When is the Best Time to Advertise a Service Business?

I am starting a tax consulting business. My services are going to be individual and business tax, payroll tax, bookkeeping and general business consulting. I would like to know when you think the best time to start advertising for such services?

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Election of LLC as an S Corporation or C Corporation?

How do you find out if the election of LLC is either "S" status or "C" Corporation status? Can you clarify about the election of LLC?

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How to Sell Art and Promote an Artist

How do you sell art and promote an artist? Our marketing expert has some tips on how to sell his art, and maybe even land an exhibition.

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Earning Money From Online Surveys

An easy way to get additional cash is to participate in consumer panels answering market surveys. The pay is not much (think cents to a few dollars per survey) but the loose change you get can add up to your budget.

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How to Handle the Business Profits of a Home Business?

How does the owner of a business see the business profits of his venture at home? For example, does the owner himself also receive a pay check, or is he allowed to simply remove money from the account of the business he owns?

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How to Start a Collections Agency Business from Home

QUESTION ON How to Start a Collections Agency Business from Home I have been a collector for three years now. I have thorough knowledge about the consumer and third party collections. I would like to know how I would go about starting my own home-based collection agency. I need to find out about the check laws in Texas, the bonding requirements in Texas (I don’t need a license to practice), and how to market. I already have some money and equipment that I have accumulated. I just need to know where to start. Please help! – Catrina, Texas ANSWER Advice

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Starting a Craft and Gift Shop for a New Mom!

I love making homemade soap & candles. I also have a passion for candy-making and baking. I would like to open a craft and gift shop from home. But being a new mom money is tight. Where do I start and how do I go about small business loans?

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How to Inexpensively Market a Wedding Invitation Business

I need help getting my wedding invitation business going. What ways can I inexpensively advertise my wedding invitation services?

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Starting an Alternative Gallery Art Space

I am interested in opening my own alternative art gallery space. How do i go about, soliciting financial advice and support? What sort of grant resources are out there?

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Small Business Owner and Unpaid Taxes

What advice would you give for someone that hasn't keep up with their personal taxes and sales and usage taxes. Can you tell me what to do to get this straighten out.

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Starting a Car Detailing Services

I would like to start my own business in car detailing not in only cleaning cars but also limo's, 18 wheelers, and pickups. How do I start a car detailing services?

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Converting from a Corporation to Sole Proprietorship

I purchased a small business which was structured as a Corporation. How do I convert my business from a corporation to sole proprietorship.

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