Your Questions About Best Home Based Businesses

William asks…

What would be a truly effective way of marketing a new professional music production company?

This company is in the greater Toronto area. It can cover all the bases in terms of music production, recording, composing, arranging, MIDI programming, publishing and artist development. The producer is highly intuitive, conscientious, and proficient within all musical genres. The studio’s(home based) equipment is the best within the industry standard. The company needs to attract clients/artists who actually have a budget and real business plan. I GRACIOUSLY THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION.

Nagesh answers:

The best way is by reputation. I would suggest doing a few pro-bono to make a reel unless you have one already. Then go to the clubs, music stations, etc and give people demos. You should have a website that people can go to that showcases what you are promoting. A lot of musicians/groups are struggling with no budget or business plan so in order to attract brand name clients, you’ll have to became a name brand. Of course, if someone is good, their band will have followers. I’ve produced a dozen music videos and 5000+ hours of streaming video.
Best of luck!

Mary asks…

1. Which best describes the work of Nicolaus Copernicus?

1. Which best describes the work of Nicolaus Copernicus?
(Points : 3)
experimenting on human bodies

inventing analytic geometry

developing a heliocentric theory

studying prisms and the nature of light

2. Which was an accomplishment of Galileo Galilei?
(Points : 3)
writing the Principia Mathematica

producing a precise astronomical calendar

creating a powerful telescope

discovering elliptical orbits

3. Which best describes the influence of Isaac Newton’s theory of universal gravitation?
(Points : 3)
It required the creation of analytic geometry.

It showed that the universe follows a set of predictable rules.

It demonstrated the potential energy contained in matter.

It led to new insights into the nature of light.

4. What did John Locke believe?
(Points : 3)
All governments should have three branches with equal power.

God should not be involved in the affairs of mankind.

It is the government’s job to protect the natural rights of life, liberty, and property.

Absolute monarchs have the right to rule through divine right.

5. Which was a belief of Voltaire?
(Points : 3)
The English system of government was better than the French.

Huguenots should give up their protests and become Catholic.

The best form of government is a republic.

Life is short, nasty, and “brutish.”

6. Which was influenced by Montesquieu?
(Points : 3)
Two Treatises of Government

the theory of universal gravitation

U.S. Constitution

Gettysburg Address

7. Which best describes a major impact of the U.S. Constitution?
(Points : 3)
It promised freedom and equality to all people in the new United States.

It established a government based on a document reflecting the will of the people.

It established the world’s first republican government.

It proclaimed the United States as a country independent from Great Britain.

8. Which was a cause of the French Revolution?
(Points : 3)
tax burden on common people

Magna Carta

Stamp Act

dictatorship of Napoleon Bonaparte

9. Maximilien Robespierre led France during which phase of the revolution? (Points : 3)
Reign of Terror
Great Fear
Consulate
Directory

10. Which was Napoleon’s greatest achievement as leader of France?
(Points : 3)
Napoleonic Code

sale of Louisiana

Continental System

Battle of Waterloo

11. Where did Napoleon suffer his most serious defeat?
(Points : 3)
Austria

Egypt

Italy

Russia

12. Who led the slave rebellion in Haiti in 1791?
(Points : 3)
Francisco de Miranda

Toussaint-Louverture

Simón Bolívar

José de San Martín

13. Father Hidalgo led a struggle for independence in which country?
(Points : 3)
Peru

Mexico

Colombia

Argentina

14. Which is a reason democracy failed following most Latin American revolutions?
(Points : 3)
The people did not speak the same language.

Leaders had very little experience with representative government.

Spain and Portugal regained control over most of their lost territory.

Latin America had no valuable natural resources.

15. During the early 1800s, people in Germany and elsewhere rose up against Napoleon and unified to defend their countries. Which best explains this?
(Points : 3)
a new spirit of nationalism

a desire to rule France

hatred for everything French

fear of losing their homes and businesses

16. Which describes the primary goal of Giuseppe Mazzini’s Young Italy movement?
(Points : 3)
restoring the monarchy

defeating Napoleon’s army

ending Catholic dominance of Italy

creating a united Italian nation

17. Which did Otto von Bismarck use to promote German unification? (Points : 3)
absolute monarchy
alliance with Austria
democracy
militarism

Nagesh answers:

1. C
2. C
3. B
4. C
5. A
6. C
7. B
8. A
9. A
10. A
11. D
12. B
13. B
14. B
15. B
16. C
17. D

Robert asks…

Which careers or career field would fit me best…I just cant seem to decide!

I am having a hard time deciding what I would like to do with the rest of my life as far as a career. Please help with some ideas based on the info below. Thank you very much!

Things I like…
Being around people.
socializing
being active.
computers.
Good at figuring things out.
putting stuff in order, sorting and counting.
entering info. into a computer
doing reasearch.
traveling
writing
outdoor activities.

Plz no at home work or businesses!

Nagesh answers:

Have you thought about being a travel writer? That would be a good way to make use of your loves for people, socializing, doing research, traveling, writing, and doing outdoor activities. Plus, you’d always be learning new things and visiting new places. If you’re not sure that’s what you want to do, why not try it out?

Have you visited the Web site Viscape (http://viscape.com)? It’s a travel-centered social media site, and right now they’re hosting a “Be a Travel Writer” contest, where every travel destination review you write gets entered for a chance to win a free trip to Belize or Key West! And while you’re on your free trip, they’ll hook you up with the local media so you can do more travel writing. It sounds like a great way to get started–and to figure out if this is really what you want to do.

Here’s more information about Viscape’s “Be a Travel Writer” contest: http://blog.viscape.com/2008/05/be-a-travel-writer-contest/
Good luck!

Jenny asks…

Which careers or career field would fit me best…I just cant seem to decide!

I am having a hard time deciding what I would like to do with the rest of my life as far as a career. Please help with some ideas based on the info below. Thank you very much!

Things I like…
Being around people.
socializing
being active.
computers.
Good at figuring things out.
putting stuff in order, sorting and counting.
entering info. into a computer
doing reasearch.
traveling
writing
outdoor activities.

Plz no at home work or businesses!

Nagesh answers:

Journalism, or a detective.
Why? Because both of those jobs include:

Being around people.
Socializing
being active.
Computers.
Figuring things out.
Putting stuff in order, sorting and counting.
Entering info. Into a computer
doing reasearch.
Traveling
writing
outdoor activities

I would say, more so the Journalist though. You’d be suprised.

Helen asks…

What is the best way to use touch-up paint on a 1/2 inch scratch?

I found a scratch on my black car near the antenna, the night I drove home from the Ford Dealer with my new Mustang GT. It is about 3/4 of an inch long and is deep enough to appear grayish white and be felt with your finger nail. The rain has not made it rust so I guess the scratch is down to the primer. Ford Dealers in my area are incompetent, and untrustworthy. I am afraid they will make it worse if I bring it back to them. I live in the South Florida area and hope someone knows of a talented scratch service business that can help me out down here. The Mustang GT is a great car, you just have to be careful to get one that has been put together right. Mine was the 8th one I test drove before I felt it was defect free. If the scratch is the worst thing that I find after a week of driving, I’ll call it being lucky. After spending 32k out the door for this 07 GT/CS, the dealer hasn’t even called me to how I’m doing. The Honda Dealer always called and touch base with me after the sale.

Nagesh answers:

This is a really hard thing to fix by youself,I have been in to detailing and light body work for many years and fixing scratches on your own is a real pain. Quick fix, clean the scratch (wax remover) and apply touch up paint,it will never truely match and you always notice the discolor in the paint,your best bet is to check at a local body shop where they can clean,sand,reprimer,paint and clearcoat the scratch and some of the surrounding area,and you’ll never have known it was ever there

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Steven asks…

Pricing question…please help?

I have a small homebased writing business that I am expanding. I will now be offering packages geared for people using affiliate programs to make money. The package consists of advertising, recruitment advertising, recruitment initial contact email and follow-up emails, as well as a training packet. I have given this packet away before in the past as a “bonus” item but now I want to incorporate it into my usual offering. What price should I ask for it and what is the best way to promote it to affiliates?

Nagesh answers:

Why don’t you just raise the price? One pricing strategy is selling it in bundles.

For example. If a trip to Iraq costs 1000. A hotel room costs 200. Tourist trips around the city costs 100. A travel agency might put all of those together and sell everything for 1100. This way they are making less money on each item but they encorage the customer to buy a lot at once from THEM, therefore increasing your overal proft.

So in your case. Offer the same price for your main product as before AND give the option for the customer to purchase a bundle with the main product and the packages toguether

so if your main product costs 100 and the packages in any competitor business costs 50, the bundle price could be 140. This way you ensure that they buy from you

Laura asks…

Please comment on all of these work at home ads/surveys?

I have printed all the GMA sites that they guarantee that all are legit business opportunities and most I have found are AGAIN, just scam! I also went to HomeJobStop(which is the best organized) but again so many are just scams, you waste your time to get no pay! I did sign up for on-line juror.com and have received two questionnaires that I participated in and was paid $175 for each. That was really interesting and pd.well but not many in my county so I can’t really make a living on them. Everyone has a scam going it seems and so many want you to visit their websites so they can get referral and again, most lead no where! I am very disappointed that Tory Johnson from Good Morning America has made a reputation on the guru of solid based home jobs that anyone can do, but again, I have done much research and find that she mainly wants you to sign up for hourly consultation or buy one of many of her books! I have found zero on her website that have been useful. Any suggestions? Thanks
Thanks for responding but I have been to all of the sites mentioned and don’t like any of them. I’m not looking for prizes, coupons, or entries into a sweepstakes! I will continue with on-line juror…they do pay quite well, they just don’t have that many in my area..wish they did!

Nagesh answers:

Try the Business Opportunity Search Engine

Your results from the community powered Business Opportunity Search Engine are much more focused than a general search engine and they will continue to learn and adapt, anonymously and automatically, based on the search behavior of every search you request. Http://www.businessopportunitysearchengine.com

George asks…

the best way to advertise a business?

Our company offers many diverse products and services that applies to all home owners. We have discussed T.V.- Radio – Special events- hiring and Advertising Consultant and we “have tried”, Newspaper advertisements- inserts-post cards, web pages and worked from our data base. We have some results but want to really get things moving. We want to broaden our data base- make our phones ring and reach more customers. Without spending thousands of dollars, what is the best way to get customers to know: Who we are – Where we are – What we do?
We are looking for technics that are proven to get the word out and get positive results. HELP!

Nagesh answers:

Word of mouth is the best advertising. Offer incentives to previous customers if they bring you a new customer.

Ruth asks…

10 points for best answer!!!!! I have to write a business proposal for this afternoon please help!!!?

I have to give a business proposal for this afternoon. What I am trying to do is to get a contract with a funeral home. I am a home based florist. With 6 years experience. What I am trying to get them to do is , enable them to sell the funeral caskets and sprays to the family all at the one place instead of the family having to leave to do it else where. Anyhelp on this matter would greatly help me at this time!!!! Thanks so much in advance!!!!
It not homework you dumb butt!!! This is real life if you cant really answer questions stay off yahoo answers!!!

Nagesh answers:

Print brochures with your contact information. Try to get them to include your contact info in their brochure. Then when you are contacted, send the flowers there asap.

Susan asks…

Cloning your hard drive?

I just read an article about cloning your hard drive. As I have a homebased medical transcription business I think this would be an excellent idea. I have a lot of patient records and store for one year.

I would like to use an external hard drive. Is that the best way to go? Which is the best brand to get? What programs are needed to do this? I’m not a computer expert, but I transferred files from an older computer to the one I have now. That’s the basic idea right?

Nagesh answers:

Tm-ar&k,

Since you have a business to run at home, I’m sure you want to do what’s best for it. Here’s a link to check out that has external drives. They aren’t as fast as a regular hard drive, but can be very useful as backups. This link is backed up by pcword, too.

Http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,123728;page,1/article.html

Another thought is to get a second hard drive. Below is a link that gives you information on this, too. They much faster then the external drives.

Http://www.infohq.com/Computer/buying-second-hard-drive.htm

Good luck with your business.

PJ M

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Donna asks…

What printers for home-use are the most efficient at using ink cartridges?

Our family’s been through three Lexmark printers, and they’ve all turned out abominable…the black ink runs out within three weeks, at best!
In your experience, or from what you’ve heard, what kind of printers for personal use (we can’t have the bulky business printers) would you recommend based on how long the ink cartridges last without refill or getting a new one?

Nagesh answers:

The canon i series has proved both practical and economical. Helps that COSTCO carries the cartridges. Good luck.

Chris asks…

I cant decide what i want to do for a career… Help!!?

Hi,

Im 16 and im doing A-levels at the moment. Eventually i will set up my own home based internet business but that is quite a way down the line at the moment. I will probably go to university. I cannot decide on what course to do! What is the best way to decide which course to take?

Also i really dont know which career path to go into. I would like to be an airline pilot but it is quite expensive. Can anyone give me any advice?

Thanks in advance

Nagesh answers:

If you are not sure, go to university and major in something useful like computer science, engineering, math or business. This will keep your options open going forward.

Mark asks…

What is the best way to sell Healthy Pet Food?

I am a distributor for a Healthy Pet Food company based out of Palm City Florida.
My business is called Healthy Pet Friends, www.healthypetfriends.com

I have a few customers now, but I would like to double that.
I work out of my home doing mostly cold calls and networking, any suggestions as to what else I can do?

Nagesh answers:

How about a “pet party”?

George asks…

which is the best product to do business in india?

Dear All,
i want to do business in India, so. please guide me that, what kinds of product i have to choose in terms of the percentage of margin, i have to follow the retail treading or the wholesale trading, i have only 3 to 4 lac’s for capital for the business , i don’t like to be seat at only one place, so please guide which products are in demand in the today’s world and how can i managed the home based trading system, your ideas and advices are always welcome and i am so much grateful for your kind honor ….Thanks

Nagesh answers:

With the capital you have you may start any consumer goods retail. Just visit nearby retail outlets and see what kind of products they sell, then contact whole sale dealers to know which product(s) have good market in your place. By this way you can know the different products.

John asks…

Where can I find high quality autoresponders?

I am thinking for high quality autoresponders to run my home based travel business autoresponder. I have been looking around for the best of the best and it seems everyone seems to favour Aweber http://www.weyd.net/aweber.htm. Are they any other autoresponder services I can look into. I do not want to host my lists on my servers I want them to be hosted remotely. I have heard of Getresponse, is that any good? How does it compare to aweber?

Nagesh answers:

Yes the ones you are talking about are the best out there but you may take a look at this one also.

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Michael asks…

Can I save my failed gift basket business?

Hi everyone,my mother & I opened a gift basket business, primarily home & internet based last year. While we have had some sales, it has not been enough to keep us going.Most of our supplies expired and we are out of money to try to keep going. While we bought enough supplies to make a nice variety of baskets, we didnt go completely overboard…or so we thought. We thought we were doing everything right but I guess not.We have talked to other owners on forums like this one and it seemed as if we were doing the same things.We marketed the business in local newspapers, attended a tradeshow (home tradeshow…maybe not the best type to attend?), did a couple radio ads, handed out promotional pieces at major events and walks, donated to other events, did presentations at real estate office, etc.We have even priced our baskets below what most business are asking for so I cant see the price being the problem.We took out about a $10,000 loan and its all gone and we barely made 1/4 back.
The cost of maintaining the website, paying for merchant accounts, marketing, etc without much income has depleted the entire fund over a year. I have heard others saying that they didnt see profit for the first two years but I am wondering how they get by and keep going. We havent been doing anything for the past few months due to not having the funds to replenish our supplies on top of paying the loan back. Does anyone have any advice or any similar experiences? I really want to be able to save our business and make it work well for us but I honestly dont know how to do so. We have taken business & marketing courses and I even used to work in promotional marketing but I just cant figure out how to swing this. Where do most of your sales come from? Should we try to attend gift tradeshows and if so, do baskets really sell at those shows? Should we focus on consignment? I just dont know what else to do. I hope someone can give us the advice to start us in the right direction.
Well we did do some counseling with SCORE early on and we have also read a few books on how to start a business. Im sure doing more cant hurt though. No, we havent done anything with the Chamber of Commerce, so I will look into that. Thanks

Nagesh answers:

Sounds like you have a good general approach to business, but you’re ignoring your market.

Who buys your products? Where are they located? How can they find you?

The problem with home based and web based is the trouble in being found, visibility is low for both, especially the web.

If you want to sell using e-commerce try selling on ebay, it already has the traffic. Think about ebay as being a mall full of people, and your website is just a random place on a random street. Point is you have to advertise a lot more to get people to even see where you are, whereas through ebay you get the people just “walking by” as it were.

The same goes for real world. Have you considered branching out of your home? How are people to find you there? Do most people feel comfortable just stopping in at someone’s home to get a gift basket made, or do they feel more comfortable at a mall for instance?

One great place for your product that’d probably be lower cost is a flea or farmer’s market. People go there for handmade stuff, authentic stuff, which is what you have to offer, with the added bonus of it being customizable.

So my advice is that if you’re gonna go further, go all out. Branch out of your home and out of your website on the web. You can still maintain both.

Get a stall at a flea or farmer’s market, have a bunch of pre-made gift baskets and also supplies to make one up and offer easy customization. Then get an account on ebay and sell pre-made gift baskets there.

So your business is fairly good, but your locations are wrong. You need the foot traffic, both real world, and online. Without that natural traffic you end up trying way too hard to bring them to you, rather than just letting them find you.

Chris asks…

How do I grow my business?

I need persons from all over the world in my business. Its home based. What is the best way to make contact?

Nagesh answers:

Advertise. However your business sounds like one of those get rich quick schemes. Many people may overlook that so if it’s legit you need to make your ad stand out from all of the rest.

Mandy asks…

Need advice Fast?

I need persons from all over the world in my business. Its home based. What is the best way to make contact?

Nagesh answers:

You can use this resource!
Post in free ads sites
or use Viral Marketing

If you could speak another language…you can open more doors!

Alx
http://www.ensutiempolibre.ws

Daniel asks…

advertising help????

what is the best online advertising solution for a home based clothing business?

Nagesh answers:

You need to use free services like http://www.sellit-right.com – accepting businesses and products. Links allowed there.
Create a blog and allow comments from users.
Hand out flyers offline and encourage people you know to do the same.
You can us Facebook and or Bebo or Myspace.

Carol asks…

Are there any web-based inventory management systems out there?

I am starting a small business out of my home (mostly sales from catalog and slowly getting online) and I need to know if there are any web-based inventory management systems that don’t require downloading since I will be doing most of my updating and whatnot on my down time at work and cannot download anything. I don’t mind of there is a charge, although free or cheap is always best! 🙂

Nagesh answers:

It is a tricky question and a difficult business, due to competition and supply problems that you are likely to encounter. I think it will be a good experience for you, but unlikely to produce massive success or quantities of cash. But I wish you well, for it is evidence that you are working hard and looking for new avenues to success. Best of luck.

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Mandy asks…

Poor Credit Loan Needed to IMMEDIATELY pay off back child support to avoid jail.?

My husband is in arrears in child support, $8,500.00. I want to get a loan so that I can pay off this debt and he can catch-up. If you want an explaination of the situation, read below. Otherwise, here are my criteria: We do not own a home, we rent. I have a homebased business so income is harder to document for me than others. I own a car, it is only worth about $1,000.00. it’s a 1996 Mercedes E320. I also have a 2000 Honda Passport however it doesnt run. Both are paid-off. I think the Passport is worth about $500 in cash. BOTH my husband and I have terrible credit & debt (see below as to why) and I need to get a loan (I can afford $250-300/mo. payments on a loan.) So, with these details, are there any lenders who will loan that amount? SERIOUS ANSWERS ONLY, PLEASE!!

OUR BORING STORY:
Here’s what happened: My husband was a kid when he divorced, he did not hve an atty. & he signed away his life because he knew no better & never knew until now that he could modify the child support amount, etc. When divorced, “reasonable visitation” was ordered (7 yrs. ago) but his ex will not allow him to talk with or see the children. She is actually in contempt but that’s another story. The ex wife had my husband paying 30% MORE child support than guidelines require. He should have been paying $229 – $280 based on his income. he earns $1,800/mo. His ex earns $80K + a year. She tricked him into paying $540/mo. in support then didn’t allow him to see the kids. That said, he paid that crazy amount of support until he became unemployed in 2008 and he was NEVER behind until now. When he became unemployed, he could only afford to send $200 – 300/mo. instead of the $540. He would call the county & the state and he was always told, “Don’t worry, just send what you can on a consistant basis,” which HE DID, SO HE THOUGHT HE WAS DOING THE RIGHT THING! All of a sudden he received a contempt letter. Of course he knew he was behind, but he thought that since he spoke with both the county & the sate of SC, that he was okay and that he would not be thrown in jail because he WAS still consistantly sending at least half of what was due. He filed for a modification 2 times over the last year once I realized what was going on after I looked at his divorce papers. he had moved in with me, because he could not afford to live anywhere that didn’t have RATS and BUGS and sometimes could not buy fod because of this high support. I am NOT kidding!! I saw where he lived. So, since he was sending away 1/3 of his GROSS income, after taxes, and after his student loan payments, he was left with about $20 a month for food. Living in the rats… So after I saw this, I helped him file for the reduction after I saw his papers when he becme unemployed. NO HEARING DATE WAS EVER SET! WHY? BECAUSE HIS EX-WIFE’S BEST FRIEND IS THE CLERK OF COURT IN THE COUNTY IN WHICH THAT CASE IS A POINT OF INTEREST. NICE, HUH? So, he applied for Legal Aid but we live in FL and that case is in SC so no help, there. he has to handle it all himself because attorneys all want $5K upfront. IF WE HAD $5K, THEN HE WOULD NOT BE IN ARREARS AS HE PRESENTLY IS! (DUH…) So, that is why he is in arrears; he did not know that anything could be modified and he was paying what he thought he was supposed to be, as told by the State. On a consistant basis. Now, to keep him from being sent to jail, because if he goes to jail then he will not be able to run the business with me and therefore it will go under, we need a loan to be able to pay off the arrears. See, he’s NOT the deadbeat dd, he is the type of dad who wanted to see his kids, crying on their birthdays and all holidays because he could not speak with them because of a vicious ex-wife…having his Christmas toys mailed back “return to sender…” and, the fact that he has been consistantly paying and WANTS to work to continue to pay–but we have to avoid jail, now. To avoid this, I have to come up with the entire arrears amount immediately.
((I can’t believe they treat fathers this way: he paid every penny of that ordered $540 for 6 years until becomming uneployed, then he reported his unemployment & ws then told to “just keep on paying what you can, consistantly.” he did… Now theyre trying to throw him in jail!?

Nagesh answers:

First, under limited situations, he could get a modification on his arrears according to Judge David Grey Ross, Commissioner of the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement.
Http://docs.dads-house.org/Federal_Child_Support_Laws.pdf
http://child-support-contempt.dads-house.org/

I cannot think of a way to get a loan, but you should report this on Dads House to see if anyone has any idea. There’s no charge to join.
Http://dads-house.org/

http://child_support_modifications.dads-house.org/
http://child-support-outside-guidelines.dads-house.org/
http://child-support-trust-fund.dads-house.org/
http://child-support-ends-when.dads-house.org/
http://child-support-n-taxes.dads-house.org/
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James asks…

Grant writers…anyone have any thoughts about this? I am interested in this..?

I need grants for college, a business, and my current economic situation. I have looked online for grants and stuff, is the best thing to get a person write grants for you? I mean I write, but I dont have a degree in English or anything. I don’t think I would do a great job.

Anyone know anything about this, and is it a good idea? Instead of just applying for random grants, I could get a professional who write grants to specific places?

I bet it costs a bit of money right? I would pay a small cost for a greater reward, you know?

Need some help. Need suggestions. Something.

Thanks! 10 points best answer!

And REAL answers please, please don’t give me info that I don’t need about your home based business and all that.

Websites that are about the given topic would be fine. Thanks!
Question for Americans

Nagesh answers:

You want a real answer… So here goes.

Contrary to popular belief, the federal government just doesn’t give away free money to individuals to fix their house, start a business, or pay bills. The ONLY grant from the government that is available for individuals to apply for is the Pell grant and that goes directly to a college for your education. The website to apply for the Pell grant is http://fafsa.ed.gov

All the spam and rumors you hear about the government giving away MILLIONS of dollars a year is only a half truth. Yes, the government does give out grants… To entities to study the effects of vitamin B deficiency in American Indian children on a reservation in Iowa, or study the mating ritual’s of the African butterfly in the desserts of the Death Valley, or the effects of the trout migration on the dams in Oceanfront property in Arizona.

You see, these are not grants you or I could (or are eligible to) apply for.

Yes, I’m sure you can find someone more than willing to take your money and write a grant for you. You might even find someone who could convince you that you are certainly going to get it. Don’t believe them for a minute….
You would have better luck wasting your time writing it yourself. Why pay someone to write a grant to get you money when you spend more than what you would get? Also be aware federal grants do not allow you to use a portion of the grant to pay for grant writing activities, so it’s not like you could pay the grant writer out of that money IF you actually got the grant.

Http://grants.gov

Robert asks…

Are you a highly intuitive, and very spiritual person ?

part 3. Hello, glad that you stopped by. I recently am in the
mail order business. I put an ad in a major home based
business magazine. Circulation 30,000. I pulled in 55
orders, for a $10 product. In a matter of a few days !
It really paid off, the hard work that I do. Now, I am seeing
what I did, and is taking it to another level. March and
April where my best months ever. I am going to put another
ad in this magazine, and another magazine too.
I made over $600, in about a 3 weeks time. Do you think
that I will hit the $1000 mark, with my new ad in another
magazine. These letters may give you a clue. JISL.
And HLGP. OK I have a lot of customers, now. And will
have even more very soon. Do you think I will hit it
big in my mail order business ?

Nagesh answers:

I am intuitive enough to know this is spam

George asks…

I need help in buying a notebook.?

I have a Dell laptop that is a little old but gets the job done. I needed a netbook so that I can do simple word processing, wireless and that i can take easily around for my home based business. I was looking at the Acer Aspire notebook and the Asus Eee notebook. Which is better?

ACER SPECS: For $299.00
Product Features
From our expanded online assortment; not available in all Best Buy stores
Intel® Atom® processor N270
Features a 533MHz frontside bus, 512KB cache and 1.6GHz processor speed.
1GB DDR2 memory
For multitasking power.
Note: Optical drive not included
Optional external DVD-ROM drive available (not included).
8.9″ TFT-LCD widescreen display with 1024 x 600 resolution
For a clear view of your movies and graphics.
160GB SATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
Provides plenty of storage space and fast read/write times.
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 graphics
For lush images. High-definition audio support.
Built-in 0.3-megapixel webcam
Makes it easy to chat with and send video mail to family and friends.
Digital media reader
Supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Reduced Size MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card and lets you easily transfer digital photos from your digital camera.
3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
Built-in Acer InviLink high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
So you can easily connect to your local area network or a wireless hotspot.
Built-in Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector
Connects you easily to the Internet.
Weighs 2.4 lbs. and measures just 1.4″ thin
For lightweight portability.
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition operating system
With Service Pack 3 (SP3) preinstalled for a stable operating platform.
Software package included
With Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Reader and more. Also includes a trial version of Microsoft Office 2007.
Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Viiv, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

ASUS SPECS: For $279.99

Product Features
Intel® Celeron® processor 353
Features a 400MHz frontside bus, 512KB L2 cache and 900MHz processor speed.
1GB DDR2 SoDIMM memory
For multitasking power, expandable to 2GB.
Note: Optical drive not included
Optional external DVD-ROM drive with USB 2.0 interface available (not included).
8.9″ WSVGA widescreen display
With 1024 x 600 resolution showcases your movies and games in stunning clarity.
160GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
Provides plenty of space for storage.
Internal UMA graphics
With shared system video memory and high definition audio.
Built-in 0.3MP webcam
Lets you video chat with friends and family.
Built-in media reader
Supports Secure Digital and MultiMediaCard formats for fast and easy digital photo transfer.
3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
Ensure fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
Lets you connect to the Internet without wires.
10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector
Provides easy Internet access.
Weighs only 2.5 lbs. and measures just 1.3″ thin
For lightweight portability.
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition operating system
Preinstalled for a stable operating platform.
Software package included
With Microsoft Works, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Windows Live.
Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Viiv, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

Which one is better? Should i get one of these or just go with a normal laptop? My budget is $300.

IDeas?

Nagesh answers:

Here are the differences that matter

Processor speed. Laptop 1 = 1.6GHz, Laptop 2 = 900MHz
Because of this, laptop 2 is automatically out.. Don’t buy it.

Other things to note:
There is no disk drive in either notebook.. Meaning there is no place to put CD’s or anything.

The screen size is VERY small.. 8.9″ is smaller than you think.

The webcam on each of them is basically unusable.. The picture is going to be a VERY low quality.

So.. If you are choosing between these two mini laptops.. Then go with # 1 without a doubt. Laptop #2 is WAY WAY WAY slower.

Lisa asks…

my pc is really slow?

my pc is really slow and it may have spyware on here what is the best anti spyware program and where can i get it i can see a mosquito on the wall – nothing to do with making money from the internet but i am scared of mosquitos and heay this is a big one as i work from home i really dont need my home based business beening infested with mosquitos and things like that that stop me make money from the internet do i now cars and houses are really nice dont ya know rap artists now whats all that about they make money but not from the internet.
ok back to my spyware download where from and wooooo hippy walking by my windows. thats not kate moss either or pirates of the carribean with jonny deep. norman bates is real i love him and his chedar cheese ayton computers in the north by the rivers of babylon help me i need money

Nagesh answers:

Why is this question?allowed

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Ruth asks…

best way to get leads?

What is the best way to get leads to my home based business? I am in several related MLM companies and am looking for a way to get more exposure

Nagesh answers:

Search for other people who can sell the product.
You said you were in several MLM’s are you in Nerium?
Check out my link 🙂
http://newhealthyskin.nerium.com

Jenny asks…

Question about Varathane, acrylic paint and clay?

So, I paint over my clay beads with acrylic paints, and when I do, they get a little sticky, and attract hair and dust like a magnet. I read on the internet that Water-based Varathane floor finisher is the best thing to use for a nice hard coat since acrylic sprays will only leave the finish stickier. Even water-based acrylic finish. So what would you recommend? Would you recommend water-based Varathane as well? I really need help with this, since I have a homebased business to attend to.

Nagesh answers:

Static cling can be tricky no matter what object, clay designs with acrylic cover, the sealer glaze in acrylic should harden and no longer be sticky per say, or clingy, other reason for cling could be room temperature or dryness, and objects in room itself, like a carpet creating static, and plastic bags or items contracting cling from static, then passing on to artwork, see if moderating barometric atmosphere in room to damp to dry helps change moisture content and sticky cling to objects,

Plaid paints
http://www.plaidonline.com/
Decoart paints
http://www.decoart.com/

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Ken asks…

Can anybody explain to me, in plain and simple words, how writing off business expenses work?

I have searched other questions on here and come up with one Best Answer that directed me to the IRS website, but I am still unclear. I have a homebased Administrative, Secretarial and Computer Training business that I work on part-time, in addition to my full-time job. I applied for the Tax ID Number about 3 years ago, but haven’t done anything with the business until three or four months ago. I now have one client, who has paid me a total of $170 so far this year. I have four business accounts and have purchased some minor office supplies (stapler, paper, camera, paperclips, pens, etc.). I also purchased a new desktop computer with my business account. I have a room setup as an office in my home.

If don’t think I’ll make over $400 this year because I am still trying to figure out ways to advertise. If I don’t make a profit, do I have to pay taxes? I saw something about the IRS wanting you to make a profit within 3-5 years, but what if I don’t?
I really don’t plan on purchasing any other major office supplies until I get some more business. I recently got a tax form from the IRS saying I needed to file taxes, but on what? I made no income from the business, except in 2007 which is the $100 something dollars I mentioned earlier.

I understand that I can write off anything that is related and necessary for my business. I also understand that I should keep track of everything (gas mileage, etc.). Say for instance, if I have a business gas card and I use $100 for personal gas and $100 for business gas, do I just deduct the business gas?

What if I spend more money trying to advertise and get the business up and running, than I make? Let’s say I spend $2,000 in 2008 but I only make $500. Does that mean I have a loss of $1,500? I really can’t afford an Accountant so I am trying to figure this out on my own. I think I can get it if somebody can explain it to where I can understand it.

Any help that you can provide!

Nagesh answers:

I have a small business, and I do keep my reciepts- I don’t do my own taxes. I give all the info to the tax preparer and she figures it out.

William asks…

Broadband, high-speed Internet, cable Internet, DSL, WiFi or WiMax?

What is The Different uses for these Internet connection, and what is the best or most recommended. Im trying to figure out what would be best for a home Internet business. I use Magic Jack and this is what there compatible with. I would like to take my business on the road and not be limited. So whats the fasted home base internet, and what would you suggest for the road. I cant use satalite or dial up.

Nagesh answers:

I wouldn’t use wireless at home for business – while wifi can be made pretty secure, it can’t be made completely secure. Do you really want to trust your business information to security that people constantly work to break?

On the road you can get an interconnect card from your cellular provider and have internet access (slower than broadband) anywhere you have cellular access. If you just need to connect to web sites, read and send email, etc., you can get a cell phone that can access the internet.

Richard asks…

whats the best way to get onto the first few pages of a search engine?

i have a home based health and beauty products business

Nagesh answers:

You need to perform search engine optimization for your site. It is hard work and there is lots and lots of misinformation about the subject (for example the advice above to put keywords in the meta tag). Find expert advice you can trust like this free tutorial here for example http://www.seo-blog.com/tutorial.php

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Susan asks…

A catchy name for an ice cream business,?

It’s a homebased business,,,we’ll deliver through phone….YOUR REWARD:i’ll give you 10 pts. for the best answer and 2 pts. for the rest

Nagesh answers:

I Scream for Ice Cream!!!

Lizzie asks…

Sister in law..to much influence Part 2?

Update on my scenario of my sister in law having too much power over my wife. Some asked is she Italian? Yes. She & hubby bought that 400K house and we do not have to relocate next to their ritzy crib to be her neighbor. You ask why not? Our furniture would not fit, it is 1000sq ft smaller than our house and it is zoned for a depressed school. Thus, we are NOT building a house or moving next to her so she can manipulate my wife and our infant. Here is the kicker..unknown to them a seasoned appraiser informs me the cracker box shack they bought has a fair market value is 295K not 400K & 625 feet smaller than their current house. This new crib is built on a swamp. Guess sister in law will be going back to work to keep up with the Jones and paying some $$$ for daycare. This stay home dad/home based business guy prevailed over the intrusive in-law. Best of all …they will be 12 miles farther away from us. My wife is 🙁 …while I am shhh 🙂 Thanks for the support

Nagesh answers:

I am so happy everything is working out for you. Remember what comes around goes around someone so mean will get whats coming to them. You won’t have to do a thing!

Daniel asks…

ENTREPRENEURSHIP HELP PLEASE <3 <3 <3 🙂 !!!!!??

1. Who does a retail company sell products to? (Select the best answer.) (Points : 1)
Wholesalers
Manufacturers
End consumers
Producers

2. Staple goods and impulse goods are examples of which type of consumer good? (Select the best answer.) (Points : 1)
Specialty
Convenience
Unsought
Shopping

3. An improvement that makes a product satisfy its purpose better is an improvement to the product’s ____________ utility. (Select the best answer.) (Points : 1)
Information
Place
Possession
Form

4. Which industry takes materials and transforms them into new tangible, physical products? (Select the best answer.) (Points : 1)
Wholesaling
Manufacturing
Extractive
Service

5. A mining company is part of what industry? (Select the best answer.) (Points : 1)
Extractive
Manufacturing
Wholesaling
Service

6. A company that lowers its costs per unit by selling more units overall has improved what? (Select the best answer.) (Points : 1)
Its economies of scale
The product’s market saturation
The product life cycle
Its economic utility

7. The set of companies a product goes through on the way to the consumer is called the ______________. (Select the best answer.) (Points : 1)
Economic utility
Cottage industry
Market saturation
Distribution chain

8. A homebased business is part of what industry? (Select the best answer.) (Points : 1)
Service industry
Cottage industry
Retail industry
Wholesale industry

9. What is a market? (Select the best answer.) (Points : 1)
A system that allows people or companies to buy and sell products and services
The number of companies willing to manufacture a specific product
The ability to buy production materials in large quantities and save on costs
A product’s ability to satisfy a consumer

10. _____________ is when a product is sold from the manufacturer to the end consumer, with no wholesale or retail companies in between. (Select the best answer.) (Points : 1)
Direct distribution
Extraction
Hospitality
Subcontracting

11. A hotel is part of what industry? (Select the best answer.) (Points : 1)
Service
Wholesaling
Subcontracting
Cottage

12. By offering delivery of a large, heavy product, a company can improve the product’s _____________ for the consumer. (Select the best answer.) (Points : 1)
Market saturation
Economies of scale
Durability
Possession utility

13. What is a saturated market like for sellers? (Select the best answer.) (Points : 1)
Consumer demand is higher.
It contains more available consumers.
It is more competitive.
It encourages companies to produce more of the product.

14. Which of the following goods is commonly considered a staple convenience good by many people in the U.S.? (Select the best answer.) (Points : 1)
A car
Toilet paper
A television
Specialty doughnuts

15. Which of the following is a way to improve a company’s economies of scale? (Select the best answer.) (Points : 1)
Selling fewer products
Promoting unsought goods
Increasing the distribution chain
Buying in bulk

Nagesh answers:

1. End consumers
2. Convenience
3. Place
4. Manufacturing
5. Extractive
6. The products market saturation
7. Distribution chain
8. Cottage industry
9. A system that allows people or companies to buy and sell products and services
10. Direct distribution
11. Wholesaling
12. Possession utility
13. It is more competitive
14. Toilet paper
15. Increasing the distribution chain

Lisa asks…

HELP! Need to grow business?

I need persons from all over the world in my business. Its home based. What is the best way to make contact?
It’s Marketing Renee

Nagesh answers:

Your best bet is advertise on web sites where your target customer may go. Also, to reach contacts, do research on companies you want to target…you can find key names this way. It sounds like a lot of work, but once you make contact and should you have any sales result, referrals begin to build your business exponentially.

Sharon asks…

Do you own your life?

This is what I think it means to own your life: When you subtract out the sleeping time, commuting time, working time and things you have to do each and every day of your life, most people don’t have more than one or two hours a day to do what they would like to do; and then, would they have the money to do it? We have discovered a way a person can learn how to “Own their Life” by building a homebased business; and we have a system for doing it that is so simple anyone can do it. It doesn’t require selling, and the best part is, it won’t take much of your time. If you would like more information, please go to my website: www.iownmylife.net/andrewandsuzanna

Nagesh answers:

Your prospecting in the wrong place. Try reading the 7 Lies of Network Marketing. It will help you with a marketing plan.

I’ve downloaded the article to my website http://www.chrisandpatricia.info/ so that you can get it for free.

Let me know if I can answer any questions.

Chris
http://www.chrisandpatricia.info/

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Ken asks…

My husband and I would like to get a new computer….?

What type of computer is best for us? I will be using an accounting program (basic) for my home based business and we will be playing games on it such as Dark Age of Camelot. I will also be using Kodak Easy Share for my pictures.
We have also been talking about perhaps leasing a computer. It seems like we have to buy a new computer or get major work done on it every few years, so would it be better to just lease one?
Has anyone here leased a computer before?
What are your suggestions.
Thanks!

Nagesh answers:

Do NOT lease a machine. They will charge you a tremendous markup. Most will charge you 10% of the full system cost each month. That said, I would recommend looking at $1000-1250 for a setup to do the applications you state. That includes a 19″ LCD monitor and a photo printer. DO NOT SKIMP on the screen or printer!!!!! Those are the piece that matter at the end of the day! What you see and what you print. Look at the Monitors like NEC’s MultiSync 90GX2 with their Optiscreen coating. Looks amazingly clear. (Sony and HP both have the same coating on their screen of the same size.) Screen will be about $350. Also, look at the printer to be like HP’s new K550 or Epson’s new R380. Both Windows VISTA certified, both FAST and using multiple ink carts for lower costs. Each will be about $150.

So that leaves $500-750 for the system box. For that amount, you can get a DELL or HP, 2.0+ Ghz, 300GB disk, 1GB ram. SUPPORT will be key! Do NOT go to a local cheapo shop and buy low cost since they WON’T be there on at 2am when you have a printer that won’t print. Look at support like DELL or HP for that.

Nancy asks…

divorce in military, please help?

I am really lost and dont know what to do. My husband and I have 2 girls. My daughter and his daughter. No children together. We have been married almost 3 years. The first year we spent apart most of the year as he was in Korea. We have a very difficult past with lots o mistrust and insecurity. Nothing that I know of since we got married but alot that I found out after we got married that was lied about. 1 of them being a very serious matter. Anyway. I love him and I know he loves me. We constantly fight though. Every single day. And I cant say anything without me being stupid or him getting an attitude. He has that speak when spoken to attitude. I am so unhappy and I know he is. I dont know what to do though. He is the only dad my daughter will ever know as her real dad left before she was born and He has been there since she was 10 months old (shes now almost 5). My daughter is still, 2 years later, completely devastated that we left her nama and papa and the rest of the family and goes to bed crying every night still bc of it. But I know if we leave she will miss her daddy. We are stationed in Alaska and the rest of the family is in the lower 48. She would also miss her sister and will I very much. He has no patients though and is often really hurtful to my daughter while letting his daughter get away with the same things and she is 6 years older.
I work full time, go to school. have 3 home based businesses, take care of the girls, our 3 pets, and clean the house, dishes, laundry.everything and it is never appreciated. he finds the one thing wrong with the house and says I never do anything!!! The problem is with the distance, If I leave and we work things out I cant come back and Im scared. My daughter will miss them and I cant give her the life she has here. We have a car, own our house, she has a very stable and provided life but she hears us fighting all the time.if we leave we will have the rest of the family but no job at first, we will have to stay with family for a bit, no car, and no daddy and sister, no insurance. What is best for her? I have gotten so used to the military lifestyle. it feels really “right” I love everything about it. And will find it very difficult to adjust to civilian life again. (not bc of the money and benefits either like some girls, Im talking about the closeness, friendships, volunteering, etc) Its not like a normal divorce where she could go see them on the weekends and I could move out and we could work things out. Its one or the other. We leave and say goodbye to everything or we stay and fight. My parents fought alot when I was growing up but never even knew at all until I was an adult. We cant/wont control ourselves. We are both good people but not together. Also with early return of dependents can I move myself and get reimbursed like a dity pcs move?
Please Help

Nagesh answers:

I think you should do what’s best for the kids and yourself, because if you are not happy, the kids see that. If you love someone you should try to work it our, but if you have tried, that’s all you can do just let it be. Here is a website that has free info about divorce & relationship, you should read about what they have, it helped me out:
http://www.divorce.freeinfosource.com
http://www.relationship.freeinfosource.com

Daniel asks…

military divorce, please help?

i am really lost and dont know what to do. My husband and I have 2 girls. My daughter and his daughter. No children together. We have been married almost 3 years. The first year we spent apart most of the year as he was in Korea. We have a very difficult past with lots o mistrust and insecurity. Nothing that I know of since we got married but alot that I found out after we got married that was lied about. 1 of them being a very serious matter. Anyway. I love him and I know he loves me. We constantly fight though. Every single day. And I cant say anything without me being stupid or him getting an attitude. He has that speak when spoken to attitude. I am so unhappy and I know he is. I dont know what to do though. He is the only dad my daughter will ever know as her real dad left before she was born and He has been there since she was 10 months old (shes now almost 5). My daughter is still, 2 years later, completely devastated that we left her nama and papa and the rest of the family and goes to bed crying every night still bc of it. But I know if we leave she will miss her daddy. We are stationed in Alaska and the rest of the family is in the lower 48. She would also miss her sister and will I very much. He has no patients though and is often really hurtful to my daughter while letting his daughter get away with the same things and she is 6 years older.
I work full time, go to school. have 3 home based businesses, take care of the girls, our 3 pets, and clean the house, dishes, laundry.everything and it is never appreciated. he finds the one thing wrong with the house and says I never do anything!!! The problem is with the distance, If I leave and we work things out I cant come back and Im scared. My daughter will miss them and I cant give her the life she has here. We have a car, own our house, she has a very stable and provided life but she hears us fighting all the time.if we leave we will have the rest of the family but no job at first, we will have to stay with family for a bit, no car, and no daddy and sister, no insurance. What is best for her? I have gotten so used to the military lifestyle. it feels really “right” I love everything about it. And will find it very difficult to adjust to civilian life again. (not bc of the money and benefits either like some girls, Im talking about the closeness, friendships, volunteering, etc) Its not like a normal divorce where she could go see them on the weekends and I could move out and we could work things out. Its one or the other. We leave and say goodbye to everything or we stay and fight. My parents fought alot when I was growing up but never even knew at all until I was an adult. We cant/wont control ourselves. We are both good people but not together. Also with early return of dependents can I move myself and get reimbursed like a dity pcs move?
Please Help

Nagesh answers:

I would try marriage counseling first before you make that decision

Lizzie asks…

Licensing Wedding Photos…..?

My husband and I are in the process of creating a small home based business to sell some of our art work (mostly Jewelry and Pottery, some Photography). A friend of ours has asked us to photograph her wedding. She wants us to put the photos on a cd so she can print them. We are ok with this, but we would like to know how to license the photos. We thought about doing a Creative Commons License with Attribution Non-Commercial Share-Alike. We are ok with her making derivatives (editing, etc.) but at the same time we don’t want something that ends up looking bad to have our name on it. Also, we would like to retain the right to edit the photos how we see fit and use them in our portfolio as we build our business. What is the best way to accommodate each of our needs?

Nagesh answers:

In most states the person that clicks the shutter owns copyright unless stated somewhere else otherwise. She should be signing a contract that states she is not allowed to edit (there should be no in between with this, she can either edit them or not edit them). The contract should also contain a model release for you to use for advertising purposes and a clause that allows you to maintain copyright and to acknowledge that she can only use them for personal purposes (and not attempt to sell them or things of the like).
Look up wedding photography contracts online, mine is a front and back page covering my butt if anything were to happen.

Donald asks…

make money from the internet?

The best site for information on how to make money from the internet is
www.digistar-solutions.com it reviews products that allow you to make money from the internet in different ways. You can check out these products. Some are home based business opportunities. Others give free web sites to help you make money from the internet It also reviews other products like anti spyware and posts links to the best ones.

Nagesh answers:

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Chris asks…

Let me work for YOU… HOME BASED…?

Hi, I am 23 years old and due to have a baby in a months time. (my 1st) My Partner works full time so when he is at work I am always looking for things to amuse me and keep the time ticking over.

I am a highly experienced Secretary/PA, I am looking for someone to offer me the chance to work for them from Home. I am a very Hard Worker and would do any job to the best of my ability.

I have always worked Full Time, since I left school, and I HATE not working.

If anyone has a business and could do with a helping hand from myself, PLEASE get in touch. I promise you that you will not be disappointed.

Many Thanks in advance…

P.S Although I am due to have a baby, which in itself is a full time job, I would have my mother around alot to help so that I can work from home..
I am based in Liverpool, ENGLAND.. I have worked in various fields, such as, Medical Secretary, Legal & Law, Surveyors and a Magazine Company.

Nagesh answers:

Instead of limiting yourself to working for someone else, why not start a business of your own. That’s what I did. You can view my website at-
http://www.advertise-ology101.com

I built my site using a company called SBI. Here’s the link-
http://buildit.sitesell.com/trqueenjlm.html

I didn’t have any special trainig with computers. I didn’t even know what html was when I started. Now I have a thriving business of my own. Check it out if you’re interested in something like that.

Richard asks…

what is the best products to sell offline?

I decide to run my business in a city within 2 month, the problem is, I have no idea what kind of products?

submit directory:
http://www.homebased-businessblog.info/dir/

Nagesh answers:

Always food, everybody needs to eat…

Lizzie asks…

What are the best ways to network & market a small business ?

It’s Web-based and home operated. I need to make contacts & get the word out more.
Open to all suggestions.

Nagesh answers:

There are numerous ways to do this:
– register at Search engines and directories,
– register at FFA lages,
– exchange links with simmilar websites,
– Use Google Ad Word and Google Ad Sense
– Use e-burza.hr to advertise you’re business,
– …

Mark asks…

Best site to show me the ropes of setting up web business?

I am very good at teaching a certain subject and I’ve decided I want to make home vids and put them up on a website. Is there somewhere online I can learn about setting up my own web-based tutoring business?

Nagesh answers:

I’ve written several articles with basic information about setting up a commercial web site. They may help get you started on what you’ll need to know.

Setting Up a Commercial Small Business Web Site
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5582330/setting_up_a_commercial_small_business.html

Using HTML to Build a Commercial Small Business Web Site
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5582406/using_html_to_build_a_commercial_small.html

Using Simple HTML to Market a Commercial Small Business Web Site
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5582540/using_simple_html_to_market_a_commercial.html

Create Promotional Videos for Your Small Business
Save Money and Do it Yourself
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/6147068/create_promotional_videos_for_your.html

I hope these help you, and good luck!

Carol asks…

What is the best option to incorporate a web-only business?

I have a very small business that is entirely web-based – no physical assets or presence anywhere, the entire business is on the web. I want to incorporate, and it appears that Nevada and Wyoming are the best places to incorporate. However, I don’t live in either of those states and want to avoid having to incorporate in my home state (high taxes, regulations, etc.). Seeing as how I have no employees and no physical presence of any kind in my home state, can I incorporate in another state and avoid the high taxes, etc of my home state?

Nagesh answers:

You can incorporate in another state.

In most states, however, if the bulk of your employees are in that state, even if you are a foreign corporation you need to qualify to do business in the state your employees are in. As you would be 100% of the employees, that would probably mean you would still need to qualify to do business in the state.

I don’t know how good state level enforcement is of this rule, however, so for a really small company you might be able to skate by. But technically its not the right answer and if a regulator came after you you’d probably lose.

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Your Questions About Best Home Based Businesses

Jenny asks…

What would be the best way to recruit artists and crafters to participate in an local consignment store?

I currently own a very successful little store that represents close to a hundred local artists and crafters. I was able to establish this business based on existing relationships in my home town. I am considering a move to Denver and would love to open a similar store there. I’m just not sure how to go about finding the artists in Denver.

Nagesh answers:

Guerrilla marketing. Know where to hang up flyers, send out mail, word of mouth. Make the right connections if you move.

Nancy asks…

Free advertising/marketing ideas?

My husband and I are going to be involved with a home based business. Although we haven’t finalized anything yet but we are trying to get some ideas for free advertising/marketing ideas. Also we have been checking out free classified ad websites. There are so many so we are wandering which ones work the best. Also if you operate a home based business please give us some ideas for marketing/advertising that works the best for you so we can get some ideas.

Nagesh answers:

Here are the largest sites online to place free classified advertising.

Http://classifieds.yahoo.com/ Alexa Rank: 1
https://www.google.com/base/
http://classifieds.myspace.com Alexa Rank: 5
http://expo.live.com/ Alexa Rank: 8
http://www.craigslist.org/ Alexa Rank: 28
http://adlandpro.com/ Alexa Rank: 1,298
http://www.backpage.com Alexa Rank: 1,876
http://www.usfreeads.com Alexa Rank: 3,121
http://www.oodle.com/ Alexa Rank: 5,501
http://www.adpost.com/ Alexa Rank: 6,906
http://www.FreeAdvertisingForum.com 12,025
http://www.sell.com/ Alexa Rank: 13,471
http://www.InetGiant.com Alexa Rank: 21,082
http://www.adquest3d.com/ Alexa Rank: 22,252
http://www.recycler.com/ Alexa Rank: 23,996
http://www.chooseyouritem.com/ Alexa Rank: 19,569
http://www.domesticsale.com/ Alexa Rank: 24,207
http://epage.com/ Alexa Rank: 24,834
http://free-advertising-blog.com/index.php Alexa Rank: 26,048
http://www.ClassifiedsForFree.com Alexa Rank: 40,792
http://postaroo.com/ Alexa Rank: 43,471
http://www.TheFlyer.com Alexa Rank: 134,577
http://www.ClassifiedAds.com Alexa Rank: 143,204

Helen asks…

Hello Everyone, Does anyone know where I can get Small Business Grants? www.EliteTravelTickets.com?

I have an Online Travel Business, where can I get a grant for my small home based business? Thank you all for your thoughts and ideas.

All the Best in 2008
Carlos-

Nagesh answers:

There are no grants for a for profit business unless you are opening a daycare. If you need money, you will need to apply for a loan. No lender will talk to you unless you provide them with a valid business plan. Go to http://www.sba.gov , http://www.score.org or http://www.bplan.com for sample business plans and instructions on how to write a business plan.

Then, 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 to review your business plan and discuss various loan options available to you.

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.

Sharon asks…

Sometimes I don’t get it Yahoo!?

I respect the anti spamming and solicitation instructions of these forums.
I made an answer a few days ago SUGGESTING a certain service of which I’m NOT officially an affiliate and they removed my answer.
I see people on this forum all the time openly posting their affiliate links telling people about how much money they’re making through these programs. I have NEVER asked anyone to join me in business through Yahoo! Answers.
I really don’t get it.
I suggested a company name that coaches people in network marketing because it has helped me personally yet they remove it. People have suggested things like cashcrate and different survey programs that pay you and they’ve used their affiliate links (which i did NOT do) to RECRUIT people to join them in business.
What should I do to get this sort of immunity?
I”m here to build relationships and share knowledge as well as gain info from time to time. I do home based business and I do my best to avoid recruitment attempts in this way.

Nagesh answers:

The violations / abuse are done by the people on this site, not by Yahoo. If someone sees the link / suggestion, they may report it. Some people report a lot, others not at all. It just depends on who sees what and what mood they are in, sorry! The others DO get reported and removed, but often just repost so quickly that people can’t keep up with the reporting all the time.

If you feel you have been improperly “violated”, post your concerns to this forum:
http://messages.answers.yahoo.com/answers/forumview?bn=SEA-ViolationsNotice
where they are attempting to post a response within 24 hours and to send such things for reconsideration. Points HAVE been returned, as reported on here:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Aq0SxKozJ9I9hHB.SBphRwfsy6IX?qid=20061201105735AAqei25&show=7#profile-info-6eab440e2dad893ee04a7db563b09e12aa

Michael asks…

Which tax forms do we file?

As a partnership homebased business with no employees. We share profits 50/50. Also, how often are we to file taxes? Is it best to get an accountant or is it ok to do on our own?

Nagesh answers:

You would file Form 1065
You file the 1065 once a year
You produce a from 1065 K-1 which you use to prepare your individual 1040.

You can try to do it on your own. You need to record income and expenses. You should pick up a version of Quickbooks Pro

If need any help, I am an accountant, I can be reached at

financialguyhere@gmail.com

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