Questions tagged [small-business]

Questions specific to small businesses, generally under 100 employees and revenues less than $1,000,000.

Questions specific to small businesses, generally under 100 employees and revenues less than $1,000,000.

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Should my husband's business pay my business?

My husband and I are each starting our own private enterprises--me as a web developer. I'm building a website for his company. Is it worth it for me to "charge" him? At the end of the day the money basically belongs to both of us, but I'm…
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How to place value on small business that has $0 earnings

I'm trying to learn how to value my small web application development business. I'm about to talk to some financial advisers for their input as well, but thought I'd kick things off here. My question is: My 3 full time salaried employees want to…
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How can I get a wholesaler ID number?

What does one need to do to get a wholesale ID number in order to buy items wholesale? Specifically, the items are materials (metals, gems, etc.) that will be fashioned into jewelry for resale, but on an extremely small scale. If possible, it…
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What business model to invest in a friend's Surf Camp?

My friend and his wife own a Bed and Breakfast and sell Surf lessons to their hosts. The Bed and Breakfast business is doing really good. They host peoples in their own house. They have 3 bedrooms: a suite for a family, a double bed room for a…
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How can I issue payments from my business under my business' name?

I have a small business checking account with a bank, and a Wise business account. Both of them send payments (wire transfers, ACH...) with their names appearing on the recipients' statement. I'd like my business name to be listed as the…
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Is an s Corp LLC best for starting a small business marketing agency?

I want to start my own marketing agency where I will be employing people from across the US and international like India for example. The work will be done at their own location and sent back to me for review before sending it off to the client.…
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Recieving payment on behalf of our incorporated business into personal paypal account

I live in Canada. I have been working as an independent consultant for a US company since Sept, 2017. They have been paying me into my Paypal account. My wife incorporated a business this year. In May, 2018, I became director of this business. Is it…
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Would the purchase of a car for a business through the use of a business loan be considered a business expense?

So I want to purchase a vehicle through a business loan. The loan would increase my liabilities this I understand. My question is, if I were to use the extra capital to buy a vehicle, would that be considered a business expense and by extension…
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What is the simplest possible way for a person with a small store to sell custom products online with a paypal button and a text field?

I need a text field and a linked paypal button to put beside of each product. Suggestions to pay a service like ebay 10% to use their paypal button are not helpful. Something for a guy selling 5 kinds of buckets with names on it. There are…
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Selling software to a company? What copyright should I do?

I have developed an android app related to industrial automation. A service provider automation company wants to purchase it from me and sell it to there clients! I have a doubt should I add my name or my company logo on the app with the company…
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How to make a high amount of money on your computer fast and legally?

Hello Money StackExchange Community, I hope this message finds you all well. I'm here to seek your advice and insights. I've seen how incredibly savvy many of you are when it comes to innovative income strategies, and that's exactly what I'm in need…
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