Recent content by cytech

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    Residential Solar Panels

    I think it would be safe to assume they won't hold up to that end of the deal. I have never really heard of people offering that and following up on it. That is not to say it is impossible, how old is your roof? Most solar systems require AC power to be able to run, so if the power goes out...
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    Residential Solar Panels

    many of these companies have salesmen that go across the country and sell jobs. Then they subcontract the work out to local crews. I have a friend that works for one of these companies. Not saying they do bad work at all. But you are paying extra because the person doing the sales doesn't...
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    Residential Solar Panels

    Each of those companies are great places to call. I would add in Rabe Hardware in Blairstown too. I installed my residential system myself and had a 7 year payback (installed in 2018) 5 years in and everything is working as expected. If you are having it professionally installed I would...
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    Residential Solar Panels

    Companies that sell solar systems in the manner you have described are most definitely a scam. Call a local company, and get a quote.
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    Brink of Disaster......?

    Anyone have any idea why this is a bigger issue at Iowa colleges than it is in other states? Did those colleges push back start dates and this is just a sign of things to come? Are Iowa teenagers and young adults just more irresponsible?
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    Question for Car Experts

    I had the same a similar issue with a 2014 RAM, replaced the gas cap and issue went away. Old camp had a bad rubber seal. Like others above have said.
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    What is your business idea?

    You are right that it is a grey area. If there ever was an issue and a lawsuit happened you would likely be a named party in that suit. You would get around this by being listed as an additional insured on the company you buy parts from insurance policy. That way their insurance policy would...
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    What is your business idea?

    www.selfstoragetalk.com is an industry specific web site for storage. There are several people with your idea that have come in there and talked about it. It would be a great place for you to go and ask questions and get free information.
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    What is your business idea?

    Insurance is very expensive there are no doubts about that. A lot of small business people go into business for themselves not knowing everything they need to know. Insurance will not always protect you too. I had a person drive a car through a fence last year without auto insurance, and my...
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    What is your business idea?

    It costs very little to take the cdl and haz mat tests at the Iowa DOT. The study materials are available for free on the internet. The main hassle would be the driving test and vehicle inspection as he likely wouldn't have a commercial vehicle at his disposal. Now I do understand that not...
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    What is your business idea?

    Not to mention nullify his auto insurance. Part of getting the licensing is learning how to safely transport hazardous materials.
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    What is your business idea?

    He will be required to get a cdl with Haz mat addition to commercially transport hazardous materials. There are likely additional auto insurance requirements as well, I have not found if it requires a special license from the state. While setting up the structure may be as easy as the...
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    What is your business idea?

    I imagine you would be looking at a $50 or more delivery fee. I doubt many people would pay that. There are special requirements for the commercial transport of combustible materials.
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    What is your business idea?

    If the candy shop doesn't work the domain may have a chance in the porn industry.
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    What is your business idea?

    Sounds like some good information, I have never needed to worry about finding a person to be cofounder so this is not an issue I have come up against yet. I assume this must be a legal requirement if you are a one person operation?