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by Katrina Rice on March 13, 2010
It takes a lot of nerve to finally get out on your own; to leave corporate America and start your own business. There's a lot of work and a lot of courage that goes into taking that first step....
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by Katrina Rice on January 13, 2010
I have found that working at home can very easily lead to low productivity if you're not careful. You get carried away by little household tasks or meaningless projects. You fall prey to time w...
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by Katrina Rice on January 13, 2010
With the economy outlook looking less than favorable, many of us started considering options that we hadn't thought of before (or at least hadn't thought about in a while). And by options, I...
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by Sue Walsh on January 11, 2009
Here's a video with some quick tips for home based businesses!
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by Sue Walsh on November 10, 2008
With the economic forecast filled with nothing but doom and gloom, it's hard to not feel worried and anxious. It seems like job security, whether you are an employee or self employed, is a thing o...
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by Sue Walsh on October 6, 2008
The gloomy economic forecast has most of us worried. If you're self employed you may be feeling especially uneasy. Unlike traditional employees, we can't head to the unemployment office if we ...
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by Sue Walsh on August 14, 2008
Projecting a professional image for your business isn't always easy, especially when the dog's barking, the kids are fighting, and your neighbor's trying out his new leaf blower. Newsday h...
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by Sue Walsh on July 11, 2008
For most home business owners marketing is far from a favorite chore. However, for a business to be successful it has to be done. Here are a few tips to make it a little less painful!
Do join forums ...
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by Sue Walsh on July 10, 2008
Summer is in full swing, and if you are like most folks, it's also vacation time. Here are some tips to prepare your business for your richly deserved time off:
Do give your clients plenty of not...
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by Sue Walsh on March 14, 2008
Sure it may be a cliche but it's true. Let me explain. This morning I got a bit of a scare. A client of mine, and my highest paying one at that, emailed me to let me know his bosses were throwing ...
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by Sue Walsh on February 29, 2008
Tax time is upon us again and if you are a Home based business owner or otherwise self-employed, taxes can be a real headache. 1099's, Schedule C's, Estimated Taxes, Quarterly Payments...it ca...
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by noel on December 24, 2007
This is the second part of the end-of-the-year analysis tips for home based business owners.
Do you have a list of New Year's Resolutions made last January? If so, it's time to take it out an...
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by noel on December 22, 2007
It's that time of the year again. With the holidays fast approaching, you do your best to pass your ITR on time and fulfill whatever else end-of-year obligations. After that, you can relax. Or can...
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by noel on December 17, 2007
It's the Thought that Counts!
Even if you only have time to drink coffee for breakfast, drink it while your family's still at the table and eating together. If you can't accompany the fami...
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by noel on December 15, 2007
The holidays can be stressfully busy, check out these bits of advice on how you can make things work between you as a home based business owner and your family during this Yuletide season:
Stick to Y...
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by noel on December 14, 2007
The lines that separate your home-based business from your personal life tend to get blurry when the holiday season crops up. Nevertheless, there are ways to keep those lines visible and intact withou...
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by noel on November 30, 2007
Here's the second installment of the home based business privacy post.
Consider installing sound proofing and curtains.
Is your home-based business located in an area in your house facing the str...
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by noel on November 28, 2007
Use a physical home office space and designate it as such.
Look for an area in your house that you can use as a home office. Make sure this is the area that can offer the most privacy and quiet. Avoid...
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by noel on November 22, 2007
Many work-at-home entrepreneurs will tell you that the most challenging part of the job is sometimes keeping it separate from issues at home. Family and work co-existence is often one of the most diff...
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by noel on November 11, 2007
A simple business plan can start as a vision in your mind. However, you will need a concrete roadmap to use as a reference in managing your business. Write down the following:
- your purpose in going...
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by noel on October 28, 2007
To avoid mistaking business communication nuances and violating electronic etiquette, here are several things to keep in mind.
KNOW WHO ARE YOU TALKING TO - If it is your first time to communicate wi...
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by noel on October 27, 2007
Holidays should always be busy days for all businesses. These are the days where consumers and customers are psychologically prepared to spend. It would be a shame if your home-based business doesn...
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by noel on October 24, 2007
Home Based home inspection Business Planning
First and foremost, you will need experience. One does not need to be an engineer to do this job, but knowledge and experience is absolutely required. Bei...
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by noel on October 20, 2007
Today's consumers are not only interested in the quality, design, and price of products sold in the market but they're also concerned with the processes that happen behind it. Simply put, cons...
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by noel on October 18, 2007
How Much You Can Actually Earn?
The fun you can get out of the job is already rewarding enough; how much more when you are actually paid not just by regular rate but by commission as well. You can ac...
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by noel on October 16, 2007
The entry and growth of electronic communication has helped businesses save much in time, effort, and money. With emailing, web conferencing, instant messaging and other electronic means of communicat...
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by noel on October 15, 2007
Running a home-based business is not just all about freedom. It can actually be the opposite if you don't know how to play your cards. This means that one has to learn how to handle the most menia...
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by noel on October 9, 2007
One can never over-prepare for untoward incidents that might ruin a business anytime. This is the very reason I never get tired of absorbing whatever information that I can get from articles that disc...
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by noel on September 29, 2007
If you don't want to check out each of thebusiness planning software available and purchase plans, but instead would rather see samples of free business plans, no worries. I've found some usef...
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by noel on September 28, 2007
Framing Service Business Plan Smarts
First, you'll need to come up with a business plan so you can take a good look at your business design, marketing and prospects. If you'll be selling to n...
