What Regulations Do I Need to Consider Before Opening a Restaurant?
Nina Kaufman answered March 4, 2011
Opening a restaurant/bar involves the same issues as starting any other kind of business -- and then some. You need to be concerned with forming a business entity. If you have investors...moreHow Do I Force Out My Partner?
Nina Kaufman answered March 4, 2011
When it comes to kicking out a business partner, you have three options: Follow the procedure set out in your operating agreement, negotiate a different deal altogether, or go to court. If you...moreHow Do I Find a Web Designer with SEO Expertise?
John Arnold answered March 3, 2011
Website creative design, SEO and programming can involve very different skills and personalities. If you need more than one type of service, make sure you look for companies that either specialize...moreIs Bluetooth Marketing Effective?
John Arnold answered March 3, 2011
Bluetooth marketing is part of a larger sphere of marketing known as location-based marketing or proximity marketing. The idea behind proximity marketing is that the proximity of a prospect or...moreCan I Pay a Part-Timer for Additional Piece Work?
Penny Morey answered March 2, 2011
Based on your description of the nature and arrangement of the offsite work, I believe that you can do this. You must be careful that the employee is not working more than 40 hours a week doing...moreHow Long Must I Hold a Job for an Employee on Medical Leave?
Penny Morey answered March 2, 2011
This is bad form on the part of the employee. But your company should have a policy in place that instructs people on the proper protocol to follow if they are out of work due to personal illness...moreHow Can I Advertise on a Budget?
Michael Kaleikini answered February 26, 2011
The question isn't really about where you are, it's more about how much time you have to put into low- or no-cost strategies in marketing and promotion. A small budget doesn't mean you will have...moreHow Do I Choose a Partner for My Invention?
Tim Berry answered February 22, 2011
I'm sorry to be discouraging, but I am very skeptical about the possibility of selling an invention to a manufacturer. That rarely happens. The value in an invention materializes when somebody uses...moreWhat Does a Business Plan Really Need to Include?
Tim Berry answered February 22, 2011
Form follows function. What's really necessary in a business plan is what it takes to manage your business better. That means that a lot depends on what you're doing with your planmoreHow Do I Find a Partner for a Franchise Business?
Jeff Elgin answered February 21, 2011
It sounds like what you're interested in finding is an operating partner rather than a financial partner. If that's the case, your mission is fairly simple. The first thing you want to do is...moreShould I Buy a Franchise in a Crowded Market?
Jeff Elgin answered February 21, 2011
Just because there is a lot of competition in an area doesn't necessarily mean that it is a bad business to go into. It could mean that there is huge demand for the product or service the business...moreHow Do I Resign from an S Corporation?
Nina Kaufman answered February 18, 2011
If you intend to resign, youll first want to speak with the bank to find out whether they will release you from your personal guaranty. Just resigning from the corporation does not automatically...moreHow Do I Stop a Competitor from Using My Name?
Nina Kaufman answered February 18, 2011
Unless you have filed for trademark protection for your company name, youll have a difficult time stopping others from using a similar name. The Secretary of State (or local county clerk) is...moreDo I Need an Auctioneer License to Run an Online Auction?
Nina Kaufman answered February 18, 2011
I'm glad you specified your state, because different states have different licensing requirements when it comes to certain business activities. The Michigan Economic Development Corp. has moreHow Do You Know When to Quit Your Job to Launch Your Business?
Brad Sugars answered February 16, 2011
Ask yourself the following questions: Do you have cashflow from your business that you're currently working on? And you are working on it part time, right? Are you able to make at...moreHow Can I Attract Wealthy Clients?
Brad Sugars answered February 16, 2011
Advertising is not the answer you're looking for, referrals are. It's time to develop a referral strategy that will lower your customer acquisition cost while bringing in the type of customer you...moreWhat's the Best Way to Spread the Word About a New Product?
Brad Sugars answered February 16, 2011
The value of public relations is in the credibility it can create as a result of a third-party, such as a TV, newspaper or other media story, says your product or service has value. You'll need to...moreWould Studying Politics Help Me in Business?
Brad Sugars answered February 16, 2011
The answer to your question totally depends on what kind of business your father owns. If it's a law firm, lobby firm, public-relations company or advocacy group, it's probably not a bad idea to...moreWhat's the Best Course of Study for Would-Be Restauranteurs?
Brad Sugars answered February 16, 2011
The best education you can get for working in restaurants is actually going to work at a restaurant. Restaurants and bars can be entrepreneurial traps. Many people believe that they're industry...moreHow Can I Find a Manufacturer for a Product?
