How does a small business compete with industry giants?
How do you stay competative considering pricing for small business might be a little higher than those of industry giants, obviously dictated by a lesser buying power? What are some ideas to boost sales and attract people to support small/ local businesses?
Michelina
My dad wants to start a small business. What accounting/bookkeeping software would be appropriate?
As my dad’s not overly astute in the financial management side of things, I agreed that I would help him out in that respect. I’m a year 11 Accounting student so we’ve covered most of small business bookkeeping. I’m just wondering which accounting method would be most appropriate (and which software).
The business I only likely (at present) to consist wholly of himself (service business). I would probably be listed as an employee in these circumstances though.
Elke
How do I go about opening a small business in Illinois?
I am a single mother of two, and I am interested in opening a small business for infants and children’s items. What is the process to do this, and about how much does it cost excluding my inventory? I already know how much that will be. Do I need a business license? And how do I get a tax ID certificate for the business? I really want to do this and any help would be greatly appreciated!
Corrie
How can I drive more people to my small business from home site?
I don’t want to waist time with people who want work at home jobs. I want people who are looking for a small work from home BUSINESS, not job. Any business cost money to start. Investment is small and income is more than substantial. When you do the work! The business is in Real Estate. I don’t want to spend alot on advertising. I don’t feel I have to sell the business. The business is a service that sells it’s self. I just need the traffic, so people can make up their on mind. Any ideas?
Toccara
How can i start an online small business investment community?
I trying to locate person’s interested in being part of a small business community. We can exchange ideas about ways we can make business more profitable and better to generate wealth.
Cristina
How we can find a small business subsidies for our very young company?
Me, and my partner heard from somewhere that we can apply for free financial subsidies who help to newly established small business. We checked in Google, but the information over there is so randomized. We are a new Employment Agency, based in Brooklyn NY and we just opened our office.
We guess that the help may be Government or Private (financial subsidies/sponsorship) and that’s why we was wondering how we can find the right person or source?
Thank you for your time and patience!
Terese
How do I find a small business loan from an individual?
I am a small business wanting to expand with additional employees, office equipment and working capital. I need an individual who can loan this money as my personal credit is not good enough to get a business loan.
Odilia
How would I go about preparing a business plan for a small business?
Is there some sort of cheap software or is there any place online that I can find out exactly how to prepare my own business plan. I want to start a small business. I want it to be a shoe store for women. On a boutique level. Preferably in a mall.
Lorriane
What can you tell me about small business loans?
I’d like to get a small business loan to cover start-up costs and to give me working capital for two years. I’d also like at least 40 acres of land for the business to use. Should I bundle the loan for the business with the loan for the land or should I do each loan seperately?
Rikki
What are the pros and con of incorporating my small business instead of remaining a sole proprietor?
I am approaching 62 years of age, my son is in college. I have a small janitorial business that my wife and I work part time along with three part time employees. I also work part time three days a week as a building inspector for the city. I am considering taking social security at age 62. I know I am allowed to earn 12,000 per year with out paying back taxes. I have felt it best to get the business out of my name and receive a small check. Have my son operate the business and keep my part time salary low. Are is it best to continue as sole proprietor and pay taxes on net profit.
Katheleen










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