Q. Because I saw one that asked what is commercial catering and it means catering on a larger scale. But, I want a definition of commercial catering be specific so I can understand it. Thank you for those who can answer my question.

A. Commercial catering falls under "food service contractors" see 2007 NAICS Definitions http://www.census.gov/naics/2007/def/ND722310.HTM 722310 Food Service Contractors This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services at institutional, governmental, commercial, or industrial locations of others based on contractual arrangements with these type of organizations for a specified period of time. The establishments of this industry provide food services for the convenience of the contracting organization or the contracting organization's customers. The contractual arrangement of these establishments with contracting organizations may vary from type of facility operated (e.g., cafeteria, restaurant, fast-food eating place), revenue sharing, cost structure, to providing personnel. Management staff is always provided by the food service contractors. Illustrative Examples: Airline food service contractors Food concession contractors (e.g., at sporting, entertainment, convention facilities) Cafeteria food service contractors (e.g., at schools, hospitals, government offices)

Q. I have a commercial building that has 1500sq. ft of carpet that needs to be cleaned. I'm looking for a local cleaning company in the 21227 area that has reasonable rates & good service. Any recommendation would be welcome!

A. Check out BO-MAR Industries, Inc. you can view their site at http://www.a-pro-clean.com They provide safe products and services.

Q. For home, simple washing of floors, ceilings and walls. For commercial buildings, may need to climb higher levels and may include painting of walls, apart from normal cleaning and washing of floors.

A. I know one company that does a good job yet offer affordable cleaning services: Singa Management. Here's their online website: http://www.singa-mgt.com They did a wonderful job cleaning my company's offices recently. Alternatively, you may want to do a general search by typing relevant key words such as cleaning and washing, and choose "local search" or Singapore. Good luck!

Q. I am starting a new restaurant and need more accurate pricing estimates for the landlord and bank as far as kitchen build out costs. How do I find commercial kitchen contractors and how do I price shop without wasting everyone's time? Do I need an approved design layout first? Help!

A. I would do a layout first and then have the contractors bid it out according to the design layout. That way you get the contractors bidding out the same thing and you can compare apples to apples. They will ask some questions that you didn't think about so your design layout may alter. You can find reviews on the services you need at Angie’s List – from electrician to physician. This is a special link for a special offer: http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3501334-10582896?sid=ya061209 This looks like residential contractors but I've gotten contractors that have done commercial work as well. At least you can see reviews of them. Hope it goes well!

Q. I am looking at some commerical properties but am still inexperienced in looking into details so I want a CPA, the deals are in texas and I would like a CPA from there how much do they charge? and at what rate? Also, I want to test a CPA to see if they're competent what questions should I ask them?

A. Your question is a difficult one to answer, because you do not state what services you are wanting from the CPA. The cost of CPA services varies with location, service being provided, size of the firm, if the services will be on going, if the staff can perform some of task, and numerous other things. A rough logical range will be about $55-$300/hr(large firms charge as high as $500/hr for senior partners work) Sounds like you are looking for a management consult service instead of accounting services/audit. Suggest you look for a CPA that has previous experience in commercial property accounts. Questions you may ask are: 1. How long did they handle each account? 2. What was the weakness of the management/accounting? 3. What was the services they provide? 4 What was the size of the assets of properties? 5. Did you provide these services on a monthly retainer? If yes, what services were provided. 6. Do you currently handle any chimerical property accounts? 7. What was the business entity they operated under? a. Corporation b. LLP c. Partnership d. Private ownership

Q. I live on the west coast (California) and I don't know of anyone out here that uses oil to heat their homes. We use electricity and natural gas.

A. Oil and propane are big in northern N.Y. heating oil is more or less kerosene or oil not quite as refined as kerosene

Q. People say residential construction and some say commercial. and some say insurance smoke fire and water damage. and to stay away from working for people from the middle east because they don't pay. Please help go down the right ave Thanx Bill

A. Take the jobs where you can get them. Usually commercial pays more. Try not to discriminate either.

Q. So When installing ceramic tile, (ours is going to be porceline) is it best to put the heating system ounderneath? Do you really need it. I keep telling my parents to put it and they aren't sure we really need it. I told them how my friend had it in her sunroom and they ended up pulling it all out a few years after to re-do it with the heating system underneath. What do you guys think? Also who would be installing it? Do you get an electrition or does the ceramic floor installer do it? Thanks! I'm sorry I didnt word that correctly...my friend had ceramic in her sunroom without the heating system and they pulled all the ceramics out afew years after to re-do it with the heating system because they said it was too cold all the time..thats what im worried about..is it really cold all the time on the feet..I felt the ceramic tile we have piled ready to be installed and it doesn't feel too cold, what do you think?

A. I would think that in most climates it wouldn't be absolutely necessary to have floor heating if your house has an alternate source of heat. I don't have heat under my tile floors.They do stay cool but shoes or socks remedy that. Another thing to consider is the heating cost. We had marble floors in the home I grew up in and it was heated. The cost of heating the floor is very expensive. Like I said it just depends on the climate. If you live in a very cold climate you may want to go ahead and install it but otherwise it's really not necassary. God bless!!