What is the best answer when someone asks why did your business go for profit instead of non profit?
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Non-profit refers to a tax status, not necessarily a lack of making money.  Non-profits are generally organized to do good for society while For Profit organizations are for the owners benefit.  If you started a company that is not profitable, that is another story.
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There are "for profit" organizations and there are "not for profit" organization. Of course if the organization is a "for profit" one, profit maximization would be the first priority. On the other hand, if it is a "not for profit" organization, The first priority would be the service they provide.
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1- To learn if your business is operating in a financially sound, if not profitable, manner.  What jobs are profitable, is your pricing realistic, etc\n2- To satisfy the requirements and possibly questions of the IRS.
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managing litigation risk.   Nonprofit organisations must minimise risk even more than for-profit enterprises because they cannot pass on the costs of potential harm to customers. Nonprofits that cannot deliver services safely will lose client trust and have difficulty in recruiting volunteers and soliciting donor support.\n\nIn an increasingly litigious society, nonprofits need information on risk management to mitigate liability for both staff and boards of directors.
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the more important question to ask is what business would serve a need that people are willing to pay for...
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Aside from tax shelter, starting your own charity gives a business control over where their charitable donations go and how they are used. It also "humanizes" the company - projecting the image that this business has a strong social responsibility. Great for building credibility and helping other people
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I work with an Inc 500 Company in the Health and Wellness Industry. Our mission statement is: Enhancing the lives of those we touch by helping others to reach their goals from home. This IS a way to suppliment your income from home...but it is NOT a JOB. It is considered your OWN business. Not get rich quick scheme... A legit business where we have people to help with your training and getting you started. As with any business there is a small investment fee... for the month of April your business kit and training (membership) is only $9.95 We are very selective of the people we select to work with us. I am looking to work with someone who is Motivated, a Self Starter, Goal Oriented, and has good people skills. If you have these qualifications... maybe we can discuss the possibility of teaming up to get you started in YOUR Own Business. If you would like more information on how I suppliment my income from home, contact me through my Yahoo 360 page.
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It's great that you are doing someting that you love to do.\n\nYou have you staff in place , do you have an accountant, laywer, mentors and any other person you need to move you farward.\n\nDo you have a marketing plan?\n\nDo you have a system for the shop from taking out the trash to customer service and any other routines?\n\nWhat results do you want are you after in opening the store? What goals do you want to achieve?\n\nYour well on your way and I am sending blessing to your success.
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Your question makes no sense.\n\nWhat is "Your business?"\n\nWhat you trying to "protect"? Against what?
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Dear Valued Customer,\n\n(Company name)  would love the opportunity to earn back your business! We're offering lower rates on _________ __________ and ____________. You'll be surprised how much you might save. \n\nOf course, you will still receive the outstanding customer service you've come to expect from us, along with features like ______, ______, and _____... Just at lower rates.\n\nDon't pass up this opportunity! Please contact ______, your local representative, at _________ for more details.\n\nSincerely,\n\n_____________________
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First off what I would do is do a community center and find out the diffrences between not for profilt and non profit because on one you are allowed to make money but on the other you are not i cannot remember the diffrence however if you do it that way you are looking at a liot of goverment assistance and tax breaks
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If it crosses the line of being compensated, or asking for business, it crosses the line of spamming.\n\nIf this is not policed, soon it will become an online Advertizing campaign, instead of a question and answer board.\n\nI do Real Estate and Loans.  I answer questions sometimes in those sections.  But I don't ask for business.  Many times I don't even say it's my profession.  \n\nWe all want to make money in life. But this forum is not the place to ask.  At least not advertently.
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You did it so why can't they also try and improve their lot in live. Just because you have become more successful is not any reason for people to try and take advantage of you financially.  With Christmas coming I imagine your going to hear all kinds of sob stories.  How did they survive while you were working your arse off to get your business to where it is today?  Be as honest with them as you can and let them know that your not a ATM and would appreciate if they all would cease asking you for help financially.  Congratulations on your business becoming successful and all the hard work you have put into it.  Bravo!!!
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Before making any decision (such as whether to acquire another business, build another plant, hire more people, invest in a new product, etc.), management should weigh the costs (potential risks included) vs. the benefits to be gained (profits).\n\nThus, for example, if you could make $500/unit of some new product that costs $1000 to develop, you would only need to sell 2 units to break even.  If it is feasible to sell 3 or more, according to this cost/benefit analysis, developing the new product is a good business decision. (bad example, but it should illustrate the point)
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Why would you want to sell to someone who has no need for your product.  Money from sales comes from repeat business.  If business has no need for your product, then you will not get repeat business.  \n\nThe cost of the orginal sale is usually more than lthe profit from the orginal sale.  Unless you consider your time has no value.
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Spend your own money for your new business!  Why should I fund your business?  Why should the poor fund your business?  Why should the rich fund your business? Try the good old fashioned way of working for yourself and for your own goals.
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ask what the cost to buy into this is (the start up cost). ask about the  term of the agreement, ask amout what kind of help they are going to give you to help this business get up and running? Good luck