Small Business > Home Business and Self-Employment
by Laurie Hayes
One of the biggest mistakes new home-based business owners make is trying to do everything from square one. You can rest assured that whatever you are attempting to do or build, it has already been done. Sure, it probably won't be a mirror image of what you're doing, but it will have many of the same basic ingredients.
One of the biggest mistakes new home-based business owners make is trying to do everything from square one. You can rest assured that whatever you are attempting to do or build, it has already been done. Sure, it probably won't be a mirror image of what you're doing, but it will have many of the same basic ingredients.
by Laurie Hayes
This week I've been tied up in discussions with lawyers, accountants, investment advisors and insurance agents making sure every "i" is dotted and "t" is crossed as far as protecting my financial interests and business are concerned.
This week I've been tied up in discussions with lawyers, accountants, investment advisors and insurance agents making sure every "i" is dotted and "t" is crossed as far as protecting my financial interests and business are concerned.
by Laurie Hayes
A common characteristic shared by successful home business owners is the steadfast, almost fanatical way in which they guard their time. Large corporations and businesses hire people and spread the responsibilities, and although I highly urge you to leverage your time by surrounding yourself with people who will take care of lower return activities, there is still no escaping the many interruptions and distractions that are a part of home business life
A common characteristic shared by successful home business owners is the steadfast, almost fanatical way in which they guard their time. Large corporations and businesses hire people and spread the responsibilities, and although I highly urge you to leverage your time by surrounding yourself with people who will take care of lower return activities, there is still no escaping the many interruptions and distractions that are a part of home business life
by Laurie Hayes
Although your income statement might show a healthy profit, it doesn't amount to a hill of beans if you have no cash flow. One of the biggest mistakes made by new home business owners is allowing clients and customers to buy now and pay later. In other words, extending credit.
Although your income statement might show a healthy profit, it doesn't amount to a hill of beans if you have no cash flow. One of the biggest mistakes made by new home business owners is allowing clients and customers to buy now and pay later. In other words, extending credit.
Telecommuting: Five Ways to Find Your Next Job
(06/01/2010)
by Jill Hart
The trend of telecommuting is on the rise as employers begin to see the savings involved in both gas and office space. With gas prices at an all-time high, many Americans are looking for ways to do less driving and more companies than ever before are offering telecommuting options to their current employees and searching for at-home employees to fill open positions. The question for the job seeker is now how to find these opportunities. Below are five methods you c
The trend of telecommuting is on the rise as employers begin to see the savings involved in both gas and office space. With gas prices at an all-time high, many Americans are looking for ways to do less driving and more companies than ever before are offering telecommuting options to their current employees and searching for at-home employees to fill open positions. The question for the job seeker is now how to find these opportunities. Below are five methods you c
A Real Estate Agent's Personal Safety Guidelines
(06/01/2010)
by Brent Bowlin
A major concern for realtors is personal safety. Many times the realtor is working alone in showing a property, having an open house, or manning the model house in a new subdivision. Some personal safety issues should include
A major concern for realtors is personal safety. Many times the realtor is working alone in showing a property, having an open house, or manning the model house in a new subdivision. Some personal safety issues should include
Choosing the Home Business That's Right For You
(06/01/2010)
by Jill Hart
Starting down a new career path can be both exciting and terrifying. There are a lot of tools on the market that can help you determine what type of career field you should enter. But what if your chosen "career path" is being an entrepreneur and running a home-based business? Do the rules change? Below are five questions to ask yourself to help you determine what type of business might be right for you.
Starting down a new career path can be both exciting and terrifying. There are a lot of tools on the market that can help you determine what type of career field you should enter. But what if your chosen "career path" is being an entrepreneur and running a home-based business? Do the rules change? Below are five questions to ask yourself to help you determine what type of business might be right for you.
Ready For Your Business Check-Up?
(06/01/2010)
by Laurie Hayes
In order to build and grow your home-based business, you need to give it regular inspections, kind of like your doctor gives your body a regular check-up or your mechanic runs a computer diagnostic of your car's engine from time to time
In order to build and grow your home-based business, you need to give it regular inspections, kind of like your doctor gives your body a regular check-up or your mechanic runs a computer diagnostic of your car's engine from time to time