I'll visit Tokyo in late August to attend a training course. Business attire is recommended. Help! [more inside]
posted on Jul 11, 2008 - 6 answers

I've just accepted a full time (telecommuting, FWIW) position with a Fortune 50 company. What are some must-read business books? [more inside]
posted on Jun 28, 2008 - 6 answers

What are some practices/methods/things I can do to ensure a good rapport with my colleagues as well as establish myself as an outstanding employee? [more inside]
posted on Jun 16, 2008 - 25 answers

I have a good deal of experience as a phone sex operator. Recently, I decided I would like to go into business for myself rather than work for an agency. I don't think it's legally possible to incorporate anonymously, but still I'd like to keep my real legal identity as private as possible. Any tips? [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2008 - 14 answers

Help me think of a new business or career that can be started by one person with a small start-up budget? [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2008 - 14 answers

This year's my final year of my degree. My psychologist asked me if I had any plans for next year. My original plan fell apart, so now I don't really have anything. Hmm. What could I look into? [more inside]
posted on Apr 15, 2008 - 8 answers

What jobs or careers match my interests? [more inside]
posted on Jan 25, 2008 - 11 answers

I've never had to orchestrate a business proposal before, any suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Jan 21, 2008 - 4 answers

My husband has been given the opportunity to purchase a small business. He knows that the company will be sucessful. We need about $10,000 to start it up. Here is the problem: he has a great credit rating, but he is currently unemployed and we do not own a home to put up as collateral. Are there any creative financing solutions out there for him?
posted on Dec 3, 2007 - 19 answers

Can I have trimmed facial hair for work? I look so young without it and I feel really self conscious when I am clean shaven.... [more inside]
posted on Jul 12, 2007 - 24 answers

How do you cope when you seem to be surrounded on all sides by ineffectiveness and apathy ? [more inside]
posted on Jun 28, 2007 - 44 answers

What resources and/or advice can you give me about getting into real estate deveolpment ? [more inside]
posted on Jun 8, 2007 - 4 answers

MBAFilter: Where can I find an overview of different business models, their merits and downsides? [more inside]
posted on May 30, 2007 - 6 answers

I tend to work, or think about business, a lot. I'm involved in two separate successful businesses that I started. And I have ideas for more. Even all my hobbies are 'productive' activities where you're learning something new or creating something, rather than pure recreational activities like watching TV, hanging out, or reading fiction. Consequently, I haven't put enough value on my social life and meeting new people. I sometimes see that aspect of life as unproductive and not as valuable as other things I could be doing. It's not a great way to be and it's something I'd like to change. I'm looking for suggestions on how others have overcome this.
posted on May 24, 2007 - 8 answers

The owner of the privately held company that I work for has decided that he wants to give out equity in the company to a select number of employees. This isn't hugely valuable right now but could potential be extremely valuable if the company were to ever go public. I have been selected to be a part of this group as I am an Officer of the company. My share would be worth $5000 currently. I get a certificate, etc. The point of all this is to have employees personally invested in the company to affect the way they conduct themselves based on that personal investment rather than working for someone else's money they are working for their own. [more inside]
posted on May 3, 2007 - 27 answers

I'm going on my first business trip (4 days in Philly) where I will be visiting another branch of the company and be trained on a new program. I need tips so I make a good impression and don't screw things up.
posted on Apr 5, 2007 - 11 answers

How can I reject a previously accepted job offer in an acceptable fashion that won't burn bridges? [more inside]
posted on Apr 1, 2007 - 10 answers

Tax planning advice for the self employed. The web is full of articles, the bookstores are full of guides. But there is so much "get rich quick" and "pay zero taxes" crap out there that I am not sure where to go for good, solid tax planning advice. [more inside]
posted on Mar 26, 2007 - 5 answers

Help me update my wardrobe into the realm of "creative casual." [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2007 - 9 answers

I hear that sometimes businesses and other institutions hire "ethics consultants". Does anyone know anything about getting into ethics consulting or the actual day-to-day activities in ethics consulting? If not, has anyone seen an ethics consultant in action at a company? [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2007 - 4 answers

Are there any sites that have a collection of pictures of Fortune 500 companies' business cards? [more inside]
posted on Feb 9, 2007 - 12 answers

Does anyone have experience with an offshore design/illustration house? [more inside]
posted on Jan 4, 2007 - 7 answers

Hi MeFi! I'm a motivated college student who wants to do more than just work for the man to earn my tuition this summer. I've decided I want to start up my own lawn mowing business but have no real business experience whatsoever. To the entrepreneurs out there, where do I start? Is this a worthy business venture? If so, how do I aim for success? [more inside]
posted on Dec 25, 2006 - 17 answers

OfficePolitics/Etiquette Filter: Christmas Cards - If I give out one, do I have to give one to everyone? [more inside]
posted on Dec 18, 2006 - 5 answers

Any recommendations for a no b.s. sales lead service for a one person mortgage broker biz? [more inside]
posted on Oct 19, 2006 - 1 answers

I am 19 and starting a small IT business in orange county, CA. I have 3 medium size clients that use me regularly, and I've taken on my first employee part time recently. But I just had my first month where no one needed IT work done, because I'm too good of a job! And this indicates to me that I need to do some proactive advertising. What is the best method of advertising to get my company's name out there? [more inside]
posted on Sep 3, 2006 - 10 answers

Over the next few months, I need to buy a lot of new clothes to bulk up my professional (woman's) wardrobe. I want everything I buy to fit well. Slacks, skirts, blazers need to be lined. I will not buy anything without trying it on first, so web and catalog shopping is out. I don't have the budget to buy this all at full price. What kinds of strategies can I employ to get the best deals possible? Are there specific stores I should be shopping in? Are there sales I should watch for? Are there specific dates, weekends or times of year when I can get the best deals? How can I find out about and obtain about great coupons and upcoming sales? [more inside]
posted on Aug 30, 2006 - 41 answers

So I'm filling out the Trade Name Registration Form for my business, and field #6 is "Applicant's Title in Business Entity." I'm a sole proprietorship -- just me at home doing freelance web design -- so what do I put on this line? Do I have leeway to be witty or irreverent? [more inside]
posted on Feb 23, 2006 - 8 answers

I'm looking for a side / home based business. I've been toying with the idea of seling WIFI access to retailers and other establishments and came across WHOTSPOT. I'm intrigued by their turnkey solutions and low startup costs. Does anyone here have any experience with them or knowledge of their operation ?
posted on Feb 8, 2006 - 0 answers

I run a small local computer repair business. I have a website and i have acquired a DBA (assumed name) in the name that i use for my business. the problem is that my website, lets call it computer repair man for example, i own THECOMPUTERREPAIRMAN.com. the site without the word "the" infront of it is taken by someone else. If they havent trademarked "computer repairman" can I? Or if they were using it first without TM do they still have the rights to it? If they have already done it, can i trademark "the computer repairman"? How else can i protect my companies identity??
posted on Jan 26, 2006 - 12 answers

I am considering starting up a small (one person) web consulting business, offering web design and development, newsletters, blogs etc. Advice from those with relevant experience would be much appreciated. [more inside]
posted on Aug 10, 2005 - 15 answers

What wiki platform should I use at work? [more inside]
posted on Jul 6, 2005 - 5 answers

I run a small design firm out of the house, with 2 employees and yearly sales of about $250K. How much should I pay for basic accounting services? He only does my taxes, I have a payroll service for payroll, and I do my own bookkeeping.
posted on Feb 4, 2005 - 3 answers

Is outsourcing a problem in your country?
posted on Dec 30, 2004 - 13 answers

What's the best book out there on time management? I've yet to find one that does it all: explain the key concepts of time management, provide a proven framework for gaining control of your time, and identify common mistakes and helpful tips.

Extra points if it deals specifically with any of the following contexts: entrepreneurship, running a proprietorship or small business.
posted on Feb 24, 2004 - 7 answers