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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Where could I find independent contractor sample contracts that are legit?
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. Often such conversions will trigger IRS scrutiny and an employment tax audit.
As I grow, how do I price my services to maintain a profit and still be affordable?
You have discretion in setting your prices. Your local competition, the status of the industry in your area, your particular employee wages and operating cost structure, how much profit/income you (the owner) want to make, and other factors will affect your particular service prices.
What type of form do I need for people wanting to volunteer their services?
We do not know the types of activities these volunteers would perform for your business, but it is unusual for individuals to volunteer their services to for-profit businesses. It is more common for nonprofit organizations to utilize volunteers.
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What would you suggest I do to increase my customer base?
Increasing customer base: You may need to assess your target audience, geographic trade area, competition, staffing, and sales tools:
What is the best way to go about getting a loan from the SBA?
Contrary to popular belief, the Federal Small Business Administration or SBA does not provide loans but merely provides loan guarantees on loans made by its lending partners (Banks, Community Development Organizations, Microlending Institutions and other lenders). There are several SBA loan programs and the requirements for each program vary.
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Is there a template for a Sales Representative Agreement?
For drafting with your lawyer, you can locate sample sales rep agreements (some free and others for a fee) that you may be able to modify to your particular situation at the following websites:
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Can you please tell me what would be the best way to register a company logo?
Generally, trademark protection is available for logos, business names, slogans, and some design elements. When a name, logo or design is being used primarily to distinguish your goods or services from the goods or services of competitors