Archive for June, 2008

What is the percentage of business owners who don’t have a degree?

Monday, June 30th, 2008
Aaron K asked:


I was just wondering because I use to travel around many different cities selling insurance. I would actually target small business owners. A lot of them like to brag about how they got their own business without going to school. Does anyone know what percentage of business owners never got a degree?

I want to start a consulting business to help small businesses cut costs, how do I get customers?

Friday, June 27th, 2008
jkbjkb13 asked:


I am a 6 Sigma Master Black Belt. 6 Sigma is a statistical methodology that focuses on making decisions based on data. I want to start a consulting business that helps small businesses cut their costs using 6 Sigma methodologies. What would be the best approach to letting small businesses find out about my services. I propose to charge based on a percentage of the 1st year’s savings to the client (ie 30%) of total savings. I am certified in Project Management and Training of 6 Sigma. Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

How much should a business owner pay himself? Is it a certain percentage, or a set dollar amount?

Sunday, June 22nd, 2008
thelastavenger34 asked:


I have a small computer repair/webdesign business in Oklahoma. I also manage at a pizza place, go to school and am a volunteer firefighter. I dont know how much of my business funds to pay myself in order to keep everything paid for, and still help the business grow.