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Specialty Rankings: Reshuffling the Deck

Is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute the best undergrad business school in the country? Perhaps, at least if you're interested in studying corporate strategy, according to BusinessWeek.com's newest ranking of undergraduate business programs by specialty (BusinessWeek.com, 2008). . more

Encorium Group, Inc. Announces $2.5M Of Awarded New Business Contracts With Multiple European And U.S. ...

Encorium Group, Inc., a full-service multinational contract research organization (CRO) that provides design, development, and management capabilities for clinical trials and patient registries to many of the world's leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, recently announced it has been awarded new business contracts with multiple European and U.S. biopharmaceutical companies that have an aggregate value of approximately $2.5M.

The therapeutic areas included in these awards are infectious diseases, immunology/vaccines, cardiovascular diseases, dermatology, and metabolic disorders. Services to be provided include project management, field monitoring, medical monitoring/writing, and oversight of Independent Data Monitoring Committees. Revenue recognition for many of these contracts began in the current first quarter with the remainder expected to begin in the second quarter of 2008. more

Business Intelligence: The Data Warehousing Institute (TDWI) To Host May 2008 World Conference In Chicago

The Data Warehousing Institute (TDWI) will host its spring 2008 World Conference in Chicago, IL, May 11-16, 2008. Through full- and half-day courses, professionals from a wide range of companies and industries will explore the latest trends, techniques, and methodologies of business intelligence (BI) and data warehousing (DW).

The conference will cover a full spectrum of issues affecting the BI/DW industry, with a focus on the following topics: Business analytics Leadership and management Data analysis and design Data integration

TDWI's Chicago conference will also feature many unique offerings, including Certified Business Intelligence Professional (CBIP) testing and training, peer networking sessions, Night School, Guru Sessions, and more.

About TDWI
The Data Warehousing Institute (TDWI), a division of 1105 Media, Inc., is the premier provider of in-depth, high-quality education and research in the business intelligence and data warehousing industry. more

Attorney questions ordinance governing sexually oriented businesses

A Memphis attorney raised questions Wednesday about a new ordinance governing sexually oriented businesses in Shelby County.

Attorney Edward Bearman, who represents three strip clubs inside the Memphis City limits, said the new ordinance in Shelby County might not be what people think.

"It's very possible that hotels, mainstream movie theaters, and country clubs would have to register as sexually oriented businesses because of the way those businesses are defined under this act," he said.

According to Bearman, that's because hotel customers can order adult movies, mainstream theaters have nudity, and country clubs have massage therapists.

Bearman also had concerns about selective enforcement.

"If these mainstream-type businesses are not required to register, then you're selecting certain types of businesses over others to enforce this act against," he said. more

Man Charged with Break-ins

A man accused of breaking into two businesses in Lycoming County may be charged with more.

Police in Old Lycoming Township said they spotted Coty Schaffer trying to break into coin machines inside a laundry mat in Heller's Plaza this morning.

When police questioned Schaffer about other break-ins he admitted to a burglary at a florist in January.

He may also be linked to an overnight burglary in Montoursville.

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Ballard is one of the 15 neighborhoods in Seattle Metropolitan magazine’s 2010 list of the Best Places to Live in Seattle. Ballard, Seattle real estate expert Rick Benson is confident about the future of the ...

Real Estate: Seminole State College selects renovation team - Orlando Sentinel

Seminole State College of Florida selected HuntonBrady Architects and construction group Wharton-Smith Inc. to renovate one of the oldest educational buildings on the school's Sanford/Lake Mary campus. The ...

Small-business advice: Finding investors - Chicago Tribune

Dear Karen: I'm looking for venture capital funding for a distressed real estate business. Any suggestions? Answer: Prepare a detailed business plan that shows realistic financial projections. The plan should ...

Property Trax: Weekly roundup of real estate tips, links, news, essays - madison

To start your work week, here are some interesting links to recent news and analyses I've seen and wanted to share. This collection is diverse, from the pros and cons of open houses and reverse mortgages to ...

Paramount Energy Solutions Acquires Solar Power Inc.'s Residential Business - Yahoo Finance

ROSEVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Solar Power, Inc. (OTCBB: SOPW - News ) announced today that it has reached an agreement to sell its residential business serving Sacramento to Paramount Energy Solutions. The Company ...

Seattle Real Estate Professionals - Seattle Post Intelligencer

This is the fourth in a series of reporting on statistics of how full service firms do on selling their listings compared to limited service firms. The most recent report can be found here. The first, which describes the ...

City Emission Fees Could Increase: Businesses Say Timing Is Bad - TradingMarkets.com

From auto body shops to power plants, a wide variety of businesses in the city and county may soon be paying more for releasing pollutants into the air. "It can be something from ... a small business owner ...

Using mortgage to fund investments not a prudent choice - NJ.com

Q. I have $40,000 left on my mortgage and positive equity in my home. Would it be prudent to refinance my remaining mortgage, increase the loan amount to fund my children’s education and deposit the funds in ...

PR Newswire and Ellam Tam Sign a Representation Agreement for the Palestinian ... - Yahoo Finance

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Open Question: what can i do? this one class has ruined my GPA. and its not in my degree?

Okay, so at the start of 2010 i enrolled in a community college. i didn't know what i wanted to do with my life, but i had been out of high school for 6 years and figured i needed to at least start taking classes and get enough credits so i can transfer... i am now going for a "vague" business degree so i can transfer to a good 4 year. here's my problem. back (2007) when i REALLY didn't know what i wanted to do, i thought about becoming a real estate agent.. STATE Requirements: take a 60 hour course and then you can take the test to get your license i saw that this community college offered the required hours. so i took it...i went to all classes up until the last day, which i missed because of a private matter. i figured i was just out the money i paid but... when i enrolled in 2010 i saw after my first semester my transcript had this giant F bringing down my GPA. id have a 3.0 but i have a 2.0 because of this F. this F has nothing to do with my degree. i wasn't taking the class for a grade i was taking it for HOURS to get a realtor liscense. i was unaware that it would be in my transcript. what can i do? more

Open Question: Career advice Flight attendant or Estate Agent?

Heya ! Okay so i have a problem :/ Basically in less than 2 yrs me and my lovely mummy will be moving from england to spainn (woop!) im learning spannish now lols x Anyways, when we move there i will be ready to start college (like 6thform, i will be 16) && basically i dont know what i want to do career wise! I think f/a would be amazing cause of the travel and ive studied up on it a kit and it sounds amazing!! But then i would be leaving my mum alone a lot ); && Then estate agent, i know the real estate business in spain (much like the screw up of cabin crew!) is bad atm but im hoping it will smooth out in 4 yrs lol! && I think it would be really nice to show homes to people, and its a nice job to have - one that i know i would enjoy PLUS i would get to be near my mum! My mums totally supportive of whatever i choose.. but i dont know! whats you guys' opinions?? which one is more stable? a better "career" (ie promotions), better & more stable pay? Genrally a better choice?? If you work as either i would LOVE to hear what you think! Or should i choose a different career all toghether?? I am in no way limiting myself to these options.. I though of a lawyer but i could not allow myself to fight for a person i personally believe is wrong! I am willing to work hard at whatever i choose, and knowing two languages should be a plus due to the amount of english living in spain! Help me Please ! Love sarah xox more

Resolved Question: Should I even go to college or will it just be a waste of time and money?

Lately I've been extensively looking into colleges and looking into housing and financial options but then I stopped myself and actually started thinking 'why am I doing this?'. I am considering dropping all this research and not going at all. I don't need college anyways for my career, I'm going into the real estate industry and my back up is Dental assistant. The reason I am rethinking college is because I am not very smart in core classes. I know I have to pass my core classes and I am not good at those. At all. I am going to be a Senior and am still in Algebra 2! Cause I couldn't pass Geometry. Also I have to take alternative courses for science, I take 'Wildlife Study' (Biology was the most difficult challenge for me) which just learns about the environment and animals so it's not too tough. I am not a lazy person at all though I tried so unbelievably hard to learn and understand my studies it just is too much. But I'm not stupid either! I always had honor English/Com Arts and History and Government was fairly easy for me. The point is, to get my degree I'd have to pass all my cores AND my major and I just don't think I could do it. Seriously, I mean if I can't pass 10th grade science and 9th grade math how will I deal with COLLEGE level?! So should I just drop this? I mean we're talking over $100,000 wasted if I don't pass. And it's a very good possibility I won't pass. Should I just go to community college and take a business and economics class to help a little with my career? more

Open Question: People think I'm rich, and it bugs me! I'm not rich!?

In the past few years, I've been pretty quiet at school about my family, house, etc. Last year, in 8th grade, a few things slipped, like the fact that I own two houses, a house in Hilton Head Island, SC (ocean front, its estimated at about 1.8 million), and then one in FairFax, VA (3 story house, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bath). The thing about my house is... I had some friends over, and they found out that I had three PS3's, three PS2's, two Wii's, and an xbox 360 plus a lot of DS's and iPods. And I have a home movie theatre in my basement also. So the next day in school every started talking and saying that I'm rich... and they still do. I have people texting me asking for money, it's ridiculous! Honestly, I don't think my family is rich. We are wealthy -- yes, but not rich. We only have three vehicles, a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche, 2009 Cadillac Escalade, and a 2007 BMW 328i Sedan. and I stated I have a Beach House (summer home) and then my other home, where I live during spring, fall, winter. How can people form this stuff about me and go around saying I'm rich? If anyone is, it would be my parents and they work hard, so they deserve it. But I don't want people to be forming these things about me... ugh! Besides, we're in debt up to our knees anyways.. Business has gone down, and my parents are business people, own restaurants, real estate, etc. BUT we have cut back. I don't know our income, that is none of my business really. It's between my parents. We used to buy new vehicles every year or two, but we're not going to do that until the economy picks up. but what can I do? do you think I am spoiled or anything? like, my parents do buy everything I want, an I do have an iPhone (the new one also), but I'm not spoiled! I help my parents out, put away my dishes, make my bed, mow the grass (sometimes...), clean the pool (oh, I forgot to say we had this aswell... but its nothing special..)... so between the pool, two houses, vehicles, and everything I have, many things unlisted, I still don't think I'm rich. If you're looking for rich, meet Bill Gates or something or Apple CEO Steve Jobs... lol. I'm wealthy! but how do I tell people at school? no matter what I say, these days, everything I say makes me seem like a rich snotty person.. like sometimes I may say "only" so one day I was p'issed because someone said I had 5 mac books, and I said I only have one mac book pro, and they were like ONLY?? just sometimes they put me into a sticky situation..!also I have so many game systems because one is hooked up to movie theatre system, the other to our game room, and then one is for traveling, plus i have one brother, we fight over it you know.ok but how do I make my friends shut up? I mean we all go to private school, so they should have money aswell?? im just more well-off, and fortunate!Lol, but the beach house was paid off by renting it out... we have a few more beach houses, but they are rented out to people... its just the beach house is now our summer home, and thinks to renters, they paid it off so its not officially a homehey we do donate to charities. we donate to the hospital, donate stuff to the SPCA, and everything. my family believes in helping others, and this week in hilton head island there were these kids there and there lazy father wouldnt let them go up in the lighthouse because its $3 a person, so my parents gave them the money... so gosh. my parents would rather spend money and bring happiness,well I shouldn't say lazy... I'm sure hes a hardworking man, but he was rude to his kids. he said I work hard for my money and I'm not going to pay $3 for you to go up into the light house, so thats just ugh! my dad was mad at the guy ... lol more

Open Question: About creating a case study?

How could I make a Case Study out of this information: After working for 15 years as a real state salesperson, Stuart decided to start his own business. The total amount he received on termination from his employer was P150,000 as his final payment, which included unused annual leave and long service payment. He added to his savings of P120,000, but still required an additional amount of P350,000 to purchase an existing Real Estate Business. The bank accepted his private home as collateral and approved the additional funds. Friends and his accountant talked about the business structure, words we heard were Sole Proprietorship and Partnership. Stuart and his wife Sarah were even more confused and asked you to advise them. So, the report must consist of the following: Introduction Body Of The Report Conclusion Please can you help me? i'm a newbie at creating stuffs like this and it'll make my head crazy! I'll appreciate it, thanks! more

Open Question: Is it worth to become a real estate agent now in South florida? (2nd semester 2010)?

I'm thinking in becoming a real estate agent. Starting from scratch in this field with the actual housing market, is worth it? I'm not expecting to start making money right away, I know I have to struggle several months to get some experience and some results. My main reason to start in this business is because I have a friend that has been as a successful Realtor for 20 years and he wants me to work with him, he would be my mentor. But would like to know what other people think, is it worth to start becoming a real estate agent in south florida at this time? (Second semester, 2010)? Thank you for your advices and insights. :)Peter... that's not a personal answer, stop posting SPAM.NO SPAM PLEASE! more

Open Question: capital gains real estate canada?

my family has just started to build homes for a living. we are just about done the first one and it should be sold early fall. then we plan to build approx 4 a year. i would say after all costs land and all we will profit $100,000 per house. there are 4 of us. now someone asked me if we were gonna live in this first one for a year to help with capital gains....what are we talking about??? i know this is some sort of tax thing but no clue what we might be getting into here...starting to worry! can someone tell me in plain english what is gonna happen with this capital gains thing? and maybe any suggestions of business structure that we should look into? how bad is all this? more

Open Question: capital gains canada real estate?

Open Question: Are there any Genuine Affordable Programs for beginners? I need something REAL!?

New Investor in North Carolina searching for programs that I can actually use that work to get started in this business. I am tired of wasting time searching for real investors when I have the know how just not the financing or credit score to do deals myself. Every deal I find has the capacity to make at least 50k to 100k in good areas, yet I can't find INVESTORS to buy the properties. I need private or hard money that can work with someone who has poor credit but can locate properties and end buyers for a successful transaction. By the way has anyone ever heard of a program called owner finance.com or rapidflipusa.com? I need access to private money or an investor who has private money that does not have to reveal his source, just some guidelines of what his/her investor pool is looking for. I need people who actually buy real estate and not just look. I mean no disrespect but I don't have time to waste. Ask me for what you want and I will get it for you. I am a young man driven for success. I need your help. Enough is Enough. Don't keep the key to the cookie jar all for yourselves. more

Voting Question: I am a rookie real estate agent with an LLC, should I have my broker pay me or my LLC?

Long story short, I started running a lawn care company and formed an LLC, started thinking to myself that lawn care is a tiny-tiny portion of the real estate pie and so I went and got my real estate agent's license. Right now I have an LLC that is still registered and filing, but has suspended services, I was thinking when I associate with a broker (soon) I might ask them to pay my LLC rather than me personally. The major line of thinking for this is that it will help me establish the business's income and possibly help secure greater credit opportunities and business loans in the future, as opposed to them making out the checks to me personally. The money will be the same, I am an independent contractor regardless and I don't face the double-taxation of a corporation so I figure, why not? Anyways, I thought maybe one of you might have words of wisdom or interesting thoughts on whether this is a good or bad idea. Thanks. more

Resolved Question: My OWN Father had me escorted from his office.?

I'm a 27 year old guy. My father is a wealthy business man. Up until last week i have never wanted for anything. He has bought me a house and car and given me $5000 a month to live on since i was 21. He has tried in the past to help me get into the real estate business but i have told him it isn't for me. I'm happy living my life the way it is. I enjoy being young and partying with my friends etc and i can't see any point in working as he and my mother have enough money to support me for ever. Last week i decided it was time to update my BMW as it is 6 years old. I went to his office thinking he would understand how embarrassing it was getting for me driving a car that old thinking he would write me a cheque for the balance owing after i traded it in on a new one. He was like. So you expect me to keep financing your life style until when ? This has to stop. He has never acted this way before. I have always been given what i want. I was like Dad come on don't do this to me ive already told all my friends i'm getting a new car, do you realize how embarrassing it will be for me when i see them on the weekend and i don't have it. He was like, Not my problem and starts raving and ranting how i need to stand on my own two feet. I was like Dad this is not the time to give me a lesson on worth ethics and shit you and mum have plenty of money without me ever having to work. He then stands up and says get out. I was like get fucked then and picked up his staple gun on his desk and through it at the wall. I straight away said i was sorry but the next thing i know he's on his phone and i'm being Man handled out the door. I am so angry about the way he treated me. His one and only son and he treats me like this. Ive been thinking of ways to get him back and even thought of busking outside his office and telling everyone he is my father and this is what i am resorted to do because he fails to support me. My Mother refuses to talk to me about my situation. I just feel like my life has fallen to pieces. I haven't even left my house for over a week and i don't even know if my allowance will be paid into my account next week. I can't understand how my own father can do this to me. I'm even thinking of suing him for putting me in a situation that enabled me to become so reliant on him for finances. I can't even talk to any of my friends because i am so embarrassed about my situation. ive had to lie to them when they call and say i am holidaying on my fathers boat on Sydney Harbour. Quite frankly i hope it sinks i hate my father so much at the moment. I suppose my questions are. Would Busking and the embarrassment to him make him change his mind ? Or should i be able to sue him for damages for making me so reliant on him then taking my security away without any warning leaving me destitute ? more

Resolved Question: different ways to earn money?

hi i live in san antonio texas and am looking to start a change in how i earn my money i was just laid off yet again so im done working at hourly monday thru friday bull crap jobs id like to find some company's where the business has performance based pay and incentives whether its real estate insurance or any of several other things if anyone knows of any company's around s.a please let me know Thanks!!! more

Voting Question: Is being a doctor right for me?

Im seriously interested in being a doctor in ontario. the problem i don't know if i want to commit to 10 + years of schooling. They make good money but that's not exactly what im going for. Ever since i was little ive wanted to become a doctor, to help people. I do have a fairly social life. Some people say ill have to give that up. Ive also considered policing because of less school and i still get to help people, which i enjoy. Ive also thought of Business (such as hotel management or real estate development) because im a good negotiator and seeing both sides of stories and making a quick decision. I really don' t know what to do, and im just starting high school so i need to decide quick. Please help. more

Voting Question: At home financial service business?

What is a good at home financial service business to start? I have a BBA in Finance and am interested in taxes, payroll, bookeeping, mortgages, real estate, investing, and stock trading/investing. more

Voting Question: Which business idea should I start?

Hello. I would like to become super rich someday. I have four business ideas that I think could be big hit. Some are new ideas, and some are just good opportunities. I have worked at a management consulting firm called McKinsey &Company for 5 years. I left the firm in hope to find job positions at a forunte 500, but I then wanted to start my own company. 1. A boardroom facility business. In these times, many small businesses are starting. They are also mostly homebased. But what happens when a home based business needs a meeting to promote something, meet with the board, etc. Home based businesses simply cannot have professional meetings within their own home. Before launching the business, I would buy real estate in convenient locations. I would then build the center up with boardrooms, secretary services, offices, printers, fax machines, Internet, laptops, projectors, Catering services, and all business needs. Due to limited amount of space, businesses would book ahead. They would pay a fee depending on how long they use the facility. Startup costs could be 50k to sig figures, however, I have saved tons of money from being a management consultant, and I could get investors in on the startup. If the first center is a success, I could open up locations in other cities and eventually become a franchise. Good idea? 2. I would start a consulting firm that consults website owners and online business owners of the quality of their online presence. We would advise small web based startups on what problems they should fix and how they should go about achieving success. I would most likely partner this business startup. We would hire consulting professionals who have experience in the web based industry. 3. A website where people can buy and sell businesses. Currently, there are tons of sites that do this, but a seller of a business would pay a fee to post. Then they could sell there business. However, legal problems may cause an issue. 4. I would start a venture capital/private equity firm that invests in early stage web startups. I have some experience instwrting business. When I was 22, I started a service called the love van. I bought a van, fixed it up. It was a van where people could use to make love in the back room. The van had privace, included wine, beds, condoms, etc. I would drive lovers all around town for hours. It was a cool business, but not too profitable. Which business idea should I pick? I like the board room space company the best.. more

Voting Question: Which business idea should I pick?

Resolved Question: What are some businesses which does not require my presence, and generate assets?

Hi! I want to own businesses which are run, or managed by others. I do not want it to become a job. However, I have very little money, and want to start somewhere. I just need ideas for brainstorming. Here are some of mine. 1. Vending machines - an expensive, but asset generating business, with very little maintenance. 2. Laundromat - self serving laundry so I don't have to be there all the time. 3. Real Estate - with the recession, now is a good time to buy real estate, and stick to it until the price goes up. Again, self serving, with little liabilities. I need more ideas but somewhere to start. If only I could invest in something, and grow it. I have the ideas from Robert Kiyosaki, but want to start somewhere, instead of waiting for the economy to get me a technical job in my field. Thank you. more

Resolved Question: How could I begin real estate investing online?

I have just started to learn about real estate online. I want to know how I could create a real estate investing business online. I want to build my business with none of my own money and none of my own credit. Because I'm real low on both currently. I also want to know how to find a true mentor or a program to enhance my uptake of the business. I would like to learn hands on or via video's. I want to get directed so that I can create income regardless of my location as I travel around the country. Thanks in advance if you could share some wisdom about this need. more

Resolved Question: Should i take decorating classes if i want to start a business in interior Staging?

I can't go to interior design school because: 1. I don't want to be an interior designer 2. because i'm already getting a bachelor's in something else 3. design school is too expensive i simply want to stage interiors and exteriors to sell homes, apartment, condos, office spaces, commercial spaces; for individuals, major real estate investment/ property selling companies, and furniture stores. Can i learn staging/ decorating through books or decorating classes? without having to fully go back to school? more

Voting Question: Good books on Real Estate?

I am 17 and planning to start a career in Real Estate. Particularly Real Estate investing, leasing and development. I have taken many classes on accounting, business, finance and math. But I am looking for some books that are specifically about Real Estate. Any suggestions? What are your favorites? more

Resolved Question: What is the best investment strategy?

I've broken investment strategies into a couple of categories. Right now I only have 20k but I'm looking at my options, especially if I get a 6 figure job someday. Mutual Funds- Seems to be the best option since I can't see myself doing better than the experts. Bonds - Understand the basic idea, except which bonds are the most likely pay off (A, B, or junk bonds). Stocks - Don't see how these are seen as "safe" since they constantly fluctuate up and down in value. Real Estate- Again, don't understand how real estate is considered the safest investing. Collectables- the obvious. Small Businesses - Giving out loans to small businesses or becoming a part owner of a business. Buying Franchise - Probably take a lot of time and need to be worth a lot. Derivatives - Buying an asset at a future arranged date, and hope that it will go up in value. Apparently one needs special premission to do these investments. Commodities- Buying natural resources. Apparently very risky, but don't understand how its more risky then buying stock. Can somebody give me some insight on these investment strategies and which one to choose based on: -experience (ex: how well do I need to know the subject to start investing) -rate of return (ex: what can I expect to obtain in intererst rate) -Risk. Is it too risky for anyone or too risky for someone with lack of experience or not enough assets. I expect with diversification one can minimize risk. more

Resolved Question: Im gonna be starting online classes soon?

and im gonna be getting my bachelors degree in business i wanna become a real estate agent im just curious what other jobs could i get with my degree? i wanna keep my options open Thanks more

Resolved Question: How do I start an apartment rental Business?

I have been working on a business plan for a couple of months now. And trying to get information from local business owner in the same business is worthless. They are definately afraid of the competion from just a few details I shared with them about my company plans. I know this is going to be hard but I am gathering as much information as I can. I have no real estate experience but I am going to real estate school next month, I also plan to to take a few other certification courses to help me in other area of the business. So I would like to hear from Business owners who own apartment complex from 97 units and larger. That can give me some advice on how to get started. more

Resolved Question: So where is all the money?

>> "Taxpayers sink another $700B of aid into financial system... bringing the total to around $3.7T,... Most of the increase was due to government pledges to supply capital to Fannie Mae (FNM) and Freddie Mac (FRE) and to guarantee more mortgages.. >> The federal government created the financial problem with real estate and monetary policy. It is now compounding the problem, guaranteeing virtually all home mortgages in a time of property deflation. If they don't allow the market to correct, this mess will persist for the forseeable future. >> "Separately, the Treasury said it plans to end a long-delayed and never-used $30B TARP program designed to boost small-business lending." >> Yeah. Why support small businesses when you've given $Trillions to the megabanks ? What are our "leaders" in DC smoking ? Your right, that's the first time I've publicly heard about $3.7T as well. I've only heard Timmy claim the TARP was almost all paid back and things sounded almost back to even. Wow! The $30 billion SBA program has lain dormant. Government Accounting Office says $132 million incentive money of the $75 billion allocated has been spent on the mortgage workout program. No attempt to use the 3.7 $trillion spent to date, on any serious relief for Main St. "Fix" Wall St. balance sheets at all cost and our hearts and minds are supposed to follow to a magical recovery? Oh, I forgot, we're in the recovery. Imagine the fun Wall St./Washington is having with this, largest slush fund of all time! Expect a surge of spending and good news to start soon, as a stage prop for November. http://seekingalpha.com/article/215556-wall-street-breakfast-must-know-news?source=article_sb_popularg- can you not comprehend what this says?Bug- Until this administration stops Taxing busineses they are not going to hire. In this economy of incertainty no one is going to risk it. more

Resolved Question: do you think that we will see a day when footy clubs are privately owned?

as you know. when the sydney swans first started they where owned by dr eldisten. i think i spelt his name correctly. and the bears where part owned by paul cronin,of matlock police fame. and max christmas. a gold coast real estate entrepreneur. these teams are no longer in the hands of these people. but do you see a day when footy clubs could be privately owned again. the reason why i have posted this question is in responce to a question about salary cap breaches. and how they are a restraint of trade for any footy club. that is trying to run as a business. and stay in the black. cheers. more

Resolved Question: What's wrong with the NYC Mosque when Americans have handed over this country on a silver platter?

They're renting more an more retail space seeing as how Americans can't be bothered to open a business anymore. It's all about a cushy corporate 9-to-5 right? The highest growing demographic of property owners are Middle Easterners buying rotting real estate and fixing it for a profit (this is RAMPANT here in New York) Laundromats Delis Coffee Shops Low Income Housing They own a bulk of the cheap grocery stores welfare recipients shop at here in the North East Car Washes Auto Repair Shops Low Priced Supermarkets. So everyone sat back and allowed this to go on for 10 years and now all of the sudden you're SO SHOCKED they have the 110 Million dollars to build a Mosque on the most expensive land in the world? Next inline are the Asians who due to Wal-Mart and Apple are sitting on more money than God has. Let's see how surprised American Cons are when they start to take over one industry after another . Americans are really reaching a new low.Billy - exactly what is a true American?Joan - Us New Yorkers couldn't give less of a sh*t what you or the rest of America thinks. We had to endure 9/11. Not the rest of you who saw it on TV. Come here and you'll see Arabs already took over the city a LONG time ago. This mosque is just another hit.Ruth - You know why I say we? Because not only have I endured ridicule in the south and Mid-west for being a New York I've also seen more than one overweight redneck family in khaki shorts and sandals make a mockery of Ground Zero by treating like some sort of tourist attraction. Who the hells smiles and hugs like that in front of a mass grave? As if they're at a football game. This is why NYC has the attitudes we have more

Resolved Question: Need ideas for new company name?

I have a professional DJ/music entertainment business and also compete in BBQ competitions. My BBQ is popular, and so I am starting a catering business as well. Both are just side business. I work in Real Estate full time. The concept with my BBQ/music business is that I can provide the music and food all for one better price than if the client priced them seperately. I have 8 large PA speakers and 2400 watts of sound. So I can do big events. I have a custom built 1000 pound BBQ smoker on a trailer (called Grillzilla) that gets alot of attention. My goal is to be able to roll up and provide plenty of sound and plenty of good food (BBQ and sides only) Basically an instant party. So I am looking for a catchy name that clearly lets the reader understand that I provide both the music and meat. Or at least a catchy name that stands out. Most parties ask for rock, country, or dance music (mostly rock and country for BBQ outdoor parties). My first name is Rob if that helps. I cook pork butt, beef brisket, ribs, chicken, etc. Please think of many ideas, maybe ask a friend, etc. And I truly appreciate your input. Thanks in advance. more

Resolved Question: So, my mom is using my dad?

Okay, this is a long story, but pretty much, my mom is always in these little 'get rich quick' schemes, and she invest all of her time and money into her little businesses, and devotes none of it to us, her children, nor my dad, her husband. My dad is an attorney, and before the economy collapsed and what not, my mom had no job (and she wasn't a stay home mom). She would go around doing stuff with her little real estate business (which she hasn't made any money with btw), and she would never be there when me and my brother needed her, because she would always be going to meetings, and what not...like her business cost $6000 to start up (and my dad stupidly payed $3000 to help her out), and she pays $1000 a month for rent and utilities!! And like, this month, she spent $1000 on a flat screen on her office!.... My dad said that she went through like 30 'get rich quick' schemes, ever since they've been married. Like, since the economy went bad and stuff, my mom was sort of forced to work again (a real job), as a nurse, to be able to keep our lifestyle. She has the EASIEST job in the world I swear! I'm a lifeguard and my job is harder than hers! All she does is lay on the coach and sleep (which is 90% of the time), and if a patient calls her, she has to drive over there and help them, and it's not complicated stuff she has to do. My dad told her that all he wanted her to do is to pay the insurance through her employer, since of course, he's self employed and insurance is going to be way more expensive for him. He said he'll pay everything else, the house note, the water bill, electric bill, gas bill, phone bill, car note, groceries, money for me and my brother, etc., all she has to do is keep her job with an employer for the benefits. So, in Jan. of this year, I had to go to the hospital because I had a severe case of rhabdomyolysis. I was hospitalized for a week. She quits jobs every month, so we didn't have insurance at that time, because she had just quit, and moved to another job. (she can't stay with one thing for a long time, which is why I'm surprised she hasn't left my dad). So instead of paying, you know, maybe $5000, now my dad has to pay $30,000 for my hospital bill!!! I always wonder, does my dad see it? Like, she's been using you ever since you've been married! Like some things he says, sorta makes me think he knows....I just think he's scared to have to go back single at like 55, maybe? I feel so bad for him, like he has to hide his wallet at night because my mom will go in and take money! What do you think?Yeah, but it also involves me too. She treats me like crap.Thanks Alexa! I do love my dad. He does the best he can do to be there when we need him! Unlike my embarrassment of a mother.Ugghh...no. My mom has been in these businesses for a long time. Before I was born, and I'm 16! My dad has always supported her, if he didn't, why would he give her $3000 for startup cost? It's just that he NEEDS her right now to take her mind off something in which she's been working at for 15+ yrs with no success, and focus on the family. It's so funny how no matter how bad someone is, and how wrongly someone treated me or someone else, someone on here, at least 1 person, always tries to switch it around, and make the bad guy the good guy, and the good guy, a bar guy. I could tell you, someone ruthlessly murdered a pregnant woman, and you'd do the same thing. Sort of pitiful. more

Resolved Question: Is there a real live mentor for real estate or online businesses out there?

I have been searching for a real mentor that I can talk to or that will walk me through my first home flip or teach me how to start an online business. Does someone exist that won't charge fees, and will do real face to face mentoring? I am a hard worker and I have alot of heart and will. I just need to be taught! Is there someone out there??? more

Resolved Question: real estate foreclosures?

I am starting my new business of buying fixing/flipping real estate foreclosures. I am in need of a buyers list who after getting the real estate property under contract I can flip it to. And what is a good sourse to look up comparables for the subject property more

Voting Question: Real-estate land, What category does that fall under?

If I where going to buy land to start a business and and have a home on it, What category does that fall under. A few of my family members and myself are thinking about this being a possibility in the future. But when we start to research it, it gets confusing. I've tried taking to a Realtor, but most just bush me off. ^_^; I suppose unless I'm buying right now they don't really care. oh well. Anyone know? I live in the CA northern valley. If that matters. more

Resolved Question: Interested in starting a business.?

A group of friends and myself have been discussing wanting to start our own business in the future, but are in need of some information that some of you may be able to help with. The concept is similar to a country club, and a day spa. We want this "resort" to include: *Hair and nail salon *Swimming pool *Merch area/ gift shop *Horseback riding *Snack bar Etc. We're looking at finding some real estate with land, and sort of a country theme. We had concidered sort of a bed and breakfast, and then sort of a day spa, but we are wanting a variety in what we would offer our members. Any information and advice would be greatly appreciated. Anything from statistics, assumed budgeting, necessary state certifications, advice and opinions. more

Resolved Question: Graduated with my MBA any websites where i can apply to jobs?

I jusy graduated with my Masters of Business. I am trying to look for a job in either accounting, banking or as a real estate agent any suggestions of where i should start looking? or tips to find one i need one asap thank you more

Voting Question: Where do you start after both parents are gone?

It's bad enough to deal with the grief and emotions. But there's all that "stuff" left to be taken care of. In my situation there's a small business that won't sell. Not to mention the condo and sorting all the belongings, the real estate, cars, etc. It's almost not worth even attempting. Can I just walk away? more

Resolved Question: Ideas for business name starting from A?

Hello, I am planning to start a small business related to real estate. Pls suggest me a name starting from letter A. 1. It should have a positive connotation 2. It should be short 3. It shouldn't be complex Thx everyone for your contribution :) more

Resolved Question: Is there any suitable investment type possible for kids and teens below 21?

Hi guys, thanks for looking into this question. Just a quick introduction, I'm 15 years old and before you start looking away, I want to say I really need some answers. I have a heavy interest in business and finance and would really like to start investing. However, as mentioned earlier, I'm 15 years of age, and this puts me at disadvantage when it comes to investing. At this points of time some people will think I'm a get-rich-quick wannabe kid or some sort but no, I'm not. (If it helps, I'm Singaporean) (Stock) Broker accounts require applicants to be 21 years of age. Neither can I borrow accounts from my parents or uncles/aunts because the former is real strict and I'm not close to any of the latter. Let alone real estate... Commodity trade also requires broker accounts so its out as well. (as well as futures and options) I'm eager to have experience in real investments or at least learn something new about it. I appreciate all possible suggestions, and thanks in advance. P.S. Lets say business is not a form of investing in this case. more

Resolved Question: How to start an email marketing business?

I am planning to do email marketing as a service to our existing clients. We service mortgage and real estate agents and we do mailings to consumers on behalf of LO and agents. What I would like to do is to hide our domain name and show consumer as the email came from their sales agent/Loan Officer. Anyone has any idea how to do this by setting up our own server. I am not planning to use 3rd party email marketing services. Consultant work is appreciated if you provide your contact information. more

Voting Question: how much does it cost to start your own real estate brokerage in florida?

i wanna star my own real estate company where i will by and sell the homes for myself so i don't need to be licensed but what would be the start up cost to create such a business. more

Resolved Question: how to prepare for interview for entrepreneurship program?

i have recently viewed this ad on the paper calling out all interested school leavers for a chance to be a part of an entrepreneurship program offered by a parastatal organization. they want business minded school leavers. how do you think i can prepare for this and which questions do you think they are most likely to ask?all pointers are welcome on how i can wow them! thanks in advance. p.s i am 21 in a couple of days and want to start a real estate development business.how can i make them believe this can be a viable entrepreneurship business. more

Resolved Question: Is this a good plan for my future in the real estate industry?

I am going to try and go to community college for 2 years to take business/marketing, economics and business management. Then, while having a part time job, get an internship with a local company, after that go to real estate school, get hired with a local company as a buyers agent and after probably 5-7 years I would like to try and become a broker and start my own agency. But I have heard from a few broker friends that being a broker isn't that great. Anybody have some ideas on either how I could improve this plan or any advice? more

Resolved Question: How do i apply for grants?

I want to start my own business and Someone told me that I could get a grant. I would like to get started in real estate maybe buy a apartment complex. A friend of mine told me that he had heard about getting grants to help with that. Also i heard yyou can apply for a grant for just about anything. Please only serious answers. If anyone knows if this is true please let me know and if so let me know where i need to start. more

Voting Question: Which website should I make?

I want to start an online company over the summer. My goal is to eventually make six or more figures a year. I have many ideas, but I'm not sure which one is more profitable. I can easily get all of the scripts to make my website ideas, since I'm an expert at coding and programming. 1. A website where users can list, buy, sell, auction, or trade websites and/or domains. Sign up would be free. Once the site gets a good reputation, I would then charge a small fee to list a website just so that the scammers would not want to post a scam. After a successful sale has been made, I would charge a small fee. The seller would be able to post a snapshot of the website, info, and the starting price for an auction and/or buy now price. There is some competition such as flippa.com, but hey, competition could be a good thing. If I can do something better than flippa, by either lowering fees, or adding features, people would want to come to my site. I would also sell ad space on the website. This idea is great because people are into the web flipping business, and many people want to run their own website in hard times like this. 2. A job website. I know, you think monster.com, but just read this please. Yes, it would be like monster.com. Employers and people wanting a job could sign up for free. At first, I would not charge anything to post a job opening to get many listings up on the site, but once the site gets going, I would then charge a small fee to employers to list the job that is open at their company. People wanting jobs have cool features such as a resume creator. They would then be able to find a job they like, post their resume, and the employer would be able to select anyone he wants for the job. I would also sell ad space on the site. Although sites like this exist such as monster, just like in the previous idea, if I can do something better than monster, i would get more visitors. This is a great idea since many people are looking for jobs now a days. They want an easy solution to get hired. 3. This next idea is a pay pal type of site. I know you are thinking that all of my ideas already exist, but listen, almost every idea in the world already has more than one person doing them. Think, pay pal was first, then came virtualgold and epay which were copies of pay pal, but now are making 5k a day! Even if an idea already exists, you can still do it if you make your site better in some way. So the site would allow users to sign up for an account using a credit card, and would be able to pay using their account. I would first have to gain peoples trust using the site so they will be willing to give up their credit card info to use. The basic idea is virtual money. 4. This site would be a image hosting site. Sort of like imageshack. Users would be able to upload their photos to a secure server, and store the photos. If they are out of town and they need a photo for let's say a job offer,they can log into their account on the site, and access any photo. I would have a free upload where users can store x gb of photos for free, and i would also have larger plans which cost fees. Once photos are uploaded, they could be edited with the photo editor, sent to family and friends, or stored. Photo storage is a great thing since if a hard drive crashes, house fire, or something happens to your photos, you will have a backup on the site and your memories will be safe. I would also sell ad space on the website. 5. This would be a website for questions and answers. It would be just like this site, except it would have multimedia questions by video and or audio. I'm not a huge fan of this idea since YouTube is the leader and so is yahoo answers, but it's an idea. I would sell ad space. 6. My last idea would be a real estate portal where buyers, sellers, and agents, could sign up for free and sellers could post their house for sale or rent on the site for a fee. I would also sell ad space. Overall, I love the job site, marketplace for websites, virtual money, and the photo hosting site. I am not sure which idea out of all of the ideas could be the most profitable. I know someone is going to say that I need to have something unique, but I'm just trying to find out which idea out of these is most profitable. Even if you don't like these ideas, which would you choose if you had too? Thanks so much! And ps, The reason why vie asked questions like these many times is because I just want to get a site and start the company. Thanks. more

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Resolved Question: Is it better to start a business now or to save money until I have a million dollars and then invest them?

I would love to become a billionaire. What is the best solution? Having a business? Investing in stocks? Real estate? more

Resolved Question: Real Estate Agents/Brokers: Has anyone had an Ex-Broker claim he owns your website, cell phone and email?

I am a real estate agent who just left our previous broker - along with my husband - to start our own competing real estate agency. We turned in the original copies of all our old contracts, documents etc. We did not take any company documents or formalized company client lists with us, nor did we take any active listings. What we do have is the website we paid for and created for our market, our personal cell phone contact lists, and our personal saved email history. Now our ex-broker is trying to sue us,claiming we need to delete our cell phone contact lists, personal email history and contact lists (because he says all that stuff belong to him), AND that he owns the phone number we used as a business line in our home, the website URL I purchased and that my brother developed, and that he owns the name we branded ourseleves as "The -- Team". He says because we signed an NDA while we worked under him, that everything we did related to business belongs to him. This doesn't seem right to me: both for industry standards and by California labor laws. We have a lawyer defending us, but I thought I'd ask here as well. Anyone been through this? Agents...Brokers...thoughts on what you've seen happen when agents change real estate offices? Thank you!!!Thanks guys! To clarify, the agreement we signed is titled an "NDA" but contains lots of clauses stating he owns everything we write, brand, develop, etc as his proprietary information, trade secrets, etc. That's the part I don't think is exactly enforceable per CA labor law...but still costs me money to litigate and prove! more

Resolved Question: Does keyes realty pay a salary?

I am looking to start a career in real estate. I would like to start with a company that offers a first year salary, to get me on my feet in the business. Keyes realty does a lot of training, but I don't know if it's strictly commission. What are the companies that offer a salary, possibly with a commission option? more

Resolved Question: Esthetician Vs. Property Management Career?" See Below>>> Please."?

Your Open Question Show me another » Esthetician Vs. Property Management Career?" See Below>>> Please."? Esthetician Vs. Property Management Career?" See Below>>> Please."? I am a middle aged lady. My looks are holding up pretty well.. I do look a lot younger then my age. I am at this time helping my mother who lives with me battle cancer. She has helped me in these economic hardships.. and with a bad car accident I had a few years ago. I lost my job last year. I am signed up with a program that offered to pay for me to obtain marketable skills. I was wanting to go take a 5 month course in Estheology.. to become an Esthetician. However.. I read countless blogs.. Although the spa industries have not been drastically effected by the economy.. because of the caliber of people who go to them.. that never seem to run out of money.. Some people said they couldn't find work or had to supplement their income. I called around.. and one spa told me they pay hourly plus commission and tips. Some were doing well.. some were not. I was torn and desperate due to my circumstances here with my mother and I have been helping her a lot. It only takes five months.. for this program then the licensing.. I am single still. I will rely on just my income. The Esthetician costs a lot 10 grand that I would have to take out... a student loan. The next option was the one the program approved for me Property Management. The school cost.. not books.. would be paid for me.. which is a lot...... cheaper. But.. it does not include computer classes.. that I will in addition to have to take and pay for. .. at the Community College. I am so... not interested in.. or good at Computers.. I may sound like an idiot here.. but.. I sat in a class and left.. it was like latin to me. I have my personal computer.. but.. chatting.. and checking email..and doing research is my extent. To me its Super complicated. That being said.. I used to work with an older man who use to daily.. tell me.. "Do What You Love And The Money Will Follow"... He also told me about this successful man he once knew who worked as the CEO of RollX Watches.. and he made billions and hated his job he told him. He said he wanted to be a comedian.. and end up taking his life instead. He did not want to do it .. with the risk of the money he was then addicted to making.. It was a double edged sword. Well.. The property management course would in total with the extra computer classes take me about a year and half to finish up..all. The instructor is an attorney and said she has a lot of employer connections interested in students and not enough students to fill the jobs. She said I would make only salary and start at 30 a year. To me the job leads and steady salary and income was what I was attracted to most. Not the job. Not the computer knowledge I despise. I want to be self supporting and not worry about getting the hours.. or clients.. although esthetician is much more me. I could branch out and do make up... or alternative modalities incorporated into having a side business. I see the people doing what they love.. who are So Much happier then those doing what they have to do to survive. I am afraid I may be choosing this for the right reason... but the wrong job for me. In this Property Management Program.. I would be able to get a Real Estate and Brokers License from this.. and work from home for myself. I watch those shows where the Realators or Brokers.. travel to other countries to sell millions dollar vacation homes.. That part sounds appealing to me.. But.. being a Property Manager.. doesn't as much no. I would be cooped inside OR.. maybe showing apartments and doing office work. I am not sure.. if I could take just courses to be a broker or Real estate and broker or not alone or in addition to the Esthetician. I suppose my fear is that I won't find work or would be homeless. I don't want to be... but.. I want to be happy and do what I enjoy. Like I said.. I would not mind and am able to travel to sell vacation homes.. but that to me is not your typical Property Management job. Please help.. Thank You more

Resolved Question: I need some advice ...?

soo this is going to be long .. Okay so I am a 13 year old girl my dad and mom got divorced when i was three ish. i have never met my real mom .. my dad and i lived with his parents for a little bit, and then he got a job in a town three ish hours away and so i stayed with my grandparents and he came home on the weekends ... finally he decided to have me move with him to the town he worked in , that was about halfway thru kindergarten .. he found us a two bedroom house in a smaller safer town right near the one he worked in when i was in first grade ish , i do not quite remember .. he met a women named Lisa. She was with a women named Tracy , they were a couple, but they were breaking up because they fought a lot .. she had a daughter .. who's father was not involved in her life at all anymore. they went on a few dates, and when Tracy and her officially broke up , LIsa and Cambria moved in to the house with us .. She was really strict, way stricter then my dad .. but it didn't really matter until i reached about fourth grade and my grades started slipping, and i was constantly getting in trouble.. in fifth grade they got married .. i was on restriction (solitary time in my room , no reading, music, tv, or anything that could be considered fun , i couldn't even leave my room) all the time .. in sixth grade I was in trouble so much that i ran away, and i got scared and called my dad and he came and picked me up .. when i got home everything in my room was gone , except for my bed and clothes.. lisa and i got in arguments all the time, she would say things that could be considered mental abuse, like i should run away again so that i would be in juvie , or that i was making her life miserable, or that i should go commit suicide.. i would yell back because i wanted to try to make her hurt as much as she would hurt me , and i wanted to act like she wasnt hurting me .. the yelling was also a good way to get rid of my anger.. in sixth grade i almost took about twenty ibruprofen cuz i wanted to die, but i didnt ... only because i knew i had something to live for .. at the end of sixth grade my parents opened a wine shop, which was all they talked about , and put all there money into .. family time consisted of me and my step sister talking while they talked about business stuff ... at the beginning of seventh grade my dad started to have to work out of state, but he would drive home on the weekends .. so it was just me and my step mom and stepsister ( who is 15 btw) on the weekdays .. my stepmom had a real estate job and she had to work the wine shop .. so she was really stressed out .. and thats when the arguments got really bad ... i got in trouble for everything , and when i tried to tell my dad that he would say that i was just making excuses and that i needed to take responsibility for my mistakes .. i could not do anything or go anywhere until i had perfect grades , and it took me months and months of being perfect if i wanted to do anything fun.. and when i did get to do anything fun i would do every single fun thing i could, just because i didn't think i would get a chance soon to do something fun again and that would get me in trouble .. by eighth grade they decided to homeschool me because they thought that i wouldnt have as many distractions .. at the beginning i was doing really well ... but then i got scared .. because nothing bad was happening and i was so used to always being yelled at and being called names that i didnt go where i was supposed to be .. like i was supposed to be running around the track but i didnt i went for a random walk .. just because i knew it would get me back into routine .. i was put on restriction for two months .. and one day of those two months i snuck in the computer .. and i guess i deleted something lisa needed because she came in and started yelling and screaming at me .. telling me i was stupid and i yelled something back .. and she told me that i was ruining her life .. and that she wanted me to leave or die or whatever would make her life easier . .and she threw a clipboard and it barely missed my head and it left a huge dent on the wall .. and she grabbed my hair and pulled me forward and then pushed me backwords .. but she still managed to convince my dad that it was all my fault .. and i know what ur going to say , i shouldnt of snuck on the computer .. but the only reason was because my stepmom had gotten mad at me one time before like really mad and i knew before she had come home that she was going to be mad.. and so i was so scared that i needed to find a way out of it .. and she had been telling me that i must be bipolar (cuz my real mom is) and that thats why i am so crazy . .and i had just read a short story on it .. so i faked a break down .. because i was so scared .. she still did get really mad .. but anyways .. she finally convinced me i was bipolar .. but she wouldnt let me read anything about it .. so i snuck on the compute more

Resolved Question: What would the price be to lease this location?

My family is considering by a shop and starting a book store with another family. The parents are all teachers and have minor knowledge of business. My grandfather was a real estate owner and obviously had to do a lot business wise and would be able to help with negotiations and such once the ball starts rolling, however as the most motivated I've been researching real estate ops. around my town. I recently found a nicely sized place in a great location, a popular shopping center (strip mall type place). However its an online ad and the price is listed as 'negotiable'. Before i contact the real estate agent, I'd like to know what a reasonable price would be and what should I aim for. The information for one place as listed is : Available:6,450 SF of Retail, will divide Largest Space:6,450 SF Rent/SF/Yr:Negotiable Rent/Yr:Negotiable Exec Suite:No Occupancy:30 Days Type:Direct Term:Negotiable The other place is 8,000 SF and will not divide, but otherwise is the same. Could someone please tell me what a good price would be, and any other tips would be nice.I live in Naussa County, Long Island New York in a town called Oceanside, so is the location. more