Alternate ModesRecently, we flew from Newark to West Palm Beach on business, and stayed a few extra days to visit with our daughter. Since this was the first time we flew since 9/11, we didn't know what to expect, so we allowed plenty of time before the flight. Read about Bob's flight.
The Benefits Of Print Advertising?What benefits are there from using print advertising?
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Marketing Advice For an Employment Agency?I am lucky enough to have the best job in the world. I find paid employment for people with varying degrees of disabilities. My request for help is this: Does anybody have any creative and innovative ways of finding jobs in mainstream workplaces. I have telephoned, visited, dropped brochures, used free radio advertising etc to locate employment for my clients.
Work-From-Home Administrative Assistant Business Names?Due to budget cuts, I will soon be a stay-at-home-mom. I'd like to start my own business at home. I've been an administrative assistant for the past 15 years so that's the type of work I'd like to continue.
Setting Up a Business FrugallyWhen we decided to go for gold and set up our own business we knew we had to do it frugally. We sold our second car and then did online searches for everything we needed...
Advice About Website Affiliate Programs?On the bottom of a lot of sites I've noticed offers to become an affiliate. How does this work? Is it a scam or a chance for a little added income? I'd love to hear from someone who is an affiliate or knows something about this.
Cheap Places to Advertise?Does anyone have a suggestion where to place a small MOM's work at home ad on the internet or other places, that can be placed for free or very little cost?
Wholesale Suppliers?I am opening a small variety store and I want to know if there are any websites online that offer wholesale ordering at a good price, accepting the payment of COD Company check or Net 30.
Name Ideas for a Computer Programme?I need to come up with a wonderful name to brand a new computer programme. The technology involved is a database for an organization that supports people with disabilities. I look forward to hearing some innovative ideas, thanks to all.
How Much Should I Charge for Cooking, Cleaning and Shopping?I recently accepted a job which I'll be starting in about a month working 8 hours a week cooking meals, doing the grocery shopping, laundry, and very light cleaning (the family has a separate weekly housecleaner).
Cleaning Rates for Nashville, TN?How much do I charge a custom home builder for 3 cleans (rough clean, detail clean, final clean) per square foot in Nashville, TN. I can't seem to find out the going rate.
Designing a Hotel With 1800's Decor?I am researching the 1800's decor for an upcoming hotel we are building and I want to design it in period with modern comforts and amenities.
AutomaticBuilder.com Reviews?I would like your feedback on this particular marketing group. They call themselves automaticbuilder.com and they are either a great business opportunity or one of the best scam artists I've ever bumped into.
Starting a Jam Business?What I need to start a jam, jelly, and butter business in North Carolina?
Starting a Hamburger Business?I'm planning to start a small business for producing burger. I would like to know more about it. Could you please send me some useful information regarding this?
Drop Shipping Advice?Does anyone know anything about drop shipping? I want to find a place that will allow me to dropship their products after selling them on ebay. My husband is having a hard time making the bills and I am disabled and would like to contribute as much as possible.
Paper SavingsPaper isn't always expensive. A package of several notepads can be found in any dollar store. Yet, knowing that the average American consumes more than 661 pounds of paper per year, it doesn't take much to realize that those pages add up.
Catering Supply Companies?I want to start a home catering business. Does anyone know of any buy now pay later catering supply companies on the web? I need pie boxes, take out containers, and plastic utensils in bulk.
Advertising a New Website?What is the best way to advertise a new website? My business is new so I don't want to pay a lot of money to these search engines. Is there another way to get my website out there?
TheFreebieMachine.com?Has anyone seen this new site? TheFreebieMachine.com? It teaches you how to do incentive sites and make money from them it is very interesting I started the training on it and am pretty excited!
Lil' Bitz of Joy Daycare Logo?I need help with a logo for my daycare. The name of my daycare is Lil' Bitz of Joy. If you have any ideas please feel free to share them,
Getting Visitors to My Website?Does anyone have any ideas for getting visitors to my website? It is geared towards kids and has many low cost items. I also have promotional items for just postage and handling costs. I will work with organizations that need low cost items for projects. Most of the sources that I had have closed or not doing things like that anymore.
Doing Medical Transcription From Home?I want to find a job that I can do at home so that I can be a stay at home mom. I see all the ads on the computer but I know they are not what they are cracked up to be. I thought about doing medical transcriptions. Any advice?
Starting a Discount Canned Food Grocery Store?I need advice on how start a discount canned food grocery store. I will have about 70K to start with. I could use help coming up with a name for it.
Price List for Meals Made for a Bachelor Friend?I have recently agreed to bake for a bachelor friend of mine. He says he likes anything, but I think it would work better if I give him a list of items with a price for each. My problem is determining what I should reasonably charge. I need a general technique or formula for figuring out the cost to make things like 1 dozen cookies, l dozen muffins, a cake, a pie, l dozen tarts and a way to figure out a reasonable markup for my time, electricity etc. Anybody have any ideas?
Setting Up a Price Book?I'd like suggestions on how to set up and start a price book. I don't want to pay for one.
Is the Job on Craigslist Legitimate?How do I check on a listing for a job on Craigslist. I want to know if it is legitimate. The company wants me to send $10.00 through PAYPAL to get started! I am a Paypal member. I want a computer data job, working from my home. How do I find out if it is legit?
Managing a Self Storage Facility?My husband and I are going to manage a self storage facility. I could use some help in choosing businesses to target for marketing . I would appreciate any help and any ideas about the marketing since we are brand new at this. Thank you all.
Name Ideas for Artificial and Dried Flower Business?I need a name for my new business which is printing words and graphics on real or artificial roses and dried flowers for confetti and favors.
Venues to Sell Homemade Tea Light Holders?I am looking for venues to sell or to consign my tea light candle holders that I make. They are perfect for wedding decor. They can be enjoyed afterwards in your own home or given as gifts to your wedding party. I currently sell on e-bay. Please take a look. I have attached a picture of one of the styles that I offer. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks!
Training for a Cleaner Business?I am starting a small professional cleaning service and I was wondering if there is any training I can attend to better service my customers.
Advice About Renting Rooms In My House?I am looking for advice about renting rooms in my house. What is your experience? What do you charge for rent? Where do you stand with meals and laundry? Is this an option in your experience?
Sprucing Up a Business?I'm looking for inexpensive ways to spruce up the looks of a business. There is an office, lobby, bathroom, and large sidewalk area. I am stumped about what to do, any suggestions or tips would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Finding a Buyer for a Fabric Store?My sister recently passed away leaving a store full of fabric and various sewing notions which I estimate at $100,000.00. She lived in Ohio and I live in Virginia. I have no one to take over the store. I wonder if anyone has any ideas for ways I could find a buyer for that much inventory. I would prefer to sell it as one package.
Ideas for Mobile Food Service Business?My fiance and I are going to be starting a food service business for fairs and what not. We aren't sure what we want to sell yet. Any ideas would help.
Faith Based Reading Name Ideas?I am starting a faith based reading to hospitalized children service and could use some help with a name. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Making Cakes to Sell During the Holidays?I am thinking of making homemade cakes for sale during the holidays. Does anyone who does this have ideas for pricing? I plan to make pound cakes, carrot cakes, red velvet, chocolate, and caramel. Maybe others. Does anyone have any suggestions or other good tips? Thanks!
Selling Makeup to Groups and Teams?I have recently started to make connections with groups or teams such as cheerleading, that need to buy certain makeup, where the team all needs the same colors. Other than contacting teams, what advice would you have for me to let people know about this venture?
Seed Money for Senoir Projects?How do we get seed monies for projects started by individuals age 50+ for the benefit of same.
Selling Land in Another Country?Does anyone have ideas on how to sell land, 30 acres in Belize? I am out of ideas!
Tips for House Cleaning Business?I am wondering if there are others who clean offices or homes for a living and what tips you can offer. Such as time savers, tried and true materials (even out of the ordinary), safe cleaners, your overall "go to" tactics, what cleaners or tools you always have on hand, your routine upon entering the offices or houses, etc.
Selling Digital Photos?Can anyone give me photography advice. I am a beginning photographer and want to know how to make money with digital images. How to make them into cards, wall art, post cards, and maybe enhance them on the computer. Any advice will be very helpful.
Business Name for a Water Slide Rental?Need help with a business name for renting out our 15 foot water slide.My husband's name is Robert and mine is Mary. We only want to rent during the hot months in Iowa so basically from May to Sept.
Name Ideas for Home Improvement Company?I am starting a cleaning and home improvement company. I need ideas for a name, I already know the end _______ Cleaning and General Service but I need something to go in front. I have to put the general services to cover the all home improvements.
Selling on Taobao?I need a part time job this summer. My idea is to sell stuff on Taobao. Taobao in China is just like ebay. I have no idea what to sell on Taobao. Does anyone have some suggestion? Many thanks!
Name Ideas for a Pet Food Pantry?My husband and I are starting a non-profit pet food pantry. It essentially supplies supplemental pet food to low/no income people, as a way to help keep pets from ending up in the shelters.
Becoming a Helpful Hints Columnist?I would like to write tips on how to save money, for a newspaper or magazine. The tips are plain and practical, but may be able to help someone. Can you suggest how to get started?
Starting a Thrift Store?Do I need a donation license to receive donations for a thrift store?
Starting a Tree Service?I want to start a Tree service.
Interior Design Name or Logo?I am going to start a new interior design, so I need a name or a logo for my shop. Can you help me?
Interior Refiner Business Name Ideas?I just became certified as an Interior Refiner and am struggling with a name for my home based business. Does anyone have suggestions?
Listing a Vacation Rental?I am looking for places where vacation rentals could be listed. The property in question is in New York, but people from all over the world come to stay there. I am aware of Craigslist, but I was wondering what else is out there. Thanks.
Small Business Production of Frozen Potato Chips?What is the step by step method of producing frozen potato chips in a small enterprise that does things manually? Please include a flow diagram.
Hiring a PHP Programmer?What is the best company to hire to provide PHP programing services for continuous outsourcing work?
Low Investment Home Business Opportunities?I would like information for any home business that does not require a big investment.
Locating a Grocery Broker for a New Discount Store?We are looking at opening a discount store in the near future. How do we locate a grocery broker?
Modular Office Furniture Business Name?I am starting a new venture, it's of modular furniture, anything that a modern office space requires. Please suggest a good name, symbolizing to the nature of the business. Thanks.
Cleaning Business Price List?I'm trying to find a list of prices for cleaning individual rooms. I would also like prices for cleaning the stove, refrigerator, cupboards, toilet, bathtubs, etc. Does anyone have a price list for cleaning apartments after someone moves out? Thank you.
Starting an Awning Cleaning Business?I'm starting an awning cleaning business. How much should I charge for my service?
Names for a Mother/Daughter Cleaning Business?I need a business name for a cleaning business for my daughters and myself.
Selling Homemade Skin Care Products?Where is a good place to sell my handmade skin care products? How much should I ask per item?
Name Ideas for Business Making Unique Recycled Repurposed Items?I'm starting a business and would appreciate some "name" ideas from the creative folks who read ThriftyFun. My one-of-a-kind items: greeting cards, buttons (photos or with sayings), ornaments, etc. are repurposed, restyled, remade, and/or recycled from other items.
Letting Someone Else Use Your Repair License?I rented out a commercial garage and I am letting them use my auto repair permit. Only the garage rental is in our contract. Can I just tell him he cannot use my permit any more, with a couple of days notice?
Ideas for Expanding a Cleaning Business?My name is Xolisiwe and I am working for a cleaning service. Now I have to come up with ideas to expand the business. Any suggestions?
Ideas for Marketing a Comprehensive Computer Business?We have recently started up a computer business in Bahrain. We do sell computers and parts with repairing and also do internet cafe and call booths. Please give us some creative marketing ideas on how to do the publicity and get the contacts with people.
Business Name Ideas for Men's Outdoor Activities Shop?I am opening a business that is going to be pretty much a guy store, from fishing poles to custom trucks, stereos, etc. I need help on the name, and slogan. Please help, as my brain can no longer think!
Business Name Ideas for Special Occasion Musicians?I have two friends who play the harp and flute for weddings and other occasions. They are trying to think of a cool business name that would bring business to their website. It should probably have something to do with the harp and flute. Please give me your ideas.
Advice for Properly Busing Tables?I would like to know how to properly bus tables?
Starting a Research Business?I am trying to start a research business and want to know how much you would pay someone to do research for you. The research can be anything from can you find my classmates for my upcoming reunion, to how do you make the perfect meatball.
Advertising a Freelance Graphic Design Business?Where are some good free business directories to advertise my freelance graphic design business?
Name Ideas for Cleaning Business Specializing in Floors?My name is Beckie. I am 58 and have always enjoyed cleaning homes (free) to help others. I have now come to place where I need an income. I would like to clean floors mostly, but can do all other cleaning.
Name Ideas for a Boat Cleaning Business?I need ideas for a boat cleaning service on Lake Macatawa. Any cute, punny ideas? Thanks!
Ideas for Starting a Bakery Business?I am an 18 year old diabetic. I love to bake (especially cupcakes), but the only problem is they don't exactly fit into my diet. I'm sure many people feel the same.
Incorporating Owner and Children's Names into Name for Cleaning Business?My name is Shelley, I am starting my own cleaning company and am in need of a name. I have two boys Wade and Jordan, I would like preferably to incorporate all of our names somehow into the name of the company. Any ideas would be most helpful.
Name Ideas for Home and Office Cleaning Business?I need a good name for my home/office cleaning business. I want something that sounds smart and easy to remember. I love my business and I would like to reflect that. Any suggestions?
Advertising Advice for a Home Based Day Care Business?I am starting a new day care in my home. I am calling it Kiddie Kastle Korner, because I live on a corner lot and have a climber shaped like a castle in my front yard.
Incorporating Owner's Name into Name for Office Cleaning Business
?I am starting an office cleaning business and need help figuring out a good name. My name is Ashley (which is what I've been trying to use in the name).
Getting Funding to Start a Child Care Center?I am looking into opening up a child care center. Can anyone suggest where I can find some money to buy equipment and supplies? Thank you.
Ideas for Expanding a Sports Bar Business
?I purchased a sports bar that is already up and running. How do I get the ideas to improve on the production and its look?
Website for Learning to Write a Business Plan?Does anyone know of a web site where I can learn how to write a business plan?
Getting a TWIC Card?I have an old x-card and I need a TWIC card.
Selling Items on Etsy?I want to start a business on Etsy selling things. My problem is, I need to know how to get pictures downloaded from a digital camera to the internet site. Can someone help me with this?
Name Ideas for Landscape and Home Maintenance Business?I am starting my own business pretty soon and I need help with some good names. I will be doing a wide range of jobs for people, including lawn care, some landscaping, power washing, trash removal, and general maintenance.
Ideas for Postcard Advertising Gift Certificates?I need to make a postcard for clients for the holidays. I am a personal trainer, so I want to have an exercise related card and let them know about my gift certificates!
Name Ideas for a Family Cleaning Business?Does anyone have some ideas for family owned foreclosure cleaning service business?
Name Ideas for an Interior Contracting Business?Please suggest to me a name for my interior contracting company, starting with M or S.
Ideas for Logo for Body Care Products?I created a body lotion, body wash, and body butter. I am looking to create a unique and eye catching logo and label with an Egyptian background like the pyramids.
How Do I Become a Food Vendor at Various Fairs?How does a (fair/food) vendor get into the various fairs?
Name Ideas for a Green Cleaning Business?I'm starting a cleaning business and can't seem to think of a good name. Does anyone have a suggestion? My name is Charity if that helps and I will offer green cleaning, also. Thanks.
How Do I Find Out if a Business Name Is Already Being Used?How do I find out if the name Magic Touch Housecleaning is already taken?
Determining Fees for Home Repair and Cleaning Business?I own a small home repair business. I do the small - medium home maintenance, that contractors who have to pay a crew, can't afford to do. Now, I also want to include house cleaning.
How Do I Start a Residential and Commercial Cleaning Service?I am starting a cleaning service and I want to do commercial and residential. I will be working from 3 pm, since I have to wait for my boyfriend to stay with the kids. How can I manage my clients with my time especially residential which requires day time?
Advertising a New In-home Babysitting Business?I want to do babysitting at my house. I was wondering should I put flyers in my neighbors' mailboxes or how else should I attract customers?
Salvage Grocery Supplier?I would like to start a salvage grocery in southern Indiana, and would like to find some suppliers. Can anybody suggest reputable suppliers? Any help would be appreciated.
Name Ideas for a Freelance Writing and Project Management Business?I am looking for suggestions for a clever and clear company name to describe my freelance writing and project management services. I specialize in working with independent artists, art organizations, and independent business owners and start-ups.
Catchy Name for My Small Cleaning Service?My name is Flowers, and I'm trying to find a catchy name for the small cleaning service I'm about to start. Can you please give me some suggestions?
Name Ideas for a Nutrition Business?I need a snappy name for nutrition business.
Determining the Fees for Insurance Photography Services?I would like to start a small business photographing contents of people's homes for insurance purposes. What should I charge for my services?
Determining Prices for an Ironing Service?What do I charge for doing ironing?
Sample of Policies and Procedures for a Non Profit After School Program?I need sample of policy and procedures for a non profit after school program.
Name Ideas for a Real Estate Business?I am desperate for a name for my real estate business. Along with the real estate services, I'm doing construction, and supply marble. So I need a name that covers all these things.
Name Ideas for a General Merchandizing Business?I intend to do business, but in general merchandise. I will be supplying different types of items to various clients. How does the name Omni Source sound?
