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Business jet's door falls off during takeoff from small airport

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. -- Aviation officials say the main passenger door fell off a twin-jet business plane as it was taking off from a Colorado airport.Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Mike Fergus says the door tumbled from the Bombardier Challenger CL-60 shortly after takeoff Monday from Grand Junction Regional Airport. No one was hurt.He says that he doesn't know how high the plane was, but that it returned to the airport and landed safely. He also didn't know how many people were aboard, but the plane can seat about 20 passengers.FAA investigators are expected at the airport Tuesday.The plane's registered owner is WFP Investments. No one answered the phone after business hours. . more

Business Casual Rule No. 1: No Sweats

Everyone thinks they know what the term "business casual" means (Button-downs and khakis? Check.), but some of us clearly could use a refresher course. Consider this reader question:"I work in the administrative offices of an industrial company. The dress code is 'business casual,' but that turns into jeans and product-sponsored polo shirts or even product-sponsored T-shirts and sweat shirts. (Our chief executive officer, vice president and heads of human resources and accounting all dress in that manner.)"When I showed up in slacks, heels and a sweater my first day, I got looked at as though I were from Mars. I would like to dress up a little more for work, but anything too far from the jeans-and-polo look would make me stick out like a sore thumb. Any suggestions?"My immediate suggestions center on the other members of your office. more

Businesses team up

A Frederick-based, woman-owned small business, e-EndUSA, has entered into a partnership with Engineering Services Network Inc., a leader in engineering and technology solutions.

Through the partnership ESN will be able to properly manage secure data sanitation and destruction for all media containing electronic data for federal agencies. E-EndUSA specializes in sanitation and destruction of electronic data containing media, and the reuse and recycling of end-of-life electronics.

This includes hard drives, magnetic tape and optical discs. In addition, electronics that have reached the end of their useful life can now be safely recycled through e-EndUSA's recycling facility. For added security dealing with data sanitation and destruction, e-EndUSA now employs its proprietary compact and portable degausser and shredder, which quietly operates within clients' offices. more

Harrisburg begins moving forward

SALINE COUNTY - Flood water is receding in most of Harrisburg, but quite a bit of water remains on the ground and many businesses and residences have suffered flood damage. The city's three largest grocery stores remain closed, creating an inconvenience for area residents.Mayor Valerie Rose Mitchell decided to try a plan devised by city officials -- build a small road from Small Street to the tire and auto section of Wal-Mart to allow partial access to the Arrowhead Point Shopping Center. At press time, the road was built but it was not definite the city would allow the businesses to open.The road will not open unless city officials decide enough water has receded from the parking lots at Arrowhead Point. Employees of the shops in the shopping center will be asked to park at the far side of the lots, near the floodwater, so a barrier is created and motorists don't drive into flooded areas. more

304 Project a Pain for Businesses, But a Gain for Bremerton

The final phase of the Gateway project is in full swing, as those who drive Navy Yard Highway can attest.

The Highway 304 improvement and beautification began more than 10 years ago at the ferry dock and has been working its way out of town ever since.

This phase includes cutting off access from the highway to businesses and providing it from a rebuilt Charleston Beach Road. To get to Westbay Auto Parts, Cliff's Cycle Center, Miller Sheetmetal and Affordable Ignition Interlock, customers will need to turn on to Charleston Beach Road at its intersection with Highway 304, across from shipyard's Missouri gate entrance. Four-foot-high black fencing along the highway will deter drivers from trying to take a shortcut.

"It's definitely going to impede business," Westbay Auto Parts district manager Louis Kimmel said of losing its driveway and parking along the highway. more

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U.S. Secretary of Education to speak at UW-Madison's ... - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Duncan joined President Barack Obama's administration just after his inauguration after serving at the chief executive officer of the Chicago Public Schools. Here's a link to more details about UW-Madison's graduation ceremonies. Doyle's appointment ...

Marcus to test 3-D systems for UltraScreens - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Currently, the digital 3-D systems used by Marcus Theatres are used only with conventional screens, and cannot be properly displayed on the UltraScreens, which are up to 75 feet wide and 32 feet high. But tests will soon begin on "a digital 3-D ...

Brazil Recovery Boosts Chance of March Rate Increase ... - Bloomberg

March 11 (Bloomberg) -- Brazil’s fastest economic expansion in two years and a record jump in retail sales may prompt policy makers to start raising interest rates as early as next week. Latin America’s biggest economy expanded 2 percent in the ...

We Need Real Financial Reform That Directly Ends Too ... - The Business Insider

Financial regulatory reform is perhaps the most important legislation that the Congress will address for many years to come. Because if we don't get it right, the consequences of another financial meltdown could truly be devastating. In the Senate ...

Cleveland Heights building owner starts "grow into rent ... - Cleveland Plain Dealer

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS -- Arthur Treuhaft knows how expensive it is to start a business, and is offering new tenants in his retail building a way to deal with that problem. Treuhaft is the president of T Building Co., and owns the historic Center-Mayfield ...

Jobless rate soars in Sioux Falls - Argus Leader

The unemployment rate in Sioux Falls for January leaped to a level not seen in more than two decades, or as far back as data is available, according to the South Dakota Department of Labor. With 5.5 percent of Sioux Falls' labor force out of work ...

Archive for January 2010 - The Spokesman-Review

The House of Representatives will debate a bill to start cutting some ... years if it gets out of the liquor business, or lose $47 million, a state auditor’s review says. Right now, the state controls the wholesale and retail liquor sales, with ...

Canadian Music Week: Ole's McCarty Tackles ISPs On ... - Billboard Business News

Michael McCarty, president of Canadian music publisher ole, told a crowd at the kickoff of Canadian Music Week that Internet Service providers need to start paying for the content users freely take over their networks. Comparing ISPs to the ...

World stocks subdued after Chinese inflation jump - Forbes

retail sales and consumer sentiment figures, which should shine a light ... The markets are wary at the moment by concerns that the monetary authorities in China may start raising interest rates soon to keep a lid on mounting inflationary pressures ...

Exxon counting on natural gas to drive future growth - Houston Chronicle

Exxon Mobil Corp., which pumps more oil than every member of OPEC except Saudi Arabia, Iran and Iraq, is counting on natural gas to provide the bulk of its future growth. Exxon, the world's second-largest company, plans to start 12 new gas and crude ...

Open Question: Anyone know about business commercial loan in california?

I am think of buying a retail business with land, and I need commercial loan, I can't seem to find a good lender. IF anyone know about a good lender in California will to finance me for $900,K, please do let me know. Thank You for your help! Also, I heard about grants for women starting business, if someone know about that? more

Open Question: How do I go about getting a retail tax license for an online retail business?

My husband is looking to start an online retail business selling ammo and shooting/hunting supplies (but not the firearms themselves). What kind of licenses do we need and how do we go about getting them? Thanks more

Open Question: what is the best way to handles this situation on my resume?

I live in an area that is extremely economically depressed. About 10 years ago, I left my traditional career track to start a business. The business was not related to my career track. The business worked fairly well and is now mature enough for me to turn it over to my spouse to run (I'm not interested in running it). I would now like to return to my own career. I have worked contract on and off (as the business permitted) over the last 10 years. My assignments have ranged from very short term to almost 2 years in length. The type of jobs are also all over the map, from simple retail to complex engineering positions. I have an advanced degree, but as I said, I have done rather menial work. I enjoy working, and do not feel too good for any job. I also understand that I may have to take a lesser job than what I previously had (due to economy and absence from the work force). In other words, I've rather fallen between the cracks. Does anyone have any professional advice on how to jump start my career? more

Open Question: I need a DVD supplier. HELP PLEASE!!?

I am trying to start an at home DVD sales business and I have yet to find a supplier. I ordered from wholesaledisc.com and had to return everything because it was all crap from the 30s and 40s even though it was advertised as retailing for 9.99-24.99. I am down $258 and still don't have any inventory. Can anyone help me find a good DVD wholesale supplier. Not just google search results. more

Open Question: World Wide Brands and starting my business?

Hi everyone, Does anybody in Canada have any experience with World Wide Brands...I know they're a very reputable company and the wholesalers they provide are all good and trustworthy. However I am concerned about being nailed with customs charges which would eliminate most of my profit margins if I had to pay that. Also, if I am registering as a sole proprietor what category would I be registering under "41" for Wholesale Trade or "44-45" for Retail trade? Any help would be greatly appreciated. more

Open Question: College graduate who has been living with parents since October-Should I just pack my bags and move to a city?

I graduated college almost a year ago now (Spring 2009), and I haven't had any luck landing jobs in my field. I moved back home with my parents in October and have been holding 2 jobs in retail ever since. My hometown is extremely rural and doesn't have a lot of international business opportunities (which is what I studied). I'm going crazy.. there is nothing to do here, and I feel like I'm just wasting time that I should be networking. My parents won't let me move out until I have a full-time job offer, but I am considering up and moving somewhere. I feel like if I was in a city it would help my job prospects instead of applying in a small town hundreds of miles away. If I moved somewhere, I could at least work in customer service until that full-time job opportunity comes up. I feel like it's just a waste being here at 22, when I should be out starting a life of my own. I know I am not going to get a job just sitting here. I have been accepted into a few graduate programs out of state beginning in the fall, which my parents see as a waste of time, but I know it will open a lot of doors. What should I do? Should I just pick a place and move there?? Still apply for jobs through my computer in a hick town while working in retail? Go to grad school and take out loans? Ugh it is so frustrating, and I am getting tired of living with my parents and being in the middle of nowhere. more

Open Question: What should i do !?!?

Ok, first off I’ve just turned 17 and currently study NDI Media at college. My GCSE results were not that fantastic e.g. (C & B in English, B in Business Studies, B in Re, E in Maths, E in Science, C in Geog and C in ICT I started 6th Form in September, but after 3 months, i left, this was partly to do with the attitude the teachers had and i felt i could not focus and did not want to waste two years of my life and get rubbish A level results. I then started College to study NDI media, but, yet again i am regretting that decision, as i am sitting in front of a computer screen all day and finding it hard to focus on the same thing day in day out...i like to keep busy and do a variety of things, and i am not doing that on this course (i'd like to point out at this point, i have done very well on this course so far, distinctions for every assignment :) ) However, i have a part time job in the retail industry and feel i would benefit more from going full time instead of staying on this course. I want to be a police officer and feel the extra experience with the public would look good when i apply and give me more experience. What should I do, as I can’t even apply for the police until I’m 18. Would the extra experience look good or would distinctions in something nothing to do with police help?? :( more

Open Question: Businesses questions need help asap please?

Traditionally, small businesses have been concentrated in specific industries, such as . . . retailing manufacturing aviation education All of the following are examples of advantages of a small business, EXCEPT . . . innovation lower taxes superior customer service lower operating costs ___________ of newly-launched businesses fail within 4 years. 37% 90% 12% 56% The 2 parties in a franchise agreement are _____ . the managers and the workers the franchiser and the employees the franchiser and the franchisee the banker and the accountant Franchising offers all of the following to the franchisee, EXCEPT ________ . a building plan assistance in selecting a site instant name recognition an assistant manager Sole proprietorships have all of the following advantages, EXCEPT _____ . unlimited life easy to dissolve profits taxed once easy to form Corporations, as a form of business ownership, have all of the following advantages, EXCEPT: favorable tax treatment limited liability expanded financial capacity unlimited life Types of mergers. A Hollywood movie studio buys a chain of video rental stores. This would be an example of what type of merger? conglomerate vertical acquisition joint venture Types of mergers. The merger of Chemical Bank with Chase Manhattan Bank is an example of what type of merger? horizontal conglomerate backward smart A person who sees a profitable opportunity and takes the risks of both time and money is called a(an) _____________ . stockholder business executive with a great idea wealth generator entrepreneur Statistically, the majority of entrepreneurs seem to start their own businesses when they are between the ages of 50 - 59. True False Based upon our definitions of the 3 basic types of entrepreneurs, which of the following starts and runs his/her own business? a change agent a classic entrepreneur an intrapreneur all 3 of the types of entrepreneurs start their own companies If you surveyed a group of average entrepreneurs, the number one reason for starting their own business would be: __________ . to be their own boss to become rich to destroy old industries to contribute to society Who creates the most new jobs in the U.S. economy? small business owners and entrepreneurs the federal government the Fortune 500 list of corporations web-based businesses a company that provides access to the Internet is called ________ . a DSL (Digital Subscriber Line). a Web site. a very profitable company. an ISP (Internet Service Provider). The amount of information a business has is directly linked to the level of risk it will encounter. Yes No Maybe I have no idea Communication (in its various forms) is the most common use of the Internet. True False As we discussed in class, an e-business can make money just by creating a Web site that is popular with Web users and leveraging that popularity in the form of advertising revenue. True False Avoiding the phenomena of "double-taxation" is a definite benefit of an S-Corporation. True False more

Resolved Question: Another business using the business name I chose. Please help?

A year ago I'd thought of a business name and googled it, it was not in use, it was only the name of a song by some band I never heard of. Unfotunately, just a few days ago when I'd decided to purchase the business name and become licensed I did not google the name again. I bought the name and I'm waiting for my license to arrive in the mail. I googled the name AFTER I purchsed license and see that the name is in use by a new company!! This new company is an internet consultant company based in Australia. My company will be for retail of doll related items through a website. Can I start a website and use this business name if I am not in competition with this other company by the same name or can they sue me the moment I start publicly using the same name? Thank you so much! more

Open Question: Another business is using the business name I chose, Please advise?

Resolved Question: How can I start a business?

I was thinking of being a teacher, but I also kind of wanted to run my own business too. Any advice? I would like to have a retail business? I'm just not sure how to go about doing this. Can I do both? Can I start a business and be a teacher? I'm just not sure what to do. more

Resolved Question: How much grant money can I get to start a business?

I have been thinking about it for some time and now more often than ever. I would like to own my own business and I dont know what to do to get started. My business will be a meat and dairy store similar to the franchise Braums without the restaurant just fresh meat and dairy. It will have a drive-thru and also allow customers to enter in to shop. I have 20 years of experience in retail. I enjoy serving customers. I'm just tierd of making so much money for other companies when I could be reaping the benifits of the fruit of my own labor. more

Resolved Question: Possible to rent while awaiting full time job (college grad, economy)?

Hello! In may 09 i graduate with a bachelors in business. I was job searching for a long time and i've been lucky to have a gained work experience in the retail industry for 6 months. I live in Raleigh, NC for that period and in bit of a pickle. My sister and i rent an apt for about 800 and i pay 300 of it. She lost her job and looking again (dumb/jealous boss) (health ed grad). We gave a 60 day notice to leave the apt if nothing comes open for her. So it's first time out the nest and i want to survive and stay up here until i find a full time for my degree. Do you think it's possible to stay here and rent an apt for 400-550 working part-time? My hours are picking up this week starting a new position with 40 hrs at same pay $8.00. My cell phone payment $55, 2 school loans temporary lowered at total of $90 until Nov. And eventually i hope to start paying my car notes (dad bought and paying now). There are no jobs back home (small town near military base). PLEASE GIVE YOUR HONEST ADVICE AND EXPERIENCE. Is it possible with groceries, small leisure, sneaking my cat in ($12 every 2 weeks for food/litter) and etc.?And to add: Getting a 2nd part time because my new position will be from 7am-3pm 40 hrs a week. If i have to.. more

Voting Question: business question need help asap!?

Need help with a project please!!!? Hi Im doing a college project and i'm on one of the last phases of it and its the financial side of it (which isn't my strong point). The project is we are leasing a Opticians in the Shopping Centre in Limerick the retail unit is 3,500 square feet. I have to do a trading profit and loss account for year 1 and i also have to do a Balance Sheet. This has to be done for the first 3 years. One of the figures(among others e.g. purchases and havent a notion where to start with the balance sheet) i'm finding it hard to get is the Professional Fee's e.g. accounting fee's and legal fee for the business for a year. Also would they differ that much every year or would they be the same figure. Then there is insurance I have rang up a few insurance companies but when i say i'm doing a project they are not that helpful. I have to get insurance for Stock, Public Liability and Employer insurance any idea on what these figures would be for a year?? Thanks if anyone can answer any of these!! more

Voting Question: Someone asks "Will you sell at retail tangible personal property"? what are they asking exactly?

Trying to get the backgrounds on starting a business, this was a question. I don't know what it means. more

Resolved Question: Can someone recommend courses in web design?

I am 19 years of age and am looking to start a small business in retail, however, although no novice, I haven't good too much experience in web design. I wish to be able to build fully functional websites using CSS and XHTML, or whatever it is that can build Visually Pleasing websites. I also wish to create eBay shop layouts, of the same professional standard as the sites i wish to build. I live in England, UK. Any ideas what I could do? Are there online courses? Home learning? Thanks in advance! more

Voting Question: How to start a video game retail store?

I am very knowledgeable as far as games go and i am studying Game Development but that is only a hobby since i live in Ohio but i was just wondering how much money would it take to make a comfortable store and not a business like gamestop and others and what is the minimum i would need as store equipment is concerned and thank you for your time more

Resolved Question: Has anyone ever herd of Absolute Security of America? job?

well i just got a job at this place and i guess the sell ADT security stuff. well i got a job to be an account service representative, what will i be doing? ill post the ad. Job Summary Company Absolute Security of America, LLC Location Fredericksburg, VA Industries Retail Business Services - Other Other/Not Classified Job Type Full Time Employee Account Service Representative About the Job Our local facility in Fredericksburg, VA is now interviewing to hire 10-12 new associates to start ASAP. No experience necessary we have a full training and mentor program, we are just looking for individuals who have a great personality and positive outlook on work. We offer great pay, $550-$650 per week, benefits and 401k with company match. We are also looking for employees in our Management Development Program (MDP). Candidates who have caught on quickly and shown great initiative have been promoted into management positions within the first 2 months. So will i be selling things? will it only be commission? if anyone has have this job please tell me or know anything about it thank you everyone that can help! more

Resolved Question: Corporation Tax question - What are profits?

I'm considering starting an antiques retail business, under a ltd company, and am working out a long-term business plan and monthly cash-flow forecast. I intend to withdraw as little money as possible from the company so I can re-invest it in more, and better, stock. So, if it makes say, £50,000 profit after all costs in a year but I re-invest all of that money back into more stock, will I have to pay Corporation Tax on all of that profit? Or, do I only have to pay Corporation Tax on any money left over or withdrawn after I've bought the new stock? In other words, how are Profits defined when it comes to Corp. Tax? Thanks in advance... more

Resolved Question: I wish to start a business in TN?

I wish to start a business in TN, Sole proprietor, retail, just me no employees. What taxes, other than state sales tax, will I need to pay? Is there a percentage of income I could "withhold" on myself to cover my requirements? I don't want any surprises at tax time. Thanx!. more

Resolved Question: How can I support myself?

Alright I live in Colorado. I have lived with my mom for the past year but she is moving to Israel and I need to stay finish college here. We own a house and a car. Our house costs $1500 dollars a month will bills. The car costs another $300 with gas and insurance each month. So in order to continue living in it I need $1800 a month indefinitely. Here is the problem. I just turned 19, and am a sophomore in college. I currently have $8000 dollars in student debt that is building interest because im not making payments on it. The job market here is scarce. For someone my of my age the best I can hope for is a minimum wage job working in like Radio Shack or Best Buy or some other retail store. Although I have applied several times I have had no luck getting a job. On campus jobs only provide an average of 15 hours a week at minimum wage ($7.25 hourly) I would have the ability to share my house with 1 roommate. I want to start cultivating medical marijuana legally to sell to dispensaries to supplement my income. I have had older friends that have done this and made a substantial amount of money. I also have some experience cultivating. The problem is my mom wont let me start until she moves out, which will be in June. So, I would have to figure out a way to support myself from June until about January. By this time I should be making enough from the marijuana that I would not have to work anymore. But... Until then, what do I do? Me and a friend had an idea to start a business repairing computers since we are both very knowledgeable in the subject. The customers would call us, make an appointment, and we come fix their problem. We have built a working website and marketing material all we need to do is hammer out the kinks and publish the website. Hopefully this will bring in some revenue, but most likely I will not get much of a return for awhile until it takes off. Ok guys so... How do I make $1800 bucks a month? I am pretty intelligent. The only skills I really have are with computers and electronics, and I play guitar im pretty good but not good enough to make money yet. more

Resolved Question: Tax Resale Certificate OR Sellers Permit OR Tax ID#?

To start a new retail business, which one do I need and what are the differences? Thanks! more

Voting Question: Starting an online based business?

I am trying to start an online retail business for a jewelry collection. I currently have an Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit. What other permits do i need to get started? I am based out of texas. Do i need a resale certificate? more

Voting Question: Why can't I find an entry-level job in my field?

I need help. I graduated from college last year, first I completed a Bachelor's Degree in Music Business/Management in 2007, and then I completed a Graduate Certificate in Public Relations/Communications, from which I graduated last year. I'm not sure if its the economy/recession or not, but I can't seem to find a job somewhat related to my field. All of the jobs that ARE in my field require at least 2-3 years of experience in the field. I've done a few internships for free in the past to gain experience, but I can't afford to work for free anymore. I'm currently working 2 part-time jobs in retail, and the only jobs that I seem to get interviews for are customer service and retail jobs. How am I ever supposed to get a job in Marketing/Communications/PR if I can't gain that entry-level experience? I wonder if I should try an employment agency? I'm even open to Administrative Office Work, anything to get my foot in the door. I'm almost 26 years old and I just want a chance to start my career. Help! more

Resolved Question: Starting a Retail Business in the UK?

I'm thinking of opening a Greengrocers shop in my local shopping centre. there used to be a greengrocers there before but they closed down. i'm thinking of re opening it. i've got about a million ideas about products to sell etc and how to market my ideas etc, but as this is still in the ideas stage i thought i'd ask if there were any special considerations i need to watch out for? i'm thinking of preparing food on site - will i need some sort of health and safety certificate for food production? also how would i go about asking the local council for a grant of some kind? a local community veg shop? how could they not throw money at it? right? has anyone who's been there and done that share a bit of wisdom (and hindsight) with me? thanks in advance! more

Resolved Question: Looking for a great business name....HELP!?

I'm looking for a great name for a maintenance and repair company I am in the process of putting together. The company will start out in one or two metro areas but eventually go nationwide. Target clients are retail locations/nationwide retail chains. Any great ideas? more

Resolved Question: What type of business should I open?

Voting Question: Can you guys help me think of ideas?

I have been in retail for 6 years. I LOVE working with people and get the utmost joy when the customer is happy!!! I have wanted to start my own retail business for a couple years but have been held back out of my own insecurities and fears. I would love to open some type of retail shop but not sure which type. I am a former makeup artist, LOVE fashion and LOVE accessories.I want to sell affordable, yet fashionable and trendy items. I was a freelance Makeup Artist for 8 years but had to stop due to developing carpel tunnel in my right hand. I loved doing making but can't anymore so i need new ideas. Because I am from hawaii, (being a very small place) there is a local company that sells accessories, hats, purses and sunglasses. they're very known and have a loyal customer base. So i need ideas of a business to start that would set me apart from that or anyone else!!! Please give me feedback!! I would really appreciate it!! thanks for looking!!Actually I am in college almost done with my degree in business Administration with a concentration in finance. I've also Been a Manager for 4 out of the 6 years i worked in retail. I've also Owned and Operated my own Business as a successful makeup artist. I'm not saying it will be easy nor do I want to open my business in hopes of "getting rich quick" because I know that will not happen. I would just like to open a business that I can throw myself Into Until I am done with school. Everyone else THANK YOU for your answers. All is appreciated. :) more

Voting Question: PLEASE HELP!!! I need ideas!!!!!!!!!!?

Resolved Question: Where/How can I find market research information for starting a business?

I'm starting a small business in Portland, Oregon and I need to find out some market research information about my proposed location. I've had very little luck on the internet and I have found limited resources. Some things I need to know are the economic condition of my area, which includes dollars of retail and service sales, percentage of change from previous years, percentage of unemployment, and (this being the most challenging one) number of business starts and failures. This is only a piece of the information I need, does anyone know where I can find this information? By phone or internet? I need this information by tomorrow so I don't have much time and I can't actually visit any research businesses. more

Resolved Question: Would you start a business of day-care or a fashion retail outlet in London?

I'm doing a business plan for my Business Studies and I'd really appreciate inputs or even suggestions of what other businesses I should look into to start in London. And I'm not from London so if you could tell me what it's really like there? Might sound dumb but answers are really appreciated. Thanks more

Voting Question: What is required to to start a retail christmas tree business and cost of starting?

I wanted to buy from a farm at whole sale prices and sell them by singles. How do i operate and what would i need? more

Voting Question: How do you go about getting retail shoe racks?

We own a small business and sell clothes, shoes, blankets, perfumes, so on and since we started everything has just kind of been kept in boxes and stacked and not really organized recently we finished construction of a room addition to our home so we can sell out of there instead of the livingroom. we also feel we should organize more. so where do you get those shoe racks that stores like payless and wal mart have? not small 4 platform ones for closets, but the big ones in retail. Where do you get retail shelves for clothing and racks for hanging clothes? I don't care about the price, company that sells it, wether we have to assemble it or it's sent like that, or shipping costs. New is preferred but used is fine All help is much appreciated more

Voting Question: about fashion wholesalers?

i am moving over to the uk and im starting a fashion retail Business, i have a few ideas with stock ETC but was wondering if anyone knows of any wholesalers that are good and sell the latest fashion online, i have some but they never have just what im looking for , any sites or advice would be wonder full many thanks in advance more

Voting Question: Would you call it "Artisan Handbag" if an artisan handworks embelishments on the surface of factory-made bags?

I am starting handbag manufacturing and retail business in the future. I am debating whether I should handle entire manufacturing process in-house or I should outsource manufacturing of plain handbags to be embelished by hand in-house. I got this idea after seeing some artisans who hand paint on finished silk skarves, or canvas tote bags, glue gun rime stomes on finished T-shirts, etc. I am talking about the similar concept. In your opinion, would you call it artisan handbag? (the bag appears unique, and finishing touch was done by hand.) more

Resolved Question: If you are about to buy a handbag made with Pre-WWII vintage Japanese kimono fabric, does it have to be silk?

I am starting handbag manufacturing & retailing business in the future. I am currently working on a handbag collection that is made with pre-WWII vintage Japanese kimono obi sash fabric from 1910's thru 1930's. I have found many beautiful vintage kimono fabrics, but they tend to be rayon and silk & synthetic blend. Silk ones are sort of dull unless they are very expensive. This is because Japan was #1 producer of rayon during that time in history. It does accurately portray historical aspect of the textile. However, I can already anticipate some sort of hang-ups by American customers because the bags are not made with vintage silk material. To what degree does it matter whether your handbag is made of silk or rayon/synthetic. Does the Pre-WWII vintage outweigh rayon textile, or silk is a must? Also if you can tell me your gender & age, that will help. Thanks. more

Resolved Question: Has anyone heard or gone to one of Rick Brown's and Steve Clements seminar called Bank Foreclosure Direct?

They sell a course on accessing Wholesale Foreclosures, claiming to provide legitimate investors name addresses and phones, who have allot of money, that course takers will have access to contact, in addition to websites they have and would provide to sort, and determine which properties would be worthy, put together proposals, never use your own money, present them to the investors, they provide all the legal forms, tell you what to say, teach you how to talk to banks and who to get to in order to find these "wholesale foreclosures as opposed to "retail foreclosures" .. wholesale meaning properties even realtors don't and won't see ever.. wholesale meaning properties banks sell in bundles to investors..and "for sale" signs that never even go up on these homes/commercial, properties, that they want $1500 to teach you how to do and of course unlimited staff/mentors to help you. Rick Brown even shows a video of Donald Trump commending him, claims to know him and says he's the "real deal". He also says there in a tremendous wave of foreclosures being released a little at a time to the public but they are retail.. and forget going to courthouse step public auctions because you would be outbid by the pro's and outcast by paying to much because they want you out of their way. It is an insider tight knit group at the auction, which actually I have heard before and believe is true. These are middle men going with hard money cash for investors. I am considering paying and attending this course for 3 days and using my savings.. He also offers a full course on tax lien sales and how to make money paying someone elses delinquent taxes and you make money on the interest, how to pick the properties with a special website, and if the owners defualt and never pay you own the home. I have also heard of this and bought John Becks course years ago but he shows you nothing start to finish which Steve Clements course claims to give you everthing step by step. Who are these people? There were a total of 30 people maybe that came to the seminar - 15 signed up and paid for the upcoming course(s). It was not one of those huge 200 people seminars. I want to make sure they will give you all we need to really succeed, and I know there is no real way to know for sure - but does anyone out there know anything about people now talking about accessing wholesale forclosures as opposed to the MLS retail foreclosures? In addition their website is bankforeclosuredirect.com & dogreat.com. They did offer a discount for the course "who doesn't" but you know when you have been burned.. and some of these people want mroe and more money after to continue to learn, yet you never get help and see the money they claim and that you will receive EVERYTHING you need to know, have, and they claim to show you and walk you through everything. It is very tempting, and I don't want to regret not learning what may be a worthy host and teachers. I detected some arrogance and urgency.. as usual from the host and teacher Rick Brown. I don't like it when they have folks come up to ask them questions on a very short intermission, becauser maybe the questions others have everyone has and we need to hear the question and answer. They also talk about the other 50% of foreclosures that are "hidden" by the banks because they don't want the public to know, and realtors don't even have access. Are these gentlement for real? My husband happened to also see an info-merical from a different person offering a webinar on this very sale wholesale forclosures. Please can anyone shed some light on these teachers or their known reputation. I found absolutely nothing cross referencing them and their business on the net, much less anything at all on wholesale foreclosures. I am almost inclined to believe they are on the up and up and would hate to miss out on their course. We need the money. Jobs are not secure at all, and most are luccky to even have one. Thanks. more

Voting Question: what online law schools in california accept students without a degree?

i`m a 39 yr old business owner planning to close my retail business in San Francisco (no real interest in that field anymore) and would like to take a JD. I do not have a bachelors and would like to avoid having to spend 3/4 yrs obtaining one before starting a JD.Anyone know of an online/distance learning institution that will accept my money without me having a degree? more

Resolved Question: For a business administration major, would you recommend a retail, tech, or health care internship?

I am planning to go back to school and major in business administration. I want to start looking out for internship opportunities to boost my resume. I know health care was a safe choice, but now we may change the way we do insurance as a country. I am interested in retail and technology, but want something stable after I graduate. I would like to stay away from the entertainment business, if at all possible. Thank you guys! more

Voting Question: My chance to turn small Business into Big!?

ok, I'll try to explain in short words: My family comes from Brazil My dad has a small business for over25 years. Business: Rent and sell snooker tables, ping pongs and football(soccer) tables My dad got started really young, in 1983. By that time, his business was much better, he used to have lots of revenues sources. The main revenue source came from Bars! if you had over 50 snooker tables, it was already something. Now the business is about to fail. The bars are doind badly. But theres a new hope: Retail and personal clients. We dont have many competitors, Only average ones. Nothing special. My dad has no skills to deal with the business anymore. I'm 22, studying business and administration. I work as a broker. I thought about taking the business from my dad for 70k, and he would have the right for future cash incoming. I thought about a business plan, investing 50k in an office rent, sellers, software and a small inventory. I thought about getting a partnership to help. we would add more to our services and products. Events, eletronic games, 1 day rent tables, poker boards, cigars, everything related to playing! Question: am I dreaming too high??? more

Voting Question: How much time notice to give employer when offered a new job?

I currently have a part-time job for a local retail business. After the Christmas/New Year rush, sales have slowed down and with me being the part-time worker and low on the totem pole, my hours are usually cut first. I graduated from college with a BS degree last May, but have had HORRIBLE luck in finding full time employment....until now! I had an interview today for an Assistant Office Manager position in a growing physicians office and things went very well. Ended with a tour of the facility, discussed salary/benefits and was introduced to the physicians of the practice. My interviewer (the manager) was asking about when I would be able to start too. I am supposed to get final word by Friday! *fingers crossed* So my question is: If I am offered the position, how much notice is fair for the part-time job? I am planning letting them know ASAP when I am notified. I thought two weeks, but I have also been told that one week is sufficient since it is part-time and the hours are so iffy (and stinky). What do you think I should do if I am offered the position? TIA!I understand two weeks is best. My question is: since I am not full time with extensive cut hours, is two weeks still the way to go? I only work 4 days in the next two weeks. (they may be cut too)The employee manual says two weeks, but that employer may make the last day the day of resigning. humph... more

Resolved Question: Opinions needed for family and new location. Colorado or Washington?

My family and I have gone through alot. Losing everything from our buiz to a haste decision and moved everyone to Arizona. And the small town we live in has been going down itself. I cant afford to do this to my kids. We need to make sure this next move is the one that we can relax and let my kids finish growing. At this time, in the research and questions I have asked others. Im thinking about Spokane Washington, or Colorado Springs Colorado. I made my mind on WA just for the piece of mind of wages starting at $8.55 and then CO was mainley because it would be like $700 cheaper on the move. And I think I passed by a newspaper somewhere online that said they had the 4th best econimey. But dont quote me on that. Any Ideas would be a life time HELP. We have 4 girls. 19 months, 10, 11, and 16 year old. Over my growing years I have never forgotten the kindness of the people in Kansas, but I dont recall there being alot of jobs in Waterville KS. What im looking for is somewhere I may grow my mobile service business again, my wife can find a decent retail or CNA hospital job or pharmacy. And my children can have a chance to grow in a town they can have a chance to grow with. Like work, people, and just the basics that everyone should strive for and that the bible teaches people. No matter what. I am going to make sure my children can grow and plant there roots. Any ideas or info one either one or evin other places would be a lot of help. My wife and I are both x business owners, before that she had always done retail work. And I have dont grunt work. From greenhorn AC installing (HVAC), laying carpet, and being a father of 4 honorole students, there is not a job on this planet that I cant do. When we first moved to Bullhead City AZ, I evin sold myself to a Chef and gave a shot as a line cook in Laughlin NV. A New Respect for cooks since that time. hehehe more

Resolved Question: College graduate looking for a part-time job?

Please help! I graduated a few years ago with a degree in communications and started by own business. It has done okay, but especially with this economy, it is not turning out to be profitable enough. I would love a part-time job (about 15 hrs. a week) to supplement my income, but have no idea where to go. I have gone the childcare route, and really want a job that actually requires a degree if possible...something I am proud to be doing. No retail, no office work, no childcare. My experience is in sales and customer service for the most part. If anyone has any ideas about where to look besides the usual sites or what steps to take, I would be extremely appreciative. And I do not want to do full commission sales, because that's what's gotten me to this point. Thanks! more

Voting Question: What licenses are needed to start a retail store in the state of Hawaii?

Are business license/permits the same? more

Voting Question: Are there any grants in the State of Hawaii that help small business owners of native Hawaiian descent?

Looking to start a retail store in Hawaii, was wondering if there were any local grants available. more

Voting Question: Anyone started a retail business?

Hi, i am starting my own retail business. Mainly t-shirts and jeans. I have never studied business but i have a good understanding of it. I am not sure if that could be a problem and also if you are retail owner who started from scratch, what were some your experiences?Thanks for your post .T more

Resolved Question: My son passed away 5 yrs ago & I haven't worked since I'm running out of money should I start a business?

I was diagnosed with severe depression and am now on disability I get very little money but I have enough saved to start a small business I just don't think I can go back to my given profession in IT I have been out of work for so long no one would ever take a chance on me I haven't been in school or anything I'm not so sure I can afford a franchise but I may be able to open my own small business maybe a restaurant or retail I have worked in both these many years ago but is there a chance I can make it in this economy should I give it a try franchise or small business more

Voting Question: Is there a difference between a Resale Permit and a Retail Permit?

I need to purchase a resale permit to start my new business, is that the same thing as a retail permit? more

Voting Question: what do i need to do to start a retail business?

I'd like to start selling after market car parts on places like ebay until i can get money to rent a store if worth it, or even just to put a little extra money in my pocket but im not sure where to start or how to find wholesales places for that. Can someone help me out more

Resolved Question: Should I take an entry level job at an advertising firm or pursue a master's in college student affairs?

I graduated from college in May 2009 with a bachelor's degree in business marketing with a minor in international relations. While in college I was in a sorority and had the opportunity to work in the admissions office. I was involved in a lot of student activities, studied abroad, and did a few internships. I haven't had any luck landing jobs in my field. I moved back in with my parents and have been working in retail until something comes up. I was recently accepted into graduate school for a master's degree in college student affairs, but I also interviewed for a full-time entry level job at a global advertising firm. I am very unsure of what direction to take, and just wanted to get some input about each direction. I definately enjoyed the college experience, and I think it would be neat to work at a college, but it is all I've known. I like learning, and the college environment. Part of me thinks that I might just be attracted to it because it's all I've known. However advertising/marketing is what I went to school for, but since I haven't worked in it, I'm not sure direction I can take with it. There's a lot that I want to do in my life, but I'm not sure what my end goal is. I feel like I'll figure out what my "dream" is as I go, but I need to start somewhere. I'm also unsure if it would be unwise to turn down a full-time to pursue grad school. I know I'd like to get a master's degree someday for sure and work on the international level but just not sure what direction. Suggestions? more