I have some machines that I design and sell, they are a semi-standard design that I've created and then I adapt it to the particular need. The 1st ones I sold at a very slim margin over the cost of the components. In order for my business to survive, I need like to adjust the price to a point...
Does anyone know specifically in Virginia if I would need to pay sales tax on CAD software bought for my small engineering corporation? Is it considered a tool?
Hypothetically, whats the ethical response for this situation:
A customer employee that hired "consultant A" is being forced into retiring from his position by his company. The customer employee suggests using his influence to steer a final project to "consultant A" during his last days, and...
Some customers I support with routine questions that require maybe a few hours per week, and some occasional calculations or diagrams supporting the answers/opintions. Currently we get a PO from them for maybe 40 hours, then I invoice every two weeks against the PO until its depleted, then get...
I'm looking for a software to simulate the interaction of machinery and objects, similar to what can be done with Working Model 2D and Dynamic designer. It needs to model contact and friction, gravity, etc. What else is out there? I will only need it occasionally, so I can't justify several...
Building a small enclosure. Looking for a low cost method for occasional use to put holes in 14 Ga sheetmetal box. Do the step drills work O.K.? I have some hole saws, but not in every size I need.
The punches are nice but are little over my budget right now.
What are the requirements for engineers to make an approved pressure vessel design in the US? Is a PE and knowledge of the particular ASME codes enough, or are there other certifications required? Are the designs PE stamped?
I'm looking for a digital timer that will function as two seperate timers. In other words, has two independent outputs with independent settings. Is such a timer available?
Where would I find ASME, or other, regulations concerning a "small sized pressure vessel". A quick search on the ASME site did not return any results.
Specifically, it is a stainless steel autoclave, 300mm dia x 710mm deep, with a maximum allowable pressure of 0.255 MPa and temperature range...
I started an engineering company in February, and up until this point it's going better than expected. However, I need to step up the marketing and pick up a few more customers for long term success.
The list of services I offer is to help manufacturers improve throughput, design new...
I've filed for incorporation as a C - corp with my state and am now filling out the Federal Tax ID/EIN application. I don't know if I am a "personal services corp" or not. I'll be doing machinery design, providing turnkey machines, and some standard line of machines that are already designed...
In starting out, is it better to see the attorney 1st to set up the corporation or business entity, then the accountant, or is there a reason to go to the accountant 1st.
Is there any value in joining NSPE or ASME for myself when starting a consulting business, such as better rates on various insurances, seminars, etc.?
Business would be mechanical engineering and machinery design field. I am already a PE.
I've read in a book about engineers going solo, that if you fail as a sole proprieter, as long as it wasn't for unethical or gross negligence reasons, it will not hamper your ability to reenter the work force; you will have learned new skills and be better because of your free lance experience...
For the 1st year startup expenses, I am thinking that tapping into my home equity would be the best way to finance a startup, rather than pull out my 401k with my current employer and take the penalty and taxes hit.
Feedback or suggestions?
I have a Fuji/intersleeve shrink sleeving machine which has a PCB heating element used to heat splice the pvc sleeve material when changing rolls. Does anyone know of a manufacturer of these types of PCB heating elements?
If I resign my full time position to start a consulting business, is COBRA health insurance available to me and my family, or is it only available to those that are let go?
