Expanding your business overseas
Agnes wants to expand her business to the U.K. market. Have you recently expanded your business overseas? Can you offer Agnes helpful resources?
If I pay for creative work, do I own it?
Arch wants to know about copyrighting t-shirt designs. Have you ever obtained a copyright for one of your designs or worked with a work-for-hire contract?
Starting up in a soft market
Sheli is trying to focus her customer base. Have you tried to target specific customers? What was the outcome?
Caught by the housing crunch
The housing slump is taking its toll on some FSB readers’ businesses. Have you launched a successful side business?
Seeking new customers for a commercial sign business
Reader Bryan wants to find find new customers for his commercial sign installation business. Do you have experience with direct mail or other strategies? Have any advice for Bryan?
Getting the most out of your hourly workforce
Do you have problems motivating employees like reader Edward does? Share your frustrations and advice with us.
Licensing rules for an at-home business
Tameka has an at-home business and wants to know if she needs a business license to operate it. Did your at-home business require a license? What resources did you use to research this?
Can I write off my international travel?
Reader Nancy asked FSB about deducting travel expenses. How do you deduct your travel expenses? Share your advice.
Luring prospects to your website
Richard owns a military housing real estate website and needs listings on the site. Do you have any advice on how he can attract sellers to his site?
Is there money for minorities?
Whetonia asked FSB about discrimination when applying for loans. Have you experienced discrimination when applying for a loan? Tell us about it.
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