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Michelle Dunn U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Rating N/A (Expert Not Accept Rating) Total Questions 257	As an extremely successful business woman, business owner and author on business, I can answer questions about starting a collection agency, running a business, business debt, credit and debt as well as selling a business in the U.S.
Deborah Mason Australia Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 70	I am more than happy to assist exsting or prospective small business owners with any issues they face in starting, developing and managing their small businesses, with the exception of tax or tax related issues, as I do not feel I have the relevant expertise to address these issues.
Consuelo Herrera, International Accountant and Fraud Examiner U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.81 Clarity of Response 9.83 Timeliness 9.65 Politeness 9.93 Total Questions 195	I can answer all type of questions concerning small businesses, especially those dealing with business decision-making, tax-saving considerations, tax-saving strategies, financing, writing business plans, accounting matters, budgeting, etc. I would love to provide people suggestions on how to prevent and detect fraud so that owners start by being proactive in protecting their wealth since the very beginning of their entrepreneurial affairs. I can answer questions to both English and Spanish population. I am very committed to keep my standards up today so I know many resources where I can direct those seeking advice.
E. Shane Widner U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.00 Clarity of Response 9.00 Timeliness 6.75 Politeness 9.50 Total Questions 46	I have overseen the start-up and operation of 11-companies in the past 20-years. I can answer questions on identifying business opportunities; preliminary research; writing business plans; preparing financial projections; determining the most advantageous type of business structure (sole proprietor, partnerships, joint ventures, corporations and/or limited liability companies); determining capitalization structure; formation of corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships and joint ventures; preparation of private placement offerings, offering memoranda, operating agreements and subscription agreements; fundraising via private placement equities, private debt instruments and retirement accounts such as IRA's, ROTH, SEP, 401k, 401(b) amongst others; packaging commercial bank loan proposals for SBA loans .....
Nevil Kapadia U.K. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.81 Clarity of Response 9.96 Timeliness 9.96 Politeness 9.96 Total Questions 228	Working from home; starting a network marketing business with little or no experience; the wellness industry; network marketing; residual income; how to build up a home based business part-time.
Lee Lister U.K. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.73 Clarity of Response 9.66 Timeliness 9.78 Politeness 9.58 Total Questions 268	If you are a serious entrepreneur and want to set up your own business or ensure that your existing business is more profitable then let me assist you. I answer questions on business start up, business strategy, business models, business planning, marketing plans, marketing strategy, branding, business tune ups and business improvement. I do not answer any legal or accountancy questions - you should see your own professional adviser about these. If you cannot be bothered to read and rate my answers - I can't be bothered to answer yours!
Kelly MacVean U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.79 Clarity of Response 9.75 Timeliness 9.89 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 149	I can offer assistance to anyone seriously interested in becoming an entrepreneur or owning an existing small business who needs advice in start-up, organizing, marketing plans, sales, business plan development or expansion.
Anne-Marie Moore U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.67 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 11	I have started, managed and sold several businesses. This includes retail outlets in strip malls and starting a home-based business. My specialty is starting and running a residential cleaning business to compete with the franchises. I am an expert in cleaning procedures, cleaning products, hiring and managing employees, subcontracting and expanding a business. I can address questions related to: offline and online marketing, customer relations, how to estimate house cleaning costs, employee hiring and management, subcontracting, office procedures, equipment and supplies, data management, and scheduling.
John A. Troland U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.71 Clarity of Response 9.75 Timeliness 9.55 Politeness 9.93 Total Questions 1376	I am a professional accountant, small business consultant and business plan writer with 43 years experience ( I am also listed on allexperts website as a volunteer in the category of Writing Business Plans).I can answer questions on what needs to be done to start a small business; forms of legal organization;financing for the business; need for a business plan; questions related to the purchase of a business; risks and rewards of owning a small business; marketing and promotion questions and questions concerning bookkeeping, accounting and tax considerations when starting a small business
David K. Staub U.S. On Vacation returns 11/19/2009 View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.91 Clarity of Response 9.91 Timeliness 9.88 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 159	I am a business and tax attorney and have spent more than 30 years assisting people in starting a wide variety of businesses. I can answer questions about the basic differences between the various entities available to new businesses, including limited liability companies, corporations, S corporations and partnerships. I can provide guidance in other areas facing start ups, such as hiring employees, signing contracts and obtaining necessary licenses. I can also direct people to sources for answers to specific legal questions which cannot be answered in a forum of this nature.

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Recent Answers

2009-11-04 Starting a small consulting business in CA:

Lakesha: With lightning speed ( just got your A.E. ? as I was closing up shop this evening) I would suggest with my 45 years of small business consulting and business plan writing experience that you DO/YES

2009-11-03 Start-up costs:

Hi Celista! The answer: there is no average start-up cost! Every industry is different just as every business in an industry is different. You could start a franchise or you could start a small business

2009-11-01 Business:

Here is a good article of mine about what goes into a business plan. A step by step process would take a book! Want to Write a Business Plan So What Goes Into A Business Plan By: Lee Lister - The

2009-11-01 Business:

Hello Phil You do not give me very much information to go on so the only real answer I can give you is: 1) Be careful to not overstretch yourself - be absolutely sure that you can afford the new

2009-10-30 Starting a small bar in my residence:

Cody: MY 45 years as a business consultant and adviser and accountant tells me that it is probably NOT POSSIBLE to open a bar BUSINESS in your home. I doubt very much that any state liquor commission