Sunday, November 20, 2011

How/Who to order Car-Shaped business cards from?

I need to order some car-shaped business cards for my boyfriend. He does custom cars, i.e., hot rods. He wants his cards to be shaped like a hot rod...Do any of you know a company that does this? I have been unsuccessful searching online so far and usually I can find anything online...

How/Who to order Car-Shaped business cards from?
Try here: http://www.wgbc.com/automotive.html


Sunday, August 22, 2010

What is doing business with a Scientology affiliated company really like?

I can't find any straight answers on this. Looks like there are people online with a serious axe to grind. Do they treat people any different than a non scientology affiliated business? Do they subscribe to some management model peculiar to themselves? Are promotions blocked or difficult for non-scientologist people? I have a dear friend who is considering employment with a company commonly known to be COS affiliated and is a little hesitant. She fears that if it turns out to be cult like and quits, "they" will try to sue her or use something heavy handed. I think that it's okay and most people think it's some freaky cult like experience. What do those of you with personal experiences know?

What is doing business with a Scientology affiliated company really like?
Horrific. Scientology is a cult that uses high paid lawyers to get what they want %26amp; counteract any bad publicity. That's why it's illegal in some countries.
Reply:frankly my dear......... I don't give a damn!


Online schools?

My daughter is interested in applying to online courses. My question is will the certificate be anygood to help her get a job? I thought I read somewhere their degrees were not any good. She wants to take business courses.

Online schools?
i am taking online classes through the university of phoenix. if it is an acredited school it will be accepted.

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Starting a business?

what do you need to start a small business at home. Do I have to get my name copyrighted stuff like that i want to sell some of my cakes online but don't know how to go about doing it the legal way. any website or advice would be great thanks.

Starting a business?
When I started my first business I talked to an accountant and she helped me threw the process. She told me everything I needed to do and well to tell you the truth I just paid her to do it. Talking to accountants are free get as much information out of them as possible. Really all you need is a business ID number and A tax ID number, depending on what state you live in.
Reply:Go to http://www.score.org/ and in the upper left hand corner, enter your zip code. On the next screen, you will get information on the nearest SCORE chapter. Call them and arrange for a free meeting with a SCORE counselor.





SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).





SCORE has 389 chapters in locations throughout the United States and its territories, with 10,500 volunteers nationwide. Both working and retired executives and business owners donate time and expertise as business counselors.
Reply:Most businesses start out small. As a new business owner you need to know your federal tax responsibilities. This page provides links to basic federal tax information for people who are starting a business. It also provides information to assist in making basic business decisions. The list should not be construed as all-inclusive. Other steps may be appropriate for your specific type of business.





What New Business Owners Need to Know About Federal Taxes?





Is it a Business or a Hobby?


Selecting a Business Structure


Employer Identification Number (EIN)


Business Taxes


Recordkeeping


When Do I Start My Tax Year?


Selecting an Accounting Method


Checklist for Starting a Business


Establishing a Retirement Plan


Small Business Publications
Reply:I have a copyrighted product. Copyrights are given to intellectual property, like books, music, not cakes. You'd have to submit a sample of your product, and I don't think a cake would handle well in a file. The copyright was easily done by registering it with the Library of Congress. However, you must be precise in what you are submitting. I consulted a patent layer who was gracious enough to tell me I did everything correctly on my own. It isn't that hard.





If your goal is to bake cakes to sell over the internet, you might have to check out laws with your public health dept. You would probably need to do your baking in a certified kitchen. If you can't have your kitchen certified, you could rent time in a senior center, church, or restaurant that has a certified kitchen. If we could bake cookies from our houses and sell directly to the public, there would probably be a lot of homemakers doing it. It can get kind of tricky when you sell your baked goods commercially to the public.





There are liability issues that might come up; an LLC might be an entity you might want to consider instead of just going at this as a sole proprietor. To become an LLC is also possible for you to handle, contact your state government. It involves filling out the proper documents.





The Small Business Administration in your area is invaluable. They can answer many of the questions your are posing,and possibly help you with your entity paper. Make an appointment, its a good starting point.





Good Luck!


Taking an Accounting class Online?

Is it a good idea? Will i learn? Tests are held in campus. Everything else is online.





P.S. Im a freshman and the class is only an "Introduction to Accounting" ...Business Degree Major in Economics

Taking an Accounting class Online?
It depends how well the online course is structured, the instructor, and your talents and abilities. Online courses in general require you to keep up as in a regular campus course. Slack away and you're guaranteed to do poorly so don't fall into that trap. Accounting specifically requires some hand-holding in the practical concepts since you really need to nail down how to do the problemsets quickly and correctly, as during examinations you will be pressed for time to finish everything. You need to do all the homework and understand it very well, even if the homework isn't collected. If you don't understand something, you must find the answer. So instructor contact is very important for the course. In an online course, as you do not see the instructor typically, you need to make sure they are receptive to inquiries by email, phone, and in person if you live near the campus.


Online MBA - Does anyone have any real world experience with how these degrees are viewed by employers?

I mean someone who has obtained a better job by virtue of attaining a degree of this type, or someone who has had a bad experience in a job search because of obtaining this type of degree.





I don't need to hear that going to a top 15 business school is the way to go. I know that. If I could go to Harvard then I would, but I can't. Just looking to enhance my skills some and put myself into a better position for some upper level jobs at my current employer as well as other employers. For that reason I'm wondering if going for an online MBA is worth my time, or would the amount of job experience I gained at the same time be just as valuable, if not more so, along with just obtaining some professional designations/certificates?

Online MBA - Does anyone have any real world experience with how these degrees are viewed by employers?
We're one of the largest employers in the state and we accept regionally accredited degrees, regardless of delivery format.





If you want an online MBA with more name recognition, look at Penn States or U Illinois just announced they were kicking off their online program.
Reply:Real work experience and finding a "ladder" or a boss who really likes you is much more valuable than getting an online MBA. Networking and knowing the right people are more valuable than any degree or certification.





We screen these people out on a regular basis.


Pet grooming courses online?

I found this question, which sort of helped, but wanted a bit more reassurance...





http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...





I want to take online dog grooming courses, most likely through Nash Academy (possibly through Penn Foster, not sure yet) and was wondering what else I need to do to be more "appealing" in the business. Obviously I need hands on training, so would PetCo, PetSmart, or a local vet's office or animal shelter be willing to give me training? I live in Iowa, so the only way for me to get the schooling (without traveling 2 1/2 hours) is to take online courses...

Pet grooming courses online?
I know PetSmart does send their bathers through groomer training, but you also obligate yourself for a certain amount of time to work for them or pay X amount of money to them, I'm sure PetCo has something similar to prevent people from hiring on long enough to become a groomer then go open up their own salon. You could try a vet's office the one I go to has sent people to grooming school before, but didn't do on the job training, which is what you sound like your looking for. Otherwise your only option would be to get the online classes and go from there but that would also be slow going.

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