Bill Wortman

As the Chief Business Consultant at BizCoachingOnDemand.com, Bill has over 40 years of business experience. He's held multiple executive-level positions and fulfilled the role of CFO at large, publicly-held (NYSE, NASDAQA, and AMEX) corporations. In addition, he's also been an owner of several successful private ventures in real estate and in the automotive industry.

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How do you find a manufacturer overseas?

If you are interested in reaching out to an overseas manufacturer for your product, there are several different ways you could go about it. The following are the common approaches to locating foreign manufacturers.

What’s a good source for a lead list and a good source or site for advertising to MLM prospects?

Regarding your lead list, the challenge you face is searching for people who want their names off that list. There are several ways to try to approach this group. One is to determine which magazines or publications they read and then contact the publications regarding purchasing/renting from their lists. Another option is to contact mailing list brokers.

What questions can I legally ask a potential tenant for a home I want to rent?

Before renting to you, most landlords will ask for you to fill out a written rental application form. A rental application is different from a rental agreement. The rental application is like a job or credit application. The landlord will use it to decide whether to rent to you.

We are a boutique meal delivery service and are looking to hire drivers as independent contractors, what should a contract contain?

It is important to note that a worker’s classification as an employee or an independent contractor is not an arbitrary election by an employer or worker but is based on the worker’s job and the control the party who engages the worker exerts over how the worker performs that job.

 

How can I sell my business for profit?

An LLC is a suitable structure when developing a business for a future sale. However, it also important to note that many small business purchases are structured as asset-only sales, which means that an eventual buyer might not want to buy an LLC entity.

Is there a license to do landscape maintenance such as lawn service, etc. in California?

The state of California, regardless of the business legal structure, may require state professional licenses as well as general business and tax licensing at the local city or county level.

Where would I be able to find a sample independent contractor agreement?

Converting workers you have treated as employees to independent contractor status is particularly risky when the workers will hold the same jobs as contractors as they did when they were classified as employees.

How can I expand my dental business?

Dentists market their practices in various ways, some of which are not expensive. In addition to Yellow Pages, dental professionals use referrals, professional networking, print, radio, direct mail, and other forms of advertising.

 

Can I avoid purchasing the national do not call list by asking the clients we call if they are on the do not call list before continuing the conversation?

Both the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Federal Communication Commission regulate telemarketing practices. The FCC and FTC have jointly established a National Do-Not-Call Registry for consumers who wish to avoid unwanted telemarketing calls.

What are the compliance issues & agencies that a small business has to deal with at the state & federal level?

Federal and state labor laws are very complex, and there is no easy summary of non-compliance and penalties. You can obtain considerable state and federal labor law information by searching for your particular state.