I am a wanting to start a new business. Are grants available for a woman first time business owner? -

The short answer to your question is: NO.Any business you start will have to be funded from your own resources. For more advice about starting a small business go to: www.SCORE.org. There you will find hundreds of articles about starting and growing a small business. You can even sign up for FREE counseling from a SCORE counselor in your area.Good Luck!

What would happen if I didnt pay for an item I bought on ebay? -

I bought a book on ebay using buy it now. I tried to pay for it through paypal and it is saying that the seller is denying the payment. I tried everything and the payment wont go through. Paypal is the only method he accepts. What would happen if I just don t pay it? I tried asking him but he never emailed me back yet. What should I do?

Well, you might get a bad comment and not get the book. You re not going to get banned from eBay or anything, though. If he won t answer, it s his own fault, anyway. You can always leave him a bad comment.Really, though, eBay works better for the buyer than for the seller, so you have a somewhat unfair advantage. I wouldn t worry about it. At most you get a nonpaying buyer , but if the seller is denying the payment, it s his fault not yours. It s not really a big deal unless you haven t paid, like, thirty people.

When running a business from home with kids, how would you take calls from clients? -

If you had a company providing financial services and consulting and you had to work full-day from home, what details of contact would you give on your company s website, that wouldn t hurt its image? Like oh, they don t even have a phone number on their website! .Especially, if you had a 2 years old kid, who needs to sleep during the day and you sometimes couldn t be able to take a call, because you had to spend some time with the kid?One idea I have right now is to provide a call me back form and not give a phone number. If you have any other ideas, please share.

It s definitely best to have a phone number listed on the site, especially when you are offering financial services. People do tend to distrust sites without a phone number.You have a few options. Whichever option you choose it s best to have a separate line for your business or people will constantly be bothering you on your personal time. Also when you call people back, call from the dedicated business line. I ve made the mistake of returning business calls from my cell phone. They people got my cell number from their caller ID and bugged me to death. You can simply have vmail answer the calls. You can get one of those virtual systems where people call in and get an automated system, the system calls you and lets you know who s calling and you have the option of taking the call or sending it to vmail. You could hire an answering service and forward calls to them when you are not taking calls. In that scenario you can actually make it appear as though you have a secretary answering your calls.The call me back form is a good idea in addition to providing your phone number. Some people will not pick up the phone and call you, but will submit their info and wait for you to call them back.

List a phone number, but have all the calls go to voicemail. Then call the clients back at your convenience. In your voicemail outgoing message, don t word it like an answering machine message, but something like Thank you for calling XYZ Financial Services, Mr/Mrs XYZ is away from his/her desk or assisting other clients right now, but please leave your name, number and a brief message and we will return your call as soon as possible.

What are the regulations and registrations required to start a play school in India? -

Where are all the play schools in India listed? Where should I register to start a play school?

There are not much regulations to start a play school in India.

You can take a franchise of any renowned chain such as shemrock - will be better as they have well researched curriculumhttp://www.shemrock.com

Where can i buy ufo documentaries wholesale so i can sell it on ebay? -

check with your local mufo chapter

LLC question? limited liability corp? -

if someone owns a LLC can they buy vehicles in the LLC name.. and if so..can family members drive or operate vechiles owned by the llc if they are not employees of the LLC... thanks

Can the LLC buy a vehicle? Yes.Can non-business use mileage be put on the vehicle? Yes.Is this a deductible as a business use of the vehicle? NO. Will the IRS have a problem with it? YES.

As long as they are listed on the insurance policy I don t see a problem with it. I would ask the person who owns the business though... If the family member gets in a wreck, the LLC may be liable...

Characteristics of a good entrepeneur? -

which of the following is a characteristic of a good entrepreneur?You hate to fail at anythingYou like to have things spelled out in detailyou like to have others make decisions for youYou have a lot of energy

You have a lot of energy. I thought of the first one - but, that s not exactly right. The mentality of a successful entrepreneur should be, Failure is not an option. But that doesn t necessarily mean that you hate to fail at anything. If that were the case, entrepreneurs wouldn t take risks, and risk taking is an essential part of being an entrepreneur.An entrepreneur doesn t have to have everything spelled out in detail. In fact, independence is a key factor in an entrepreneur, which means that not everything will be spelled out in detail for them.An entrepreneur needs to understand that they will make a lot of decisions - this means that others aren t gonna be making them for you. No one makes decisions if YOU are in charge of a business - especially if it s a sole proprietorship. You make your own decisions: that s one of the advantages that people see in being their own boss.You definitely have to have a lot of energy. Running a business is a lot of hard work, and you have to be up for it. You run most of the errands in the beginning, you make the business plan, you have to have that character, that fast paced, always doing something manner to survive in creating your own business.

Is there a low-investment business I could start? -

I don t have much money, but would like to start a business. I am 18 years old, and my talents include writing, creativity, and I m great with kids. I am willing to put in a lot of work and effort, but am lacking in funds. Any suggestions?

What do you mean by start a business ? Many people seem to use this phrase to mean that they intend to work a few hours a day at something they love, and they expect it to support them, starting from the first day.For a full time business, expect for the business to hemorrhage money for at least the first couple of years, and keep losing money for another couple, and maybe it will break even by the fifth year, if you re lucky. This means that you must have money to support yourself AND the business for at least five years. Many businesses continue to lose money even after the five year mark, and some never turn a profit. Most businesses flop before five years. Generally, this is because the business was underfunded to start with, and because the owner had no idea what s/he was doing.My suggestions are to first, figure out what sort of business you d like to be in. Then, go work for someone else in that business, so that you can learn it. During this time, you should be living as frugally as possible, and setting aside every spare penny to start your own business, and to keep it running for those first years. You should also take college level courses in any applicable field. If you want to write kids books, for instance, edit a newsletter that s put out for kids (or their parents), and take college courses in writing. College courses don t have to be at four year universities, there are quite a number of two year colleges that offer a variety of courses, and they ll let you take one or two courses per semester. If you want to design children s clothing, then work in that field, while taking courses in design and fashion.Starting your own business, if it s a full time business, is very hard, and it takes a huge financial commitment. If you just want a sideline business, then you don t have to put as much into it financially, but it s still very hard work.You shouldn t even try to start a business until you know exactly what sort of business you want to be in, and until you ve proven that you have the skills. Going bankrupt, or nearly bankrupt, before you re 30 is no fun. Well, it s never fun, really.

Ebay private auction? -

do i need a credit card for a private auction or how many options do i need to pay for a private auction

Private auctions means that the buyers name and id s are all private (means it will stay anonymous) so you can pay by whatever method buyer accept on that auction.. paypal.. or credit card, debit card, money orders... all depend on what buyer accept ..Good luck and have a great day ..

I would like to know about maintenance of knowledge used excavators, where you can provide this information? -

In addition, I want to buy a bulldozer, but also want to know this information

You want to know all kinds of second-hand excavators, including the supply of information, maintenance and so on, can be accessed: http://www.used-excavator.net Do you want to buy bulldozers, went to the http://www.minibulldozer.net.

I need to know what to look for as I am going out to my first audit to quote an annual for fire protection.? -

Any fire protection technicians who may have done this I would appreciate your help. I am auditing a residental condiminium. Thanks Tereka

Fire Alarm System- Is the F.A.S certified?- Is the F.A.S tested regularly?Automatic Fire Sprinkler System (AFSS)- Are the inside stand pipes and valves inspected regularly?- Are the outside private fire hydrants flushed on a routine preventive maintenance schedule at least once a year?- Are AFSS water control valves, and air and water pressure checked weekly/periodically as required?- Is the maintenance of AFSS assigned to responsible persons or to a sprinkler contractor?- Are sprinkler heads protected by metal guards when exposed to physical damage?- Is proper clearance maintained below sprinkler heads?Extinguishers- Are portable fire extinguishers provided in adequate number and type?- Are fire extinguishers mounted in readily accessible locations?- Fire extinguishers have current inspection tags?- Are fire extinguishers recharged regularly and noted on the inspection tag?- Are employees periodically instructed in the use of extinguishers and fire protection procedures?Doors/Exit- Are fire doors not blocked open?- Are fire doors and shutters in good operating condition?- Are fire doors and shutters unobstructed and protected against obstructions, including their counterweights?- Are fire doors and shutter fusible links in place?- Are exits not obstructed and kept unlocked during normal business hours or special events?- Are exits properly marked, exit signs illuminated?Plan/Documentation- Good housekeeping practiced - excess paper, computer cartons, and trash removed- Office has current emergency action plan - occupants trained upon initial hire and as necessary thereafter- Is your local fire department well acquainted with your facilities, its location and specific hazards?- Electric space heaters only as approved by Facilities Engineering

How much would it cost to start a DVD shop? -

How much would it cost to start a DVD shop? A shop like Sanity or EzyDVDs, etc.

Around $50,000, maybe more depending on how many titles you want to have.

Whats a legit name for a person who paints houses? -

I run a painting contracting business and someone in our line of work can be called:1) House Painter2) Painter (although this gets confused with artist-type painters)3) Painting Contractor4) Professional Painter 5) Exterior Painter6) Interior PainterFor examples, look at the different ways these terms are used on our website.

Uhh... a painter? Or if you want to get fancy, how about an External Aesthetic Coloring Engineer. Good right?

housepainter. painter.

Painter or house painter.

Ugh.. Exterior Decorator

sanchez

A legit name?John Smith.

Im not sure what ur asking...Most painters are called..John Smith Painting and Decorating.

paul

I need a grant to start my own truck company? -

Go to grants.gov and follow the instructions, but are going to find that there are no grants to start a business.