--------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 184 HOME OFFICE Ref: DAU00006 Date: 06/24/96 From: RISHI MITTAL Time: 09:31pm \/To: KENNETH PERKINS (Read 7 times) Subj: New Service KP> Hiya, KP> With most services I receive, it is nice to have some kind of guarantee. KP> I have thought about doing the same service you are KP> trying, but I think there is no way be be liable for KP> the data that is backed up. Let's say that some KP> business has you back up everything they have, the most KP> precious bits are on your Cd-Rom. The next week they KP> crash and call you in.. You cannot retrieve the data, KP> they are screwed. Then they get upset for paying for a KP> service that was not received, etc. I know it would KP> often work, but what if it hit a glitch, like we have KP> all seen many times before, are you prepared to be liable for that? KP> Best of luck, KP> Kenneth Perkins Well thanks a lot for your warning. I will keep it in mind! --- Maximus/2 3.01 * Origin: Starship Heart of Gold - Edmonton, AB +1.403.489.1735 (1:342/42) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 184 HOME OFFICE Ref: DAV00000 Date: 06/24/96 From: DICK ROEBELT Time: 02:22pm \/To: MICHAEL HUGHES (Read 7 times) Subj: SORRY MICHAEL HUGHES spoke thusly to: DICK ROEBELT MH>MH>Then try to start your own BBS - operate it for awhile with MH>MH>users like you - and see how long you can flush $20 bills down MH>MH>the toilet. MH> DR> Well said!!! MH>I apologize to the moderator - and readers for this off-topic MH>outburst. I am so fed up with twits like this - after 10 years of MH>running a BBS - (21 CDs online/Satellite Feeds/Internet Access) - MH>and I still see jerk messages like this. All I am asking for is $15 MH>per year. MH>My caller base has gone from over 350+ to about 50 in the last MH>years. I am ready to close up shop. I register my software, games, MH>utilities (not this editor yet), mailer - and am tired of comments MH>like - "I can get my files for FREE on the internet. Not thinking MH>that it costs them much more to access the net - than it does to MH>give me $15 a year. Twits like who???????? In case you didn't notice, I was supporting the sysop position, not the NO-PAY, GIMME IT FREE! twit. Dick Soup of the day... Cream of Prozac. * CMPQwk 1.42 84 * --- Platinum Xpress/Wildcat! v1.1 * Origin: Doc's Place, All The Fido! (813) 539-6289 (1:3603/140) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 184 HOME OFFICE Ref: DAW00000 Date: 06/25/96 From: LAVERNE REYNOLDS Time: 02:39am \/To: LARRY JOHNSON (Read 6 times) Subj: Irs -=> Quoting Larry Johnson to All <=- LJ> As a soon to be home office entrepreneur, I would appreciate any LJ> qualified advice on what requirements / restrictions the IRS puts on LJ> home offices. Example, LJ> percentage of use? Shared use areas? What things are and are not LJ> deductible as business expenses? Years ago, when I started my first business, when I phoned for information on my tax ID number I asked also about home offices. They sent me a booklet explaining the requirements at that time. I have a tollfree number for such info from Kentucky ... if you aren't in Ky. I am sure that other states also have offices to help new businesses that are forming. Also, it seems I remember seeing a file on the SBA bbs with all the requirements. Sorry if this isn't much help to you but all I know is far enough to know that my "office" doesn't count since it is not used exclusively for business at any time. :( One word of advice though ... don't get too anxious to count everything as a business deduction until you find out about your state and local taxes ... due to the "sharing" between the different tax offices, you may be charged a tax on your business inventory that is higher than any savings you may get from the IRS deduction! ... BlueGrass Innovations "Mostly Miniatures" Mail Order Only ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.20 [NR] --- PCBoard (R) v15.21/10 * Origin: The Bad Element BBS * Goshen, Ohio! *(513)625-4303/0020 (1:108/450) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 184 HOME OFFICE Ref: DAW00001 Date: 06/24/96 From: DOM ALTAMURO Time: 03:24am \/To: MARK RUHLAND (Read 6 times) Subj: IRS MR> > Call up the IRS at 1-800-GIVE-US-YOUR-MONEY MR> > oops, that's 1-800-TAX-FORM and they'll MR> > send you all kinds of information about this topic, MR> > and many other topics. MR>The other option is http://www.ustreas.gov or *IF* you need specific MR>assistance... Call 1-800-829-1040 and the customer service rep (as they are MR>called) will ask you questions and give you great advice... Gee was that a Yes, you're right. 1-800-TAX-1040 is the correct number, not -FORM --- * SLMR 2.1a * Idleness is the beginning of all vice. * Origin: PC BBS : Massapequa,NY : (516)795-5874 (1:2619/110) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 184 HOME OFFICE Ref: DAW00002 Date: 06/25/96 From: MICHAEL HUGHES Time: 07:59am \/To: DICK ROEBELT (Read 6 times) Subj: SORRY DR> In case you didn't notice, I was supporting the sysop position, not DR> the NO-PAY, GIMME IT FREE! twit. I am quite aware of your support. I was explaining why I flew off the handle in an apology. Michael Hughes internet: hu8989mi@meteor.uscolo.edu Moderator: SINGLE_PARENTING --- Ezycom V1.20 01fa001b * Origin: Dialog Board * 21 Cds * Satellite * SE Colorado * (1:319/5) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 184 HOME OFFICE Ref: DAW00003 Date: 06/26/96 From: GARRY BAKER Time: 01:04am \/To: ALL (Read 6 times) Subj: Olivetti ETV-2700 electronic typewriter 01:04:0006/26/96 My fiancee was given an Olivetti ETV-2700 electronic type- writer yesterday, but it didn't have either the software or the instruction manual with it. Olivetti told her they would ship the software, but there was no availibilty of owners manuals any longer. If you have, or know of someone who has one of these typwriters, please see if it would be possible to obtain an inexpensive copy of the manual. Contact me either in here or at my E-Mail address: garry.baker@bgbbs.com Thank you. Garry Baker --- QScan/PCB v1.19b / 01-0067 * Origin: Black Gold BBS-TELNET BGBBS.COM SLIP/PPP 918-272-7779 (1:170/309) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 184 HOME OFFICE Ref: DAW00004 Date: 06/25/96 From: SUE MATTHEWS Time: 07:38pm \/To: MICHAEL HUGHES (Read 6 times) Subj: SORRY > I apologize to the moderator - and readers for this off-topic No need Michael... running a BBS, hopefully to make a profit, is a legitimate Home_Office endeavor after all... > outburst. I am so fed up with twits like this - after 10 years > of running a BBS - (21 CDs online/Satellite Feeds/Internet Access) > - and I still see jerk messages like this. All I am asking for is $15 > per year. Our BBS is similar... 6 incoming lines, 8 CDs online at all times with another couple dozen available thru Rom Door, reliable FIDO mail, 80+ registered game doors that are HEAVILY played, EMAIL capacity, and sysops who will actually help folks with questions. We ask a whopping $18/year. The subscriptions don't begin to even cover the phone bills. > My caller base has gone from over 350+ to about 50 in the last > years. oooh... we still get plenty of callers, but getting them to subscribe is the problem. What's draining your caller base? --- InterMail 2.29c * Origin: Com-Dat II - Mail Node, Hillsboro OR, Hayes 28.8 (1:105/330) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 184 HOME OFFICE Ref: DAW00005 Date: 06/25/96 From: SUE MATTHEWS Time: 07:39pm \/To: RICHARD SMITH (Read 6 times) Subj: HELLO? > Is this echo in operation? I'm not getting any messages, so I > thought I'd drop a stone down the well and see what comes up . . Appears to be ;D Regards, Sue Matthews Moderator --- InterMail 2.29c * Origin: Com-Dat II - Mail Node, Hillsboro OR, Hayes 28.8 (1:105/330) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 184 HOME OFFICE Ref: DB400000 Date: 06/26/96 From: MATTHEW JOHNSON Time: 08:29pm \/To: LAURIE CAMPBELL (Read 6 times) Subj: SALUTATION/BUSINESS LTR It came to pass on 06/21/96 that LAURIE CAMPBELL wrote concerning SALUTATION/BUSINESS LTR... LC> Are you vegetable or mineral? LC> MJ> Human. LC> Can't be. You said you weren't animal. Please explain this logic. Cya Matt ===> matthewj@brisbane.dialix.oz.au New Resolution Communications * RM 1.31 3332 * "The integrity of the upright will guide them" King Solomon --- * Origin: Past the Black Stump BBS <074> 656 667 Laidley, Qld. (3:640/404) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 184 HOME OFFICE Ref: DB400001 Date: 07/01/96 From: ERIC ROWELL Time: 02:59am \/To: SCOTT MCQUILKIN (Read 6 times) Subj: Re: Schematic Needed!! RE: Re: Schematic Needed!! BY: Scott Mcquilkin to All on Sun Jun 30 1996 07:30 pm best place to look is your local big libiray.... if you live in the buffalo area go to the downtown lib. and they can help ya on the sec. floor if not then loo around there around here some were and go and tell them you need to find schem. for a product in production.... if the lib. doesn't they can look nto other lib.'s for ya.... if one has it you can request it or a copy.... You can even call some lib.'s and oreder the info... or use and internet provider to find it on the net... As I know the comp. I have worked for will NOT make copys, sold or other wise of and schem of there's... if ya hae a problem you have to have a tech from the comp fix it... (we had good prices on fixxing things were other comp. realy don't)... the other way to go is find a place that does computer repair and ask them if they have what ya need.... they may even give ya a good price on replacen the part for ya... eric ...Find God??? Why, is he missing??? --- Synchronet+SBBSecho v1.22 * Origin: The Nighthawk BBS - West Seneca, NY USA - V.34 (1:260/158)