What exactly defines a "small business" on Dell?

eLiu

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Hey all,
Just saw the $750 deal on the 2001FP in hot deals...exactly what I've been waiting for!!!! Only problem is, it's part of the "small business" section of Dell--what exactly defines a small business? I really want to buy this thing, but I don't know if I qualify :(

-Eric
 

DaveSimmons

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Just be careful, any rebate checks will be made out to your "business" name, have fun trying to cash them :)
 

eLiu

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Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
Just be careful, any rebate checks will be made out to your "business" name, have fun trying to cash them :)

lol...well this is a instant rebate, so I'm safe here...but I'll keep that in mind for any future purchases :)
 

RossMAN

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Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
Just be careful, any rebate checks will be made out to your "business" name, have fun trying to cash them :)

This is no longer true. Dell now has generic .doc and .pdf rebate forms where YOU specify the "made payable to" name for the rebate check.

So you "could" order with the "business name" of Simmons Consulting but use Dave Simmons on your rebate form.
 

DaveSimmons

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Originally posted by: RossMAN
Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
Just be careful, any rebate checks will be made out to your "business" name, have fun trying to cash them :)
This is no longer true. Dell now has generic .doc and .pdf rebate forms where YOU specify the "made payable to" name for the rebate check.

So you "could" order with the "business name" of Simmons Consulting but use Dave Simmons on your rebate form.
Good to know -- last year there were several people in Hot Deals in a panic because they had a $150-250 rebate check in the name of their fake company.
 

RossMAN

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Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
Originally posted by: RossMAN
Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
Just be careful, any rebate checks will be made out to your "business" name, have fun trying to cash them :)
This is no longer true. Dell now has generic .doc and .pdf rebate forms where YOU specify the "made payable to" name for the rebate check.

So you "could" order with the "business name" of Simmons Consulting but use Dave Simmons on your rebate form.
Good to know -- last year there were several people in Hot Deals in a panic because they had a $150-250 rebate check in the name of their fake company.

Yep, I used to be paranoid buying from Dell SB if the system had a rebate.

Now Dell SB rebates are a piece of cake :)
 

RossMAN

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Originally posted by: PanzerIV
Nobody mentioned Dell Small Business charges tax. Isn't that still true?

Yes in all states except for Oregon of course :)
 

Bryophyte

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Originally posted by: RossMAN
Originally posted by: PanzerIV
Nobody mentioned Dell Small Business charges tax. Isn't that still true?

Yes in all states except for Oregon of course :)


:thumbsup:

And they do not ask for proof of your business, unlike some wholesalers.