Self-Employed Articles For Entrepreneurs & Small Business OwnersWork-at-Home Moms Are Productive MomsYes, moms do a marvelous job whether they’re in the office or at home. In fact, they can do a great job doing office work while working from home. It all comes down to biology: women are built to multitask. Whatever the job, there’s a mom at home able and willing to do the job. [...] Top Sources of Passive IncomeWho says you have to work hard just to earn some cash? In today’s online world, earning money even without doing anything is possible! Place your bet on passive income-generating ventures and you’ll see what it means to earn money without toiling so hard. According to the Internal Revenue Service, passive income is money earned [...] Starting a Business Cheat SheetSmall businesses have grown since the recession. In the past few years, the nation has seen the highest number of new startups. We also have a historic number of small business failures. Would-be entrepreneurs could very well use cheat sheets to steer them through their business ventures. A business cheat sheet is a business-planning checklist [...] What Businesses Can Learn From Madonna And Lady GagaMadonna and Lady Gaga are two of today’s music icons. They rake in millions of dollars through their music. What can small business owners learn from how they handle their careers? Rieva Lesonsky at OpenForum.com names seven valuable lessons from them. Lesonsky says you have to nurture your loyal customer base. As your business grows, [...] 10 Tips to Succeed in the Business You LoveStarting a business is a daunting task. Without the passion for the business and its products or services, you may feel overwhelmed by the challenges you face day in and out. To increase your chances of success, you have to love what you do. Choose to work with talented people who help you develop and [...] 4 Tax Tips for the Self-EmployedThere are over 21 million solo or one-person businesses in the United States according to the Census Bureau. Being a “solopreneur” has its benefits as well as responsibilities. The procedure of filing taxes, for one, is more complex than the simple one form process for an employee. To avoid having tax problems, study the federal [...] Making The Leap To Entrepreneurship – Start Your Own BusinessThere are many people who dream of owning their own business. Some even leave their jobs to be entrepreneurs. Karen E. Klein in her article at Businessweek.com explains the entrepreneur’s mindset as “entrepreneurs embrace risk and view it as opportunity”. If you are have this mindset and if you believe this is the life style [...] Need a Part Time Job?In this harsh economic time, many people do all they can so as to be able to make ends meet. Most people normally prefer to find a part time job so as to get an extra source of income. However, part time jobs may not be easy to come by if you do not have [...] When Should You Raise Rates?As your business grows, your time becomes increasingly valuable. The rates you set a few years ago for your products or services may have been appropriate at that time, but chances are your expenses have increased since then. It’s quite common for businesses– whether a freelance individual or a large corporation- to be so busy [...] Entrepreneurs Learn From Their MistakesEntrepreneurs have a different mindset compared to us, regular individuals. What we call failure, they call lessons. Once they set their mind into a task, they proceed one small step at a time. They really desire what they want to do; do it and pause to see if it works. If it doesn’t work, they go [...] Is It Time to Sell Your Business?Darryl Ohrt in an article for Advertising Age shared the steps of his transformation from a business owner to an employee. He decided to sell his business when day-to-day operations brought boredom instead of new challenges for him. He advises business owners to let go of their business when there is no more fun or [...] Tax Breaks for Small Business OwnersThere are some tax breaks for small business owners that you can use when you file your tax return this month. For corporations that filed last March 15, they can still file amended tax returns, too, to claim tax breaks that they missed. Sandy Abalos, managing partner of a Phoenix accounting firm, says improvements and [...] Be the Best Work-at-Home-Mom with True BalanceMany women are trying to find ways to spend more quality time with their children, while maintaining a career. So, it’s no surprise that many of us have found a way to work from a home office. This is all in hopes of having more flexibility in our days, so we can attend school functions, [...] Quit Your Job and Start a Business – 3 Rules for Startup SuccessIt is almost everyone’s dream – to have your own business, be your own boss, make your own decisions and control your time. We hear or read about success stories of people who leave the corporate world, work on their dreams and rake in cash. Is it that simple? First of all, you must have [...] 10 Franchise Trends for 2012Entrepreneur.com list ten franchise trends for 2012. This list is not a recommendation but is only a guide on the opportunities available should you want to own a franchise. Some franchises, like child and senior care, have been going strong for years and others franchises, like health and spa services, are just taking off. These [...] What to Do Before Starting a Small BusinessJeff Haden lists down the legal requirements or basic infrastructure an entrepreneur must accomplish before starting a small business. He says there are people at the courthouse or local treasurer’s office willing to assist you. It will only take two days tops in most areas to finish the list. Below is the list published at [...] Franchise Businesses Do Well Despite Poor EconomyDuring this period of economic downturn, people who lost their jobs or are uncertain about holding onto their jobs usually cannot find new employment. Alisa Harrison of the International Franchise Association said, “They tap home equity, severance packages and sometimes retirement plans to start a new business that they can own so they can have [...] How Do You Choose the Right Business to Buy?There are so many types of businesses for sale. But how do you know what is the right business for you? You, your friends and family have some idea about the type of business that is right for you. Consider the pros and cons. If you make the right choice, you can have fun, fulfillment, [...] Media & Medicine: Developing A Medical Practice Utilizing PRIf you’re a physician looking to market your practice or reach out to new patients, keep in mind that physicians, more than those in other professions, can benefit from an effective media campaign. Press coverage reaches their target market, drives patients their way and gives them validation and credibility. The public generally learns about the [...] Z Is For Being In The ZoneOK – I have to admit, by the time I got to Z in this series, I had to be a little bit creative about the title, but actually being able to get in the Zone is an important part of running a business. Let’s face it, we all have projects – things we want [...] |
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