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Price of business the issue when China comes shopping

CHINA has a stupendous $US1800 billion ($1880 billion) in foreign reserves, a big chunk of it parked in US Treasury bonds that have lost their relative value dramatically because of the steady rise of the Chinese yuan against the US dollar.

Understandably, the Chinese have been looking at alternatives, one of which is investing in the producers of the raw materials their economy needs or in direct start-ups to open new supplies of these materials.

This is producing a rapid qualitative change in China's economic ties with Australia. As well as rapidly eclipsing Japan to become our biggest trading partner, China is now becoming a significant investor. Two years ago, cumulative Chinese investment in Australia totalled $3.5 million. Last year, investment applications from China hit $10 billion, and they may reach $30 billion this year. more

Nalco evaluating paper services business

"The paper services part of our business likely needs some consolidation," Bushman said. "It's really tied to what's going on in the paper industry in North America and Europe... the paper makers, which are our customers, have been swapping and consolidating their assets, and production levels have not been going in the right direction [in these regions]" for the paper chemicals and services suppliers.

Nalco's newly-appointed CEO, J Erik Fyrwald, has experience in restructuring initiatives and could make a decision to either sell, spin off, merge, or swap Nalco's paper services assets with those of another company by the end of 2008, Bushman said. "Within the year, we'd like to have an idea of what role, if any, Nalco will play" in the paper chemical supplier market's necessary consolidation, the VP said. more

Soggy summer has businesses rolling out the rain barrels

They're in the rain barrel business, and sales have been booming, in part because of the record rainfall in June.

Staufenbeil manages the barrel program for the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, which has sold nearly 3,000 55-gallon drums this year, a record number that pushes the total to nearly 10,000 since 2002.

Wilson is the executive director of Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful Inc. Barely keeping pace with the demand, Wilson calculates sales will easily exceed the 1,100 sold in 2006 and 2007.

"As fast as we can turn them out, they're going out the door for us," Wilson said.

Both MMSD and the nonprofit organization based at 1313 W. Mount Vernon Ave. in the Menomonee Valley have been able to meet the rain barrel demand, unlike their neighbors to the south. more

Globalcom Goes Live with FTS' Leap(TM) RevChain Billing Solution

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AWI streamlines business to maximise value for woolgrowers

As a result AWI has taken the business decision to transfer functions to India and Sydney resulting in a significant cost saving, and to transfer the Portugese operation to Spain.

According to the Chief Executive of AWI Craig Welsh the decision is good business and continues the evolution of AWI into a world class operation.

“Our decision to relocate the Interior Textiles operation to India will effectively bring this function closer to where the carpet is manufactured," he said.

“This is about working smarter to give wool growers maximum value for their investment by reducing overheads.

“Restructuring to date has eliminated Woolmark inefficiencies and saved woolgrowers in the order of $5 million per year.

“These savings will be put to use growing longer term demand as part of a new business model. more

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We need to talk about Lionel Shriver - Times Online

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Resolved Question: I want to be a house flipper... But how?

My dream in life is to be able to restore or 'flip' historic houses and re-sell them, doing as much of the work I possibly can, myself. I have spoken to a few different people, and they suggest to A) Get a Real Estate license, B) Get a Business License and C) Get a contractors license. For me, I'm not in it for the money... I want to do this because I really really love old houses and it breaks my heart to see one in shambles. I have wanted to do this for a while, but I really don't know where to start. I want to know why I should get a business license, and even a real estate license. Not that I don't think I should--But just to help me understand a bit better how they can help me. Also, I have been asking around and reading, and it seems to get a contractor's license you have to already be into construction. This is something I want to do also. I want to learn EVERYTHING I can about how to fix up an old house. From codes, to repairing a bad foundation, electrical, roofing, and everything in between! I come from a long line of electricians, and handymen, but most of these people are either dead, across the country, or very very busy. Is there a school or course I can take where I can get hands on experience and learn everything? Also, would this school/course help me get a contractors license? This may seem unimportant, but I also read that when you get a contractors license it's usually only for the state you are applying in. The thing is, my ultimate dream is to restore historic homes all over the Southern US. I know I should just cross this bridge when I get to it... But do you have to apply for a new License every time? I probably haven't even asked enough questions about this. But any advice or feedback is very appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to read this! I want to do this the right way. I want to be prepared, organized, and very knowledgeable about everything I want to do before I start. Also, please don't discourage me because I'm a girl... This is another reason I want to flip houses is also because I can work alone (How I work my best, anyway) and don't have to worry about being turned down by other employers because I AM a girl! :) Thanks... -VM-Thank you all for your answers so far! I am glad that everyone seems to be supportive so far. ... Everyone except my family! I haven't told my parents yet, but my boyfriend says that in order to really get hands-on experience I have to work for a contractor or construction company, and he said that I probably would never be hired because I am a girl, and I have little experience... I am not sure how to get experience if I have to have experience to get it! But I am going to talk to my dad (who does have a lot of experience) and see if I can get a second opinion. more

Voting Question: I want to start a handyman business,Do I need a license or permit to do so?

Voting Question: should i buy a pick up truck or a cargo van for my handyman business?

I am starting a handyman business an was wondering if I should get a van (econoline E150) or a pick-up truck (F-150). ? more

Voting Question: Need a name for Handyman business?

My husband is starting a handyman business and we need a catchy name. His name is Tim. more

Resolved Question: What is a good name for a handyman business on the west side of Maui?

Im starting my own handyman business and i need some help with a name. I live on the west side of the island and would like to use that in it, but really just looking for some suggestions more

Resolved Question: Do you need a license to start a handyman business in Hawaii?

Im trying to start my own handyman business on Maui and i want to know what i need to get started. also where can i get any license that i may need. more

Resolved Question: What kind of business should I start? And don't just say sell stuff, please be specific?

Please remember just because I am good at something doesn't mean I like doing it. I am trying to combing what I am good at with what I like doing to start a business and figure out what I want to do in my life. ---This is what I am good at--- Linux Making videos Audio Creation Stories Making websites Marketing Prop Making Being Creative Electronics Pets Handyman stuff Making stuff Teaching Problem solving ---Things I like doing--- sci-fi / fantasy watching movies / TV Linux talking problem solving people pets water (like spear fishing, swimming, scuba) going new places experiencing new things Steam Punk Cyber Punk Gadgets (new tech) Being in the mountains Outdoor stuff like camping Exploring Thanks for any help -Nick more

Resolved Question: How do I list my business on the list would like to get started...I have a handyman business?

I do wood flooring, tile, build decks, hang lights, bathroom fixtures, etc...I am honest and hard working...can be reached for free estimates..817-808-2615 more

Voting Question: New construction handyman business, Need filing and organization help?

So I started a little handyman business. I got my general contractor's license, insurance and bond and am getting a fair amount of work. I like it but don't like having to sit down at the computer for too long of a time doing paperwork. I've got a makeshift filing system, all paper with folders, cabinet etc. I use MS Office Pro programs like Outlook for email/calendar etc and Word for all documents for bids, invoices, letterheads etc. I'm looking for the best and most efficient ways of dealing with all the administrative duties associated with running a small construction business. I wanna use technology as much as I can to help me keep track of receipts, invoices, job leads, etc. I know I need Quick Books or a program similar but not sure how much that program alone will help me when keeping track of everything. Should I keep a handwritten ledger of all transactions (fuel, materials, tools, withdrawals etc) or is there a program I can use to do that? Any help is much appreciated. I'd like to hear from people who have or currently is running a business but input from anyone is appreciated. Links to .doc templates, or reference sites welcomed. more

Resolved Question: My husband wants to start a handyman business. What kind of bond do most handymen get?

I've heard that it's not required to be bonded in Illinois, but it's a good idea, because it helps customers to feel more comfortable hiring handymen. What kind of bond should he get? Are there websites to compare fees? 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

Voting Question: what do you need to start a handyman and painter business?

I love in Nevada and I am thinking about starting a handyman and painting business and I am not really sure where to start? I don't know what state testing I might need and I would also like to be bonded and insured. I would start out just working for myslef and see how that goes. I have over 20 years of experience and I am tired of working for people who dont take as much pride in there work as I do. Starting my own business might be the way to go....Just some help from someone who might have done something like this would be great more

Resolved Question: starting a business.. LLC or Sole Proprietership?

i am a handyman in florida and want to register my business name.. what type of business do i become, ficticious name, llc or sole proprietership..any advice would be helpfuli will be working alone and doing mostly small jobs.. no employees.. more

Voting Question: White collar career change to become contractor?

I currently work as an administrative assistant making about $35,000/yr. I am thinking about getting into some kind of contracting work instead in my own business. How do I start my own contracting business (handyman, plumber, drywall, etc.) with little experience but still come close to making $35,000/yr? This is around Philadelphia in south jersey. Do I need a license? What steps do I take? more

Resolved Question: What tools should I buy him?

I am trying to get an early start on christmas this year and my boyfriend really wants tools since he is in the process of trying to start his own construction/handyman business. What are the necessary tools that he should have? Im no good at stuff like this so any ideas would be greatly appreciated! thank you so much. more

Voting Question: Starting New Advertising Business - How Much to Pay Sales person?

Hi, I worked as Handyman for 5 years. Now I am starting a new business that will edit and publish a monthly magazine. Different contractors can advertise there and this will be the source of my income. I expect around 25,000 readers within 1 year. My dilemma is how much to pay a sales person who will communicate with and sale advertisements to contractors advertising with me? should it be a percent (%) of the ad or should I pay the sales person per hour? each ad is expected to be sold for ONLY $250 a month. THANKS. more

Resolved Question: Please give me your interpretation of my dream:?

I was in a place where I was with a younger female & she said look is that gasoline. I looked and saw a large roof of a house & it had gasoline pouring on the roof & the one next to it did too...so I panicked to get someone to do something but I noticed it was coming from another house roof behind those & that one was mine. (In real life my husband has a handyman business & I get very upset with him cause the van he carries things in is such a mess. He at times carries gasoline to start a peice of equipment & I have smelled gas & seen bottles of things spill) Then in the dream. I saw a chipmunk inside the place where I was & I knew I better catch it before it did damage. So I grabbed a large plastic clear box with a blue lid & worked at getting it in there so I could take it away from our house...so I was in a house yet I could see my house from a distant. (In real life I only have one house) I was terrified the chipmonk would bite me & have rabbies but he nipped at me & I knew I had to do what I had to do. So I proceeded. Meanwhile, the men which I guess consisted of my husband & son were in another room playing cards or doing something not caring about my problems. (In real life my son wouldn't sit around playing cards he is busy doing constructive things but my husband would) So I took the chipmonk across the street looking for a nice area to let him out of the box. Yet, I was afraid he was going to attack me once I let him out. I also made sure I didn't do it on my property cause I didn't want him coming back. (In real life I do live across the street from a school) so I thought it would be nice over there & let him out. When I woke up I felt a bit angry that I had all this threatening problems to handle alone. more

Voting Question: what do i need to start a pest control company in las vegas?

Exactly what licenses and what kind of insurance if i need it. I know how to get a business license because I already have a handyman license and am I able to actually just work under my handyman license. I have a few people I know I could make a few hundred a month just sprayin their houses but I dont want to get in trouble doing it. If any of this makes any sense pls help me on what I can do. Thank uits just going to be me no employees and I already got my customers more

Resolved Question: How to start a handyman business in Nevada?

I have been working in the construction and maintenance fields for years for other people and I have been thinking about starting my own handyman business in Nevada. I would not have any employees, it would just be myself. What would I need to get my own business started and where can I look to find out more information? more

Resolved Question: Can you please explain what all I need to purchase for starting a simple website?

This is going to be a simple webpage listing the services a handyman business covers with contact information. What is the difference between buying a domain and a .com? What is web hosting? Anything else I need to know? more

Resolved Question: Starting a Handyman business, what is a creative job title for my business cards?

Starting a do it all, handyman business. I am making business cards and I need a creative job title. Any ideas?? My company name is Vaughan Services. more

Resolved Question: I was in the Handyman Business and want to get back?

I was in the Handyman Business and want to get back? I was in the handy man business for 6 years then about two years ago I started seeing a real drop in business due to the housing bubble. I want to get back in as I am seeing the economy start to recover. However I am hearing story's of many who were out of work calling them self's handy man now. when I started in 2000 when time were good home owners could not find a good handyman. my hope is the newbie handy men get job. more

Resolved Question: I am starting a handyman business. How do I test the people I hire to see if they are good enough?

I have had a business like this for years. My husband does the handyman work. I want to hire some other handyman. Any other suggestions are appreciated. I kept things very simple with my husband so I know this is going to be different but I am not sure what I don't know. I plan on marketing & having people call me. I set up the appointments & make sure the worker's get paid. They would be contractors. That is all I know.Pef: I am laughed as I read your answer cause my own house can use some work done. I can put a crew together & let them fix up my house & listen in to how they act. Thanks!Gus: I am from MD, thanks for your great answer!Dr. John, You probably know this but my intuition is so strong. I am glad you brought that up. Great answer, thank you! more

Resolved Question: Are there any good videos or books that teach people how to solve math problems?

I am a 50 year old who never paid attention in school & still has a hard time paying attention. I find that I avoid things in life when I can't figure out the answer.....I find when I can figure something out & explain it with math everyone feels more secure about why I am telling them what I am telling them....for example. I have people who complain about politics. The look at negative things such as their tax going up but don't see how because of changes they are actually able to make more money....My husband was supposed to do something & forgot so a friend we work with would have to work longer. It all worked out but my husband decided that if we had to work 1/2 longer he would deduct 1/2 hour from his pay & give it to the friend to compensate him for spending extra time there at no fault of his own...Ok, so I love math but I hate it. I think if I understand how to use it I would not hate it....I am not a natural with it though. I am a people person so if I can understand it with people involved I will be able to learn how to use it. I have a handyman business with my husband & we don't even quote jobs. I do want to start quoting deck painting prices. How can I learn how to use it in life situations yet I think I need to stay with basics for a while. I don't even know what question to ask cause I have such a hard time understanding this. Thank you! more

Voting Question: Is it unwise to become an engineer now-a-days because of outsourcing?

Instead here's an alternative scenario for the American worker. Start your own business. Then your job cannot be outsourced. Why leave your fate up to corporations who have no loyalty to workers but will seek the cheapest labor wherever they can find it in the world? Become a capitalist yourself! Train yourself for a line of work over which you have complete control, and a line of work that can't be outsourced. Examples: medicine, law, plumbing, electrician, handyman, barber and beauty shops, franchises such as Starbucks, real estate. Whatever you do, don't go into high tech, cutting edge fields. These are the primary candidates for outsourcing. Take the money you would have spent on college and instead invest it in real estate. Your goal should be not to just be a worker living from paycheck to paycheck with the American dream of a mortgage and a couple of cars. Your goal should be to increase your net assets, your net worth, to the point that you can live off of a return from capital and not just the sweat of your brow. This is what they don't teach you in school where they teach the new American Dream which Friedman totally endorses which is to get better educated, work harder and run faster in the rat race. A moderately successful business man (and I include handymen, gardeners and plumbers in this category) doesn't have to do this. More importantly, a moderately successful businessman does not have to beg a corporation for a job. http://willblogforfood.typepad.com/will_blog_for_food/education_careers_jobs_employment/ more

Voting Question: what do i have to do in order to be legal in starting a handyman business in memphis tn.?

Resolved Question: At work I usually mind my own business and don't get involved in all the religious crap that goes on here?

but today our maintenance man said the wrong thing and I jumped in on it. We were discussing someones delinquent account and my boss asked the handyman if this guy still goes to his church. The handyman said yes and he even joined the church. The handyman was against it because he is living with a girl. I came unglued and asked when did his personal life become any business of the the church and if he is "living in sin" shouldn't church be exactly the place he needs to be? He said he doesn't go for that and it shouldn't be tolerated in the church. I said so he wants to go to church and you will deny him because he doesn't meet your hypocritical, bigoted standards. That's judgmental and not very christian. He said it was like yeast in leavened bread, once it gets started it spreads. I told him if he feels that way maybe he should minister to him instead of voting him out. That will run him off in a hurry. How bad would it be if the guy was gay and living with his boyfriend? <---QuestionFireball, It wasn't my bossit wasn't my boss, it was the handyman!!!!!!! more

Resolved Question: Any ideas for a catchy gardening/handyman business?

My husband and his cousin are gonna start a small gardening business, and i think they should have a catchy name. They are two strong men, any ideas? more

Resolved Question: Good management software for small business?

I have just recently started a small business doing handyman jobs. All of my employees are independent contractors. I need some free software that I can use to manage my customers, employees, and clients. Does anybody know of anything? Thanks, Aaron more

Resolved Question: Teen Handyman business?

Hi! im 15 and wanna start a little handyman business. I was thinking about naming it handyteen. i do realize i dont have a ton of experience....but i am fairly good with alot of tools and have practice building.My business would focus more on simpler things that are just time consuming...any comments would be greatly appreciated! thx! more

Resolved Question: What type of advertising can I use for my handyman/ maintenance business?

I want to start doing handyman work with my dad. I have 4 years experience and he has 15 years experience. We have all tools and a good work truck. The only thing we don't have is work. Its not like there isn't work here where I live, its just that I don't know how to tell people that my business is here. I want to know where and how I should advertise. I have already tried craigslist, and the only response I got were scams and spam mail. I want a good way advertise to get some work. more

Resolved Question: My husband is starting a handyman business and needs help creating a catchy business name. Any suggestions?

His name is Chuck. Sorry I didn't include that earlier. more

Voting Question: How do i start up in business as a handyman ?

Ive been renovating my place due to getting a new gf lately and i had to lay a carpet, lay a laminate floor, install a new electric cooker and decorate a few rooms.I'm thinking i have what it takes to become a handyman and as i'm not doing much else right now i want to set up in business doing it.I've also done gardening work in the past. I've looked in my local phone book and checked out the ads that handymen put out in them to give me an idea of what jobs id need to be able to do but i'd like to know more about the subject and what kind of jobs people might ask me to do. Are there any handymen out there and if so what kind of jobs are you often asked to do ? Could you give me some advice which may help me ? Thanks in advance.btw i'm in the uk.I think americans need to have a license to be a handyman but uk people dont, i'm not sure. more

Resolved Question: Professional Handymen, what is your schedule like? How do you make sure you make enough money each month?

My husband & I started this handyman business because he did side work but we don't know anything about business. Now we have turned it into our full time income but have not focused on money. We focused on building up a customer base & him being able to do the work....Ok, now we need a certain amount of money each month. We had someone call us about doing there deck but it has been raining 5 days a week for weeks. So we have not put other work for the rainy days. Please help us get organized so we know how to make enough money. My husband can fix anything yet he is so disorganize. He is dsylexic...so I have to help out with the scheduling, etc. but I have no clue about handyman work..thank you! more

Resolved Question: starting a small Business?

I am starting a small handyman business but I don't know how to make everything legal. Is the business advisers that I can contact to have help. more

Resolved Question: Truck Driving question, my husband got his CDL lisense several years ago but he never went out to work because?

we have a handyman business & our plane was to go out together but I was not well, I was diagnosed with diabetes & very ill. I feel better now & we want to go out. We want to travel & we would like to drive but it doesn't have to be a big truck, it can even be drivning cars cross country.....when we has called about getting a job he is told he does not have enough experiece.....so he goes back to the handyman work...we really need to work more & make more money to pay our bills now. We thought it would be nice to travel. What can you suggest that we do? ....are there certain companies that would help him get started?...are there others jobs we can do that would help us make money & travel?....our home is in MD in the USA. thank you for any ideas or advice. more

Resolved Question: Catchy phrase for handy man services to put on business cards?

Hubby just got laid off, but he's extremely talented in regards to fixing almost anything and everything, plumbing, electrical, dry wall and metal framing, organizing, landscaping, tile... blah blah blah. He's currently working on his contractors license and in the mean time we want to have business cards printed up and see how starting a little handyman business goes. So I need your help with catchy, fun phrases? We've all already heard of the handy man service called 'hire a husband' and I think it's super catchy, so something along those lines?? Help! more

Resolved Question: I just cant seem to get it together?

I am 52 years old , I started out 30 ago in a HI tech printing job ( laser color separations) I was a gifted !! I could do no wrong I Had job offers of 100K ( back in the 80's and I was in my 30's) I had the world in my Hands!!!!! House ( paid for), Wife 3 small Girls and a great job with a large company. Well in the 90's printing went Postscript and I lost my job! So I started a small printing company of my own and did just ok But after 9/11 and the internet The printing industry was DOA. Now I am 52 and started a small Handyman Business and it seemed like it would be ok . However now after two years it has slowed down and I got this sales job last year selling printing rollers. The first year I did ok Now once more time I am in a company that is dyeing we are off 65% and I am making no money at all . Every one is blaming everyone etc and I just want OUT. I am thinking of getting back in the construction Business. I am working 2x as hard and earning 1/2 the cash more

Resolved Question: If you had acess to 60k through a Small Business Administration loan guarantee what business would you start?

I have been thinking about a Home Doctor franchise.. Earlier I was considering a lawn cutting, gardening business. There are a lot of people looking for work in those fields as well as painting and work as a handyman. I had over 80 people call me in the first four days mostly to work for me as mowers. I have very little equipment (just my own mower and weed eater) and there is a lot of competition.I have been thinking about a Home Doctor franchise.. Earlier I was considering a lawn cutting, gardening business. There are a lot of people looking for work in those fields as well as painting and work as a handyman. I had over 80 people call me in the first four days mostly to work for me as mowers. I have very little equipment (just my own mower and weed eater) and there is a lot of competition.www.housedoctor.net more

Resolved Question: I am looking to get back in the home handyman business?

I am 54 and was in the handyman business and did ok but the housing bubble burst and this was the end of my business. I was real lucky to get a job in sales with a large company selling printing supplies. well now this business is bust too and I am losing my job next week.I am thinking of getting back into business as there are not too many jobs out there . Do you think people are starting to spend yet? more

Resolved Question: I'm 21 years old - please help?

I’m a 21 years old and I’m gay. A few months back I made a personal listing on Outpersonals.com to hook up with someone for a discreet relationship. Well, recently I’ve been hanging around this one other dude who is also 21 years old who’s basically looking for the same thing as me. I like him a lot and we been getting along just fine. Anyways, before I met him, I was communicating back and forth (via phone & email) with this man who’s 50 years old. He’s self employed and has been for 33 years. I am also self-employed. Thus, it has lead to some very lengthy and interesting phone conversations. We have found a lot of interesting business topics to discuss. Maybe a couple months in after all of our talking, he wanted to put up a website for both of his businesses. His first business is an appliances business (handyman service). As for his second business, he provides DJ services. He doesn’t have the experience to do both websites himself so I told him that I would design & develop him a small 5 to 10 page informational site for both of his businesses. I did not charge him anything for doing it. All he paid for were the hosting fees through the web hosting company. I did web design for him myself. Anyways, I completed his first website for his appliance business and he loved it. I am about to start the second website for his DJ service, but that has been sitting on the back burner for a few weeks now. The reason for this is because there is a list of about 13 thousand songs that he needs to extract from one of his computer programs. He wants to make a list of all the songs to put on his site. He does not know how to extract the names of the songs from his software, so he wants me to come over and try to do it for him. I told him I am not familiar with his DJ software. I told him I could probably figure it out if I sat in front of it long enough but I told him he should just call the manufacturer and have them walk him through it. He said they won’t help him do it. But then I checked the manufacturer’s website and they charge a support fee (I think it’s like $50) for them to walk him through what needs to be done. I told him he should pay the support fee and get assistance with it (because I really don’t want to play around with something that I don’t know how to use). Despite my knowledge with computers and web design, does not mean I know how to work every single piece of software out there. But I am quick learner so I could probably figure it out for him, but the liability still remains in my court should I mess something up for him. That’s why I am encouraging him to contact the manufacturer. I suggested that to him at least a few times now. When I initially suggested that to him, he told me he would just drive out to the seminar that the manufacturer is having and he will ask for help there and then once they show him how to extract the list of songs, he will email me the songs to list on his website. He did not attend the seminar because he got sick. Anyways!!!! Just a few days ago he has invited me once again to come over to his place to do it for him. I told him, it would be nice to meet up with you at some point, but I don’t know if I really am all that comfortable considering our age difference and that the fact that we are both gay and met through a gay dating site. I told him I would be happy to set up a remote session with him so I can access his computer from my computer without having to physically meet him in person to do this. He doesn’t want to go that route because it will cost him X amount of dollars to connect his wireless internet to that computer. I don’t think it would cost much, but he claims AT&T said it would cost so much a minute. Anyways… I have a feeling he wants me to come there so he can just check me out. I told him, I respect the fact that you been in business for 33 years… it seems like you have good stuff going for you. I explained to him I only been in business for 6 years (I’ve started when I was 14 years old.). I told him you seem like a nice enough person, thus I will be happy to help you, because it won’t take much of my time anyways. I told him give me the weekend to think about whether or not I feel comfortable coming out there and he said ok to that. Should I go out there and meet him? I have a feeling he just wants to check me out. I’m not sexually interested in him. I even told him that long ago. I told him we can be friends but that’s it, and he said that would be fine. I told him at some point I may not mind to meet you in person, but right now still seems kind of early (it’s been a few months). Plus, I recently met a guy (who’s 21 years old) and I been hanging with him a lot anyways. My profile specifically stated I’m not looking for any older guys. The reason why I kept communicating back and forth with him was because we seemed to make some interesting conversations and he seemed nice enoug more

Voting Question: I started a handyman business, and getting good results with maintenance companies, where can i get more leads?

and also do you know of any more maintenance companies i can work with? more

Resolved Question: Can you please give your views on this logo design?

Hi all! I am re-branding my friends business and he wanted a new logo to start off with. His business is a builder/handyman company. What do you think of my attempt? Are there any aspects that need improving from design, structure, colour palette, etc? The logo itself will not be used on vans etc but business cards and their website. I'd love your view, whether you're a graphic designer or not! http://g.imagehost.org/0749/duobuilder2.jpg AND IN BLACK AND WHITE: http://g.imagehost.org/0491/b_w_duobuilders.jpg Thanks a lot in advance!I don't understand your point about animation, 'second one down poster' could you please explain? more

Resolved Question: How do I start my own business?

If I want to start something like a plumbilg or a Handyman business. I am concerned about the whole accountant stuff and registration and insurances. Any advise would help. Can I just make some business cards and just start doing the work for people? I have the training etc. more

Resolved Question: Do I need a contractor license to start a handyman business in Texas?

I know I need a business license and insurance, I was wanting to know if anyone else knows the legal steps so I will be doing all things the right way....Thanks in advance. more

Resolved Question: What is a good slogan for a handyman / fabrication business?

My dad is starting his own handyman business, he can fix anything from cars, plumbing, houses, boats, etc. He can do anything. What is a funny slogan he can put on his business card? I was thinking of "If you broke it, I can fix it!" but I'm not 100% sold on it. Can you think of anything better/funnier? more

Resolved Question: My husband does handyman work & I do organizing, how can we structure our business to make enough money?

We are not very educated but good at what we do. We need a lot of money per month. We had hospital bills that put us in debt then we borrowed money to pay out bills. Our son passed away so we have had some hard years. Now we want to start fresh & pay things off. So we have to structure what we do. We both need to make $2000 a month each. We get so scattered so are there any simple clear ways to go about doing this....we can get enough customers word of mouth which is what we prefer. We like knowing who we work for b/c we have had some people not pay us....so we are not worried about getting customers....actually with my organizing business I do have to reach out to new customers but I am looking for people who have clutter & large houses would be nice but that doesn't matter. Where do I begin to get this mess organized? more

Resolved Question: what would be a good slogan for a small handyman business my dad is starting?

Resolved Question: Small business insurance?

My friend is starting a small handyman business, and we were discussing liability insurance. Does anyone know the requirements for the state of FL and any decent and affordable companies? more

Voting Question: Starting a business in Florida ?

My husband is starting his own handyman business and ready to file for a business license. He is thinking about making it an LLC rather than a corporation. The question is... if he starts the business as a handyman service, (example: LENCO, LLC) can he decide to expand his horizons to other types of businesses under the same business license? Or will he be limited to one type of business only? more