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Question: Refund for business startup expenses with no income?

In 2008, I did not generate any income at all, either from an employer or from my own business start up. I incurred expenses (paid from savings) from efforts to get this business off the ground. If I take deductions for these expenses, my AGI is negative. Does that mean I am entitled to a refund?

Also, is rent for a location considered deductible? What if this location was overseas?

Answer: Rent for the business is deductible. Rent for your home is not.

A negative AGI does not automatically result in a refund. A negative AGI does result in no income tax liability. (In some cases, but not yours, self-employment tax might still apply. Various other taxes, such as the 10% penalty for premature IRA withdrawals might apply.) In any case, you qualify for a refund ONLY if (a) you had income tax withheld from your income (not the case because you had no income), (b) you had sufficient “qualifying income” to receive the “rebate recovery credit” (not the case because you had no income), or (c) you qualify for certain other credits that also generally apply only to persons with income and/or children.

Eastday-Californians open city office

The Bay Area Council, a business-sponsored advocacy organization for the San Francisco Bay Area, has opened its first overseas office in Shanghai, officials said yesterday. The office will promote bilateral trade and investment between the two regions, officials said.

Kochie’s Business Builders: Trading overseas

Question: IS there enough market in South Florida to start a business as a small business start up consultant?

There are lots of people wanting to start a new business but many of them don’t know what they want to do or they don’t know how to do it!
I want to help these people to identify their passion and to start their business
What about the same work but for hispanic?

Answer: Possibly. But, be aware that the government offers this as a free service (SBA). It's hard to compete with that.

50 new jobs — and a yum factor

A new barbecue restaurant is creating 50 jobs in Littleton after employing 40 to 50 contractors during the past few months— an optimistic note to start the new year.

Israel: A Leader in Business Innovation

Twitter is still a relatively new social networking site, and there are still thousands of marketers who are not using it to its full potential. Some are not using it at all. As with just about any other social networking site you can mention, you have to put in the work at the start to establish yourself as a credible, helpful contributor who is there to do more than just give a sales message and win customers. Using Twitter is an art form all of its own, and is totally unlike anything you will do anywhere else.

The short length of the messages you are allowed to send means that you have to approach the task in a completely different way. The underlying principle does not change, however, and if you are looking to build a long term business presence, you will need to take a long-term view and work to build up your network of friends. These friends can see your twits on their Twitter home page, so it is well worth making the effort to cultivate as many as you can. You are allowed to put links in your twits, so you will need to restrain yourself from getting carried away and posting links too often.

As ever, it takes a bit of work and a bit of thought to use Twitter effectively. Make sure that your twits are of value and interesting. If you can keep abreast of breaking news, and the latest trends in your area of expertise, you can build up a reputation as being someone to watch out for. This will keep you on people’s friend lists, and give you the chance to broadcast an occasional message about your own website or profile which will encourage them to visit. Driving social network traffic is never quick or easy, but you can build up a reputation which will result in regular visitors to your site, who have every chance of becoming regular customers.

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It’s a new year: Time to update your resume

NEW YEAR, NEW RESUME: Whether you’re out of work or browsing for new opportunities, keeping your resume fresh and available in the right online locations could help jump-start job leads, career experts say.

Ivan Misner with Business networking advice to take the trauma out of networking events

Those who have a huge fascination for mobile phones, surely have a crush on Apple iPhone. People with affection for this phone wish to discuss about it with others. But, practically that is not possible all the time. But, the iPhone enthusiasts can now fulfill their desires of discussing their thoughts and sharing their opinions with others easily, because one of the blessings of the modern technologies, named Internet, has its solution.

If you are an Internet freak then you must be aware of the word ‘forum’. A forum is the place where anyone can share his/her thoughts with others, ask a question, and give answers to the asked questions and so on. With the growing demand of Apple phones there have been several iPhone forums launched to fulfill the appetite of knowledge which the Apple enthusiasts possess.

All the mobile phone lovers must be waiting for the upcoming model of Apple, named 3G S. This refreshingly vibrant model is definitely going to add more spice in the lives of the owners. In an Apple 3G forum people can also share their views and information about this model.

An Apple iPhone forum facilitates people to share whatever they feel about the handsets. One doesn’t need to be afraid while sharing a negative point about any Apple phone. Because, you are free to share anything you would like to share with other people.

So, if you are really passionate about Apple phones and wish to share your own thoughts about these handsets with others or want to know something about these phones then nothing but an Apple iPhone forum would be the best place for you.

Business Journal, SSU collaborating on February forum on economy, jobs

NORTH BAY – The Sonoma State University School of Business and Economics and the North Bay Business Journal are collaborating on the school’s 17th annual economic outlook conference in February.

L’Oréal Business Forum 2008: new business opportunities

For the local population Maltese weddings are considered a big affair. A lot of hours and thought is given to make sure that the big day is impeccable. Typically, weddings in Malta are rather traditional. They begin with a wedding mass in a local church, attended by family and close friends of the happy couple, who are often followed by an entourage of brides maids and grooms men. Upon leaving the church, the guests proceed to another venue for the party. This usually takes the form of a cocktail reception, followed by dancing till the early hours of the morning or a grand gala dinner, at which the guests are seated at spectacularly dressed tables. Mid-way, it is often the duty of the best man to present a speech (usually a rather embarrassing one for the couple!) which is followed by the cutting of the wedding cake. It is common place that the wedding cake is made as a tradition almond or fruit cake. Towards the end of the evening, the newly-weds change into what are known as ‘going-away outfits’ and are carried out on the shoulders of their friends to prepare for their honeymoon!

When planning a wedding, the bride and groom hope for perfection all the way. From the dress to the catering, Maltese local vendors strive for excellence at all costs to provide a dream wedding. A crucial factor in any wedding is the venue. Due to the bright summer sun, May, June and September are high seasons for weddings in Malta. But with an array of top outdoor and indoor Malta venues one’s wedding can be perfect, rain or shine!

Every year, a large wedding fair takes place in Malta that caters for all elements desired in a typical Malta wedding; such as bridal cars, entertainment, catering, bridal dresses, men’s attire, venue and so on. Furthermore, some of the leading Malta Hotels use their wedding expertise to hold their own exclusive Wedding Open-Weekends, which allow couples to stroll through their magnificent suites, each prepared to the highest detail for any sort of wedding. They also have an on-site wedding support team which will be with you through every step of the way.

Getting Married in Malta

A ‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ occasion deserves a complete experience tailor made to the couples’ taste. Nowadays even foreigners are flying to Malta to get married. Religious and civil ceremonies are available in Malta and are legally recognized in Europe and North America. Couples can enjoy a wedding and honeymoon experience that combines relaxation with a chance to discover our unique cultural, historical and artistic treasures. The range of ideal wedding venues is vast but to make your wedding experience a typical Malta wedding you can enjoy a private beach wedding set against the backdrop of a setting sun or an elegant wedding in an 18th century palace. And to complement it, why not organize your local and romantic transport known as the “karrozzin”, which is a traditional flower-decorated, Maltese horse-drawn carriage.

Another opportunity goes begging

The proximity between the controversially-approved Lidl supermarket in Luqa and the cars parked in a field with no permit in hand. In December, the two main political parties’ fundraising marathons once again relieved people of some of their disposable income to finance their causes.

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