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Michelle Dunn

U.S.
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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.

Anne-Marie Moore

U.S.
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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.

Kelly MacVean

U.S.
Available
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.

Nevil Kapadia

U.K.
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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.
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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!

Consuelo Herrera, International Accountant and Fraud Examiner

U.S.
Available
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.

David K. Staub

U.S.
Available
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.

John A. Troland

U.S.
Available
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

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Dear Eleasa, Thank you for contacting me. I am not allowed to provide legal advise in any manner. You might find the information below useful and through them you will probably gain a better understanding

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Dear Greg, Thank you for contacting me. There are many strategies for finding new business opportunities, however, the traditional word of mouth is still the most powerful. Ask your friends, your

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