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8 December 2016 | 6 replies
I have never purchased a property, but hope to in the very near future.I'm 22 years old and currently own and operate a Cell Phone & Tablet Repair Business locally; about 4 years in and would love for it to run on its own, but have been scared to replace myself -- shutting down seems foolish after establishing such a great name.
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11 December 2016 | 4 replies
Avoid wasting money on toys, cell phones, cable TV, restaurants, car loans, wasteful bad habits and do not buy a personal home.
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22 December 2016 | 15 replies
The retirement I see ahead is in a jail cell, you'll be retired alright!
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5 March 2017 | 18 replies
I honestly didn't think of just adding the line to my cell service carrier, but that is a good thought which I will look into as well.I agree that the length of time it takes them to pick up is a bit of a concern.
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14 November 2014 | 5 replies
Plus I can deduct cell phone, office, paper, supplies things like that that I otherwise would not be able to.
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18 January 2015 | 30 replies
Do you use personal cell phone, dedicated cell or other?
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19 November 2014 | 1 reply
My history is in cell phones, 5 years in retail (including management) and about 5 years being self employed buying and selling.
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29 July 2016 | 13 replies
Also, just search the company names on Google, etc and see what comes up.Have a potential contractor give you their cell phone number, then randomly verify it by calling it later.
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15 July 2009 | 0 replies
These entrepreneurs’ already depend on cell phones exclusively.
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27 June 2012 | 43 replies
no cell phone record, no utilities ... and I know they are in their names.