Jaime Said:

Can you please correct for any grammatical errors?

We Answered:

Here is my final edited version. It's too messy to point out all of the changes, so just compare mine to yours:

Dear Dr. Grow,

My name is Saeed (Censored). I was a student in your Business Writing class last semester. During that time, we had an assignment that require me to hand in a resume. Unfortunately, I missed a class and I did not recieve your critique of my resume. I am about to begin the process of looking for a job and I would like to know if you are able to offer some feedback on my resume?

Sincerely,

Saeed (Censored)

Debbie Said:

What type of IT software would be best for me - small business selling eggs.?

We Answered:

QuickBooks is VERY easy to learn, does all the stuff you talked about, and your accountant (friend) can come in and take care of the quarterly stuff if you want.

Why not just use Microsoft Outlook to e-mail groups about puppies? That's what it's there for. (It lets you combine individuals into different kinds of groups for different purposes. You can have twenty friends (or business acquaintances), but five are in your aerobics group, three of the five in the aerobics group plus four who aren't in the aerobics group are in your church group, and so on. It will also remind you that it's time to feed the puppies, or to turn on the View, or add weekly meds to the chicken feed.

Vicki Said:

Searching for a job working with horses-tips on writing my résumé?

We Answered:

I would suggest emailing/calling the places you've found and asking them if they're looking for any help. My twin sister is now working full time at a super fancy h/j barn, teaching lessons and working with horses (and is the assistant IHSA coach). She started several years ago when she was home for the summer and emailed them to ask if they were hiring help for their summer horse camps. They were, so she helped. She kept coming back to help, and they eventually hired her as regular part-time. When she graduated this past December (with a degree in business), they hired her full time. She still keeps her own horse there and takes lessons as well.

I can't remember how old you are or how far along you are in school (or if you're even in school anymore), but my first step would be to contact those people, tell them who you are, mention your love of horses and your desire to gain more experience by working around them, tell them a basic description of your experience (riding for X number of years, show in ___ classes/shows, have ridden with such and such trainer), and ask if they're looking for anyone to work in or around the barn. Tell them you can send a complete resume, more information, or references if they would like.

If and when you do send a resume, list all of your education on there as well as notable achievements in school (I'm assuming you're still school age?). List your horse experience as well--trainers you've taken lessons from, clinics you've attended, seminars you've been to, shows you've won/done well in (if it's really big show, list it even if you didn't place that high), etc. List all of your previous jobs, and make special note of any that include responsibilities you might have in a barn (social skills, organizational skills, management, etc.).

If you post on Craigslist, I'd list your age, experience, achievements, and anything else that makes you stand apart--you've worked for a certain trainer or attended a certain show circuit. List what you're willing and able to do (groom, clean, prepare horses for shows, manage office duties, schedule clients, etc.).

I wouldn't mention the ADHD at first--like, "Hey, my name is ___ and I have ADHD, will you hire me?" Unless your ADHD affects your performance so that you couldn't perform the way you said you could, then go with what you have right now and later you can mention that if it's going to be a factor. For instance, after they've already talked to you and gotten to know you and you're doing an interview or something, you can mention it: "Yes, I can clean stalls, groom horses for shows, and tack up horses for lessons. I have ADHD, but I can multitask well (if you can! Don't lie if you can't, but think of something positive) and it does not affect my ability to perform these duties."

Kelly Said:

Help with wording needed for business email?

We Answered:

At this time, just be sympathetic to those who are affected by the devastation.

Kirk Said:

incorporate my business?

We Answered:

I would suggest talking to a CPA about incorporating your business. While there may be some benefits to it, you may find it to be better to operate a sole proprietorship or file as an S-Corp? A CPA would be able to look at your information and help you.