Business Starting Grants

Selling Business? What form should we use to report the capital gain from selling a business (We have been filing scheduel C).

how do i start an online selling business? i want to start an online selling business. how do i begin and what pratical advice can you give me. i'm interested in selling african handmade products from clothing to beaded jelewry.

How do I start a selling business? I want to start selling electronics like car stuff sub woofer's, amplifiers things like that online . I have never had my own business, I don't know where to start. For example where do I buy the stuff? How much money do I need to buy the items? Do I need a license? Like I said I don't know nothing about opening a selling business, any websites or any place that can help me

How can i register a company name for a jewellery selling business? Me and my partner are setting up a jewellery selling business, we are a bit unsure of the things we need to do to get started. We have a name so we need to register the name but we are not sure which website to go to for this so it is legitimate. There seem to be so many. Also do we need to register with companies house? Any advise would be greatly appreciated, Thanks.

I am 16 and I want to start my own technology selling business. Problem is I only have £1200. Any tips on ... I am 16 and I want to start my own technology selling business. Problem is I only have £1200. Any tips on how I can start up my business with this small amount of money?

Do you know of direct selling business for at home moms? Apart from Avon , Mary Kay and stamping up do you know any other direct selling business for women.

Can I make a living by selling business concepts? Not to run the business in its entirety, just selling ideas to owners and then take the cash. Is this possible?

I am going to start a T-shirt selling business and need a nice name for my company.? I am going to start a new but small company which would be engaged initially in designing and later on in selling T-shirts. For this i need an attractive and catchy name for my business. Pls make sure that the name doesn't hurts the sentiments of anyone and is not gender, race or releigon biased. Plus as my surname is "Shaikh", it would be great, if you are able to incorporate this also in the name, Otherwise all other names are also most highly welcome. Thanks in advance for your suggestions and ideas.

How to start online software (Burned CD) selling business? I have a 7 CD Writer. I can write 7 CD's at a time. There are many companies who gives their softwares to burn in CD format and to sell. That means they actually gives the copyrights to burn CD's and to sell. Can anybody suggest how to start such kind of online software selling business.

What is a good name for a candy selling business? I am starting a business at school and I have decided to sell candy like gum, chocolate bars, and other things. What is a good name for my new business?

how to start vacuum cleaner bag selling business online? Hello I am trying search wholesalers to purchase vacumm cleaner bags, and selling on online from my home address. Can someone suggest me webdesigner not very expensive who can design on OScommerce with automatic secured shopping cart? If there is book or link how to start this business and maintain it, please let know

whole selling business of medicienes will be profitable for me or not in jhargram? i want to do whole selling business of allopathic medicienes of cipla,ranbaxy, etc what is the procedure of doing this business it will be profitable or not for me.

Selling Business: How long for an offer after a showing? We are currently selling our business. We had an interested buyer look at it yesterday with our real estate agent. My son was working at the time and said he looked really interested while looking around. Just wondering how long it usually takes from a showing to getting an offer. I'm REALLY hoping I get an offer and the waiting is a killer so just wondering what the average wait time is. Thanks! Well Monday morning the RE Agent called to say how well it went and said he expects to sit down with the buyer to prepare on offer later this week! YAY!!

Selling business and estimating cost of inventory? If I am selling my business (a school btw), to a buyer, how do I assess or estimate the monetary value of all the inventory such as desks, computers, furniture, etc.? Is there a separate appraiser you contact who estimates the total value of the inventory? Also, if one is evicted for failure to pay the lease and must close one's business, can the landlord of the building possess the inventory and sell it to compensate for the owed lease money?

I need help with starting a dog treat selling business and giving money to charity? i want to start a home based business where i make dog treats and give the money i make from them and give the money to charity. the treats would be healthy. should i sell online or just to my locals or both, and what website. would you buy from me?

How to start a business selling Christmas trees? I am interested in selling Christmas trees, but have no idea where to start or what i need. I have asked a couple of companies for their price-lists, but i want some insight from people that have better knowledge. I have read that you can sell them in your own yard? Is this true? Any information would be helpful. Do i need a license? Permit? Is this a profitable business? I really hope someone can help me. Thanks a lot.

Is there still money to be made in a homemade candle making/selling business? Since I am just a teen, 14, there are not many job markets for people my age. I was wondering is the homemade candle making/selling business still successful? BTW my parents will sign any contracts/ lisences needed

How do I start a business selling food in jars or cans? I have a recipe for Chile Colorado. How do I start a business selling it in jars or cans. How much will it cost?

If I start a business where do I get the merchandise- if I wanted to start selling digital cameras? I have taken some business courses but I don't really know where to go to get the merchandise, the type of business I wanted to start was a business selling digital cameras and equipment. Would I just have to contact the manufacture directly? Can anyone help me and give me suggestion on starting a retail business? Thank you .

How to start a home based business selling cookies ? I want to start a home based business selling baked goods and I wondering how I go about it I was thinking of sitting up a kitchen in my basement (Finished) so it would be away from pets which are on the main floor. How do I go about packaging and do I need a license ? What do I need to do to get started ?

Is having a business selling insurance a good way to make lots of money? Is someone who owns a personal business of selling all sorts of insurance to 19 different companies and into buying and selling stocks making good money? I don’t know how much money you can make selling insurance to different companies. The person has been doing this for 19 years and he said it’s been a good year so far. What is a good year for this kind of business?

How do I start my own business, selling used clothes? I am looking to start my own business selling used clothing. Not on e-bay. How do I go about it? Who do I need to talk to? I would like to open a small store for it, any ideas on how to do that would also help. Thank you, R.H.

I want to start a website business selling whole sale purses? What permits and licenses would i need? I do not know what permits or licenses i would need. I will be working at home on my computer. I have not done anything. I have found a wholesaller but now need my permits to start selling. i also need help on how i would go about starting the business and filing with the gov. for taxes. i need help with what forms i need to fill out, licenses, and permits i need. this would be greatly appreciated.

Has anyone tried to start a small business selling houseplants? I want to try to start a small business selling houseplants at farmers markets and possibly independent retail stores. Has anyone on here done that? Did it go well for them? How did you obtain your first plants?

Starting small selling Business but where to get wholesale? I want to start a small business at home just selling things online but i dont know where to buy the wholesale to sell?? I have sold items from around the house and items my friends have given me to sell but i want to make a bigger profit. i am based in dublin, ireland. Can anyone help me??

Is it possible to have a business selling ball jointed dolls? I was just wondering if it could be possible to have a business selling home made ball-jointed dolls. I have been interested in them for a while now, and maybe also if it was possible to make them at home? Like make them then sell them in my own store, would that be possible? Of course I'm not going to use cheap materials or anything I'm going to try to use good materials.

Is there a website to help me organize a business selling children's clothing on eBay? Is there a website to help me organize a business selling children's clothing on eBay? Me and my mother are trying to start a business on eBay. We are trying start to sell baby and children's clothing on eBay but I did not want to go into this and not be organized, prepared and we cannot afford to lose any money in this business. Is there a website to help me calculate the eBay fees and other expenses? I need help getting organized!

What are all the licenses and permits that I need to start an on line business selling wigs? I am starting a on line business selling wigs. I know I need a DBA, Business license and Fed tax ID and maybe even a regular sale tax permit. What else do I need or don't need. Thanks

What's a highly effective tool that I can use to start selling product for my small business? I'm wanting to start a small business selling hand made crocheted beanies but I don't know which way to go. These beanies aren't made by your grandma but are something cute, I think teenagers would enjoy them. I need help using persuasive words to sell them and any other tips you can offer would be great thank you.

Looking fir a good direct selling business? Hi, I'm a mum looking to work from home and am trying to find a good direct selling business that I can do. I'm not really into hosting parties but I could sell to friends, neighbours etc. Also at fayres, fetes, local shows etc. Does anybody know of any good ones and what have been your experiences of them?

what licenses do I need to start a business selling wigs online? What r all the licenses I need to start a business selling wigs online. Is there one web site or place where I can go to get everything I need to start? Any infor you can give will help.

What steps should I take to starting an Online Business selling Computer Gaming Hardware? Hi, I'm 18 and I REALLY want to own my own online business selling Gaming Hardware. I'm just confused about how I actually would go about making a profit. Please some list some 1 2 3 steps for me! Thank you A LOT!

Can anyone thInk of a good name for a clothes selling business? I need a name for my business that sells clothes.

How to write a business proposal for selling a at home business? I have my own wedding and event planning business and I am interested in selling in it. I really want to know the format of a business proposal for selling a business and I would really like to see an example of a business proposal for selling a business (comes with existing advertising and a website). I want a sample so that I can get an idea. Please do not tell me tips. I really would like to see a sample of a proposal for selling a business.

How can i start a online business selling products? ? Hello, Once again! I really want to start a home business selling pet supplies. I was reading some articles, but none answer my question: What do i have to do? where can i keep the merchandise? do i have to buy wholesale or just buy a few at first? Do i need a P.O box, and is it a good idea, and so much more. My point is, what should i do first on order to have a online store? Thanks so much guys!

I have a small business selling over 300 kinds of gift baskets where can i advertise free and for a fee? i have a small business online selling gift baskets. I want more traffic and advertising for it. I want more sales. What sites can offer lots of sells and lots of traffic to my website?

Where to begin in starting a small business for selling sandwiches without buying a place? I am a young entrepreneur who wants to start a business selling high quality sandwiches. However to start my business, I don't want to have a shop or store, I want to sell my sandwiches to corporations and businesses...for example, they would call in and order a certain amount of sandwiches and i would make them and deliver it...simple right? Where do i begin? what paperwork do i need? what legalities might i face? What kind of funds am i looking at? How do you think i should approach this idea? I have a burning desire and will succeed, i just need a kick start. Thanks and much aloha from hawaii.

I want to advertise and popularize my software selling business in my town as well as outside the town? my business also includes unlocking mobile phones and selling of PC games at a reasonable rates.Please mention ways to popularize it other than radio .

I have $30,000 and want to start a business selling consumer goods. Any ideas? Hi, I have $30,000, and I'm looking to start a business selling consumer goods. I want to try to manufacture a product and sell it to consumers on a mass scale. Does anyone know of any hot areas for product development. Would I need more money than this to create a corporation? Thanks for your help.

When selling a business who pays closing costs? I am selling a business in the state of Maryland and was wondering who pays closing costs? The buyer or seller or both?

How do i minimize taxes when selling a small business? I'm selling a business and obviously want to minimize taxes. It is an S corporation, in WA state. I'm fimiliar with the 1031 exchange but was wondering if there are other options. Regardless of the 1031 I need to reinvest the majority of the money into 2 businesses. Thanks.

What would you name a small home business selling Jewelry? I am starting a small business at home, selling Jewelry. To give you an idea of the items, I have charm bracelets, necklaces, key chains and other small items. Mostly Sterling silver (Pandora-like charms etc). I need to come up with a name for my website & business. What idea's can you come up with? Thanks in advance, Military Wife.*

Does anyone know what is involved in starting a home based business selling baked goods? I'm thinking about starting a business out of my home making and selling baked goods. I live in California. Does anyone know what is involved in getting a business liscence, etc...

How do I minimize taxes Selling a small business s corporation? I'm selling a business and obviously want to minimize taxes. I'm fimiliar with the 1031 exchange but was wondering if there are other options. Regardless of the 1031 I need to reinvest the majority of the money into 2 businesses. Thanks.

What are ways I can promote a pet product selling business? i have an online site where i sell pet treats and other pet items.... what are ways i can promote my site with no cost? I wanted to go on chat rooms or post message boards about my business which sites can i do that on?? THANKS

For taxes my business equipment and supplies have depreciated down to zero, what do I do when selling them? I still have some equipment that is depreciated to zero on the Federal Tax form 4797. How do I report the income from selling the equipment in the future? I also sold a business truck and it was depreciated to zero. Can i use Turbotax for business, cause I can not afford H&R Block.

Start part-time business selling balloons? Where do I start? Distributors for balloons and helium tanks? I want to start a part-time business selling balloons for birthday parties and events. Mainly on the weekends. Where can I find distributors for balloons and helium tanks? What is the best way to market this business? How to network? I would also like to sell at carnivals and fairs if possible? Any ideas?

How do you go about selling a business phone number and how do you know what to sell it for? We have a sprinkler repair company that has been in business for 25 years in the same area and we are interested in selling the phone numbers that people been calling us on for all of these years... most of our business is return customers so we know the # is very valuable even without advertising the phones ring off the hook. We can't find any resources that help us find out what someone would charge for a phone number or a venue to sell it in? Any links or info would be helpful. Thanks

I want to get into business selling mailing lists? I want to start a business selling mailing lists but I know nothing about it at all. I have no idea how to set it up or even who to contact. Can someone please lead me in the right direction.

Is it good to join Quixtar's direct-selling business? I've been approached with a direct-selling company business oppurtunity. Its name is Quixtar. I just want to know if its really a true working model and is it worth joining it? I would be glad to know the pros and cons of joining it and whether it can be done by an average person and how far would it be gainful to him?

Myself and my friend , want to start up a business selling handmade chocolates? We thought if we sell on the internet that would be a good start.Eventually we would like to run a tearoom and sell the handmade chocolate a longside the tearoom . We dont have any business experience between us so any advice would be gratefully received. Info on pro and cons start up costs etc would be good.

I want to set up my own business selling bras, does anyone have any advice? I have dreamed of having my own business selling bras since I was about 14 and I really want to go for it now. My main issue is though I want to design the bras myself, or at least have a part in it, I don't realistically think I'd be able to make all the bras myself however, so I suppose my main question really is how do I get my designed bras manufactured so that I can sell them?

Starting a business selling homemade natural beauty products? I want to start a business selling homemade natural beauty products such as facial masks, cleansers, and makeup. I want to advertise but don't want it to be expensive. I know I should start a website, so what are some free website hosting services that I can use besides geocities and myspace for until I can use a real domain? Thanks. Please no rude, inappropriate, or irrelevant answers, as they will be reported. Remember, 10 points to best answer!

How do I market my business selling purses? I mainly make caprisun purses and purses made out of placemats? But I don't know really how to market them so that I can sell them as a business. Any Ideas?

I am selling a business, but will be paid over 10 years. Will I pay all taxes when the business is sold? I am considering selling my retail business, but will not receive all the money up front. The buyer will pay an initial sum and then a yearly amount for ten years. Will I owe taxes on the entire amount of the sale even if I have not recieved the cash in hand?

What's a good name for my new business selling hunting gear/supplies? I'm currently starting up a business selling almost everything to do with hunting equipment, gear and supplies and before I can register my business name I need to actually pick one. Any good ideas out there?

I would like to start a business selling cookies made from a recipe of my Grandmother's. ? I know people sell their homemade salad dressings, jams & preserves, etc. in supermarket chains, and frequently launch a successful business doing this. However, I think in the current economic environment and for my situation, that would be too big a bite (forgive the pun) to ask. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I could begin, i.e. who to market to. Thanks in advance.

selling business and want to avoid or lower my taxes...? Ok, I have an LLC with a dba on a retail store (California). I'm looking into completing the sale in the next 2months. I read somewhere that a business can be sold as the LLC as a whole, or be sold as assets being broken down. Is that true and if so, is the advantage in selling the entire LLC really at a 15% tax vs 33% tax braket? Are there any tips in lower my capital gains tax on ($700k selling price). Meaning can I invest that gain into paying off my $400k mortgage and only have to pay taxes on the $300k or even buying a second home with $500k down and pay taxes on $200k?

How can I start a small pastry and other home made food selling business in California? What are the governmental rules and regulations of such a small business?

I wanted to start my own business selling clothes, what do i need? I wanted to start a little business in Colombia where I buy clothes from here in the USA and sell it more expensive over there, what do you guys think I need to become successful at it?

What would be a good name for an egg selling business? A friend and I are starting a small business that will sell eggs to friends family etc. What would be a good name for our business? thanks :)

when selling a business to someone do they keep same tax id or apply for a new one? I am selling a small business and was wondering if they apply for a new tax id number or do we trsansfer ours to them?

how do i start a animal selling business from home?? i have built a dog kennell and bought the animals how do i sell the puppies and markrt the kennell business

I will like to start an on-line business selling electronics on-line. ? I'll like to start an online business selling electronics online. How can i get reliable whole sellers from which i can buy and what products will sell more?

Are customers of Weekenders home party selling business who have orders in out the money? Just before weekenders folded I was at a Home party.... several of us put orders in for clothing. This was at the end of May... In June Weekenders went out of business. Will we receive any product, or are we just out the money?

How do i get into the replica clothing selling business? I see alot of ads on criaglist selling brand name replica clothing, how do i get into this bussiness, for example these sellers have a large variety of clothes to select from. How and where can i buy these clothing in bulk?

I want to start a online selling business, but where do i find cheap wholesale prodcuts to buy then sale? also but products should i go for, whats selling out there for both girls and guys?

How do you go about selling a business idea? Can you sell a business idea? Say you have an idea for a business, but don't have the money to do it. Can you just sell the idea? Where?

How does one go about selling a business? I am looking to sell one of my businesses in the Phoenix area. It is a part time business that is growing, however I am going to be relocating out of state. I have a broker but that doesn't seem to be moving the process along quickly. Any ideas???? I have posted a listing on Craigslist and stumblehere.

I need help on starting my own little business selling Custom Tshirts? I want to start up a small business in which I will sell custom designed tshirts. I do not have a clue where to start and would appreciate any advice. I have some pretty cool designs, a funky name and I also know a few people who work in TV and Radio who would be more than willing to wear them for promotion. Any ideas where to start?

if there is a high demand for gas and oil how do i get into the business of selling it myself? are there any buyers of energy ,oil,and gas that want to chat?i would like like to start a home based business selling it?

You are going to open a business selling customer cabinets. You can sell each cabinet for $80. It takes a cabi You are going to open a business selling customer cabinets. You can sell each cabinet for $80. It takes a cabinet make about 45 minutes per cabinet. Each cabinet maker works 8 hours a day, earning $18/hr. Each cabinet uses $25.00 in raw materials.You normally produce cabinets 20 days in a month. You estimate that your fixed costs are $5,000 per month. What is your contribution margin? How many cabinets must you make each month to break even? What is your total monthly revenue if you want to profit $2,000? Construct a break even chart for the custom cabinet firm? Yes, this is a homework question... it is actually a practice problem...please help. It is for a business finance class, not math...

What is the ebay selling home business about? Hey! I read about all these people making money on ebay, like home business money. What are they doing and how does it work? I mean, I've sold a few items and such, but not as a business. Can some one explain it to me before I sign up for anything? What exactly do you do?

What is the best avenue to go when selling your business? Have a business for 10 years and would like to find out what is the best way to calculate the value of your business to sell it.