Realistic Home Businesses
Did you know that more than half of all U.S. businesses are either based out of or started in a home? This book is for all of you who want to know where to begin in your quest for starting your own business. More ...
Keeping It In the Family
The failure rate of all start-up businesses is around the 90 percent mark. Add to that the fact that roughly 50 percent of all marriages end in divorce. So, what can YOU do to reduce the chances of becoming a statistic? More ...
How to Write a Business Plan That Guides Your Success!
Writing a business plan isn't optional just because you consider this simply a home business. Starting a home business without a writing a well thought out business plan is like building a house without a blue print. More ...
How to Do a Business Feasibility Study
Do you have a great idea for a new business? You could benefit from a feasibility study. A feasibility study is a process to determine your business idea's viability. More ...
How to Save Money with an Online Merchant Account
Merchant account fees can add up. There are three methods you can use for lowering your merchant account fees. They include: using free accounts, purchasing your own terminal and finding companies that offer fixed-rate fees. More ...
Three Simple Tips To Picking a Profitable Niche Market for Newbies
For a new online entrepreneur, picking a niche can be the most intimidating part of the entire business model building process. So it's vital that you understand the correct elements of picking a niche that pairs passion and profits. More ...
How to Choose Your Business's Legal Structure
One of the most important decisions you must make when starting a business is the business's legal structure. Each legal structure has advantages and disadvantages. Your choice depends upon how much of the company you want to keep control of, and how much risk you can tolerate. More ...
Whats the Best Way to "Earn Money At Home"?
Being self employed is not easy. It takes time and dedication and a lot of discipline. Some people are not cut out for it. To earn money at home you need to find a career opportunity in which you are skilled and feel you can excel at. More ...
How to Find and Analyze the Right Franchise Opportunity
A Franchise System can be a very effective way to open and operate a small business, especially for those without a lot of experience. However franchises are expensive, So it's very important to have a solid due diligence process in place to determine if a particular Franchise Opportunity is right for you. More ...
To Start a Business Shift Your Mind-Set from Consumer to Producer
In tough economic times, conventional jobs can be hard to find. A home-based business could be the answer for many people. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for creating a home-based business. More ...
What is Double-Entry Bookkeeping?
All businesses use double-entry bookkeeping to keep their books. Double-entry accounting is a practice that helps minimize errors. In order to adjust the balance of accounts you use a combination of debits and credits. More ...
Business Models Simplified
A business model is how the business intends to make money. It consists of nine basic building blocks that work together to form your business blueprint. More ...
Taxes and Your Home Business
How do you avoid having the IRS classify your business as a hobby? How do you figure your estimated taxes? How do you qualify for a home office deduction? More ...
Best Strategies to Find a Profitable Niche
Go through a typical week in your life, what do you do on a daily basis that other people might find beneficial. Make a list of your hobbies, interests, education and even work experience. Almost anything and everything you can think of can be your profitable niche. More ...
Federal Regulations for a Small Home Food Business
When thinking of what kind of business you would like to start a food related business is often at the top of the list. However, because of food safety, food businesses are one of the most highly regulated businesses. Many of the regulations and licenses required are at the state level. The moment your product is sold across state lines, your business becomes subject to federal regulation. More ...
Starting Your Own Business Self-Analysis Survey
This survey consists of a short list of yes/no questions about your ideas, attitudes, personal, and family characteristics related to starting your own business. When answered truthfully the results will provide information about your probability of success in your own business. More ...
Small Business Success Tips - Pricing
Many small business owners do not understand that pricing is the least significant factor in most customer decisions. The most important factor, by survey, is dependability. Availability is a big part of dependability, and customers will pay for it. More ...
Earn $1,000 in Just One Weekend
So what is it I actually do? I sell at flea markets. I've done so for many years and have earned a very good income just working weekends. I buy goods at low wholesale prices. I take them to the flea market on Saturday morning and display them nicely on my tables. More ...
Turning Your Hobby Into a Business
Many articles about starting a business advise you to follow your passion by turning your hobby into a business. Before deciding to turn your hobby into a profit seeking business, let's examine the pros and cons. More ...
Crafting a Mission Statement is Crucial to Success
Research has shown that a having good mission statement reminds you why you are in business in the first place, and provides a guidepost for decision making during the course of your business. Here's how to craft a mission statement. More ...
