and less attractive than me. I was on family holiday for Christmas and when I came back before the new year, the new therapist has had a full schedule. He gave her my busy days of Thurs, Fri & Sat. without even asking me first which days I wanted, and started a $50 massage special for her to offer people to build herself a clientele. She sits around for the $7.50 an hour plus the 30% commission, and hustles guys for free 10 minute massages in order to make herself tips. I've noticed sometimes when the owner isn't there she takes them in the back massage room for longer. So I know she is stealing time right from under the owners nose and getting paid for it. However the owner thinks she can DO NO WRONG! Since she is willing to do more for less money (commission). I feel totally disrespected and taken advantage of. This situation is not fair at all, and now I feel trapped with no options. I've been a loyal worker of his for a year and all he seems to think he sees is $$$ signs. The salon isn't even big enough for 2 therpists (there's one designated therapy room) and there never was 2 working at the same time. What would u do? And do I have any rights in this situation, since its such an odd employment set-up? Thanks everyone for your help.Thanks for the straight forward info. I realize a business is all about money. I'm no idiot. I did own my own massage biz for a few years, and to tell u the truth I made more back then with a few massages a week then I did working for an him. However, I thought I'd try working for someone who would take care of all the advertising etc. and all I would have to do is show up. Unfortunately, if I'm going to have to hustle that much to build his shitty clientele for the salon, I'd rather do it on my own again. It is really sad that I was not offered the first pick of schedule before he placed another employee on my days, after being so loyal to him. KARMA is a B*TCH and what goes around comes around. more

Resolved Question: Should I encourage my daughter to move to LA to pursue a music career?

My daughter wants to move to LA for her music. Do you think this is a good idea? Here's the details. She is 24, moved to Nashville 4 years ago to start her journey in the music business, started as a country artist, but actually developed into a pop/soul/r&b artist. She has had management (he dropped her when she made it through all of the preliminary rounds on American Idol-that's another story!), she has sang in clubs for 3 years, she writes her own music and has quite a few songs already recorded. Anyway, she now wants to move to LA because Nashville doesn't cater to her style. She has two girlfriends out there that want her to room with them. She has industry contacts in Nashville that said they would connect her with some writers and legitimate people out there. She also has a friend in LA that's a freelance TV producer and he said as soon as she got out there he would do what he could to get her in front of some people. She is very talented, but there are alot of people that run to LA and get swallowed up and end up defeated and waiting tables for the rest of their life. On the other hand, I hate to rain on her parade, I'm supporting her decision but I'm the realist and she's the dreamer, so we don't always see eye to eye on this issue. She's learned some hard lessons in Nashville, so I think she has matured enough to handle this. Would really love some feedback from anyone with some first hand info and experience. Thanks! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwevaIddJ…Just a note, we are not fighting about this, I am standing behind her on this, and it's not up to me, she's 24, she can do whatever she wants, I would just like to hear from someone that has "been there done that" perhaps I can even give her some encouraging words from what I hear. more

Resolved Question: Setting up a small part time Catering business?

Hi all, I'm currently working for a contract catering company but I'd like to earn abit of money on the side by catering for children's parties and maybe even small gatherings for adults etc. Basically I'm looking for any advice from people who may be in this line of business on how to get started.. I have a rough idea of what kind of food I want to offer but any other suggestions or recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks :) more

Resolved Question: What licenses are required to sell alcoholic desserts in Washington state?

I am trying to start a business that would cater alcoholic desserts to different parties and events. What steps do I need to take to make sure I am legal in Washington State? more

Voting Question: what do you think of my business idea?

so i,m graduating from fashion school this year and Im planning on starting my own retail manufacturing company. Instead of trying to design expensive clothing and hope that i get famous one day like Gucci I,m going to start a fashion company who caters to mid scale or lower class can afford. I want to supply to department stores, retail stores and boutiques that everyday people can afford. what do you guys think?i,m in fashion school and i do have the experience and i,m planning to working in the fashion field for a while first before making the big move. but i,m gonna start small line. i know a boutique who is interested in my clothing so ill make a couple of pieces and then increase the size. when i get a bigger demand, ill start manufacturing. more

Resolved Question: Is getting a Masters Degree in Management a good idea?

I have a BS in Biology degree that is collecting dust in my front hall closet. I got that degree to please other people in my family. Now at 28 I've decide to follow my real dreams and start my own business in the catering/restaurant business. I want to go to Culinary School but I'm a Army wife and will be living in Korea for at least three years. I'm thinking about taking class online at Argosy University for a MS in Management. The idea is to get the degree, get a job in the food industry, learn the business on their time, and pay off student loan debt until I'm ready to start my business. Argosy is an accredited school but I keep reading reviews saying it's not worth it to get an online degree. That employer don't like to hire people with online degree. And Argosy is just want your money. Plus it doesn't help that I feel really pressured by the admissions rep. at Argosy. I guess my questions are: Is it really a good idea to get an online education? Is Argosy a good school? Is getting a MS in Management to vague like my degree in Biology was? more

Resolved Question: I am looking for a website that caters to small and start-up businesses?

Yahoo and Ask.com have not given me very many options and my security browser will not let me go near google. more

Voting Question: VDAY gifts - where should I sell them?

HI ALL: Happy Holidays, New 2010 to ALL!! I have a small online florist and catering business, that I just started. with V-Day coming up soon, I was hoping to sell more of a basket set florist and truffle choclate. any ideas of where I should go besides online? Can I go into local stores and try to see if they will buy them? Thanks, and happy VDAY soon! ps; i am still advertising online,, but, want to avoid the delivery, etc..... charges.... like i said, just started, dont have much money.... i'm looking for more ideas of places to go, can i go to like a hotel, or mall or something?>>> thanks. more

Voting Question: Does anyone else have trouble matching skin tones in foundation/concealer/etc.?

oh and does anyone know an affordable alternative (again vegan/not tested on animals) to Presecriptives. It's been years since i went to the little section at Macys with my friends and I remember they mixed foundation that perfectly matched my skin. Just for me. I didn't buy it though I just kind of used the mini-makeover as prep for a date lol I just found out that theyre going out of business! Anyway, I'm starting to try really cheap products until the summer when school ends. Then I'm hitting more expensive ones. E.L.F. is the brand I'm looking into. it seems like a lot of lines cater to specifically dark skinned or light skinned girls. I never see too many accurate match ups for those of us in between. I'm African American and very light skinned - have like a dark gold/very slightly bronze skin tone i think. kind of like a tan. yellow under tones mostly but bits of red. sometimes the color swatches i get that are supposed to match my skin look a too dark for me. like sometimes in makeup "tan" looks more like brown to me. so im buying one shade lighter as well to mix it if one doesnt match seamlessly. I guess thats why I'm starting cheap so I don't waste money on something too dark or light. i wanted to try color match by loreal or whatev its called. it very cheap and has a large selection of colors but its not vegan. :\ i guess ill be okay i just have to wait and see what happens when i get it all and work it out. this was pretty much just a beauty rant.lol do you ever feel the same about your makeup ? more

Resolved Question: Econ homework help :/?

Which of the following makes someone and entrepreneur a. earning a lot of money as a computer programmer b. becoming a highly paid dancer c. running a service that hires people to install sprinkler systems in lawns d. inventing and selling the rights to manufacture a computer game which of the following is a private organization that attempts to influence public officials to act or vote in ways that will benefit the groups members? a. market research group b. free enterprise group s. public policy group d. interest group which of the following is a critical rule for determining where something is a public good/ a. the benefit to each individual who uses the facility is greater than the cost b. the benefits of the facility are greater for the society than for the individuals using it c. the total benefits to society are greater than the total cost d. the total cost is small for each individual tax payer How do consumers make their desires known to businesses most effectively? (I think its C or D, just trying to be sure) a. through buying products b. by protesting and boycotting products c. through mail and phone surveys d. by hiring lobbyists and joining consumer groups What is one benefit provided by Social Security? a. medical care for the indigent b. cash transfers to workers injured on the job c. compensation for all who lose jobs d. retirement income for the elderly what kind of system is the united states economy based on? a. cause and effect b. centralized c. market d. production A shift in the demand curve means which of the following? a. a change in demand at every price b. a rise in prices c. a decrease in both price and quantity demanded d. a change in consumer income When prices rise, which of the following happens to income? a. it goes down b. it buys less c. it rises to meet prices d. it is used to buy different things Which or the following is the best example of the law of supply a. a sandwich shop increases the number of sandwiches they supply everyday when the price is increased b. a food producer increases the number of acres of wheat he grows to supply a milling company c. a catering company buys a new dishwasher to make their work easier d. a milling company builds a new factory to process flour export Which of the following is a fixed cost for a store? a. short term workers b. rent c. advertising d. inventory What is one kind of monopoly that the U.S goverment generally permits? a. the telephone company b. professional sport leagues c. low-price gasoline d. certain kinds of medications When the government deregulates a product or service, what happens to it? a. the product or service is available to more people b the product or service becomes cheaper c. some government regulations over the industry are eliminated d. government control over the industry is stopped How does a natural monopoly function a. a few firms are in perfect condition b. imperfect competition makes it difficult for firms to do in business c. a single firm supplies all the output d. the government supplies all buyers with the product Which of the following is an advantage of a sole proprietorship? a. no one is responsible if it fails b. it is the least regulated form of business organization c. it is an easy way to make a lot of money d. it is easy to get financing to start one more

Resolved Question: I am thinking about starting a catering business but have NO idea where to begin...Can someone help me?

I have always wanted to be a chef. Now, I am a good cook and would like to start up a catering business. Basically I just need to know the inn's and outs of it. If anyone could help that would be great. more

Resolved Question: Having an issue distinguishing our company.?

My partner and I have been working for the past year and a half developing a marketing system to help promote local businesses in a certain niche market (sorry wont say what the niche is). But when we go to pitch our service we are running into problems. First this is what we do: Basically we have developed a website much akin yellow pages which only caters towards this niche, over the past year and a half we have become highly optimized for almost every category in the niche ranking in the top 3 spots in Google Yahoo and Bing (MSN). (outranking even yellowpages, yelp, yellowbook and others) However we are not only offering a subscription into the directory (which gives the clients more exposure). We build each client a website, they get to choose their domain name, we create a custom classified advertisements to use, and we promote their businesses through Google Adwords, (this is done by having adwords drop the click through onto their listing page on our site.) In addition we give the clients access to a backend where they can track how many impressions their classified ads recieve, how many clickthroughs to their website, and a host of other statistical tools. This is above and beyond yellowpages, in fact many clients we talk to say they spend 150-300 a month on yellowpages and recieve NO results. We have a few clients who are very satisfied with the service, and it has helped them land additional business. In fact for most of our clients, only 1 job from a lead covers a months charge or more, and we only charge $50/mo promotional rate for 6 months then it goes to $80/mo from there. Now here is the problem we face when trying to get new clients.... Many of you may have been cold called and pitched by some internet search engine optimization company that promises that they can get you on the front page of Google for a fee.. Most of those companies are shady and provide no results. For some reason when we start talking to people this is what they think we are doing... when in fact this is NOT what we are doing at all! I'm kind of at a how I can effectively market our service without being confused as one of these shady businesses. Since this is not what we are doing. more

Resolved Question: what do you think is the solution for this problem?

Benihana of Tokyo is a restaurant own by Aoki, he is a Japanese, but he builds his restaurant in New YOrk coz he discovered that Americans love exotic food. He starts as an ordinary person. The walls, ceiling, beams, artifacts and decorative lights of a Benihana are all from Japan. The building materials are gathered from old houses there, carefully disassembled, and shipped in peices to the U.S. where they are resembles by one of his father's two crew of Japanese carpenter. Some restaurant like myself have more fun than others, says AOKI, youthful pres. ofBenihana of Tokyo. Between 1964, when he opened his first location and 1972 he had gone more deficit net worth to being pres. of a chain of 15 restaurants that grossed over $12 million per yr. Benihana was named after a small red flower that grew near the front door of the unit restaurant. Rocky's first unit on the West Side was such a success that it paid 6 months, the 2nd unit 3 blocks away on the East Side simply to cater to the overflow of the benihana West, the 3rd unit is in Chicago had proved to be the largest money maker coz it grossed approximately @1.3 million/year, the 4th unit was in San Francisco and the 5th was a joint venture in Las Vegas in 1969. By 1972, Benihana was basically in steak house wit a difference Aoki borrowed his method of cooking from his father. One of the things that Aoki worried in his analysis was that, number one problems the availability and cost of labor by eliminating the need for conventional kitchen with hibachi table arrangement and the other thing s he discovered is that food storage and wastage contribute significantly the cuerband of the typical restaurant. I finally invest on historical authenticity. When Aoki has unit of Benihana the chefs and the staffs are considered as Key to its success coz they are highly trained. The philosophy of the restaurant roat business is simply to make people happy. Runs carpenters, consultants, and editor for constitution/ volume feeding magazine, sumed up his perception for a two main problems. What is Benihana really selling? The problem of perceptions was shown through different exhibits. And there are 9 exhibits these are the operating statistics for a typical service restaurant, floor plan, organization chart, the costumers thank, summary of the Benihama's marketing philosophy, benihana's of Tokyo advertisement. Two philosophies of the steak, the mission of Aoki. more

Voting Question: What name for our catering business?

My brother and I are starting a catering business as a prerequisite for a deli/cafe. We are specializing in groups under 100 and being affordable for the average person. Good food for reasonable prices. Nothing big and fancy, unless specifically asked for! You give us a budget and we will do it! We need a name! He had Carolina Catering, I think it is too generic. Now he has Sensibly Savory Catering and I hate it! Please give me some suggestions!!!!! more

Resolved Question: Could someone with political science experience explain this to me?

Why is the republican party catering to its conservative members rather than moderates? Political issues aside, it seems (from a business standpoint at least) more profitable for them to cater to the needs of those in the middle and more likely to switch sides, like the republicans who sometimes vote democrats, instead of the far right, who will never, ever, switch parties. If the far right were to promote their own third party candidate, they could never beat the other two established parties. I assume it would be very much like the far-left candidates who run under a new party and then get 3% of the vote. Wouldn't it work the same way for the right? I know very little about the workings of a political party, so you might have to start at the bottom level to explain this to me. Is it completely unlike a business? Am I making the wrong assumptions about how it works? Is it normal for a party to have a pendulum that swings from liberal to conservative within a party?No, I'm not talking about specific political issues or which is the right way to go. I'm talking about building the party from a numbers standpoint. more

Voting Question: I have a catering business. I do the Wed. Meal at church for a fraction of what it would normally cost?

Starting in January 2010 they want to file a 1099 for my services. Is this going to hurt me on my taxes? more

Resolved Question: Trying to start a business????? PLEASE HELP!! Realistic? How?

I am only a teenager and want to become a chef.........so I wanted to get started early and start my own catering business in my home....I would do it in the summer, over breaks, and weekends.......I am super excited but do I have to have a permit or something? Can I just start it or what do I have to do? Is this realistic? How and what do I have to do?????? Any help, tips, and advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks! more

Resolved Question: partyyy advicee.kinda lol(:?

okay so im mexican there for im having i quinceañera (15) like a mexican sweet 16. ANYWAYS. okay so my party's almost here and were starting to make plans... so far my here are some of my ideas -the party's colors are black, white, hot pink -whiter dress -and im not having a BIG cake but were catering this one Business to make cupcakes. -the party is zebra and chetta themed(: -cupcakes will be zebra & chetta (google that pictures of zebra cupcakes, its freaking aw some) -for my dancee guys will be wearing slacks white button up shirt and a black vest they'll either have a black,hot pink, zebra, cheat tie im very unique and creative so my parents are doing this over the top for me because they know i dont like simple i like exotic and diffrent because thats my kind of personality and im basically planning and there just paying up. but i dont ant the regular mexican white dress!!! i want a short dress. something liike in katy perry's video hot and cold. were the heck am i gunna find a dress like that!! helpp givee me more ideas or things i shouldnt do!!! thanks(: - more

Resolved Question: Which job shall I choose?

Hi everyone ! I have been studying a Business Retail and Management course for 2 years in a college and I still have 3 years of study to obtain my business diploma. Since I have started my studies I wanted to be a Promotion Marketing Manager but I am quite fed up with studies and it is difficult for me to stay concentrate in class. 2 weeks ago I had my first job try. I have worked in a busy restaurant in West London as a waitress I loved it and was thinking of changing to a Hospitality and Catering course. But after some Research on internet I have seen that waiters were not really earning good money compare to a Promotion Marketing Manager. What shall I do? I really don't know what I should choose? Shall I work as a waitress or shall I keep studying? more

Resolved Question: I want to start small catering business in UK?

I want to do Indian food catering business in Uk more

Resolved Question: I want to start a homely food and catering business in Chennai for which I am in short of the required funds.?

I want to start a homely food and catering business in chennai. so please somebody suggest how to get the orders from collage canteen, banks, any private ltd? more

Resolved Question: What machinery/equipment shall i use for my catering business?

What machinery/equipment shall i use for my catering business? I am starting up a business and i cannot find proper help. help me! more

Voting Question: I am looking for a SEACHANGE . Any suggestions?

It's time for a change in my life. I am a 51yo hard working woman and want to make 2010 a time for new experiences. Retail experience, owned my own businesses, worked with food/catering, good office skills. Any body got any suggestions or ideas of where would be a good place to start? All suggestions appreciated.I am living in Melb at the moment and am willing to move interstate for a new experience. more

Resolved Question: whats the best name for a our business?

we're starting a business was wondiring what is the best name to call the business? we're going to be lending out a lot of plastic chairs, tents, tables,dishes etc.. even doing some catering the owner is "Steria" she wanted it to be CATAS" those are just initials of herself, husband and three kids, but thought it didnt sound good just wanted to get opinions from the pro's :) more

Voting Question: Should you list time out of your desired career path on your resume? If so, how?

After being offered an early lay off from and SVP & Treasurer position, I decided to enjoy the chance to ry something on my own and took 3 years and started my own business. When I sold the catering company, I came back and wanted to get a job in finance again. It was very hard so I accepted a position outside finance again just to get working. It is in Operations. Now I am finding it hard to be taken seriously as applying for any finance position even though I am applying to positions that are at the manager and director level. Have I been out to long? Should I not list the small business or Ops position? more

Voting Question: How do i obtain a food handlers license?

I plan to start a catering business more

Resolved Question: Starting a Catering Business Need some name HELP!!1?

I am starting a catering business and I am in need of some suggestions for a name. I am actually in Pastry School now at Culinard. So something more on the pastry side. But any suggestions would help. Thanks in advance!!! more

Resolved Question: a question for senior citizens: i'm thinking of starting a handyman, cleaning?

business, catering to senior citizens and i would like to know if you would hire someone to do odd jobs around your home and if not, what is it that people your age might really need help with i'm really looking for some business ideas and this is my starting idea more

Resolved Question: I need helping naming my business?

Im starting a homecooking/catering business and I need help with a name. My name is Candice and I wanna have something with my name in it. Or Candy. Help me please!! more

Voting Question: I'm doing a project where I develop a financial business plan for a coffee house. Anyone help? Details below.?

I really don't know how to explain this except that I have to hypothetically apply to a bank for a loan for my upcoming Coffee house. I need to know just how much I need to cover the cost of the ENTIRE coffee house, meaning all the food menus and everything. Its supposed to serve lunch and cater. Does anyone know where I would start to figure out what all I will need? and how much the appliances, menu, and such will cost? So intimidated. Thankssss more

Voting Question: is he playing me??????

So, i have been dating this guy a while, casually. The first few months was basically him trying to see me alot and i was too busy either working or with my son. I didn't alow him to come see me. So, we saw each other an average of like 1 a month for the first 4-5 months. Then the summer came and i was not as busy, but he was busy, he had gotten a new job and started this catering business from home and was busy with army stuff. So, i got very upset yesterday and i texted him saying that he doesn't seem interested and just tell me so i can forget about him. He text me back saying that i was being really selfish because he waited on me when i was working and busy. Then he texts me last night." what u doing", i said nothing and he says"see,,,, i do think about u". I asked him will he start to have more time for me and he said idk, i hope so. Should i wait it out and see if things change or just forget about him??? I really like him more

Resolved Question: What do you prefer just a buffet with plain food at an event? Or the choice of fruit carvings&vege bouquets?

I am working on starting a catering business but not just food as there are a lot of caterers supplying food already? I want to bring alive a normal buffet to amaze guest and make your event extra special with fruit carvings, vegetable bouquets and centerpieces, fruit stations for health conscious and fruit lovers and cheese stations for cheese lovers, five star cocktail party foods and five star quality boxed lunches for corporate meeting breaks etc. Do you think there is a need for such services in a place like Trinidad? more

Resolved Question: How much does small business liability insurance cost?

I am planning on starting a temp service in central Texas that would go out and assist catering companies and hotels when they are short staffed. I am planning on having around 20 employees. About how much would a million dollar insurance policy run me, each month? more

Resolved Question: He is always busy...help?

Voting Question: he never has time for me?

Resolved Question: What political party would you say I favor, its very tricky?

1. I am pro free trade, low taxes, fiscally conservative. 2. I am pro choice yet anti gay marriage ( but I don't care that much). 3. I believe we need to make serious reforms to our welfare system first starting off with ending the rewarding of bad behavior such as giving more money for each additional kid (Lazy bad parents should not be encouraged to have more children brought into their messed up homes since they can't even take care of themselves. 4. I am for universal health care given it puts the insurance companies out of business, which will reduce costs by forcing hospitals to cut corners and increase efficiency even if it means worse overall care. (I believe more money should be invested into other endeavors of our economy). 5. I think the government should stop wasting their time and money on politically correct carp, and stop catering to interest groups who only look out for themselves. 6. I think we should legalize drugs and control them so people who are dumb and want to use em can and do not have to commit crime, and or go to jail costing us trillions of dollars. 7. I hate unions they are stupid and inefficient, I believe america should create more incentives for talented people/ intelligent people to move to america to stay competitive with an increasingly competitive developing world. 8. Like the space industry which ended up tremendously benefiting our world with satellites etc. etc. we should also subsidize renewable energy tech. so we can take advantage of a huge industry in the future. (Even exxon mobile realizes this and they contribute a lot, but we need more funding) 9. I hate dumb socialists who think being smarter and more blessed then others as a means to make way more then dumb people who have no unique abilities are evil. Yet I also hate the anti science christian groups that want to somehow force people back in church. 10. We need to end this wimpy education system that puts students of all abilities in the same class and focuses on the average student. When we should separate advanced, average and dumb students into different sections of the school so they can LEARN. Oh yeah I am not really a vegan, I eat meat. more

Resolved Question: Starting a catering trailer business?

Hi, I am interested in starting a business using a catering trailer at a well known diy shop, what type of certicates etc do I need to be able to sell food and drink etc. Thanks. more

Resolved Question: Can I use this as my business name if it already exists somewhere else?

I am starting a business from home where I'll be catering, making cakes, and other pastries. I want to name my business "peace of cake" with the peace sign as my logo. I googled this business name and there are a few other bakeries with this name but in other states. I also did the trademark search to see if it was a trademarked name, and it says that it's trademarked by a clothing company in New York. So, could I still use this name for my business name? more