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Starting an import business - When do I need to incorporate/sellers license?
by tetsuo48, Window Shopper
- Created: May 16, 2010, 3:28 pm
I am starting an import business in California and in the very beginning stages. I don't yet have a product or manufacturers. To that end, I would like to start meeting with manufacturers, attending trade shows, and visiting consulates. At what point do I need to be incorporated? At what point do I need to obtain a sellers license? I do not yet know if I will be selling directly or what my channels of distribution will be. Obviously this will depend on the product. Do I need to be incorporated to obtain a sellers license? Do I need a sellers license to attend trade shows?
waiau | Performer | 6/7/2010 - 5:37 am
Starting an import business can be a little overwhelming. If you do decide to incorporate, you will have time to do so. There are other steps that you should follow through first. To start an import business, you first must decide your target (For whom you will importing your goods), the target's needs (what issues or problems that they desire to overcome), and the goods (what products and where to import to help meet those needs). import-from-china-business.com/page5.html You should check out the advantageous and disadvantageous of incorporating before doing so. You basically have 4 options to structure your import business: Sole Proprietor, Partnership, Corporation and Limited Liability Company. There is a trade off between personal liability versus complexity to set up and run. import-from-china-business.com/page37.html Getting a seller's license is much further sown the road. ---This post was edited to remove a commercial link. Read our discussion policies for more Community best practices.
BizResearcher | Window Shopper | 6/1/2010 - 8:05 am
You might check with your state department of commerce and see if they have an international business dvision. Most states do and they can be very helpful in providing contacts for you. You might also look into going on a trade mission (sponsored by your state's international trade division)with the intent of finding products to import. Before you can be considered for a trade mission, you will need to have your business established and have all the licenses and permits you need.
gjosephus | Contributor | 5/30/2010 - 8:04 am
Dear Tetsuo48 So you want to start an import business? Interesting. To start contacting consulates with the view of researching products and information, you do not need to be a formal entity (or a registered business), or for that matter to visit trade shows. You do not need any form of licenses, either. Unless, of course, if you are inquiring about a government or defense regulated product or service. But, here's the catch. If you approach people or organizations without at least having a basic plan or idea about what you want to do, nobody is going to take you seriously. Here I assume you are, at this point, brainstorming or trying to figure out if import is the way to go, or may be do something else altogether, eventually. So, here's my advice. Identify an industry you want to focus on initially - Building & Construction, Interior Design, Food, Chemicals, Hardware, Household Appliances, Clothes & Fashion, .....what have you. Then decide if you want to import and supply a product or a service in that industry. Once you have figured these out, Pose as an Investor. Introduce yourself as an individual who has access to some funds, and gather as much information as possible. To be taken seriously at any given point, whether you are an investor, or an established business, you need to know what kind of questions to ask. In other words you cannot just walk into a trade show, or a consulate and hope that somebody will come hold your hand and point you the right way. Consulates are usually helpful when it comes to answering any questions you may have (provided you have definite questions). Manufacturers, and booth-owners at trade shows usually chase the money, and they only want to talk to somebody who gives them the impression that you can be of use to them in some way - usually in the form of helping them push their product or service. At least the people in the booth who matter. If they feel that you are not a worthwhile prospect they will usually leave you with one of those 'temp exhibition staff' (the pretty air-brushed model-wanna-be girls), who are only a resource for catalogs, and printed material. The actual 'registering of the company' has to happen before the first order is placed, and subsequently before the first delivery of product or service reaches the shores of USA. If you are buying samples etc. you can always have it shipped to your personal address. Starting from the name search, you should provide for about 8 weeks to get the FTID numbers. So start the process of company registration a good two months before you plan to place your first order. To conclude registering a company name has it's advantages, but you don't have to at this stage. If you do decide to register, classify your business as a trade agent or broker acting on behalf of buyers or sellers in the wholesale distribution of goods, NAICS 425110 Business to business wholesale trade. You may later change this classification. Registering may also give you access to certain tax advantages. All the best with your business plans. Have you considered exploring EXPORT as well? George
ChristineL | Former Moderator | 5/30/2010 - 6:17 am
Thank you teamextension and BizResearcher for sharing your knowledge! tetsuo48 - Here is the California Small Business Guide that may be helpful for starting your import business. It has information about incorporating and tax and license filing requirements.
BizResearcher | Window Shopper | 5/18/2010 - 8:01 am
You should obtain a sales tax permit, also called a reseller's permit, before you begin purchasing product. Having the permit will allow you to purchase at wholesale. Without a permit, you will be charged retail cost and sales tax on your purchases.
teamextension | Contributor | 5/16/2010 - 7:08 pm
If you are sure you will push thru with the business, and it just depends on the product you will sell, you can create the company now. You can consider your expenses looking for products/manufacturers as start up costs. If you are not sure if you will go and start the business, you can wait till you are fully decided. You don't need to be incoporated. There are other business types you can consider. You need to obtain a sales tax permit once you start selling, and you need to have your business registered already before you can get the permit. You can attend trade most shows without having a business. Of course, you can't do business with companies you meet in the trade shows until you have a business. I suggest you attend trade shows now. Then once you figure out the product you want to sell, then create the business. You can better decide on what business type you will need, the business name, and other details of the business.
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|2013-02-02 19:30:00
|Henry A. Otero (Hanko9)
|*#Spartacus : War Of The Damned* Gaius Claudius Glaber is dead. Many months have passed since his defeat, and the rebel army, led by Spartacus and his generals Crixus, Gannicus and Agron, continue to amass victories over Rome. With the rebel numbers swelling to thousands of freed slaves, it has become a force that has started to challenge even the mighty armies of Rome. Spartacus is more determined than ever to bring down the entire Roman Republic. Following the death of Ashur, Naevia and Crixus fight as one with newfound strength and determination. And Gannicus, always seeking to embrace life to the fullest, shares his bed with the beautiful and dangerous Saxa. Together, the rebels engage in one bloody skirmish after another and prepare for the inevitable: a full out war with Rome. The Roman Senate turns to its wealthiest citizen, Marcus Crassus, for aid. A powerful, strategic politician, he respects his opponent and refuses to make the same mistakes Glaber and his predecessors have. With a young and fiercely competitive Julius Caesar as an ally, Crassus is determined to crush Spartacus and his rebellion. The epic conclusion of a legendary journey, Spartacus: War of the Damned will unleash a battle unlike anything ever seen before.
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|2013-01-26 03:00:00
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|2012-09-29 03:00:00
|Henry A. Otero (Hanko9)
|In honor of Duran Duran's new CD/DVD/Blu-ray release this week, I'm dubbing it *THE 1980's WEEK*!!! I will be taking us all on a stroll down amnesia lane by playing some of the music videos that defined the era. *THE 1980's* return tomorrow (Monday, July 9th @ 7pm (EST) - I hope you will re-share your favorite videos and post comments about the first time you heard each song. Let's make this fun and interactive... Sound cool? Our unique event hashtag is: #the1980s
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2015-06-29 17:50:01 (14 comments, 4 reshares, 25 +1s)
#TheStrain Season 2 Preview: The Vampire Apocalypse Is On! http://www.tvfanatic.com/slideshows/the-strain-photos-from-bk-ny/ (via @hanko9)
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2015-06-09 20:32:14 (13 comments, 8 reshares, 33 +1s)
Now that is some seriously kick ass casting! #Daredevil #ThePunisher
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2015-07-13 03:40:06 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 35 +1s)
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2015-08-01 02:14:51 (7 comments, 1 reshares, 18 +1s)
Here's my 5 Star Review of tonight's #Killjoys Ep.7 "Kiss Kiss, Bye Bye"
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2015-07-31 12:02:42 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 9 +1s)
Below are my thoughts on last night's #Dominion Ep.4 "A Bitter Truth." Share your feedback with me here: http://www.tvfanatic.com/2015/07/dominion-season-2-episode-4-review-a-bitter-truth
2015-07-29 02:19:52 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)
This looks like such a kickass episode! #Killjoys #thewarrantisall
2015-07-27 17:33:01 (10 comments, 1 reshares, 7 +1s)
Sounds like the beginning of the end for Google+... Can't say I'm surprised.
2015-07-27 03:12:27 (3 comments, 2 reshares, 15 +1s)
What did you think of tonight's #TheStrain? Here are my thoughts, leave me your comments at the site: http://www.tvfanatic.com/2015/07/the-strain-season-2-episode-3-review-fort-defiance/
2015-07-25 02:07:08 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 23 +1s)
Here's my review for #Killjoys Episode 6 "One Blood"...
Please leave your feedback at the site: http://www.tvfanatic.com/2015/07/killjoys-season-1-episode-6-review-one-blood
2015-07-24 11:29:32 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)
Check out my thoughts on last night's #Dominion Ep.3 "The Narrow Gate." Another great episode!
Share your feed back with me here: http://www.tvfanatic.com/2015/07/dominion-season-2-episode-3-review-the-narrow-gate
2015-07-23 17:25:25 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)
+Entertainment Weekly announces #DaVincisDemons to end with Season 3 in October. http://t.co/1xEQvGSpQ8 http://t.co/iOxYAkng4J
2015-07-21 23:50:23 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)
#Dominion Season 2 is excellent... Don't miss it people!
2015-07-18 02:08:29 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 13 +1s)
Check out my thoughts on tonight's kickass #Killjoys!
Please leave your feedback at the site ;)
Click here: http://www.tvfanatic.com/2015/07/killjoys-season-1-episode-5-review-a-glitch-in-the-system
2015-07-17 13:44:36 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 6 +1s)
Here are my thoughts on last night's #Dominion Ep.2 "Mouth of the Damned." Great stuff!
Let's discuss it here: http://www.tvfanatic.com/2015/07/dominion-season-2-episode-2-review-mouth-of-the-damned
2015-07-16 13:14:35 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 12 +1s)
Check out my exclusive interview with the man, the myth, the legend... Vaun Wilmott himself! Some fun stuff, don't miss it #Dominion fans.
2015-07-15 22:16:00 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)
Check out my #Dominion Fan Q&A with Vaun Wilmott!
2015-07-13 03:40:06 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 35 +1s)
Check out my thoughts on the Season Premiere of #TheStrain!
Let's talk about it at the site: http://www.tvfanatic.com/2015/07/the-strain-season-2-episode-1-review-bk-ny
2015-07-11 02:08:34 (4 comments, 2 reshares, 17 +1s)
Check out my thoughts on tonight's #Killjoys! I'd love your feedback at the site, let's chat there ;)
2015-07-06 14:55:25 (7 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)
Check out my thoughts on the season finale of #PennyDreadful. What did you guys think?
Share your comments with me here: http://www.tvfanatic.com/2015/07/penny-dreadful-season-2-episode-10-review-and-they-were-enemies/
2015-07-05 19:04:25 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 23 +1s)
#TheStrain reinfects us in exactly 1 week (July 12). I've seen the first few episodes, it's going to be an even crazier season. Tune in and live-tweet along with the cast/crew and I... Follow @MastersMinions on Twitter.
2015-07-04 11:16:05 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 17 +1s)
Check out my thoughts on last night's #Killjoys... It was all about character development and I'm really enjoying the leads of the show. Great stuff!
2015-06-30 14:39:14 (10 comments, 0 reshares, 9 +1s)
Take our #Killjoys poll!
2015-06-29 17:50:01 (14 comments, 4 reshares, 25 +1s)
Here's a peek at what to expect from the Season 2 Premiere of #TheStrain! It's going to be absolutely insane, don't miss it! Circle +The Master's Minions (Fanpage) for updates!
2015-06-27 15:37:39 (8 comments, 0 reshares, 30 +1s)
#TheStrain Season 1 rewatch complete! Now it's time to check out Ep.201 | Tune in to +The Strain Season 2 July 12 on FX!
2015-06-27 03:07:30 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 12 +1s)
Here are my thoughts on tonight's #Killjoys... Check it out ;)
2015-06-26 19:57:28 (2 comments, 2 reshares, 13 +1s)
This is pretty frakkin' cool! I was quoted in a #Killjoys TV Spot!
Not watchin' yet? What are you waiting for?
Thanks +Killjoys ;)
2015-06-25 21:14:58 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 16 +1s)
Guys, check out my very first #Dominion post at http://TVFanatic.com - Season 2 starts soon, take a quick peek at the premiere.
2015-06-25 16:37:22 (5 comments, 3 reshares, 21 +1s)
Wowza another gorgeous press kit for The Strain... Complete with #Strigoi Detector! #TheStrain Season 2 Premieres July 12 - Don't miss it!
Circle our +The Master's Minions (Fanpage) for the latest updates.
2015-06-24 20:57:23 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 13 +1s)
Check out my #GameofThrones Season 5 Report Card. See what'cha think!
2015-06-22 11:30:55 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)
Here's a peek at the next #PennyDreadful
2015-06-22 11:27:31 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 9 +1s)
Check out my thoughts on last night's #PennyDreadful...
2015-06-20 02:50:34 (9 comments, 1 reshares, 19 +1s)
Guys check out my #Killjoys Series Premiere review! Leave me your comments at the site and I'll make sure to reply there! http://www.tvfanatic.com/2015/06/killjoys-season-1-episode-1-review-bangarang
2015-06-19 20:03:40 (3 comments, 6 reshares, 33 +1s)
The #Killjoys are here! Series premiere (and live-tweet) TONIGHT at 9/8c.
#SyFy #spacechannel
2015-06-18 13:33:29 (2 comments, 2 reshares, 17 +1s)
Tomorrow is #Killjoys day! Tune-in to Syfy or Space Channel at 9/8c & live-tweet along with the cast/crew. #thewarrantisall
2015-06-17 21:13:53 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 11 +1s)
Our final #GameofThrones Round Table for the season is up... Join the fun!
2015-06-17 21:04:49 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 10 +1s)
It's right around the corner guys! Don't miss the series premiere of #Killjoys
2015-06-17 20:53:34 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 10 +1s)
Check out the amazing promo art for #Dominion season two!
2015-06-16 18:32:36 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 10 +1s)
You guys already know I'm sooooooo ready for #Killjoys to start haha
2015-06-16 17:15:33 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 13 +1s)
Wonderful news Dreadfuls... More #PennyDreadful is on the way! Love the show? Circle our +Penny Dreadful (Fans) page.
2015-06-16 16:06:33 (9 comments, 2 reshares, 19 +1s)
What are some of your favorite moments from #GameofThrones? Here are a few of mine...
2015-06-15 22:18:19 (12 comments, 3 reshares, 22 +1s)
Just a few days to go! Live-tweet with the cast and I on Friday. Follow @KilljoysTVF
2015-06-15 20:25:17 (3 comments, 3 reshares, 13 +1s)
The #Dominion Season 2 Premiere "Heirs of Salvation" is intense! Yeah, I'm superpsyched for the new season and absolutely sure fans are going to love it. #ArchangelCorps FTW!!! Circle our +Dominion (Fans) page for updates.
2015-06-15 13:14:37 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)
Another killer installment of #PennyDreadful
Check out my review and leave your comments here: http://www.tvfanatic.com/2015/06/penny-dreadful-season-2-episode-7-review-little-scorpion
2015-06-15 13:13:51 (4 comments, 1 reshares, 10 +1s)
What did you think of the finale? Here's my 5 star review of last night's #GameofThrones S5 Finale.
Let's chat about it here: http://www.tvfanatic.com/2015/06/game-of-thrones-season-5-episode-10-review-mothers-mercy
2015-06-14 16:57:55 (6 comments, 1 reshares, 24 +1s)
It's almost here... Who's as excited as I am? #Killjoys #thewarrantisall
2015-06-11 14:27:41 (11 comments, 1 reshares, 27 +1s)
Yep, headed back to #JurassicPark tonight! Lookin' forward to the IMAX 3D as well. #JurassicWorld should be a fun flick for 3D.
Will let you guys know what I think. Who plans to see it?
2015-06-11 13:48:18 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 9 +1s)
Hate Stannis? Come chat about the latest episode with us before the season finale... http://www.tvfanatic.com/2015/06/game-of-thrones-round-table-trial-by-fire/
2015-06-11 13:46:25 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)
Here are a few images from the #GameofThrones finale... check 'em out!
2015-06-11 11:43:58 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 9 +1s)
Don't miss this first look at Sundays all new #PennyDreadful... "Little Scorpion."
2015-06-09 20:32:14 (13 comments, 8 reshares, 33 +1s)
Now that is some seriously kick ass casting! #Daredevil #ThePunisher
2015-06-09 17:11:16 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 16 +1s)
Here's a quick taste of what to expect June 19th!!!
#Killjoys #thewarrantisall
2015-06-08 13:58:38 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 11 +1s)
What did you think of last night's ball? Madness eh? Check out my thoughts here: http://www.tvfanatic.com/2015/06/penny-dreadful-season-2-episode-6-review-glorious-horrors
2015-06-08 13:56:59 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 10 +1s)
Another killer #GameofThrones last night right? Here are my thoughts on the penultimate installment of the season... http://www.tvfanatic.com/2015/06/game-of-thrones-season-5-episode-9-review-the-dance-of-dragons
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Auto gratuities on Carnival and other cruise lines
After just returning from a 7 day cruise on Carnival, I have been caught by the auto tipping scam again. I know most cruise lines do it now, so to single out Carnival is not completely fair.
I think this automatic tipping policy by cruise lines is deceptive and just wrong. Most of all, it leaves you with a really bad 'ripped off' taste in your mouth after a nice cruise.
I DO NOT believe that everyone should be tipped. Gratuities and Tips are a privilege or bonus not a right. It is the cruise line's responsibility to pay their staff at, at least the minimum wage that the law requires. It is the employee's decision to either work for that wage or not.
That said. I am a very generous tipper. Usually 25 to 30% on all bills if the service is good. 15% automatic gratuity on drinks on a cruise ship creates no incentive for the wait staff to provide any level of service. On ships where I could decide the tip, the wait staff would learn my name and what I like to drink and create a fun and friendly atmosphere in the hopes of a better tip... which they would always get. Ships that add this automatically have staff that, for lack of a better term, could not give a damn either way. As was the case with Carnival.
Then the auto tipping on the room bill. $40 a day for 2 adults and 2 kids. This is on top of the tips I already gave the waiters, stewards, babysitters, spa staff, casino staff, bar tenders, Maitre D and more etc. Frankly this is a con. They claim these are for 'behind the scenes' staff. However, if I stay in a hotel I DO NOT tip the janitor or other behind the scenes staff. They are paid by the establishment. I tip only those that directly attended to me and only if the level of service earned it.
A much large issue that I would like to see investigated, is where these funds go. A number of crew members have told me that they never see any of this. One guest services person told me it is used to pay for medical or other emergencies for staff who can't afford it... WHAT, they don't give their staff medical ??
Anyway, that is my rant and I know a lot of other people agree with me. The cruise lines do have their PR team out in full force to jump all over topics like this.
Jun 13th, 2010, 09:46 PM #2
Re: Auto gratuities on Carnival and other cruise linesA much large issue that I would like to see investigated, is where these funds go. A number of crew members have told me that they never see any of this. One guest services person told me it is used to pay for medical or other emergencies for staff who can't afford it... WHAT, they don't give their staff medical ??
You do have the option to go to the customer services desk and have the automatic tipping removed from your account, they will usually balk at it but it is your money and in the end they will remove it, then you are free to tip accordingly.
As far as getting a wage, ship personnel are under contracts they work for a set wage, they don't have to sign the contract, they don't have to work for the cruise line, they do it because most of them make good money. The reason for implementation of the automatic tipping was so that the deadbeats stiffing the staff would start coughing up not to force the passenger that respects good service and compensates accordingly. So lets get practical, when was the last time you tipped a lido buffet waiter or server. Granted most of them do double duty as far as being dining room staff but still what about the guy that gave you a little extra up on the buffet, the auto tipping makes sure he doesn't get missed for all his service where ever it is. We usually choose alternate dining anymore so I will usually not see the same waiter twice in a cruise so auto tipping makes sure I don't stiff anybody that took care of me, then that give me the option to give extra to those that I do interact with like my cabin steward or a bar I frequent, or the guys at the lido grill that make my hamburger just the way I like it.
And yes their medical, dental, food, work clothing, are all taken care of by the cruise line, but not out of tip money. The shipboad doctor treats far more staff than passengers any day.
Jun 13th, 2010, 10:37 PM #3
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Well said, bOB.
And for everybody's information, the shipboard medical staff and clergy (if there's clergy on board) are there primarily for crew, secondarily for passengers.
Mary Ann & Pucci
Jun 13th, 2010, 11:09 PM #4New Member
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The deadbeats are the cruise lines if they are not paying their staff enough and need tips to make up for it. You prove my point that it is expected by the cruise line, which no longer makes it a tip but rather a fee! Tipping is not a right or requirement and if a 'deadbeat' passenger as you put it, does not want to tip anything, then they should not have to (AND I bet the bar tender wont be so quick to get to them for their next drink).
You are also arguing on one hand that the staff get paid really well and on the other that the passengers stiff them and yet on another that the staff are ripping off the passengers for a few extra tips. Seams that you like to blame everyone except the cruise line for their fault policy.
No I don't tip a waiter in the Ledo buffet because they are paid by the ship for what they do. I don't tip people to do their job. Same way I don't tip the checkout lady and grocery store. If a particular waiter made an impact then I would definitely slip him/her something.
Sorry Bob but I remain unconvinced. If gratuities are required they should be added to the advertised price, not a hidden line item in a contract somewhere.
Jun 13th, 2010, 11:48 PM #5
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Oh....and yes, there are deadbeats among cruise ship passengers...you might be surprised if you found out who some of them were!!
Jun 14th, 2010, 12:01 AM #6
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Beryl - good for you for replying. I've been sitting on my hands and biting my tongue, but then, what would I know?!
Mary Ann & Pucci
Jun 14th, 2010, 12:19 AM #7
Re: Auto gratuities on Carnival and other cruise lines"been caught by the auto tipping scam again."" a hidden line item in a contract somewhere."
I'm not happy with the system the cruise lines use to pay their staff., either. I would be happier with a higher cruise fare, and no tipping. But this is the way it works now, and we agree to participate when we book. It sounds like you knew, so why complain now?
Jun 14th, 2010, 12:23 AM #8
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First of all so that it is clear, I am not arguing, just making comments based on personal observations, and having met and know staff of all positions and ranks on several cruise lines over my 20 years of cruising.
It is a known fact among seasoned and even not so seasoned cruisers that hotel service staff on cruise ships are contracted, and are paid minimum wage, they know that when they sign the contract, they do not start getting a higher set salary until they reach mid management, (head steward, dining room captain, department heads) this is not secret stuff. They make their good money that I mentioned, from TIPS, just as many other service personnel do. Not uncommon for waiters/waitresses at even high end land based restaurants to have a wage base of minimum wage and take home some big bucks based on their tips, cruise ships are no different. As far as stiffing by passengers, it would be naive to think it doesn't happen, and that is what was cutting into ship service personnel's wage factor, again one of the main reasons for the implementation of automatic tipping. This is not a case of the cruise lines being cheap. Service personnel on cruise ships have been paid minimum wage and make the difference from tips for probably as long as there have been cruise ships.
Maybe they should just be added to the advertised price and be done with it, but then once you are onboard the ship, you have paid your fare, no refunds, you have paid your tips, no refunds, you get bad service, no refunds, no choice. At least with this method you have choice, if your getting bad service, you go to the customer relations desk and have the auto tipping removed, done, over, your in control now. So as far as having tips being made part of my fare, that I would have a problem with because then I have no control at all, no matter what cruise line it is.
But, this policy is not hidden real deep, buried somewhere in the contract, most all cruise lines make it quite prominent on their websites, in their what you need to know brochures and yes it is in your passenger contract.
As far as the comment about you might be getting ripped off by a crew member, tongue in cheek, but it is also pretty well known that crew members will look for that soft spot in passengers and plead poverty or whatever else they can do to drum up a few extra bucks in tips, cabin stewards and waiters alike.
The bottom line is still real simple, if one doesn't like the way the cruise line does it, opt out, have the auto tipping removed, take control and pay who you want. The only option you would really have to go to the wall over is having the 15% removed from a bar tab, BUT you can even do that if you think it is worth it.
As far as the deadbeats, yup, they have the right to not tip at all, and they don't get thrown overboard, they don't get chastised, the don't get a red X on their forehead........... but if the cruise the same line, the do get remembered.
Nope, I'm not trying to convince you, just open your mind..............
Jun 14th, 2010, 08:38 AM #9New Member
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This happened the last time I went on NCL but we were notified in time that we could dispute it. Frankly I didn't even think about it this time on Carnival and I am not one that reads every line of a contract when going on vacation. The first time I saw this charge was on the day of checkout when we got the bill and it was way to late to dispute.
If I had known (or remembered) this, then I would not given my 2 waiters in the restaurant $60 each or the Spa Staff $40 each or left money in the room... never mind the rest. Now you telling me that the $120 I gave to my 2 waiters will go into a kitty and not to the waiters ? This makes me even more upset.
That said, it is a fee or tax, not a tip. Otherwise it would work in reverse where you could "opt in" to automatic gratuities, not be forced to "opt out" by their rules and timing. There should be big signs in the restaurants, bars, rooms and spa stating that tips are included on your bill.
I don't mind and can understand the 15% on the bar bills but I still think it is a flawed way to incentivise good service... "why should I do any more than I have to if I'm getting the 15% anyway". I bet they would make more and create a better experience by allowing passengers to tip bar staff directly.
Anyway, I've made my point thanks for the comments. Personally I don't trust for profit corporations to do what's right with money intended for their staff, call me Naive.
Jun 14th, 2010, 10:38 AM #10
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When auto-tipping was started there were many that did not like the procedure. There were others who did like the convienance of not having to bring extra cash onboard. And of course there are deadbeats that were part of the equation for setting this method up. It was no cruiseline conspiracy as what I'm interpreting what is being said.
I understand your frustration and I'm guessing you are relatively new to cruising. Most cruiselines do a pretty good job communicating the auto-tip policy. And it's not a matter of reading the fine print on a cruise contract. Some lines notify passengers when the cut-off day is for removing auto-tipping via announcments or the daily newsletter.
I personally don't care for the pre-paid tips. Yes, there are cruiselines that require the "tips" be paid at time of final payment if you choose to participate in anytime dining. I think that should be called a "service charge".
I disagree on the 15% bar gratuity when it's connected to service. Those wait staff want that tip just like any other bar staff/server in a restuarant. I don't mind having it added to my bill versus carrying cash around. I'm glad those days are over.
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The "Babi Yar" Symphony is one of Shostakovich's most extraordinary musical events. The soothing, lighter-toned bass voice of Sergei Leiferkus offers a chilling and moving narration paired with Masur's outstanding men's chorus of New York. "Kurt Masur pulls no punches where Shostakovich shouts to be heard" (Edward Seckerson, The Independent, 1994).Notes & Reviews:
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Works DetailsWord, Spoken : Babi Yar, poem
- Conductor: Kurt Masur
- Ensemble: New York Philharmonic
- Running Time: 4 min. 41 sec.
- Period Time: Post Romantic
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Shostakovich, Dmitri : Symphony no 13 in B flat minor, Op. 113 "Babi Yar"
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|ARO > SEC Filings for ARO > Form 8-K on 3-Jul-2014
|All Recent SEC Filings
Amendments to Articles of Inc. or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Results of Opera
In connection with the By-Law Amendment, the Company also amended
Section I(a) of its Corporate Governance Guidelines to require an incumbent director who fails to receive the required number of votes in an uncontested election to tender his or her resignation to the Board. The Corporate Governance Guidelines, as amended, provide that the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board") will assess the appropriateness of such nominee continuing to serve as a director and will recommend to the Board the action to be taken with respect to such tendered resignation. The Corporate Governance Guidelines require that the Board publicly disclose its decision and rationale with respect to the tendered resignation within 90 days following certification of the stockholder vote.
The foregoing description of the amendments to the By-Laws and the Corporate Governance Guidelines does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the By-Laws, as amended, that are attached hereto as Exhibit 3.1 and incorporated by reference herein and to the Corporate Governance Guidelines, as amended, which are available on the Company's website at http://www.aeropostale.com.
The following matters were submitted to a vote of stockholders at the Annual Meeting:
Proposal 1 - Election of Directors Broker Name For Withheld Non-Votes Ronald R. Beegle 43,897,705 8,800,646 14,061,586 Robert B. Chavez 41,544,172 11,154,179 14,061,586 Michael J. Cunningham 41,982,466 10,715,885 14,061,586 Evelyn Dilsaver 43,848,554 8,849,797 14,061,586 Kenneth B. Gilman 51,008,372 1,689,979 14,061,586 Janet E. Grove 44,310,604 8,387,747 14,061,586 John N. Haugh 41,548,547 11,149,804 14,061,586 Karin Hirtler-Garvey 44,233,946 8,464,405 14,061,586 John D. Howard 44,274,789 8,423,562 14,061,586 Thomas P. Johnson 43,931,461 8,766,890 14,061,586 David B. Vermylen 41,504,643 11,193,708 14,061,586
Based on the votes set forth above, all director nominees were duly elected.
Proposal 2 - Advisory vote on executive compensation
Broker For Against Abstain Non-Votes Executive Compensation 18,935,388 32,735,133 1,027,830 14,061,586
Based on the votes set forth above, the advisory vote on executive compensation was not approved.
Proposal 3 - Approval of 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan Broker For Against Abstain Non-Votes 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan 45,113,094 7,188,667 396,590 14,061,586
Based on the votes set forth above, the 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan was approved.
Proposal 4 - Ratification of Appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2015.
Broker For Against Abstain Non-Votes Deloitte & Touche LLP 65,303,486 1,328,326 128,125 -
Based on the votes set forth above, the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2015 was duly ratified.
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It's been awhile since I last listened to Pastor Bong Saquing's preaching on YouTube. I know I've been busy about a lot of other things that I tend to forget that as a Christian, I should not be stagnant but I have to be equipped with the word of the Lord.
I have always admired Pastor Bong's dedication to his ministry and his preaching always hits the right buttons in my life. I was browsing over CCF's youtube channel when I came across this sermon entitled: More than Enough. See link: (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF1Wrrlls2ioQyn5WG-_nIQ)
I knew from the very start of the message that this is exactly what I need. The message speaks about trusting God, being CONTENT, being happy, giving, serving God, and being satisfied with what God wants us to do.
I keep on ranting about all the negativity that I am facing at this moment and I tend to forget the main reason why I am still here, on why I am still alive.
Thank you Father God for today's realization and for using other people to constantly remind me of your goodness and faithfulness in my life.
"True CONTENTMENT is found, not in having everything you want, but in not wanting to have everything."
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A first-round sectional exit and a 9-11 record didn't come without some bright moments in the Whitko girls' basketball season.
Earlier this week, the Three Rivers Conference announced its all-conference teams where coaches vote for the best-of-the-best among the eight conference teams.
Three Lady Wildcats were recognized in a talent field that made the list. Whitko tied for most first-team all-conference selections with juniors Micaela Sylvester and Karissa Olinske.
Senior Rachelle Kessie finished her career at Whitko with her second consecutive season on the second-team all-conference.
According to Whitko head coach Rob Bell, all three players put the team before individual honors.
"We so often talk to our players about team ball and playing for team accolades and if you accomplish those things then individual accolades will follow," Bell said. "I can honestly say that these three young ladies and our team as a whole never worried about individual accomplishments. They only wanted the team to be great."
Sylvester returns to the first-team for the second consecutive year. As point guard, Sylvester averages 13.7 points and 3.3 steals (fifth best in TRC) per game. Her 78.3 percent (112-of-143) at the free throw line is second in the conference along with 3.8 assists per game.
"Micaela really grew up a lot between this year and last and did a nice job running the team from the point and making herself into one of the best guards not only in our conference but also in the area," Bell noted.
Olinske's spot along side Sylvester on the first-team is her first after being honorable mention in 2010. Primarily a perimeter shooter for the Wildcats, Olinske led the team with her 15.4points per game (third best in TRC).
Olinske joined Sylvester on the Miami County All-Tournament team after winning the county tourney.
Karissa really started to come into her own this season and as the season continued began to utilize all of her athleticism," Bell said. "She really worked hard this summer and dedicated herself to basketball and I think you're starting to see the fruits of that labor."
Olinske's numbers in 2011 go down as some of the best for a Lady Wildcat in a single season. Olinske scored 307 points ranking her fourth all-time and landed her with the third highest points averaged in school history.
Senior presence came in the form of center Rachelle Kessie this season. Earning a slot on the second-team back-to-back seasons has Kessie first in the conference with 7.9 rebounds per game.
"She is a very special player, an excellent teammate and captain and even a better young lady," Bell commented. "She will be definitely be missed on the court next season. For the past four years she has done all of those little, behind the scenes, leadership things that are crucial for a team's success."
Kessie finishes her career among the school's leaders in career rebounds, block shots, field goal shooting percentage for a career and leaves holding the No. 1 position for field goal shooting percentage in a season following her junior year.
Besides Whitko's three spots on the all-conference list, conference champion Wabash was the only other to earn more spots with four.
Whitko finished with a 4-3 record in the conference placing them third behind Manchester and Rochester in second (5-2).
It is the third time in four seasons that the Lady Wildcats have recorded at least nine wins. Under Bell, Whitko has racked up a 50-58 record in five seasons.
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Golly — what have they done over at the pavilion? Did you see the mess?
Yup — it's a mess for right now. But come May and June, it will start improving.
Last summer the town of Johnsburg decided to act on the New York State Parks and Recreation grant and encouraged us to get as much done as we could while the weather held. So, in September, after the summer activities died down, we started in.
We put in a climbing boulder for the older kids in the playground and refurbished the wood fiber surface of the play area. After a curb is constructed, the remaining wood chips still be smoothed out and distributed more evenly. By the big cedars, a fence around the hydrant and electric box will be built. We also put in walkways to the pavilion and the newly named Joe Minder Lodge (ski hut). Parallel to the buildings and road, we are developing planting beds for shrubs. Another walkway will run parallel to the bed, so when you get out of your car, you have a path to walk on. There are piles of dirt in the middle of everywhere right now, but eventually it will be used or distributed and grass re-established.
Please say thank you to the people who have helped make "the mess": Bob Nessle, Paul LoGuercio, Lee Keeler, Lou Falzerano, Joe Connelly, Bob Manning and Kelly Nessle. They have worked many volunteer hours — all of which can be used as a contribution against the matching grant the town received back in 2007.
Jim and Carol Dwyer donated several hundred cubic yards of top soil to the landscaping project. Dan Hitchcock and his highway department employees trucked the dirt from Wevertown to Ski Bowl Park. Rob Wing, owner of Volt Landscaping in Queensbury loaned his landscape design assistant to help plan the landscaping and offered to purchase shrubs at his cost.
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Please read our Internet and computer use policy.
The library has seven computers for general public use in the Adult Department and three computers for catalog searching only.
All seven of the general use computers have Internet access, the Library Card Catalog, Inspire, Microsoft Word, Excel and other programs on them.
There are additional computers for public use in the Children's Room.
Recommended Online Sources for Families
- Child Safety on the Information Highway
- Family Contract for Online Safety
- SafeTeens.com
- OnGuard Online - Helpful federal government website to help you be safe, secure and responsible online.
- IndianaConsumer.com, by the Indiana Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division. Includes topics such as identity theft, schemes and scams in the marketplace, rising fuel prices, prescription medication and recalled products.
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Peeple's Choice Winner!
Faculty Peep Show
Kirkland Fine Arts Center
Millikin University
April 25, 2003
Although scientific and health research has been conducted on Peeps, most notably that appearing on the Peep Research website (see http://www.peepresearch.org), we have noted an absence of research focusing on the ability of Peeps themselves to actually do research. To address this lack, we invited a small group of Peeps to visit Staley Library at Millikin University during the week of March 17-21, 2003 so that we could more closely observe their research practices. This was determined to be an ideal week for the Peeps to visit the library, as Millikin University students were on spring break. The research that follows documents their visit to the library and provides some evaluative commentary on our assessment of Peeps and library usage.
The next behaviors that we observed in the Peeps were quite surprising to us. Following their initial searches on the Internet we observed the Peeps engaging in more advanced research behaviors including consulting the Library of Congress Subject Headings, using the Oxford English Dictionary, and consulting with a librarian. Further, after the consultation with a librarian they gathered as a group to discuss their research. This is similar to behaviors we have observed in some of the more motivated college students.
In the photograph to the left a small group of Peeps is observed asking a Research Librarian for assistance in determining whether a periodical is scholarly in nature.
As has been observed in college students, the Peeps also appear to favor working on collaborative, or group, projects. We observed them meeting as a group in an area of the library designated for such purposes.
Are Peeps aware of appropriate behavior in a library setting?
During the course of the day we observed them engaging in both appropriate and inappropriate behaviors .
Inappropriate Behaviors
Appropriate Behaviors
In the above photograph a Peep is observed asking a student assistant for directions to the rest room.
In this photograph one of the Peeps can be observed using the rest room facilities.
The personal hygiene of the Peeps is exhibited above as one of the peeps uses the sink.
Given some of the above occurrences, we began to ask the question: Should Peeps be permitted to engage in library research? Given their small size and rather fluffy skeletal structure, we asked the Peeps to engage in specific library behaviors. The results of these are available below.
The conclusion of the Peeps' library visit was rather routine (when compared to the rest of their day) as they proceeded to check out books.
Their exit from the library was uneventful.
Read some of the e-mails we received!
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This page was created for an exhibit in the "Faculty Peep Show" on display at the Perkinson Gallery, Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Millikin University from April 11-25, 2003. The show was organized to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of marshmallow peeps. Criteria for the show included the incorporation of peeps into a work related to your discipline. Thus the birth of Peep Research: A study of small fluffy creatures and library usage.
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Daniel C. Timmer, A Gracious And Compassionate God (2011, Nottingham, InterVarsity Press). 201pp. Softback. New $14.95.
Daniel Timmer, the Canadian theologian, just finished his volume on Jonah called, A Gracious and Compassionate God, from the New Studies in Biblical Theology series. Timmer attempts to give a biblical theological account of the book of Jonah through the lenses of three themes: Mission, Salvation, and Spirituality.
The theme of Mission is found in two chief characters, namely Israel and Jonah. Israel has a mission that is twofold, explains Timmer. It is centripetal--moving in toward the center--and it is centrifugal--moving outward. Despite these terms being horrendously confusing, they do illustrate important aspects of Israel's mission as the people of God. Centripetal refers to Israel's exemplar nature. This aspect is called centripetal because it refers to Israel's ingrown nature, how if a foreigner wanted to be part of Israel he would have to take on Israel's customs (Ex 19:5-6). This was their passive role in bringing the gospel to the nations with Jerusalem as the center.
By centrifugal Timmer refers to the promise given to Abraham (Gen 12:1-3) where he would be a blessing to all the nations. At the beginning of this discussion Timmer is also careful to include that God has always had a plan for the nations rooted in the Abrahamic covenant. This promise is related to Jonah and the conversion of the heathen during the theocracy. Naaman and Ruth are examples of the centripetal theme because they both had 'conversion' ideas but were outside Israel geographically and ethnically. The Psalms are riddled with imperatives to make God known to the nations, and not only that but the Psalms are eschatological in looking toward an end goal for all nations.
These two themes, centripetal and centrifugal, are important to Jonah because he was sent on a mission by God to preach to the heathen. But, in both of these aspects he fails. His centripetal witness is nullified when he hides on a boat going away from where God called him. And his centrifugal witness seems blunted when he only speaks only of judgment for Nineveh. Yet by God's grace the Ninevites repent.
Salvation plays an important theme because the sailors and Ninevites seem to repent in the book of Jonah. Timmer takes note on how ironic this salvation is. The people of God, typified in Jonah, have God's word, but don't follow him. While the pagans, hearing of this God who rules the earth and the sea, repent and follow him.
This leads to the next theme of Spirituality. Ironically, the pagans, shows Timmer, understand what God requires by their repentance. Jonah and his hard heart only serve to further the planned obsolescence of the Mosaic Economy.
A few things in this book need to be brought to attention. On a lighter note, Timmer fails to mention that the Hebrew word for sailor is lexically related to salt. So the author, when he speaks of the sailors, is actually calling them "salties." On a heavier note (perhaps it's my inner Kline leaking out), Timmer fails explicitly to put Israel in its redemptive historical context. At least I wanted to hear how this book related the Covenants of Works and Grace to Israel.
This book, despite the critiques, is a good introduction and overview of the biblical theological motifs in Jonah and to the greater missiological themes in Scripture. Additionally, the book was a very easy read.
Reviewed by Nic Lazzareschi
MDiv Candidate


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There is no consolation prize
This time the break is clean
No renewal, no reprise
No tasting victory
The rain is falling from the sky
Wind blowing everything in between
Man in moon has closed his eyes
The sun has gone to sleep
Here I am inside my bedroom
Choking on things needed said
My cigarette has burned a hole
In the thoughts within my head
My lover's arms are left aside
And I drink the whiskey dry
I whisper sweetly,
"I will never die"
I am an empty hallway
Tattered wall, rainy night
Nothing left inside
Have given up a fight
There is no hallelujah
As the bullet leaves the gun
Now I'm falling, falling, falling
Where have I fallen from?
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