Whats the best name for a our business? -

we re starting a business was wondiring what is the best name to call the business?we re going to be lending out a lot of plastic chairs, tents, tables,dishes etc.. even doing some cateringthe owner is Steria she wanted it to be CATAS those are just initials of herself, husband and three kids, but thought it didnt sound goodjust wanted to get opinions from the pro s :)

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When naming a business it is important to give the potential customer an idea of what the business is. CATAS tells me nothing. It s not even a legitimate word. I would avoid acronyms for business names. If she wants a family name in the business name, use a real person or the last name. A few possibilities:Steria Catering and Party RentalsSteria Catering and Party PlaceSteria Catering and PartiesSteria Parties PlusWe Do Parties!Great PartiesEvent Central Event Central Catering and RentalsClassy EventsSophisticated EventsBy using the words party, event or catering in the business name, people know what they are getting, or at least what they should be getting. Deciding on a business name is very difficult. It took me months to name my business. Every time I thought I had the perfect name, I found a problem. When I finally came up with the current name, I knew it was right immediately and I never second guessed it. Good Luck

hmmm how about F.S.B.I.it stands for f****** stupid buisness idea\that will not be succesful one bit!!! the economy sucksevery one has chairs!!!!!!!!!

First you are not lending you are renting. And if the owner is that in love with herself, don t invest any money in We Got Stuff.com .

What s wrong with Steria as the name? It has a pretty cool sound to it, especially if Steria owns the business.

The Outdoor Party People there should be no debatering on whos catering your next party

Can a client demand creditability for website development? -

Few months back, one of friend wanted some websites developed for his friends. I developed 2 sites for him and he came up with 3rd project. As I have worked previously, I didn t ask for initial deposit of 3rd website. On completion of 3rd website, he asked me to replace my website s link and put his name (on all 3 websites) to show visitors that he himself developed website. I told him that I can remove my link as he is owner of websites but I cannot replace it with his name bcz I have worked hard to build my websites portfolio and charged him minimal cost (being my friend).There is no written contract signed for any of 3 websites. Now he is refusing to pay for 3rd website s development and hosting unless I give website development credits to him.He is also demanding source code for all 3 websites so that he can get it modified from someone to put his name (as the developer of the sites).Now some legal questions arising for me are: 1. If I developed and hosted website without a written contract (and the client has paid for it), can I reject handing over the code unless client agrees to formal terms and conditions of external use of code? 2. If the client is refusing to pay for website development and hosting (after the site is live), can legally I put Google Ads on the live website bring some revenue to cover development cost? 3. Can I refuse to continue hosting the 2 previous websites on my server if he is not paying for 3rd website upon completion of the 3rd website? 4. Can I offer him the credits for all 3 websites for extra charges? How much can I charge for this?Any help/suggestion with above questions is much appreciated.Lesson I learnt: Always do a contract with a client no matter how simple the project is.

You don t have a contract, so you can t enforce payment for the third project. I would not give him website development credit or the codes for any of the sites. You have done the work, why should he be able to take credit for that or have somebody else change it, so that he can. You are not under a legal obligation to do so, as they was no written agreement or contract.I would also write-off payment for the third project and also this supposed friendship. However, I think you need qualified legal advice from somebody who is an expert in IT law to cover your questions about google ads, etc.

With this being a relatively long question, let s break it down a little.From what I can see, you have prepared and been paid for the first 2 websites. Irrespective of you charging the minimal cost, in the beginning you must have been happy to charge and accept this amount.If, he has paid for the first two websites, I would release what he needs relating to those.In relation to the 3rd website I would not make that accessible to him at all until such time it has been paid for. Deactivate it and learn from your lesson.I can understand how you feel about now having to assign these sites to him, that is to put his name on them, the only consolation being that he will not be in a position of maintaining your performance and by the sounds of it, has blown his ability to do so in the future by using your knowledge and know-how.To move forward, advise him that you want to be paid $ - (which needs to be equivalent to the cost he thought he was paying for the first two, otherwise he would not have asked you for the 3rd) in order for it to be released.In some ways, it is no different than appointing a ghostwriter to write a project, but so long as you both have a clear understanding of this from the beginning.From the sounds of it, you will be able to replicate your abilities time and time again - he will not. Learn to be more specific in your guidelines, set out a pricing quote (irrespective of who it is) and yes, move on.I hope this has helped you.Angela.PS I m a small business mentor and am often encountering operators who do not appreciate the significance of defining the terms of appointment in a simple one page document; more to make sure that both parties are clear, as opposed to legal reasons.

How quickly can I get 501c3 status? -

If I worked with a good lawyer, how quickly could I solicit funds from organizations that would be tax deductible? I m looking to start a community theatre organization and would like to start up as soon as possible.

Here s some good resources for non profits.http://nonprofit.about.com/http://www.idealist.org/http://home.techsoup.org/http://www.nptimes.com/Generally starting up any business can be done within a week or two as long as all the necessary paperwork filing is completed. You would most likely need to contact your state to see what the procedure for starting a non profit. It varies quite a bit by state,

What is the best online work from home businesses? -

You need to send your resume out to real jobs you are qualified to do. In your cover letter you need to state that you wish to work remotely, from your home office. LOTS of companies, especially in CA operate this way. They usually provide transportation for you to come in for an interview and for you to attend company meetings a few times a year, but otherwise everything is done online.

When you find something that is enjoyable for you and you are or can become an expert at, while making a living, that will be the best business for you. There is no easy answer for this one, but you can start about thinking about the kinds of products, services and ideas that stir your imagination and get you excited. That will give you one or more paths to explore.

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A legit direct sales/network marketing business. If you d like some suggestions of companies to look into just email me.

Where to get Startup loan from Govt. channels at cheap rates? -

I have very good ideas to start various businesses but don t know where to get finance for the startup. I need at least 10-15 lakhs to start and work for one year.I don t want to Go to private lending agencies and looking for Govt. channels like SIDBI etc who offer help to new entrepreneurs.Please answer here or can mail me at pankaj.ebiz@gmail.com

Hi pankaj, Most nationalised banks give collateral free loans to start-up entrepreneurs under the CGTMC scheme. SIDBI is a good option. In addition, you can also approach IDBI, SBI and Bank of Baroda. They all give loans under this scheme.Further, you can apply for angel investment to Indian Angel Network or Mumbai Angel Network( if you are in Mumbai). They have many angel investors who are willing to fund start-ups. You just need to write a neat business plan and approach them. I took angel funding from the Indian Angel Network for my start-up. It wasn t too complicated/difficult (provided you have the right idea).

How would i go about opening a buisness? -

ok so i would like to open a computer repair shopHow would i go about doing that?Would i need a license to operate like would taking boces cover it?but would i need any certification ?

No, you do not need any certification. You will need a business license. Go to your local city hall and ask where you can get information on starting a business. Most city halls have kits to help guide you through the process.Some of the materials in the kit may not be useful to you (they typically include information on how to pass inspections for selling food, etc.).For your type of service, you will probably just need the business license.If you repair the computers at your customer s offices, then you don t have your own office and don t need any liability insurance.

Before you open a computer repair shop go work for one and make sure that that is what you want to do. Those guys work really hard and don t make a ton of money. It s a huge investment so be sure that it is the path you want to take before jumping on the road.

Starting a small business? -

What are the steps that I have to take to start a small, at home, business? What are the legal things that need to be done? What do I do to copyright my business name and logo?

People with a creative, steady hand can use that talent to make a part-time income from a home calligraphy business. Do you have creative and artistic lettering skills? Do you have self-promotional know-how? Then why not start your own home calligraphy business part-time in your own home?A home calligraphy business is easy. You simply apply beautiful and styled hand lettering to products that will sell to customers. You can create a catalog of basic items to sell, such as framed poems and greeting cards. However, one of the ways that calligraphers make great part-time money is by creating custom products such as:Personalized greeting cardsWedding invitationsCertificatesMenus