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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 money will I need? Also, I am not sure what is a good business to open? I have always dreamt of having a coffee/book/music shop, but I am not sure how easy/expensive/successful that would be.

Please throw some ideas at me.

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 (in case the clients need to write something or I do).

Thanks for your input!

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………. This is important and I want to know what I might be getting myself into.
Thank you

Bleach asked:


I am doing a research paper in which I am going to discuss E-commerce and internet businesses versus anti-internet businesses only that is not a real word. So please DON’T give me an obvious and idiotic answer like “business.” I am looking for businesses that do/can not use the internet to greatly benefit themselves. THANK YOU!!
THANK YOU, AFTER DOING SOME WORK I REMEMBERED BRICK-AND-MORTAR BUSINESSES.

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?

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 are only medical related—can you still be approved for a small business loan?

***What is the minimum amount they usually give for a small business loan? What is the usual amount?

***When applying for one, do you apply in person, or on paper? Do you have a chance to show your business plans to the bank? Because I want them to know how profitable it will be, and how quickly I’d be able to pay the loan back.

Basically what I’m asking in all of this is:
Is applying for a small business loan very black and white, or does it all depend on if they trust that your business, specifically, will be successful enough to pay back the loan?

***********Also: Any tips?

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?

L Ant asked:


I’m almost done with my business plan. I’m stuck on something. I don’t know sould I operate my business as a Corporation or Sole Prietorship if I’m planning to run a photography and graphic designing business with employees I’m planning to hire which will include a secretary, assistant, graphic designer and a beautican. Please help I’m planning to open and start at the beginning to 2010.

that girl asked:


I want to go to Law school for Business Law, but I know I need a four year degree in something else. I know getting a degree in Business is the most beneficial, but I noticed there were many different Business majors. So would the degree be Business- Pre-Law or Business Administration, etc.? I just need some help in planning this out. Thanks for helping!

Sociopath asked:


I am in the family business and my mom is clearly strained… We are blessed to have business hand over fist even in this recession but that is not my problem, or question… My question is how can a small business owner learn to lay back enjoy the fruits of their labor??? I mean she has owned this insurance agency for 30 yrs. and has nursed it from ONE policy to what it is today? But her health is declining as she is still trying to take payments, pictures of homes, etc. on what should be considered now at least a “mid sized” business?