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Am I Wrong To Look Out For The Interest Of My Customers? What Should I Do?
I am excited about the health and beauty spa I just opened. Everything was going smoothly until a woman became interested in leasing the store beside mine. When i found out she wanted to open a pet-grooming store, my heart nearly dropped to the ground. How are my customers going to Relax and enjoy their [...]
What’s This Music Called? Please Help Me!?
Right .. I’ve been asking this question all morning but the link I have provided is apparently not working so I’ll have to talk you through it. Go to google and type: “bbc.co.uk/dragonsden” Hit the third link Once on the website click Entrepreneurs on the toolbar at the top of the page. On the right [...]
Why Are People Thinking That Higher Taxes For Wealthy People Will Somehow Decrease Charity Contributions?
My family regularly donates large sums of money to charities, reducing the taxable income accordingly. It is deductible, and always has been. Most wealthier entrepreneurs take time to decide where they want to give money to, and in doing so reduce their taxes. Higher taxes on wealthier people would, if anything, increase donations. You are [...]
Rate Of Change Problem? 10 Points Will Be Rewarded!?
Question: you have $200 dollars to invest and you want to know how to allocate it between two possible entrepreneurs. Alpha and Beta, in order to maximize your total annual return. For alpha, there is a graph that represents the investment amount and the revenue. So if you give x dollars to Alpha, your annual [...]
Are Economic And Political Systems Inextricably Linked?
Clearly, yes. But I’m asking because I’ve seen others make such remarks as “democracy has nothing to do with economic systems” and other comments suggesting that there isn’t a strong linkage between politics and economics. My take is that economic systems are dependent in large part on political and legal systems. “Free markets” cannot exist [...]
Plz Help!!! More Business Questions!!?
12. How will you save money by buying a franchise? A. Franchises require less investment than new businesses. B. Your employees will be paid by the corporation. C. You can get a volume discount on your products. D. You won’t have to advertise. 13. Why are many entrepreneurs uncomfortable on a relaxing vacation? A. They [...]
Question To North Americans, Western Europeans Or Australians : What Do You Think Of Eastern Europeans?
I’ve been hesitating before asking this question. It could be a sensitive question. Actually, I have no intention to insult anyone. I just wonder what people from developed Western countries think of those from Eastern Europe, especially the former Soviet bloc. Their economy is mostly not very good with a notable exception of Slovenia, because [...]
How Do I Convince Dad Not To Throw Me Out Of The House Because I Wont Get Any Job Where I’m Ruled By Authority?
My dad is so pissed of that I quit one of the easiest and decent paying jobs you can get especially in this economy, because I was reading too much of Schopenhauer’s pessimism about the cruelty of man, nature and existence. The stupid will to survive that “just is” and defies all reason. The selfish [...]
How Do I Convince Dad Not To Throw Me Out Of The House Because I Wont Get Any Job Where I’m Ruled By Authority?
My dad is so pissed of that I quit one of the easiest and decent paying jobs you can get especially in this economy, because I was reading too much of Schopenhauer’s pessimism about the cruelty of man, nature and existence. The stupid will to survive that “just is” and defies all reason. The selfish [...]
How Do I Convince Dad Not To Throw Me Out Of The House Because I Wont Get Any Job Where I’m Ruled By Authority?
How do I convince dad not to throw me out of the house because I wont get any job where I’m ruled by authority My dad is so pissed of that I quit one of the easiest and decent paying jobs you can get especially in this economy, because I was reading too much of [...]
