Internet research business issues and possible complications? -

A while back I inquired about the legalities of creating an internet research company. Ironically after doing lengthy research I am no closer to understanding the laws now than I was than. Here are my questions:1. Potential clients of mine want mostly internet links so they can look at the information themselves and print what they want, if necessary. However some want printed media sent to them. Do any of this fall under copyrigth law therefore preventing me from doing so. 2. Being a college graduate I have seen MANY graduate students and others of higher status pay runners or researchers to do the research for them. This research included mounds of copied material for reference purposes. Is what I want to do any different than what they are doing if they are getting paid for it? If so, how are they avoiding copyright infringement, the researchers I mean.My point is this...I am very talented at research and wish to use my talents for a second income, but of course doing it legally. I have networked for many potential clients and possibilities are there, but how do I do it? As many opinions as I can get would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

This link will take you to a site where you can check specific information about what copyrite is.http://www.copyright.org.au/information The following is information from one of the links at that site: ....Copyright term, duration, expiry, public domain.April 2009This information is for general guidance only; it is not legal advice.For most material, copyright lasts for 70 years after the end of the year of the creator��s death, or 70 years from the end of the year the material was first made public. Material protected for 70 years after first publication includes works first published anonymously or under a pseudonym (where the author cannot be identified), works first published after the creator��s death, recorded sounds, and films made since 1 May 1969. There are shorter periods of protection (50 years from making or 50 years from first publication) for material made for, or first published by, a Commonwealth or State government department or agency.If the author died before 1955, however, the copyrights in works published in the author��s lifetime have expired. This is because the copyrights had already expired when the copyright periods were extended on 1 January 2005, and there was no ��revival�� of copyrights which had already expired.Copyright expires at the end of a year, and comes into the public domain on 1 January of the following year. If a writer died on 15 June 1960, for example, copyright will expire on 1 January 2031 (not on 16 June 2030).... The link below will take you to a number of links relevant to Australian Copyrite Law.http://www.google.com.au/search?source=i��

Setting up a limited company? -

Just wondering the rules are for this.1) It seems to be free to register a company2) Can i use the company if i get work/contract and hence leave it dormant when no work3) Are there any constant charges involved having a limited company, like yearly charges or whatever4) What paper work do i need for tax things, do you only declare a tax return once a yearSeems all a bit easy from the brief things i have readMy line of work i may get 20 weeks worth of work per year but thought it better to start my own company name etc...I could also go self-employed or use an umbrella company or go freelancer... i think.Any tips?

Here are some answers:1) It seems to be free to register a company - Registering a limited company is not free. You have to pay a fee to Companies House. Visit their website for all the information you need on setting one up. You do need to register with Inland Revenue within 3 months of starting trading.2) Can i use the company if i get work/contract and hence leave it dormant when no work - You normally only make a company dormant when you re not trading for a whole year. Otherwise, if you have irregular work, you just keep the company and submit your annual returns - see next answer3) Are there any constant charges involved having a limited company, like yearly charges or whatever - Each year you have to submit an annual return, which shows the names of the directors and company secretary and shareholdings. This costs ��15 when you do it on-line. You also need to submit a set of accounts each year, even for dormant companies. There s no charge for this.4) What paper work do i need for tax things, do you only declare a tax return once a year - When you do your annual accounts for Companies House you usually do your Corporation Tax return. Visit the Inland Revenue for more information on this.It depends on how much work you re going to be doing and who your potential customers are whether it s worth setting up a limited company or being a self-employed freelance. Contact your local Business Link for free help and advice that will take you through all of this.If you re working business to business it can sometimes be better to be a limited company as businesses like working with others like them.Good luck!

Am thinking about starting up my own business on mobile phones and accessories but 1st i need wholesalers? -

i live in doncaster where can i look for an wholesalers or a wholesalers website iv already got a shop someone is going to rent me there shop so i need a mobile phones and accessories wholesalers website or a wholesalers any ideas??

For mobile phones try:http://www.esources.co.uk/wholesale-supp��Orhttp://www.esources.co.uk/search-supplie�� for mobile phone accessories try:http://www.esources.co.uk/wholesale-supp��Orhttp://www.esources.co.uk/search-supplie��You will find all the verified mobile phones and accessories wholesalers you need there.

Yup,you are right.It is important to find a reliable wholesaler first.It is one of the necessary steps when you started a business.My suggestion is that you should find out what kinds of products you want to sell first,you have to combine the situation with the district where your shop in.Then I will show you show websites:http://www.toptenwholesale.comIt is a adv website for many well-known wholesale websitesAnd here is a wholesale website I recommendhttp://www.ebsilk.comThe price is good and with high quality products,free shipping.Hope the info above helped and hope you will make a successful business ,good luck!

Want to export home furnishing products to dubai should i go over there an find the importers? -

or i could start it from india itself

Yes, go there. Talk to people. Go to an import/export fair, like the one I go to in Canton (Guanhzhou), China.

Another way is to contact your local Business Link and Chamber of Commerce (assuming you re in the UK). Both organisations organise trade missions to other countries to help businesses set up relationships with other businesses.UK Trade and Invest is also a helpful source of information.

COPYRIGHT QUESTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!? -

I have had my nickname for more than a few years and I m now trying to use it as my official name as a hip hop artist. A group in Italy has taken up the same name exactly as I have it. I guess what I want to know is how much it costs to get a name copyrighted

Hi MarcoDo you mean copyright or do you mean trademark? You can copyright lyrics or music or stuff like that. Names, brandnames and logos are trademarked.A basic UK trademark will cost you ��250 just in the fee you pay to the Patent office. If you can do the paperwork yourself then thats it. But if you need to use a patent attorney then you can add several hundred pounds to that.trademarks are registered against a group or class. So you would have to decide which classes to apply for - so registering it against footwear would be a different class to Tshirts for example. Each class costs a bit more - so going for several classes adds to the cost.You could get a UK only trademark, or one that covered other countries in the world. It costs loads of money (and time) to get a worldwide trademark. It can take 6 months to get just a UK trademark and the more countries you go for the longer it can take.My advice is to do some basic research on the UK trademark website (www.ipo.gov.uk) and see what is out there already. Then ring a patent attorney and they will give some free advice over the phone.Jonathan

Required employee benefits? -

What are the minimum employee benefits for a 15 person company located in the city of San Francisco? How does that change for a 25 person company? And, for a bonus, how is that different from a 125 person company?

You might be required to offer health insurance if you have a certain number of full time employees; but that would be about it. Workman s comp is already required.

I m pretty sure you ll find that there are NO laws requiring companies to provide benefits, no matter what the size of the company.Here s where to find out:http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/DLSE-FAQs.htm

What are some indirect competitors of a landscaping business? -

Also, what are key success factors that must be done well in order for a landscaping business to do well and succeed?

Your biggest competitors (indirect) would be Home Depot, Lowe s and local nurseries. These places often offer Do-It-Yourself classes and help potential customers cut you out. Other indirect competitors would be lawn care companies who dabble in small projects. Landscaping is like any other business, you HAVE to market ALL THE TIME! If you don t market market market and continue to market even after you have jobs you ll stagnate and die off.