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I am planning to start a Local Area Network (LAN) Gaming Venue, where interested parties go to network computers together, and play multiplayer games. We also intend to sell retail computer systems and parts, as well as do repairs. My business type does not seem to fit into any standard ‘industry,’ and this makes [...]

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Is there a website where I can research traffic patterns for an intersection in a given city/state.
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Personally, I am not aware of such a website.
On the other hand, the department of transportation and safety for your state, county and local governments will have such data if that particular intersection has been the issue of construction [...]

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I would like to start my own record label but I don’t have the money necessary to promote the artist’s the way they need to be promoted. I am working on a business plan to shop to private angels for financial backing. Where might I be able to find a business plan that is specfic [...]

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I am interested in buying an already established bar in my local area.
I would like to hear a professional opinion on the bar business.
Are the financial rewards worth the seemingly high liabilities?What is the average profit margin on retailing alcoholic beverages?What are some of the major “ins and outs” of the business?Since the bar business [...]

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I am looking for financial statements of sites that do not sell a product, but offer a free service. Companies like MySimon.com (comparison shopper), Blink.com (bookmark service) etc. I was not able to find out if free Internet services are successful (make any revenue).
Most of these services (mainly) make a profit via banners. This is [...]

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I have read the information available on the website about choosing a consultant, etc., and have started to get quite a few responses to my posted RFP.
Could you provide a general list of questions to use to interview both the consultants, and the references they provide, to help “narrow the field” down to three or [...]

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I am with a county government entity and have been tasked to find a business plan tailored to a government organization. I have had no luck. Any suggestions??
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Business plans are developed, not found. I know you get the wrong impression because we have sample plans posted on the web, but they are [...]

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Do you have any tips regarding start-up financing for nonprofit corporations? We have incorporated and filed for 401c3 status. The local SBA office loved our idea, and the prospects of the corporation becoming quickly self-supporting, but the SBA only provides financing assistance to FOR-PROFIT organizations.
The SBA adviser suggested seeking bank financing.
We seek $200K to start-up [...]

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I am looking to open my own screen print/graphic imaging shop. I have worked at one for many years and know virtually everything I need to know about running the show, but not much about starting from scratch.
What I really need to know to get my plan rolling is, how exact do the financial numbers [...]

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Are there government programs that offer grants for entrepreneurs? I sell books on the internet. Any information would be helpful.
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Grants are given mostly to not for profit organizations that promote the public good. Take a look at the following web sites for information regarding grants.
Opportunities For Grants
Federal Government Grants and Contracts
Best of Luck,
Milton Zlotnick
www.plan4biz.com
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