What percentage of people who start business survive and grow ?

January 19th, 2010
Bachelor boy asked:


1) Assume they have a family business already running and they start another.
2) Assume they do not have family business and are new to doing business and may or may not have guidance.
3) Assume they worked in management positions and non management positions in any company.
4) Assume that they may or may not have studied business management.

business?

January 17th, 2010
JJ asked:


well am thinking about starting my on business any ideas on how i can get started and wat should my business be

What are good local businesses to promote a locksmith business to?

January 16th, 2010
bubbles070184 asked:


What are businesses in every area that would potentially need a locksmith? We started a locksmith business and need to promote locally and wanted to know if anyone had any ideas of where to drop of information that we didn’t already.

What steps should a business take to claim legal ownership of work completed by contractors on it’s behalf?

January 16th, 2010
rlc_60504 asked:


If a small business hires either independent contractors or another business to perform work for them, what steps should that business take to make sure that the completed product is legally owned by the business and not the entities or individual employed to create that product? Pointing me to resources on this topic would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

How to legally sell a small business to family member?

January 16th, 2010
Fahad S asked:


We have a small retail business that my father runs. The business is currently under my name but now I’m buying a house and because of the mortgage, I would now like to transfer it to my father’s name.

So question is how can I legally transfer the business to his name? I don’t want to go through a broker and take it through escrow, etc. Please help…

About the business: its a clothing store, location is in a mall, rented. All store information is under my name.

Thanks in advance.

How to write a business proposal for selling a at home business?

January 15th, 2010
Austinite asked:


I have my own wedding and event planning business and I am interested in selling in it. I really want to know the format of a business proposal for selling a business and I would really like to see an example of a business proposal for selling a business (comes with existing advertising and a website). I want a sample so that I can get an idea. Please do not tell me tips. I really would like to see a sample of a proposal for selling a business.

What are some business tours for a high school group, in southern california?

January 14th, 2010
Alvin T asked:


I need help with getting ideas of business tours in the LA area. It would be for a high school business organization, no more than a bus load of students. No specific type of businesses though, an example that we’ve done is LA Times tour.
Do you know if they already have business tours set and how should i request for one?

What kind of business degree should I get?

January 14th, 2010
Arielle L asked:


I am a professional dancer but I would like to get a business degree to help me further my dance career. I need to learn how to manage money, run a studio, promote myself, etc… All the things that artists are known to be bad at. I will eventually be starting my own business. What business degree would be best to help me accomplish my goals?

Could a business career be attainable with a philosophy or politics major and a business minor?

January 13th, 2010
Vinny the Chin asked:


I’m currently an undergrad at a liberal arts school. I’m planning on majoring in either politics or philosophy, and a minor in business. After i get my degree, would i be capable of getting hired or nonetheless get an interview with a firm or bank. Also, could a business internship help the situation?

What would a good business credo to add onto my business card?

January 13th, 2010
Michael C asked:


Hi, I am presently an undergraduate college student planning to graduate with a degree in Finance & Investments and a minor in Mathematics. After graduation, I plan on becoming an Investment Banker on Wall Street/ Real-Estate Entrepreneur. I am currently in the process of creating business cards and I was wondering what would be a good business credo to add onto my card. Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!