What is the best way to structure a small start-up company with just four partners?
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all equal partners, when the money comes, pay those who ut up the capital and since whos working eventually they should get more share, plus eventually those non workers need to get out in given time like 3 yrs, 5 or ven 10yrs, but there must be a expiration date for non workers, or a renewal date.
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Well this is a good place to start.  I too would love some more information.  However, to advertise the best way to do so is by word of mouth.  Ask your friends, and family.  You can also set up a web page.  You can also use chatrooms on MSN and Yahoo to pitch the idea.  A classified in your paper is also a decent idea, but realize that most people no longer regularly read newspaper.  Those that do mostly read only one or two sections.  However, it couldn't hurt.  You can also start a group on Yahoo of your very own for entrepreneurial ventures.  I hope this helps and look forward to hearing more about your ideas.
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Hi!\n\nThere are thousands of such businesses. It all depends on what you know already. Many of the consultants out there were able to start from zero, becuase their knowledge is their asset. For other smallbusiness ideas it's usefull to visit www.entrepreneur.com. Look here for example: http://www.entrepreneur.com/Your_Business/YB_Node/0,4507,110,00.html\n\nGood luck!
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Just what is it that you do?  \nThere are so many government grants out there for small businesses.  \nYou would be totally surprised how much less money you will actually need to get going.\nHave you written a business plan...start there, then check out grants that are available through the government and take a course on grant writing...you may be lucky and land one or two.\nYou will only appreciate the company and love it like a child if you raise it.  Otherwise it won't be yours, it would belong to someone else.  \nGive it a try, you may be pleasantly surprised, we were.  Just started in January.  Going okay, check back with me in 5 years...I'll let you know if I'm in a hole or flying high.\nGood luck and best wishes, you will love it.....
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yes it is a good idea to set up PTY LTD. \n\nNo need at least two people. \n\nits true, profit and loss statement required.
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Depending on your training, hobbies, work experience etc., there are many companies you can start for that amount. Some examples would include Custom made furniture, courier company, home based computer repair and/or consulting, and in home tutoring all come to mind. A successful small business must also take into consideration the number of competing business's, the size of the city or town you are in, and are there enough people interested in what you are looking to do as a business. There is a great deal of research that needs to be done before you start a small business but do not be discouraged, it took me 3 years to get my small business off the ground and out of the red and into the black, so stick with it and you can make just about any small business a success.
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call a similar firm - asking what they charge for activities similar to those that you will provide.\n\nfactor in skill level, reputation, overhead, etc.\n\nif you're just starting out you may want to charge below average in order to attract clients.\n\npeople will not feel they are getting less because you charge less.
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I assume you are talking about strategic planning? If so and are an enterprise sized firm there are ton's of resources- try the OGSM (Objectives Goals Strategies and Meausres) approach from EMM Group. E-mail someone there to ask about it- they are very accomplished at using the process.
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I don't think it's possible to open 1 yourself :( \nYou need to make a company O_o first!
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You have an idea, thats great. You know who your clients are, that good. I think the next question is" how do I get my clients". In the BPO industry, the clients are sourced directly (i.e. you get business directly from the client) or through an agent. You may also explore the possibility of starting your business by outsourcing from the company you work in. Talk to them. \n\nApart from that its a question of setting up the infrastructure and completing legal requirements. For legal requirements, hire a consultant, like CA or company secretary. For infradstructure, there are technology parks in India where you can set-up. \n\nLastly, capital. Go to venture funds. Banks lend only to people with track record in business. If your company agrees to outsource to you, they may help you with funds too. \n\nBest
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If you have a lot of each, make a separate heading for each, just as you have them listed.  If you only have a few of each, I would group all of them as leadership experience.
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You need more information than we what we could provide you here. I suggest you read the following books:\n\n- How to Setup and Operate a Successful Nightclub \nby Robert Smith \n- Club Design by daab \n- Start Your Own Bar and Tavern (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Ups) by Entrepreneur Press \nDeveloping Retail Entertainment Destinations \n- Entertainment Destinations: Cinemas/ Center/ Casinos/ Clubs/ Cruise \n- Successful Beverage Management \n- Upstart Guide Owning & Managing Bar or Tavern \n\nYou can start by reading the article "How to Start a Nightclub Business" http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol141/nightclub.htm - the article has some information on startup requirements, key elements, marketing tips, startup costs and other information\n\nI suggest you start out by preparing a business plan to help you learn more about what you really want for your club, your market, your location, resources you need and to plan how you are going to market your business. Bplans.com has a sample business plan for free for a nightclub business:\nhttp://www.bplan.com/spv/3189/index.cfm?affiliate=sba\n\nAs for having a partner, it is important that you have a Buy-Sell Agreement. A buy-sell agreement is a binding contract between the partners that defines: 1) What events will trigger a buyout, 2) the price that is to be paid for the disassociating partner's interest in the business, and 3) who can buy the dis-associating partner's interest (e.g. outsiders vs. other partners in the business). \n\nIn the absence of a buy-sell agreement, state laws regarding partnerships will apply--and this could have a negative outcome for you. The departure of a partner, for example, might result in an automatic dissolution of the partnership and forced distribution of assets and profits. If a partner dies, becomes incapacitated or gets divorced, you might unwillingly inherit the partner's spouse (or ex-spouse) as your new partner in the business. Likewise, if a partner decides to sell his interest to an outsider, you could end up having to share your business with a stranger.
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Like any business, you begin by planning the business model. What is the purpose of the business, who are the customers, how will the business make money, what are the competitive markets? Develop the strategic plans, marketing plans, and financial plans. Determine the breakeven points and the profitable timelines. Establish the critical paths and associated timelines. In all of that you will uncover the guidelines that will provide your startup with a better than average chance of success.\n\nAside from the necessity of planning there are many legal concerns you must be ready to face. How will you protect your customers from fraudulent clicks? How will you prove in court if necessary, that the charges to your client are true “human” clicks from legitimate customers? You will want to establish a corporate structure to protect your personal property from the inevitable lawsuits and court cases these businesses are currently plagued with. Developing the software, establishing reliable hosting services, managing the billing and merchant accounts are all relatively easy from here.
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My advice to you is don't. If you don't have a production facility, the legal resources to sign groups and pockets deep enough to float your enterprise without profits for at least 3 years, forget it. It doesn't sound like you have done a lot of organizing, either.\n\nYou might want to manage some artists instead. It takes a lot fewer resources, is nowhere near as complicated, and you might make a few bucks.
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ask your clients. Ask them who YOUR competition is and if they think any of the people you are competing with are interested in joining you. Go out for lunch...client, competition, and you. Talk, meet them. Discuss what you want out of your expanding company. Eventually you will find someone in the same field who is disatisfied with the situation they are in.
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y dont all ur staff members together invest into ur company and acquire some shares of it and collectively plan new marketing strategies to get back into the market...\n\nY i suggest u all to invest is untill u try to get into it urself together as a team u wont be helping out ur co...\n\nBest of lucks
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I would prepare an actual presentation. Maybe a short 5-10 minute one. Then simply state that you have a product that you feel could fill an area of need for the company. And ask if you may have a 5-10 minute window. Get some pointers on direct or key issues that may within that time frame  make an impression.