Albuquerque Business Daily

Business.................................................? i want to open a business in jamaica what are some of the thing that i would need to start this business?

business?!? well am thinking about starting my on business any ideas on how i can get started and wat should my business be

Opening a business and wondering what types of expenses I can write off? I am opening an online business for website design. (set up as a LLC, I'm the sole owner) Should I start keeping receipts of all business related expenses? Or would my business qualify as a hobby if I don't make a certain amount of money in the year that I'm filing. What types of things can I write off onto my business? (dinners, gasoline, etc.) Do I need a seperate business credit card/bank account for the expenses? Do I have to accept payments towards the business's services through a corporate account, or can they make the check/payment directly to me?

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.

What business minor should I get in addition to human resource management? As a psych major I am well aware that my major is useless on its own so I am going to get some background in business by majoring in human resource management. My college also offers seven other business minors, accounting, business administration, economics, international business, management, management information systems, marketing, and personal financial planning. Which of these would be beneficial along with my HRM minor?

What does a business analyst do? What course do you take to become a business analyst? I came across a chart showing the avarage salaries of business analysts in IT/Computer software/Computer hardware. I do not know what a business analyst does exactly. What course should I take in college to become a business analyst. Currently I'm planing on getting a degree in Business with IT in college, will that enable me to become a business analyst?

What business field should i study for to become an entrepreneur? i start college in the fall and im pretty sure i wanna study business. i want to open businesses, buy apartment buildings, etc. But the term business is too vague. What is the subfield that teaches you how to open/maintain your businesses?

How do I start a successful retail business? I need assistance to get my questions answered regarding starting a retail business: 1. Which retail business would be best to start and why: a) Specialty retail business or b) Mail order business? 2. Which type of business is more predictable and does not change often: Specialty retail or mail order? 3. Many people say that PASSION is important when it comes to starting a business because the owner will have to work long hour to make his or her business a success. I agree with that but can you explain to me why there are many people out there who started their successful businesses outside their PASSION? 4. How can I choose products and services to sell that fit my personality and are part of my values? 5. I took a Myers-Briggs personality test and the result of the test shows that my personality type is an ISFJ (Introverted, Sensing, Feeling, Judging). Would someone like me who possess this personality type can become successful in operating his or her retail business?

What kind of business license do I need for an internet business or ebay business? I am planning a business. I will start out with baskets for new babies and if all goes well I will make the extra investment for wedding baskets, and then so on and forth. By baskets I mean gift baskets. I have researched local business license, but I am not sure if a local business is the right way to go, so I am thinking internet or Ebay. What kind of license do you need for these types of businesses.

How does a business collect from a customer that has filed bankruptcy? Have a small business and have a customer that has run up a debt and their company is now filing bankruptcy. How does a business go about collecting from the business. We are a small business also there has to be laws to help protect us also. Need some advice on how to legally go about being paid as a creditor. Also if a business says they are filing bankruptcy is it public record and what sites show this record.

Why is big business considered evil by the left but big government is considered wonderful? Big business produces a product, creates job and creates wealth. Big government creates large inefficient agencies, gobbles up wealth, creates waste and is corrupt. Big business needs to be watched and when found corrupt the corrupt need to go to jail. Small business is just as corrupt as big business. It just doesn't make the national news. So why is big business demonized by the left but big government loved? Our founding fathers didn't trust government at all so why does the left love it?

How important does the business plan to lenders? I want to get $20,000 business loan to extend my small business. I have never taken serious to write a business plan for my business, and I don't like play the words or numbers, but my business do have some profit. Would I get a loan if I have no a qualified business plan? Please help.

What kind of business should i start up? I am thinking of starting up a business... I have a job but i am wanting to start something of my own so i ask: What kind of business should i start up? What sites could help me in starting up a business. What classes in college should i take in starting up my own business? How do i start a new business without spending too much of my own money? Where do i start? - Thank you so much: answer all questions and get the best answer.

Do you think a business acquaintance service can be a profitable industry? Everyone has some business acquiantance that can help others to do successful business. How to let all of them know each other. Business acquitantance service may do it. Big business service ? Profitbale business service ? Let me know. Great thanks.

Can I deduct a business mortage payment or only the interest and why? I need to know if I can deduct the mortage payment on a business. Our business mortage is a commercial loan and only the business is on it. Or, is only the interest on the business deductable. If so, would it be in our best interest for the business to rent from us this year?

What business class is good for wanting to own a salon? I want to do a business class so I can own a salon. So what type of business class should I take? I was thinking business administration.

What is a great business to venture into in Malaysia? I am looking to venture into a business that is long term, tangible, and with a business model that is not too costly. As far as location goes, where would be the best city in Malaysia to operate the business? Will it be hard to apply and obtain a business license? What is the business tax rate? Is there a minimum wage to pay an employee in Malaysia?

What business classes do you generally take the 3rd and 4th year of your BA? Im currently going to a 2 year school, getting my Business associates degree with a transfer option, and plan on going to a 4 year school to get my BA, and eventually my MBA. Im taking basic economics, accounting, and business managment classes right now, along with other core english and math classes, but what should i expect on my 3rd and 4th year? What types of classes? I know business classes obviously, but what specifically?

Is a Business Statistics course the same as a Regular Statistics course? Hi. Is a business statistics course considered equivalent as a regular statistics course in college? In other words, if a student wants to earn a bachelor's degree in business and the school that he is enrolled in requires him to take a business statistics course, would he meet that requirement if he took a regular math statistics course and not a business statistics course? Have a nice day.

What business degree should I study in and where? I'm planning to get a business degree in the United States but I'm am unsure of what type of business I should major in or even where should i study in. I'm more of an entrepreneur-minded person and I have look into Business Administration for some time now. I'm more of creative person and I love to challenge new ideas. I am also looking for a university that offers cheap and reasonable fee and good education with good credibility. I'm currently looking into University of Nebraska but I am also interested in other options. Thnx

What type of business should I mark my business to operate as? I'm almost done with my business plan. I'm stuck on something. I don't know sould I operate my business as a Corporation or Sole Prietorship if I'm planning to run a photography and graphic designing business with employees I'm planning to hire which will include a secretary, assistant, graphic designer and a beautican. Please help I'm planning to open and start at the beginning to 2010.

How would you promote a neighborhood business? I'm trying to create a personal business and I have business cards and have made flyers for my business. It is pet sitting and many other things. Someone else beat me to the pet sitting, but I still want to practice my other businesses. I have made prices and have references, but nobody is calling. I haven't put up the flyers yet, because I don't know where to put them! I also have a babysitting business too. What kind of other promoting should I do, and any other ideas for different businesses? I don't want to do any online surveys.

What is a business that can not be enhanced by the internet called? I am doing a research paper in which I am going to discuss E-commerce and internet businesses versus anti-internet businesses only that is not a real word. So please DON'T give me an obvious and idiotic answer like "business." I am looking for businesses that do/can not use the internet to greatly benefit themselves. THANK YOU!! THANK YOU, AFTER DOING SOME WORK I REMEMBERED BRICK-AND-MORTAR BUSINESSES.

What kind of business should I start in Bangladesh? I have US $ 10000. I would like to invest it in my country (Bangladesh). I want to invest in a production business or any other suitable business. I am ready to do this with partnership also. Is this money enough to start any business ? if yes then what kind of business. Pls help me.

How can i start a business if i am not sure of my passions? I've done alot of research on starting a business. I am a college sophmore-havent picked a major yet but i'll probably go with business and photography. My interests are business, photography, web design, photoshop, traveling and languages (spanish and italian) When people say base your business ideas on you passions--mine are a little too complicated for starting a small business. Any Ideas? Thanks!

Could a business career be attainable with a philosophy or politics major and a business minor? I'm currently an undergrad at a liberal arts school. I'm planning on majoring in either politics or philosophy, and a minor in business. After i get my degree, would i be capable of getting hired or nonetheless get an interview with a firm or bank. Also, could a business internship help the situation?

How important are business ethics to a company and their success? Discuss the ethical climate at a business that you are familiar with or one that you have researched. How have ethics affected this business? What does this business do to enforce ethical principles? What things could they do better? How can we as individual employees influence the application of ethics are our businesses? Give your thoughts and ideas on this subject.

Does my small business need to file a tax return? I am a small business owner and have been developing my company for the past year. Because I left my previous job to start this business I do not have a current income and because my company only recently officially "opened for business" we do not have a profit line. Do I need to file? What about the business expenses that I incur?

I work for a 501C business,which is closing and liquidating. Can I start my own separate taxable business? I have worked for the 501C business for 10 yrs total, 3 in this specific business area. They no longer wish to carry this branch of their association. When they close, I will be fired. Can I start up my own for profit business, with the same business description?

What is the best way to transfer my small business to my son? I want to give my son my business without charging him any upfront money. I would like to pull a small income from the business each month as a retirement. I dont want a share in the business just a guaranteed payment each month. I have been in business since 1983 and have annual average revenue of $225,000. My son has been working with me now for the past 8 years and has shown great leadership skills. I am concerned about things like tax ramifications of not handling this properly. Our business isnt incorporated instead it is a sole proprietorship. Would it be better to incorporate and retain a share of the business while giving my son the majority? Also I have a house for sale currently but it is pre foreslosure. I have a buyer lined up and we are in the midst of negotiating the home sale. If the house were to fully be foreclosed would this affect the business and perhaps even void the business sale? Thank you for any honest advice.

Is it possible to build business credit with a small home-based business? I have a small e-business, and I would like to know if it's possible to build a significantly high level business credit score? Also, can you build a business using business credit?

Can I operate a business outside the country with a sole proprietorship type of business? I'd like to operate a Business and Trade Organization outside the US. If I have a sole-proprietorship type of business, can I do that? If I decide to form an alliance with another business outside the country, would I have to change into a Corporation?

Can I start a home based business, not get a business license and not pay taxes? I read that if you dont get a business license and you run an at home based business and your neighbors dont complain about your work, its unlikey the IRS will find out and make you pay a fee as well as put your business on hold until its done. Now, in the state of FL, if I chose to not get a license because the type of business (event planning) did not require one, would I still have to pay taxes?

What percentage of a business do you typically have to give to an investor funding a business idea? I'm going to be starting a business and I have a person that is willing to handle all of the development costs etc. Since it is an online business, the start up costs are pretty low for a business, under $10,000 definitely, probably under $5,000. In this type of situation, what portion of the company is given to the investor?

What kind of internet business or home business i can start to earn more money? I want to start a internet business or home business to earn more money. Please suggest a honest company. If you have any other suggestion for business.

Do you think a fee based business acquaintance service can be a profitable industry? Everyone has some business acquiantance that can help others to do successful business. How to let all of them know each other. Fee based business acquitantance service may do it. Big business service ? Profitbale business service ? Let me know. Great thanks.

How big should a business be before the owner finally delegates responsibilities? I am in the family business and my mom is clearly strained... We are blessed to have business hand over fist even in this recession but that is not my problem, or question... My question is how can a small business owner learn to lay back enjoy the fruits of their labor??? I mean she has owned this insurance agency for 30 yrs. and has nursed it from ONE policy to what it is today? But her health is declining as she is still trying to take payments, pictures of homes, etc. on what should be considered now at least a "mid sized" business?

business projector versus a home theater projector? Is there that much of a difference in black levels? I am budgeting about 500-600 for the project and about 100 for the screen. I can afford a 2000 projector. A ViewSonic PJ506D SVGA (800x600) 4:3/16:9 2000 lumens business projector is going for 500 with a mail free screen and mount offer. An InFocus In72 WVGA (852x480) 900 lumens home theater projector is going for about the same refurbished with no extras. I have read that I really should get a home theater projector rather than a business projector like the 506D, but the lumens scares me. I am projecting on an 80"screen with blinds and curtains closed. no lights. still some ambient light. Which will be better. I am going to use it the a really nice DVD player, Wii and Home theater PC. No interest in HD DVDs for atleast 3-4 years when I will prob upgrade this anyway.

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 .

Do you need a business license if you have a business degree? I have created a business but want to be sure all of my t's are crossed and all of my i's are dotted. I have a business degree, I want to be sure I do not have to back it up with a business license? Some people have advised me to get one just to be on the safe side.

What is a good business to purchase for a first time business owner? I have my business degree, and money for investing. I am interested in buying a business that doesn't require my presence and that is profitable. What is a good type of business to purchase in the next year in South Florida?

Over 60% of small businesses fail due to a lack of planning and execution of a business plan.? Over 60% of small businesses fail due to a lack of planning and execution of a business plan. When businesses are so small it is rare to have an HR manager, because of that training and follow-up is non-existent. Who would be accountable and how could management implement a training routine to make it beneficial and cost effective?

how to start a business networking with different vendors.I would like to connect these vendors to a business? I plan to work as a business person who finds different vendors for this business. Is this profitable? Is this a good plan?Do I meet first with the business with my idea, or do I start with the vendors first , or do I start my own webpage and have the vendors as part of that first?

What's a good business that I can do working from home? Any ideas on starting a business? My husband is stuck in a terrible job (like half the country!) and he's always wanted to own his own business, but he's not sure of what he wants to do... I was wondering if anyone has ever had their own business, and if so, what do you do? Also, has anyone been successful w/ a business from home? Thanks!

What steps should a business take to claim legal ownership of work completed by contractors on it's behalf? If a small business hires either independent contractors or another business to perform work for them, what steps should that business take to make sure that the completed product is legally owned by the business and not the entities or individual employed to create that product? Pointing me to resources on this topic would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Ending a home based business - what are the tax implications? I've been writing off my home based business for the last few years. If I stop using that portion of my home solely for my business, how do I indicate that on my taxes? Additionally, does anyone know of any resources that indicate what the implications are of stopping a home based business write-off? I see lots of information on how/what to write-off for a home based business, but can't seem to find anything on what to do when that ends.

What is the ingredient of a successful business? I used to notice businesses come and go. Some retail shops opened, another closed. Not many businesses are sustainable. Yet many want to go into business in order to be business owners, hoping to earn big and become financially independent. The reality is not always that way. S, what are the good and useful tips to start and sustain a successful business?

What kind of business can I start in a warehouse building? My husband has a machine shop and only uses about 1/2 his building. I would like to start a business in the other half. I wanted to partition off a room for an office and do bookkeeping and then I was thinking about maybe a document shredding business or a document storage business would be good - any other ideas? Thanks! The zoning would not be a problem. This building is located in the center of town off a main street through town. I currently work for an accounting firm and you would not believe the paper we go through - we use a shredding service and have a storage building. Doctors offices and lawyers also have a lot of documents that cannot be thrown in the garbage because of the information they contain. Thanks for the input - any more?

Does obtaining a business degree mean you have to start your own business? I've always thought that the meaning of a busniess administration degree is so that an individual can start his/her own business. Is that true? What types of jobs are out there for people who just want to work in a business field?

What business credit cards are not attached to my personal credit? Hello, I am trying to find out how to build my business credit without being attached to my personal credit score. I would like to know if anybody has information regarding what credit cards are available to do this. I would love any free information or links to sites that can tell me how to build my business credit. Thanks!!

How do you get business connections for start up promotions? If i have investment money and a prime investor for my business, how do I promote my business? How do I gain connections with other business owners and gain clients? I know you have to talk to people, thats a given but who do you talk and what kind of places? I know about angel and venture capitalist, but I am asking how do you get the connections you need to promote your business?

How can a business owner sponsor a work visa for a mexican? I am a business owner in the united states. A dear friend of mine, whom I feel would be a great asset (in the arts) to my business is a Mexican citizen. I know that businesses can often "sponsor" temporary or permanent immigration. After researching online I see that it is a very complicated process. How much does this usually cost and how do I go about starting? Or is it even possible? Thanks in advance!

What business field would work best for me? I need help. I am a senior in high school and I am going to attend college this fall. I need help deciding my major. I know I want to go into business. I'm stuck between marketing, finance and accounting. I have always imagined working in a large sky scarper building, dressed in business attire, traveling, speaking at meeting and possibly traveling. Help me please. Give me details on each.

How can I submit my business to google maps when my business is a service for people in their homes? Usually when I search for a type of business google has many names and addresses of the businesses immediately and it's included on google maps. But if my business consists of services primarily provided in a customer's home (and I don't have an office yet) can it still be listed? Without an address?

I want to start a business. But what kind of business i should go on with? I am 21 years old. I have a ambition of starting my own business. To take a first step into business world, i would like to start something small. But, i am looking for more ideas so that i can choose best out of it. So, i just need your help. Do you have any idea on what business i should go on with?

How would a business owner, all their life, write a resume to become an employee? A friend of mine needs a job. He has been a business owner all his life, but due to the economy being so bad, he sold his business. Now he wants to work for someone, but doesn't know how to write a resume as a business owner. Is it the same as writing a resume if you worked for a companies? Would it be negative for the employer to know that you owned a business (for many years)? Would they think he is over-qualified?

When purchasing a business, do you acquire the past business debt as well? I am planning on purchasing a limousine business and I know that the business has debt. Will I be acquiring the debt as well or is this is something that the current owners will have to deal with before or after selling to me?

What kind of business should I put up in an area wherein the students were mostly seen? And they are in budget The location was sorrounded by the schools ,two barbeque stations were already there and its a quiete good business for them because its cheap for the student. I'm planning to have my own business too but not a bbq, any suggestions what kind of business should I put up that will attract the students? I tried the carenderia/cafeteria but it didnt do good. By the way the location had a limited parking area. And its near in the boarding house, subdivisions.

How to register a small business in India? Hello I wanted to register a small business (internet services business that i am going to work from home) in Andhra pradesh, India. I prefer to register it in Visakhapatnam. Looking for some resources i can use. Any one in this kind of business also contact me and i pay for their service.

What kind of business/registration licenses do you need for a cleaning business or something similar? I'm hoping to open a decorating service business where I rearrange people's furniture, and am wondering how service oriented businesses such as cleaning businesses, vacuuming businesses, and even home computer repair specialists operate. What do I need besides a business license? I've already got a lot of my business plan done.

What business can I start that requires practical/technical skills? I'm interested in starting my own business, but I'm quite stumped on the types of businesses I could start up. I like to be practical and I also have a lot of technical skills. I don't mind risk/danger. Does anyone have any ideas, or know where to look for ideas?

What are some business tours for a high school group, in southern california? I need help with getting ideas of business tours in the LA area. It would be for a high school business organization, no more than a bus load of students. No specific type of businesses though, an example that we've done is LA Times tour. Do you know if they already have business tours set and how should i request for one?

What business courses should i take in college to be successful after college? I will be going to college soon and after college I would like to have a career in business. I thought about marketing but I have always struggled with math. Is there any business courses, like marketing, that does not have to have so many math courses?

What type of business cards to use - coated or not coated? I am starting a wedding planning business and working on my business cards. Are there any thoughts on using glossy coated or uncoated business cards? I have a friend who used coated and I can't use pencil to write on it but I can use pen (in case the clients need to write something or I do). Thanks for your input!

When will I need to buy additional business insurance for my car? I don't want to spend extra money on business insurance because I have an inactive self-employed business and I don't go to see clients often. What happens if I had a car accident on my way to see a friend? OR to see a cleint? Does it make a difference when I make a claim? What about % of my business use of car and personal use of car? Is it a major factor for the insurance company to define if it is business use or not. What about the nature of business? I am looking for some professional advices. Thank you!

For business owners: How do you start your own business and register your company's name? I am starting my own home-based business. I hope I can expand it outside of the home in a couple of years, but until then I just need to know how to start it. Like tax wise how do I go about registering and do I have to get a Tax id?

I've been filing a business write-off on my personal taxes. How do I close out the business on my tax return? I am a writer who has filed business write-offs on my personal tax return for 5 years as per the law. I have not made profits in those years. I have been advised by my accountant that tax regulations do not favor my continuing to file business write-off because I have not made a profit so should close out the writing business. How do I go about filing my taxes now? Do I just ignore the past years write offs as thought they were never deductions?

Which specific Business degree should I get for Business Law? I want to go to Law school for Business Law, but I know I need a four year degree in something else. I know getting a degree in Business is the most beneficial, but I noticed there were many different Business majors. So would the degree be Business- Pre-Law or Business Administration, etc.? I just need some help in planning this out. Thanks for helping!

What are ways to get business for my new carpet and janitorial cleaning business? I just started my own carpet and janitorial cleaning business in the memphis, tn area. I do commercial, residential and vehicles. What are some successful ways to get contracts and market my business to get more business?

What kind of business can you start with a small amount of money? Since I have not had much luck with getting a good job , even with a degree, I am thinking about starting my own business. I do not have much money, do you know of any organizations that can match what I have to start a business. I have about $6000-7000. Is this a bad time to start a business with this economy?

If you open a small business mowing lawns, what is the best/most common way to contract your customers? I've been thinking about opening a business mowing lawns in the summer and plowing snow in the winter now for the last 2 years now, except I've never actually worked in the industry. I was just wondering if anyone could give me any information about the way that these business owners contract their business. Do they get a year or two contract with each business or is it by the job? Also, in either of the two scenarios how much money would be considered going rate to their customers? Thanks in advance for the information.

What business field would work best for me? I need help. I am a senior in high school and I am going to attend college this fall. I need help deciding my major. I know I want to go into business. I'm stuck between marketing, finance and accounting. I have always imagined working in a large sky scarper building, dressed in business attire, traveling, speaking at meeting and possibly traveling. Help me please. Give me details on each.

How would I start a business, marketing and advertising for other local small businesses? I would offer many different options for business owners to choose. printing and distributing flyers or corner signs, running ads in the newspaper and online websites or radio. Pretty much anything to do with advertising/ promoting for local businesses owned by individuals (like lawn care, roofing, restraunt, hair salon etc.) What should I do to start my business and is this a stupid idea?

What is the difference between business to business and consumer marketing? What is the difference between business to business marketing and consumer marketing? Its part of a question for my AS level business studies homework but I don't know what each of these are, please help! Thakyou (:

What would be a unique business idea for starting up a business in Beirut, Lebanon? All unique ideas are welcomed to help me start up a business in Beirut, Lebanon. What Lebanon , mainly Beirut lacks in terms of business services or commodities? Co-investors are welcomed too.

Business?? What are some tips on starting a business type thing in which i do odd jobs, ect. Im a 15 year old and i may talk to my friend about starting one together. How much should i charge?? What could I write on the flyers? What types of jobs should i do?? ectt... Im doing this becuz i am trying to save up for a car *getting license in august. and turning 16 in april.*

What an exceptional business idea to make a decent income? I've been in and out of dead end jobs yet I have great potential when it comes to business. It's been very difficult to achieve all of the things I desire. I've been involved with massage therapy for sometime now and that brings in a good income but I'm sick and tired of touching people. I need to apply my business techniques towards a more fulfilling venture. I see making money as an art and a sport. This past year and a half since I've turned 27, money seems to be the only thing on my mind. Only answer with ideas. Thanks!

How to start a business website cheap and easy? A family friend of ours has just started a small business venture. The business is related with designer bags and women accessories. Our friend wants to explore export opportunities and she needs a simple website and maybe develop it into a sophisticated one once the business grows so that through the web site she would be able to tap new customers and unlimited business prospects abroad. I just want to advise her how to start a business website that is cheap and does not cost that much and easy to set up and manage the website.

What business could I start that caters to retirees? I'm moving to an area with a large retirement population but I need to continue working. What potential business could I start that would cater to their needs? The area I'm moving to is near Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

How important is business ethics and social responsibility to a? How important is business ethics and social responsibility to a companies success? Do you think Walmart acts responsibilty given it size as the largest retailer in the world? What actions can local companies take to demonstrate good business ethics?

What's congress business plan to put money in the hands of the citizen majority? Working poor,unemployed anyone who has fallen prey to a failed system of business & representative Govt. If they want to see bail-out business plans, then i want to see business plan for the legal citizens or the supposing owners.

How is freight business and should i start it? How is freight brokerage business? Is it a good business to start? I have no experience but willing to get training. Is it a good business?

What business is it of the Governments whether that kid wants cancer treatment? What business is it of the governments whether this kid gets cancer treatments? I hope they don't find the kid. I know I don't want the government making healthcare decisions for me as they can't seem to run anything they already run well.

What business should i start (or buy into) that has the greatest potential for profitability? I am inbetween careers and I have 150,000 to invest in starting a business and/or to invest in beginning my new career. What business should i consider starting?

What is a business management degree? Can you explain that to me? I'm planning to start a home based business soon, and I recently looked into going to a local community college for the two-year business management degree futher on. So please, if you don't mind, explain the purpose of it. If I already have a home business running later, is it necessary for me to have that degree? I'll be waiting for your answers! Thanks!

What type of business should I start at home? I'm wanting information on the type of business I should start from my home. I don't want to do any of these "work from home" jobs from businesses on the internet b/c I have done a lot of research and can not find one that seems to be legit. So please do not tell me to do that in your response. I live in a very rural area, so I that eliminates some possibilities. I could do an online business. Please don't tell me to do ebay... I've tried it, and I don't really care for it. I like animals, photography, nature, travelling, and various other things. I just need some good ideas on how I can make some income at home. Your help is greatly appreciated.

I want to start a business, but how do I decide what business is right for me? I am a single mom to a seven month old. I have been staying home with him but now find that I need to start generating my own money. I have a degree in Graphic Design just acquired in February last year and am a mural artist as well. I have been toying with the idea of starting a design business and/or mural painting business. I don't have any money to really do any kind of major startup, besides registering the business, but these seem like ideas that wouldn't take any major investment. I have a website for my portfolio which needs some polish, but it's a start. I still am not sure if I should do the graphic design, mural painting, both, maybe just create a website to maintain that I can somehow get traffic to. I don't know what would be most lucrative and most efficient in time managment. Any suggestions on how to decide, or getting started are appreciated.

Transitioned business from proprietorship to LLC - How to file taxes? I transitioned my business mid 2007 to an LLC. Should I file taxes as two separate businesses? The first to include income and expenses as the sole proprietorship and the second to include income and expenses after becoming an LLC. Or should I just include everything under the LLC? Thanks! It is a single owner LLC with its own Tax ID. Also, I do not have any employees.