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Ask e-magnify: The Pros and Cons of Accepting Credit Cards - 6/7/2004
Q: Everyone seems to accept credit cards now, but is it really worth it for a small business?
A: Whether you operate a small business, an online business, or a homebased business, accepting credit cards has advantages for both you and your customers.
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Ask e-magnify: Benefits of Registering a Fictitious Name - 11/29/2004
Q: How do I find out if a name is currently being used for a business? I am planning on starting a small cleaning business to make some extra money. I've searched online, but I can't find any sites that will tell me if the names I am interested in are currently being used. I noticed on your site that you found some information for another interested person, but that person was located in Pennsylvania. If you can help, I would truly appreciate it. --T. R. in Bristol, VA – T. R. in Bristol, VA
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Ask e-magnify: Buying An Existing Business - 4/26/2004
Q: I like the idea of having my own business, but I don’t want to start from square one. I’m considering buying an existing business, but don’t know how to start. What should I consider as I look into buying a business?
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Ask e-magnify: Choosing and Registering a Fictitious Business Name - 8/11/2003
Q: How do I find out if a name is currently being used for a business? I plan to start a small business in my spare time, focusing on historical research and consulting to wealthy people regarding their philanthropy. I am considering “Historic Riches.” Can you advise? I am located in Pennsylvania. – B.W.
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Ask e-magnify: Employer Identification Numbers - 8/18/2003
Q: What is an Employer Identification Number and why do I need one?
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Ask e-magnify: Gaining Licenses and Permits for Home Based Businesses - 11/18/2002
Q: I want to start a business in my home in which we would purchase items wholesale and then sell them over auction sites. My township told me that they want $500 just to look at the business application and then tell me if it is okay to have this business in my home. This amount seems ridiculous for an application. Does this sound reasonable? - J.N., Douglassville, PA
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Ask e-magnify: Patent Lawyers - 5/6/2002
Q: How do you go about finding a good patent lawyer? Is there one in the Greensburg/Pittsburgh area? – S.I., Greensburg, PA
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Ask e-magnify: Ripped Off - 6/20/2005
Q: My boss has a way of taking credit for my ideas. Things that I share in our monthly meetings routinely appear in company memos as her brainchild, with the staff picking up the bulk of the workload. At first I thought it was just my imagination, but lately others have noticed it too. Yesterday it infuriated me to no end to hear my boss take full credit after the owner complimented the department for a new billing procedure that saved the firm a ton of money. I pride myself on being a team player and I certainly don't want to jeopardize my job over this. My close friends tell me to grin and bear it. Is there a polite way to make sure I get the credit for all the work I do? -- D.M. in Santa Fe, NM
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Ask e-magnify: Start-Up Grants - 4/8/2002
Q: How can I get information regarding obtaining grants to assist with the start-up costs of a new business? It’s my understanding that the government has monies available for women starting new businesses. – S.L., Faber, Uniontown, PA.
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Ask e-magnify: You have questions, we have answers... - 8/4/2003
Have questions? Need answers? Ask e-magnify! Email your questions to ask@e-magnify.com and let us do the research.
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