Archive for the ‘Small Business’ Category

If I start a business where do I get the merchandise- if I wanted to start selling digital cameras?

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

Dawn asked: I have taken some business courses but I don't really know where to go to get the merchandise, the type of business I wanted to start was a business selling digital cameras and equipment. Would I just have to contact the manufacture directly? Can anyone help me and ...

What business class is good for wanting to own a salon?

Monday, February 15th, 2010

J SEXXY asked: I want to do a business class so I can own a salon. So what type of business class should I take? I was thinking business administration.

How can a business owner advocate the federal government to expand the SBA Community Express Loan program?

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Nita F asked: This loan program is a "pilot" meaning that the number of loans that can be made are limited a percentage of the total SBA loans approved. My business assists small business owners and this is an excellent program to get credit to business owners but it ...

What does a small business need to do to ship paper products to international destinations? Are there fees?

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

r b asked: I am starting a small business and want to know what steps I need to do to ship to international destinations like Japan, Korea, or Mexico. My product is simple, similar to business cards, but I am trying to learn what steps I need to take ...

How do I start my own business? What is a good business to start?

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

rockability asked: I am a college student and I currently work at a grocery store. Thinking about the way life is, I realized that having your own business may be challenging but rewarding. So I want to know, how easy is it to open a small business, and how much ...

What type of business cards to use – coated or not coated?

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

TJ asked: I am starting a wedding planning business and working on my business cards. Are there any thoughts on using glossy coated or uncoated business cards? I have a friend who used coated and I can't use pencil to write on it but I can use pen ...

What steps should a business person take to avoid the pitfalls common to a small business?

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

Lennin V asked: Say this person has no experience at all with the business side only technical. Never went pass high school. His boss is retiring and want him to buy the company. What steps can he take to avoid the pitfalls common to a small business? Only serious answers please.......... ...

What is the best business credit card to apply for?

Monday, February 8th, 2010

Amanda asked: My husband runs his own subcontracting business and he is needing to apply for a business credit card. I researched some and so far Discover's business card seems good. Any other ideas?

How do I go about applying for a small business loan?

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

MLRatyahoo asked: -I'm 22 yrs old. ***Am I too young to be approved for a business loan? -I am about $4000 in debt (from medical bills only) but I have small monthly payment plans that I'm keeping up with. ***If you can prove that you are paying your debts off and that they ...

looking for business start up ideas backed by real business trends and needs for future?

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

debdozier asked: I am doing research for an entrepreneurship class. I need to identify ideas and trends to start a successful business now and for the next few years. Any ideas or resources, statistics?