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    You don't just "give it back" to the bank. If the...

    You don't just "give it back" to the bank. If the bank does take over the home, you will still be on the hook for any shortfall. If you owe $170,000 and they sell it for $120,000 you still owe the...
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    If you made 10 calls and sold 5 of them you have...

    If you made 10 calls and sold 5 of them you have a 50% closing ratio. Divide sales into calls to get the ratio.
  3. Question: Sales to close ratio

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    It will depend on the product being sold. What...

    It will depend on the product being sold. What you want to watch for is if your ratio is higher or lower than your industry standard. Too high may indicate your price is too low, to low a ratio may...
  4. Question: How does this work?

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    That will depend on how your salary was arragned...

    That will depend on how your salary was arragned in the first place. If your on a draw against commissions, then yes you will have to pay it back. There is on "right" answer, it could be you have a...
  5. Question: Angle stop valve

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    Do you have copper that needs to be installed...

    Do you have copper that needs to be installed using a compression fitting, or galvanized pipe that is threaded? Turn the water off at the main, remove the fitting going to the faucet and install the...
  6. I would figure a way to let the owners know what...

    I would figure a way to let the owners know what is happening. Even perhaps one of the lost customers could write to the owners and let them know why they will no longer be dealing with this...
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    We don't do homework. Good Luck !

    We don't do homework. Good Luck !
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    I would take a razor and try and scrape off the...

    I would take a razor and try and scrape off the glue. Then you can sand the surface with fine sandpaper to match the existing finish. Good Luck.
  9. Question: Buying Cars

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    You need the title of the car, signed by the...

    You need the title of the car, signed by the previous owner to get it titled in your name.
  10. Question: Maintaining stock

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    You will need to know sales, how long to get more...

    You will need to know sales, how long to get more stock from your supplier. If your peak sales were 10 units a month, and it takes two months to get more product then you would need a minimun of 20...
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    FRP panels is what magprob is speaking about....

    FRP panels is what magprob is speaking about. Your problem may go much deeper than just a wall covering. If this has been leaking for a while you may well have a mold issue. I would have someone...
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    You may want to get a job with a similar business...

    You may want to get a job with a similar business for a year or two to get an education. This is a field that takes large amounts of $$ to run, as it may take 3 to 6 months to get paid from insurance...
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    If this is for the troops serving in the middle...

    If this is for the troops serving in the middle east, you may be able to get some help from your local military. A trade association I am afflicated with, does "Cookies for the troops" several times...
  14. Question: Sales Tax ID

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    The state issues sale tax certificates and a...

    The state issues sale tax certificates and a resale number. Have you spoken to an attorney and accountant to help set up your business? You may have to collect sales taxes for a number of different...
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    Are you sure your tub is fiberglas? Avocado was...

    Are you sure your tub is fiberglas? Avocado was in the early 70's, not a lot of colored fiberglas plumbing fixtures are that time. Could it be cast iron? Totally different steps to refinish those.
  16. Question: Pound shop

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    Being from the US, could you describe what a...

    Being from the US, could you describe what a "pound store " is ? Perhaps then we could help you.
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    Why not pay online? Easy to do, can post the same...

    Why not pay online? Easy to do, can post the same day and you have a printed record of payment.
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    If you can't figure this out for yourself, why...

    If you can't figure this out for yourself, why are you buying a $50,000 car ? Or is this your homework and you rather let someone else do the work for you?
  19. Question: Ecotourist Business

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    You need to develop your plan, not copy someone...

    You need to develop your plan, not copy someone else's. There are many sites to help you do this, one being www.sba.gov . Part of the purpose of a business plan is to allow others know how YOU...
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    I would contact a CPA to help you, that would be...

    I would contact a CPA to help you, that would be fastest. Or, of course, the SS administration.
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    I would assume minimum wage. Retail is not known...

    I would assume minimum wage. Retail is not known for high pay.
  22. Question: To get the payment

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    Contact the labor relations board in your state....

    Contact the labor relations board in your state. Most have laws as to how long an employer has to pay an employee after they leave.
    Good Luck !
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    The police will not be able to do anything...

    The police will not be able to do anything without a court order. And I believe you have ordered a futon (a bed/sofa?) Contact your consumer protection agency or a local TV station, most have people...
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    What your looking for is a Rep Agency, that has...

    What your looking for is a Rep Agency, that has connections to big box stores. Know it is very difficult to get into those stores, it takes a great deal of upfront money and rarely will they take an...
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    Try www.sba.gov for some advice. Also you can...

    Try www.sba.gov for some advice. Also you can purchase software that will help you write a business plan. Good Luck !
  26. Question: Non-Profit Business

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    I will only suggest you go to www.sba.gov and...

    I will only suggest you go to www.sba.gov and look for information. There are many hurdles to what you want to do. I take it your wealthy and need the tax write off's ? May want to speak with...
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    You are kidding me,, right? Who is your...

    You are kidding me,, right? Who is your customer? What are the demographics of the neighborhood? What is the income level of your customers? You need to do a lot of research before you can decide...
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    I would start with who you believe your customers...

    I would start with who you believe your customers to be. Without alcohol I doubt your going to get the 20's crowd. If your after younger folks, I would want to talk to some to find out if they are...
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    Who is your target customer? Commercial accounts...

    Who is your target customer? Commercial accounts or residential? I would make a flyer up, outlining your services and start knocking on doors. I would also research out other companies doing this,...
  30. Question: Selling skills!

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    I would need more information in order to help...

    I would need more information in order to help you. Industrial sales are different than Retail Sales etc. Generally I would suggest you learn everything you can about the products your selling, and...
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    Do your flat walls first, cutting the tile to fit...

    Do your flat walls first, cutting the tile to fit the radius. Then use finished edged tiles on the arch. You will probably have to cut the tiles narrower so they can "curve" around the arch. Good...
  32. Question: Garage door

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    Do you have optic sensors? They may be out of...

    Do you have optic sensors? They may be out of alignment.. Should be one on each side of the door, make sure they are aimed at each other.
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    Install it over the flange, but short of the lip...

    Install it over the flange, but short of the lip of the showerbase. Run your tile past the cement board but not touching the shower lip either. Then use a good silicone and fill that gap, This allows...
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    Why would they need you ? They could do this from...

    Why would they need you ? They could do this from anywhere in the world. RUN don't WALK from this. It has scam written all over it..
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    It's a ponzi scheme. Sadly you run out of...

    It's a ponzi scheme. Sadly you run out of victum.. umm people very fast. Do the math, shortly there are not enough people in the world for your business to work. Only the first few people in will...
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    You contact an insurance broker.

    You contact an insurance broker.
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    Either UPS, FedEx, or USPS. It will depend on...

    Either UPS, FedEx, or USPS. It will depend on the type of product, destination, value etc.
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    I would contact a good CPA and attorney, they can...

    I would contact a good CPA and attorney, they can assist with setting up your business. Have you worked in the type of business your wishing to go into? If not I would suggest you work for someone...
  39. Question: Calculate salary

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    if you earn $511.30 gross a payday, and get paid...

    if you earn $511.30 gross a payday, and get paid twice a month, your yearly income would be $12,271.20. If you work 40 hours a week for 52 weeks that comes out to %5.90 an hour. I doubt you are...
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    You will not be importing from China, you will be...

    You will not be importing from China, you will be purchasing from an importer. I do bring in materials from China presently. They typically sell in containers of mtl, you have to pay when the...
  41. Question: Month to month lease

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    If I am not mistaken HUD only applies to...

    If I am not mistaken HUD only applies to residential, I would assume your speaking of a commercial lease since you posted under small business. The same answer would apply, your lease should spell...
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    The urine may of soaked into the subfloor, or, I...

    The urine may of soaked into the subfloor, or, I have even seen it soaked into the drywall and base trim. You may need to pull the carpet up to see if those areas can be cleaned, or replaced. Cat...
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    There are codes as to the amount of "lights" in a...

    There are codes as to the amount of "lights" in a room. This means the amount of glass area vs the floor area. I would check with your city as to what the codes are. Making a window smaller is much...
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    Have you tired sanding the effected area to see...

    Have you tired sanding the effected area to see if its just a surface problem? To cut and inlay a repair should be done by certified fabricators, this will keep your warranty intact. I would contact...
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    I hope you have great insurance, as selling an...

    I hope you have great insurance, as selling an industrial adhesive for use by homeowners is a huge liability. And, having worked in the solid surface industry for 35 years (including Dupont) I know...
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    Are you selling wholesale to dealers? Retail to...

    Are you selling wholesale to dealers? Retail to consumers? Are your sales team paid on commission or? Can't answer your questions without much more information.
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    It will depend on how your interest is paid,...

    It will depend on how your interest is paid, daily, weekly, monthly, qty. etc. But a rule of thumb is divide the interest rate into 72 and that will get your number of months for your money to...
  48. Question: Business credit

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    I will assume you're a small business. Your...

    I will assume you're a small business. Your business IS you, if you are irresponsible with your own money, why would a bank believe you would act responsibly with the companies money? I would look...
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    YOu will not start a fire. When you broil the...

    YOu will not start a fire. When you broil the heat source is above the food, when baking the heat source is below. You want to bake pizza not broil. I typically cook pizza at about 425 or 450, with...
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    I would contact your secretary of State in NJ.

    I would contact your secretary of State in NJ.
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