Archive for the ‘Corporations’ Category

How does one go about selling stock in a new, private corporation ?

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

JB asked: When forming a new corporation, I want to know how to sell stock of that corporation to raise capital to grow the business. This is possible for a brand new company, right? Or must it be established in order to sell stock? (I'm sure that'd help, but it's ...

How does purchasing stock of a company function as monetary support to them?

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

ztim21 asked: If I am against the business practices of Chiquita Banana and Nike, how does purchasing their common stock support them? Is merely holding then trading stock of these companies immoral?

What happens to the stock when a big company buys a little company?

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

Chris asked: Does the little company stock swap for big company stock? Does the big company stock go up? I know of a small company rumored to being purchased soon by a big company. Which one should I buy stock in ahead of time?

What is safety stock and is it necessary?

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

Water Dude asked: I understand the concept of inventory, but what exactly is safety stock? Is it stock that I carry or that my supplier carries?

Stocks?

Sunday, March 9th, 2008

FeEdMeJuNkFoOd asked: I have 2 questions: 1. what is the difference between common stocks and preferred stocks? 2. If you were to start a business of your own, would you organize it as a sole proprietorship, a partnership, a corporation, or a nonprofit organization and why?