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Question by jeanger: We are a family who’d like to venture into a cellphone business.Any tips on getting into this biz?
We’d be meeting the supplier in CHINA before Christmas. I’ve seen the products and I think they’re good and highly sellable. We think we have a good, big market. But any tips on marketing the gadgets? Thanks, everyone!

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Answer by energyblast
Well two things: first if you`re aiming for China you are better be prepared…
Second you can ask yourself is it cellular business or all telecomm that I really want.
Just go look it up (last time I check Donald Trump was still one of the richest man on the planet I certainly don’t think He is an Idiot. OH by the way market is far away from been saturated we are getting in the biggest era since the creation of internet. Enjoy!
http://brigittevallee.acnrep.com (this is my personal portal you can access the main site from there)

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Question by Hasan A: I am in the process of starting a car rental business please provide ant tips that could help?
i am starting a rental car business in a country were the competetion is not that strong so please give any tips that would lead me to be the market leader in the future. any information would be apreciated.

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Answer by Dont_taze_me_bro
Identify all of your risks and costs.

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Question by joshkirstyn: A friend and I are hoping to start a small Christmas Light Hanging business. Any tips?
We are just looking for tips and tricks, if anyone has tried to do this too! Thanks!

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Answer by Darren J
Don’t fall off your ladder.

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Question by xBrokenxHeartedx: I want to start my own cleaning business… any tips?
I’m not really sure where to start. Any ideas from people who have started their own business. What it will cost me? I know I can start small doing a few homes myself, and then add employees and more clients. But what are the basics? Do I need insurance? What all do I need? Any tips would be appreciated!
Thank You in Advance!

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Answer by heyteach
You want to be insured and licensed and bonded. You need a legit business structure, probably an LLC would be good for you. You need to do the paperwork.

Good basic article and yes a business plan does make sense for you as you do need to figure out costs, charges, equipment, supplies, billing, payroll, taxes, advertising, do you want homes or commercial cleaning? Willing to do one shot deals or you want long-term contracts with weekly or biweekly cleanings? Etc.

http://www.kiplinger.com/columns/starting/archive/2006/st0504.htm

http://www.sba.gov/smallbusinessplanner/index.html

will have resources for you.

Good luck! If people want to pay you less to start tell them you’ll consider a break on the price for awhile IF they will serve as a reference for you.

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Question by Miss Ella: I want to start my own business, any tips?
I have been working on a business plan for the past few years and I’m finally getting close to having the perfect plan to open my own clothing store, and I know it will be huge in my city because there’s nothing like it and it also benefits the art community as well.

Here’s the catch. I have no real savings to put in it, and don’t want to take out a loan. Where can I find the right investors, and how do you pitch your business plan to them so they see the greatness of your idea?

ANY suggestions would be helpful.

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Answer by lynnbodoni
Investors won’t invest unless you put in a substantial amount of your own money, so that you will have an incentive to do your best to make the business work.

Neither will banks. You’re going to need to be able to put in a lot of your own money into any business venture, or take out a large personal loan secured by your own assets.

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Question by …….: What are some good business tips to get my…..?
art recognized and selling more? I do have a website and I do have some paintings hanging in some art galleries but I want them to really be known.

Here is a peek, Treasurechestart.com

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Answer by Tech.Proj.Management Degree
If you want your pantings to be known, start a blog. You do not need a website and you can get a free blog at http://www.blogger.com/. This will increase your ratings online and you’ll be known as an expert. Write rich, keyword content. Also, place your information somewhere on that site so they can contact you about seeing your paintings. Try to write 2-4 blogs per week and I guarantee you will see a difference. Good Luck to you!!

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Question by sweet_cheex86: how hard is it to start a business? tips, ect.?
my dad owns a big branch off family trucking business, which is linked to 2 other huge family trucking business’s. Im planning to open a flaggers ( traffic controll ) business. Gathering a bunch of girls and start a contract with my dad business. This is my idea…where should i start? (besides flagging im taking the course right now )how hard is it to get up and running? i dont even know where to start…

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Answer by lady23
start by knowing your potential market and also by looking for a good place to put up your business. putting up business isnt as easy as it may seem it requires alot of study and time consuming. if you really are into it you should do some feasibility studies about it so you’ll get to know more about your potential market and other factors that might affect your planned business. you can also ask advices from people who are engage in the same kind of business and learned about how they mange and how they’ve started.

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Question by rakshaagro: I am a stock analyst , I want to start my own business for givng tips, please guide me how I can start?
I AMA STOCK ANALYST ( NSE AND BSE )AND I GIVE TIPS FOR DELIVERY ONLY FOR A WEEK TIME. I WANT TO START MY OWN BUSINESS FOR GIVING SHARE TIPS . PLEASE INFORM ME HOW I CAN START AND HOW I CAN ADVERTISE MY BUSINESS

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Answer by Shopping-onlie starts Ec21baba
With Yahoo and GOOGLE search ads

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Question by sctrojanfan504: i want to start an online business. tips would be appriceated?
i’m a highschool student. my goal in life is to become a successful CEO. i wanted to start an online business and expand from there. any tips?
is it a good idea to start an online business first

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Top 5 Tips – DIY Car Maintenance

Good car maintenance is a prerequisite for a smooth running and a longer life of our prized possessions. While there indeed are automobile service stations to take care of them when they fall sick, you at your end can do a lot for your car’s upkeep and stitch it in time so as to save nine. This post offers 5 essential tips you can implement yourself, and which should pretty much ensure your car’s good health.

1. Check Engine Oil

Critical to an automobile’s lubrication system, the engine oil lubricates a car’s moving parts, cleans and inhibits corrosion, and also cools the engine by carrying heat away from the parts.

To check engine oil, Turn off the car’s ignition. Locate the dipstick, in case you don’t know where it is take the help of the owner’s manual and then remove the dipstick. Most dipstick carry the label “engine oil.”

Wipe off any excess oil and then check dip it another time to see if it reaches the “Full” mark or not. If not then you need to fill up to reach the “Full” mark.

Now, observe the color of the engine oil. A black an opaque appearance means time for a change. Dark brown but somewhat transparent means you’d need to change it after some time. A clear appearance means it’s OK, but be wary if it appears to be whitish, as that might indicate a need for a professional check up.

To replace engine oil, choose the product that’s already inside your car. Pour in slowly allowing it time to settle down. After you’re done, replace the dipstick properly.

2. Check Automatic Transmission Fluid

To run a check for automatic transmission fluid change the transmission lever’s position to Park of ‘P’ position. Locate the transmission dipstick, in case you don’t know where it is take the help of the owner’s manual and then remove the transmission dipstick. Wipe it and dip it again to check the levels.

Also look at the appearance of the fluid. A black fluid with a burnt smell is a sign that it needs a quick change. If its brown in color, then there’s still some life in it. In comparison a newly replaced fluid is red in color.

Aside from the appearance, refer to the owner’s manual as well. As some manufacturers specify the number of miles you can drive before a refill is needed.

3. Check Engine Coolant

This is a simple procedure. To perform the check simply locate the coolant overflow tank and note the levels.

Low coolant level will cause the engine to overheat, which may cause serious damage to the engine. If the levels are between “LOW” and “FULL” markings, then it’s OK. If it’s below the “LOW” marking, then naturally a replacement is needed.

4. Check CV Joint Boots

A majority of modern day automobiles are front wheel drive, wherein a CV joint’s job is to help in transmitting power to the wheels.

To check the CV joint for breakage or damage, you’d need to inspect the internal sides of the wheel. To make it easier for you, first turn the wheel to one side as much as it can turn. Now, look at the inside to inspect the front wheel arch. If your inspection reveals oil or greasing on the boot, it means that it’s broken. If it dry then there’s nothing to worry about. If it’s broken, then treat it as an emergency and arrange for a replacement.

5. Check Tire Pressure

Taking good care of wheels & tires is simple, very basic and very important. The point is to check air pressure without fail at least once a month. It might be a good idea if you purchased a tire pressure gauge, so that you can check the pressure any time by yourself. Another key consideration is to ensure the ideal tire pressure (as has been prescribed by the car manufacturer).

In addition to the basic checks outlined above, don’t postpone going to a professional mechanic if you sense trouble. Further, regular checkups too would ensure that an impending bigger trouble is forestalled before it blows out of proportion.

Check the car’s radiator coolant level to prevent it from dropping damaging levels; learn how from our expert mechanic in this free car-maintenance video. Expert: Jeff Wong Bio: Jeff Wong has a masters degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has owned & operated an aftermarket automotive parts business for five years. He has been working on automobiles for 17 years. Filmmaker: Joshua Kidwell
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