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EXCLUSIVE: Netflix is close to buying the works of Roald Dahl, who created Willy Wonka, Matilda and other beloved characters https://t.co/X1IQxkeqUL

when using a company credit card to pay for a business meal, doesnt it automatically become a business expense and not a tax deductible item?

for a single member llc, if i take out a client for a meal and pay using the company credit card is that a business expense or is that a tax deductible item? ​

Independent Contractor Requesting W-9; How can I make this more anonymous than providing individual W-9?

I'm doing contract work for someone and they require W-9 forms to complete payment from their side. I don't have an LLC set up, but I need some form of documentation that will scrub my individual name from a W-9. How can I do this quickly and cheaply? I don't need to appear anonymous to the government, etc. I just need a way to quickly form an LLC that will provide me with a W-9 for that LLC and leave my name off the filing that I can provide to this company. Thanks

How do I sell my product?

I did what most people tell you not to do ie. Building your product without initial customer traction. I just kept on building without thinking about the customer base because thats what I know and being a technical guy my priorities were different. Now I'm not saying that there is zero customer interest because I haven't put anything out there, I just want to know how to bring in the first group of customers. Oh and I'm in the process of building the MVP, its nearly done.

Do you think starting a blog would help my small business

I sell crystals and crystal jewelry. I get a few sales a week but nothing major. This is my dream therefor I won't give up but I'm having a hard time with normal social media. Do you think starting a blog will help and if so what are some topics I should do

Pest removal company

I'd like to preface this by saying me and my girlfriend have a lot of free time. What if there was a pest removal company that specifically trained cats to hunt down mice, or other animals to hunt down insects depending on the instance. You could market it toward people who don't want chemicals or plug ins around their house but still want their problems solved. You could start specifically with cats, train them to hunt mice, and name the business Tom's Jerry removal just as something everyone would recognize and even if just as a joke you could probably get a fairly steady number of clients. (Partially a joke, it gave us a laugh but real thoughts would be nice)

Brazilian low-cost airline Gol plans to launch a fleet of zero-emission electric air taxis in São Paulo that aim to be as cheap as an Uber https://t.co/eRBLLIJODC

Don't wing your body language in your next presentation — if done right, it can make you appear more confident. https://t.co/Ak3bInb3Hi

The untold story of the ship that broke global trade. This is how the Ever Given and its billion-dollar cargo got stuck in the Suez Canal, got free, got impounded, and got taken to court. https://t.co/5XQJ5GmtlB https://t.co/9OfUIuCFkX

The sale of counterfeit goods is a multi-billion dollar industry that can have negative impacts on consumers and fuel criminal organizations Head to Business Insider's YouTube to watch the full video: https://t.co/RTxclrbvRe https://t.co/P6pnSOyNY1

Democratic leaders strip funding for Israel’s Iron Dome system from a bill to keep the government funded and raise the debt ceiling because of objections from some progressives https://t.co/LMh2Z7Z1vw

Social media question

I have a little hand made goods business and since I started up, I pretty much always have a project on the go. Lately I’m trying to make some Christmas promo projects completed and I really don’t have time. So my question is…. Would it be inappropriate to post something on my social media, offering a discounted Christmas product if you want what I’m offering (basically a design I want to make but personalized to them however they want) AND it can’t be a surprise gift as I need to use it in a post at some point. I want to offer this because I hate a wasted finished product. I make a promo and no one ends up wanting that promo and orders something similar but more personalized instead. So if I made a promo but work with a client instead of making it up in my head - it’s win win. Thanks in advance and please let me know if you have any follow up questions.

Brick and mortar business owners: how do you find people to build things for your space?

Wondering on the list of people such as contractors, furniture makers, interior designers, or architects where you would start. I'm guessing if it is an entire space you might need the whole list but for smaller things you would reach out to a reliable contractor. Is that the case? Disclosure: I've built out one local retail space and would like to do more commercial work. Trying to determine who I need to know to continue!

Is this the right subreddit to ask for statistical data about small bussinesses?

Hello! Sorry If I posted this in the wrong place- but I am looking for facts about the average small business worker demographics, specifically age. Thanks! If this is posted in the wrong place can someone point me towards the right direction?

Canadian market

I was thinking of starting a pressure washing business focusing on homes (roofs, driveways, patios). I've seen lots of stuff in the USA about it and haven't seen much about the Canadian market for it. I can see winter getting in the way of a good portion of work. Anyone on here do this kind of stuff up here?