For only $25K you'll probably be seeking a home equity line of credit, or an unsecured credit line like a credit card (higher interest rate). Talk to your personal bank, or the bank being used by...
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For only $25K you'll probably be seeking a home equity line of credit, or an unsecured credit line like a credit card (higher interest rate). Talk to your personal bank, or the bank being used by...
If you're prospecting door to door, you'll probably reach a lot of tenants. You should try to reach the people who have the money and the ability to authorize door repairs - namely the owners and...
IMO it would be much more likely that you can obtain SBA financing rather than a conventional loan, primarily because of the government guarantee. In a 7a program, the down payment can be as low as...
I think dianecoleen is right everyone now days almost expects free wifi. I do like the print, fax, scan, copy, desk workstations and laptop rentals idea. I think this could be great in the vicinity...
I would try to get a referral from a CPA you trust, or another attorney who is not a tax attorney. These professionals refer business to one another all the time, and generally know who is good and...
Look here too:
https://www.small-business-forum.net/starting-your-business/5963-asian-bubble-boba-tea-business.html
Thank you for your response -- what you're describing does sound like what I have in mind.
Is DBA software not a viable solution for you because it doesn't include AR, AP and GL, or are there...
As a manufacturing job shop, we use a legacy accounting and MRP program that's based on Superbase (anyone remember SB?). It's a step up from Quickbooks because it allows full bills of material,...
If your cleaning service is for consumers/residential, go with a franchise with a well-known name. If you plan to service businesses/commercial, go on your own but be prepared for months of cold...
What an interesting thread. As I have experienced more and more success, I have also realized that resentment is a very real issue. In my experience, I wouldn't "hide" anything, but I wouldn't go...
I think that we need a company that would provide sales professionals people that will sell our products for us, and get paid on commission. The company would manage and pay the sales force, and we...
People without jobs usually don't have much money. That's why recruiters are usually paid by the employer looking for someone... the employer has money!
Before you figure out what to charge,...
Hi ryanb4614,
First of all, good job on at least having some numbers projected out in your business plan. And also for identifying an opportunity when it crosses your path. Some comments for...
I think we may sometimes use friends, relatives, or business acquaintances as informal business consultants. The idea of a networking group (you call it a mastermind group) really just formalizes...
From the viewpoint of the one receiving the warm leads, this is a great idea!
From the viewpoint of the person whose name was given up, it might either be a good idea or an annoyance. If it...
Does anyone have experience with, or opinions on, Intuit's online payroll processing service?
Our company is small, down to only 6 employees this year, and we pay weekly. We've been using a...
I'd suggest you pay a % of the total invoice amount, so it shouldn't matter that you do mostly T&M or fixed price. Assuming your T&M rate is profitable (above your cost for labor and material), then...
You could get basic advice by googling "how to start a business in (area or state you're in)". Other than a tax ID number and DBA, you may need to get a seller's permit if you're required to collect...
Agree with tmerrill, use the 2010 census data to help you (after all, you paid for it). Find communities with young adults (specifically engineering students if you offer role-playing games) as well...
We use work orders in our assembly operation, but we wouldn't necessarily need (or want) them to be shared with our customers. Tracking merely allows us to figure out where each job is, who is...
Getting some liability insurance is always wise for a business. Talk to an insurance broker who offers multiple lines - he may be able to recommend an insurer who covers, or offers specific riders...
You probably shouldn't be depending on a book to figure out the discounts that other retailers expect. As SteveM stated, it will depend on the industry and the product in question. Are there...
How about this old one:
"It's not what you know, but who you know." :)
To add to the above advice, keep track in written form of all your current and past time spent at the business. And all the receipts for everything you've paid for out of your own pocket. This will...
Thank you for your insights huggytree and SteveM! While your comments are encouraging, the sheer number of auto paint/body shops in my area (southern California) keeps me from being too enthusiastic...