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Business
Asked by M.D. from Minneapolis
on February 16, 2011
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How does a person start up a business, specifically in the state of Minnesota, and what kinds of fees are associated with it?
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- Hi - another Anoka mom here! I started a business this year and decided to go with an LLC. It cost $160 to register. If you are a sole member LLC, you can file your...
- Talk to a qualified CPA and legal counsel. There are many factors involved. You need a solid business plan. Are you borrowing money? If so, the bank will "own" ...
- It matters. LLC? Corporation? So many more... I don't know about your state but after I did all the research I figured out that unless I had an employee it wasn't...
Do You Own Your Business?
Asked by S.!. from Los Angeles
on August 15, 2011
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I would love to be self employed. But I have no idea what I want to do. If you have your own business - is it your passion? Did you always know you wanted to do it?...
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- If you want to happily own a business, then yes, it better be a passion for you. Figure out what you love, reading, cooking, gardening, writing resumes, painting hous...
- Yes, and I do several things. I love to exercise and a friend started an exercise studio and needed more instructors. She lead a class on personal training and I got...
- I have been self-employed since I was 23. I was a graphic designer with a college degree. After working an internship at an L.A. agency, I realized that wasn't for m...
Resources for Small Business Plan and Marketing
Asked by B.W. from Chicago
on November 2, 2008
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Myself and two other individuals have recently started a new business. Does anyone have any experience with books or other resources for developing a business plan an...
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- DePaul runs a course called Start Up! Chicago that is focused on all the aspects of starting a small business in Chicago. They have a great entrepreneurship program ov...
- B., a colleague and I started a new business earlier this year called art & soul, an art and wellness center for kids and families. We found SCORE to be an invaluable...
- http://www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/sbdc/sbdclocator/index.html
Anyone Out There Run Their Own Small Business? like to Talk About It.
Asked by R. from Dallas
on May 14, 2006
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My sister and I are currently researching what it takes to start a small business. We are interested in talking to anyone who might have experience in starting a small...
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- R., I started my own business (photography). I had tried to start one before and it flopped. :( Live and learn. There are good resources on the net. Even yet, ther...
- Hello R., I have a fantastic, life changing, bussiness that you and your sister could do right from your living rooms. I would be glad to tell you more! You can c...
- Hi R., I started my own business 9 years ago now. I design and build Web sites and use SAHM as my work force. I have an 18 mos. old and a 4 1/2 year old. I lov...
Other Wives of Small Business Owners or Executives?
Asked by M.J. from Sacramento
on October 13, 2010
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I was just curious how other wives of small business owners and top executives (or any spouse with a job requiring 60+ hour work weeks) divvy up household responsibili...
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- I actually would take issue with your last sentence, CA. Hiring more staff instead of paying himself enough to live on is not how he HAS to do things - it is how he C...
- I would say, for now try brainstorming ways to simplify your routine, so you have a little less work. For example, you could try cooking something all in one pot (c...
- I would suggest that instead of asking him to help more, you approach it as a problem that you would like his help in solving. Maybe he sees this as temporary. Clear...
Starting Business
Asked by L.N. from Dallas
on August 7, 2008
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I am trying to start a business but my personal credit is shot due to us loosing our home. I am trying to get $5000. Any advice on how to do this?
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- I agree with a few of the other mamas in that you don't need to try for a loan...you need to pay cash. $5,000 sounds monumental to you, but in terms of business start-...
- Scrimp, save, stay focused & pay cash. It's amazing how it feels to not have the payment. Speaking from experience...
- I don't mean to sound harsh but you need to stop using credit and work at saving up the $5000.00 (work not borrow, as many jobs as you have to for as long as you have ...
Legal Business Advice
Asked by E.A. from Chicago
on January 5, 2010
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I am trying to set up an on-location photography side business officially this year. I've been doing practice sessions for a year now and feel ready for the next step...
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- E., I had a really good experience talking to the people at The Shah Center it is associated with McHenry County College. Through the Illinois Small Business Developm...
- E., First I think you are doing this the right way. DON"T make any mistakes that could come back to haunt you in the end. I tried to use a small local accountant for m...
- you should check with your local municipality and see if they have rules about at-home businesses or business licensing. also, for some extra help you should check wit...
Getting a Little Business Going
Asked by P.L. from Chicago
on April 7, 2011
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I started making soaps,body butters,scrubs, heating pillows and what not.I do gift baskets,etc.I'm in the middle of getting liability insurance and was trying to read ...
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- Hi, I have a home-based business (information service) and all I needed to do was register with the county, put a one-time ad in the paper announcing my business, and ...
- An LLC isn't necessary. You should apply with the state department of revenue for sales tax purposes. You also need to apply for a business license through your coun...
- My husband has a construction (service) business in Illinois. He was as sole proprieter when I met him. He is now an S-Corp. Here is my advice/comments: I found ...
New Business Idea for Husband and Myself.
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on March 28, 2011
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My husband and I have both been laid-off and are not having much luck finding a new job. I came up with an idea of a dog poop picking up company. I looked online and...
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- M., Let me ask you this - when you was a kid, did you envision picking up dog poo to make you happy? Don't get me wrong... I know that times are tough, and you h...
- One family's shite might just be anothers treasure, right? here are you going to put these mountains of poo? I know it would be a profitable business...they are all ...
- Sure, why not? Sounds good. In Europe, in some countries, they actually have, dog-poop cleaners. Government employees. It is needed. In my State, there is no...
Need Banking Advice for Our Business - McKinney
Asked by J.E. from Dallas
on August 5, 2007
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Hi Mamas!
I always get great responses here and I'd love your help once again. My husband and I have started a business and need to set up a business checking acco...
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- View Point Bank has alot of help for first time buisness owners as does Wells Fargo
- My husband and I both have business accounts with Chase Bank (allen) I HIGHLY Recommend them. Paul Sims is our banker. This is why I LOVE THEM!!! We were on vacation...
- Congratulations on starting your own business. I am not familiar with which banks are in McKinney, but for our business, we have found Capital One to be excellent. I...
