My husband and myself are self employed, but in a different business, can we both claim home office deductions? -

yes. but if you share the same ones, keep proper records.

Touchy subject with the IRS, are the offices in separate rooms ? Better check with your CPA on the procedure for this one.

How can you go about opening a coffee shop? -

What would be the requirements.

Licensing requirements for a coffee shop business will vary by location.That said, here is a general idea of licensing requirements you can expect.- General business license- Building permit (if you plan to do construction) or zoning permit (if you are developing land for business use)- Health permit- Occupational permit (often for home-based businesses)- Signage permit- A sidewalk cafe generally needs a sidewalk cafe permitThere are also employment and insurance requirements, which you can also get information on at the Business.gov website. If you want to get an idea of insurance cost before you speak with an agent, you can get free business insurance quotes online for your particular business in your state online.If you want more specifics on starting a coffee shop, you can sometimes find a book in your local library or bookstore explaining what to do step-by-step. It s also a good way to find equipment and supply resources for your business.

Is ATMCASH a good name for a company? -

They specialize in money remittances and help people send money anywhere in the world by using prepaid ATMCASH cards, ATM cards essentially. It makes sense and grabs your attention right?

Yeah, the company name is good and people get what the company deals with generally. I went to the website atmcash.com and it looked like a solid product but it s a little too late in the game to be worrying about the name if you re already accepting customers, dude. Move on to marketing what you already have.

should be the money box

looks good to meor cash4u

About the flea market? -

Does Stamford, CT or Queens, New York have any flea market? if those areas i mention have flea market, when is open time of flea market and where?

flea market , montgomery, its just like, its just like, a mini mall. hey hey u heard me come shop..

Flea markets in Stamford and Queens are listed on the pages linked below.If the times of operation aren t listed, it will be easy to learn the information by clicking the accompanying links or calling the telephone numbers associated with the flea markets.The Stamford flea market doesn t list a telephone number, but perhaps there will be another way for you to learn about this facility.Shirley George FrazierAuthor and Small Business Expert

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Can i qualify for unemployment if i own a business other than the job that I was laid-off from? -

I was laid off from my company. Now I m filing for unemployment. But I do own a small business other than the company that I worked for. Can I still file unemployment?If I can t, should I dissolve my sole-proprietary business and then file for unemployment?

Eligible check Although specific eligibility requirements vary from state to state, most states have the same basic standards for collecting unemployment benefits. They include:-You must be unemployed or working less than full time -You must meet certain income requirements -You must be ready, willing, and able to work -You must have involuntarily left your job In general, you won t be eligible for benefits if:-You quit your job simply because you didn t like it -You re fired for committing a crime (e.g., stealing) -You ve never worked before For more information, contact your state s local employment office. You can also look in the state government section of your phone book under Unemployment Insurance, Unemployment Compensation, Employment Insurance, or Employment Service. Or, you can try surfing the Internet using these same key terms. How are benefits calculated? Regardless of which state you live in, you ll receive a weekly unemployment benefit based on how long you were employed and your prior wages. The state will calculate your average weekly wage, and you will receive a percentage of that wage based on your state s formula. You can figure out your average weekly wage by adding up 12 months worth of pay stubs and dividing that number by 52. If you were salaried, just divide your annual salary by 52.Length will vary depends on your situation. Usually it last up to 26 weeks..I d recommend you to go ahead and call your local unemployment office, and get a clear answer.

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you should still be able to finle for unemployment I assume teh small business is more of a hobby than a business that can support you and family.

I am looking for a work at home job that pays hourly? -

I am looking for a work at home job. I would like it to pay hourly so I know that I am getting paid for my work. Does anyone know of a place that is hiring. Not paid surveys or reading emails. I would like phone work or if there is somewhere hiring for a typist. Thanks for the help.

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How much money it can be spend to star a small construction firm? -

how much money it can be spend to star a small construction firm? focus on construction restaurants or small buildings aparmentI study civil engineering

Well i don t know. Where i am from you don t really need a whole lot. Just get a team together meaning builder, laborers, plumbers, electrician etc. and then out source your services. You will more than likely get the money you need from the contract you win.

What is the single best way to market to your targeted potential customers? -

Have tried direct mail, cold calling, phone book, newspaper, walk-ins. Maybe it is just the economy but everything seems so unsuccessful right now. Please Help!

Depends on the product or service you re trying to sell. Most people are holding on to discretionary dollars for dear life! Trying thinking outside the box ... Concentrate your efforts on meeting your prospects face-to-face and selling YOURSELF instead of your product. Expanding your network in this manner will pay big dividends later on and could make much-needed sales now.Good Luck!

How do I Delete Amway Global account? -

For personal reasons I need to delete my Amway Global account. How do I go about doing this?

Hi Mike,Contact customer.support@amwayglobal.com

I need help with a name for a boutique I want to open - I like quot;____ Boutiquequot; Help!? -

I will sell stationery, wedding and birthday invites (custom and ready to buy), jewelry, monogrammed gifts, candles, etc. My name is Alison and I don t really like that - it s not the WOW factor name. I love Coco or Zoe, something different, so I thought Coco s Boutique or Zoe s Boutique. I didn t want it to sound to young - I want it classy. Thanks!!

Those are not too young, however if you do name it zoe people are going to ask why. i personally like things like sterling rose boutique or the little boutique, or if your store street address is something like 123 5th street you could name it boutique 123.

Alison is a wonderful name and you might want to reconsider using it. People using the Yellow Pages tend to go with the top of the list or the big ads. Alison s Boutique would be close to the top of the alphabetical listings and that might make a difference to your bottom line. However, I would suggest putting in a descriptive word between Alison and Boutique. Try Alison s Bridal Boutique or Alison s Stationary Boutique. If you still hate Alison, try Ali s or another name beginning with A.

Shy Barroque Boutique

How can the economy be a threat to stores? -

simple grasshopper. if people do not have money to spend the merchants do not make money and they can not pay their employees who can not spend at other merchants. and the cycle repeats.

Free grants for small business? -

trying to start my own business

There are millions of dollars in governement grants awarded each year. However, not to start a private business.Go to the web site for government grants - http://www.grants.govThe site page Who Is Eligible states: http://www.grants.gov/aboutgrants/eligib��We have all seen them; late night infomercials, websites, and reference guides, advertising millions in free money Don t believe the hype! Although there are many grants on Grants.gov, few of them are available to individuals and none of them are available for personal financial assistance. To find an alphabetical listing of federal personal assistance visit USA.gov website��s Government Benefits, Grants, and Financial Aid page at http://www.govbenefits.gov/Find out if you are eligible to apply for grants on Grants.gov, watch this helpful animated eligibility tutorial - http://www.grants.gov/tutorials/gdgeligi��

There are billions of dollars in free grants available. Some are through the US Gov t others through Private Foundations.There s also a catalogue of grants at your local library. Depending on the kind of business and the background of the owners you must match your needs to the grant.Be patient and follow the directions for the ones for which you qualify and you ll be ok. January is the best time to seek them (in my opion) for the new deadlines etc.Good Luck!

Where are the best places to hang up flyers? -

Sorry, im not sure but my question looks kind of grammatically incorrect. Anyway, I m saving up for some good investments, so I made a babysitting business. I would like to know a few places to hang up these flyers.My community has:A LibraryA Community Pool/GymA Community CenterA pretty big plazaA Kid-Filled Neighborhood(Most of my friends live there)Any more places i could hang these up? Do I need permission of any kind?

Ask at any place if they will allow you to put them up. As for putting about the neighborhood, put them either on folks doors or ON the mailbox with tape. Do not put them in the mailbox, that s illegal, as per the post office.

the best place is to post ads on http://www.craigslist.org for childcare. also post in the community sections. it will give you alot more traffic than flyers. plus doesnt cost a cent no print ink or paper costsbut yes ask for permission when placing flyers.