Question by Jmo: How do small business make money on shipping? Hi, I’m working on a small business plan for an online shop. I hear that shipping is where profits can be made. I haven’t researched the shipping portion yet of my business idea. 1. How do you sign up for discount shipping programs with [...]
Archive for September, 2011
What would you think about a business plan that shows people how to reduce their tax burden?
Question by Zero1: What would you think about a business plan that shows people how to reduce their tax burden? This business plan, and the business that ensues from this, shows people how to progressively and perpetually reduce their tax burden across the board. This goes far beyond merely income taxes. We’re talking about all [...]
Q&A: How do I write a business plan to use to apply for small business grants?
Question by radiomatts@sbcglobal.net: How do I write a business plan to use to apply for small business grants? I have one of the Matthew Lesko books, and see some possibiliites for small business grants. They all ask for a formal business plan in order to apply. I have everything set up in my head, but [...]
Q&A: How do I write a business plan for a pet hotel?
Question by wooohoo12: How do I write a business plan for a pet hotel? I would like to start a business and am in need of some ideas for writing my business plan, then I will be looking for investors? I seen a business in Chesterfield, MO and it was called Petropolis. It was a [...]
I recently started a small business. Are there any grants available for small business for start-up costs?
Question by : I recently started a small business. Are there any grants available for small business for start-up costs? I am interested in learning about legitimate grants for small businesses (or women owned businesses) to help with start-up costs for equipment (computers, fax machine, printer, etc.) and advertising. I have a business plan, Tax [...]
What is the format of a business plan for financial advisors?
Question by Mirjana: What is the format of a business plan for financial advisors? I am going thru the interview process with Smith Barney and one of their requirements is to form a business plan of how I plan on reaching the requirements within in a 2 year period. Has anyone put a business plan [...]
Does my small business need to file a tax return?
Question by greg b: Does my small business need to file a tax return? I am a small business owner and have been developing my company for the past year. Because I left my previous job to start this business I do not have a current income and because my company only recently officially “opened [...]
How do you calculate a financial plan for a Business plan?
Question by THE.bull.B: How do you calculate a financial plan for a Business plan? I was about to calculate my financial plan for my business plan. I was wondering do i have to calculate every little detail, like chairs, carpet, lights and etc, into my business plan? Best answer: Answer by EmilyDear i suggest you [...]
How do you write a business plan for a startup?
Question by millylouise: How do you write a business plan for a startup? I wrote a business plan but I’m somewhat unsure whether it confirms to the accepted standards to go in front of a VC or a SBA-approved bank. Could you please show me how to write a business plan through a website, or [...]