Posts Tagged ‘home business’
by StartupNation.com on August 19th, 2009
We are women. Watch us Manage!
I have people ask me, usually men, how do you do it all? How do you take care of the family, and your business, and be so management oriented? Did you study business management in college, get an MBA? No sir, I did not even finish high school. I even worked at McDonalds as the French fry girl 10 years ago, now I run a multi-million dollar company.
Shhh, my Secret! I had to work really hard, re-train myself, be willing to admit failure, be willing to change what was not working, and develop... Read more »
by Jag Kaurah on October 14th, 2008
The short answer is yes. You see, there is this thing called the "China Price". This started with manufacturers in China selling their goods so much below the normal price that it sent shivers down the backs of manufacturers world wide. In the past, factories wanted to ship very large minimum quantities and have exclusive agents. With increasing competition and manufacturers from other countries having to offer the China Price the minimum order quantities demanded by factories have come down and exclusive agencies are getting less prevalent.
In theory, you can now order a product of a small enough quantity,... Read more »
by Rebecca Button on April 1st, 2008
April 1st. Many know it by it’s widely known and celebrated OTHER name…April Fool’s Day. Unfortunately, for many others it’s also officially the first day of facing projects they’ve managed so diligently to put off all winter. And what is usually at the top of everyone’s list? That’s right, (cue Beethoven’s 5th):
Spring Cleaning!
(Yeah, I know…I thought maybe the happy colors would make it less painful but alas, there is no way to overcome the incredible demoralizing strength of those two words combined. They continue to stand the test of Time…and apparently the test of Color Wheel as well.)... Read more »
by Carrie Hinkel on February 1st, 2008
As many entrepreneurs know, working from home isn’t as easy as it seems. Being in control of your own time and freedom is powerful, but if misused you could find yourself watching TV, playing with the kids, surfing the internet, talking on the phone with friends – and wondering why you didn’t get anything done all day. Working from home is filled with all sorts of luring temptations – and the only way to stay productive during your workday is to give in to them as little as possible.
Being productive means getting the most amount of work done in... Read more »
by Veronica Stone on January 24th, 2008
Your home business needs a website that is fully-functional and professional. Home businesses need to establish credibility; they should be an extension of your experience and skill. All too often, home businesses are turned down for larger companies, and your website can be a way of creating peace of mind for your customers. These reasons are why you need a talented web designer to create your website.
How to find a qualified website designer for your home business
It is not hard to find a qualified web designer for your needs, as web design is a hot industry. You should... Read more »
by Larry Slusser on December 14th, 2007
How often have you caught yourself lecturing your children just like your parents did you to? One common theme is to do your homework. Not just in the literal after school variety, but checking in to jobs to apply for, future careers, colleges to attend. We want our kids to evaluate their alternatives and make good choices. We need to make sure we follow our own advice.
For many of us the idea of working at home sounds perfect. Get the kids off to school, finish off the coffee, and enjoy the 20 foot commute to the office. However ideal... Read more »
by Rebecca Button on December 3rd, 2007
If you think "capital" is the uppercase letters at the beginning of a sentence, then this article is for you.
Capital: The Key to Starting a Successful Home Business
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by Rebecca Button on December 3rd, 2007
Burnout is very common among entrepreneurs, sadly enough, because of the long hours in the office and because of the solitude. There are ways to avoid becoming exhausted. It is important to break the monotony of working from home and release the pressures of being your own boss.
Five Ways to Avoid Home Business Burnout
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by Veronica Stone on December 3rd, 2007
If you run your own home business, you know how tough it can be. Everyone is envious of home business owners; they get to set their own hours, dress however they choose, and create their own rules. What most people don’t realize is that you are responsible for every aspect of your business, you often work very long hours, and you can never truly get away from the office.
Burnout is very common among entrepreneurs, sadly enough, because of the long hours in the office and because of the solitude. There are ways to avoid becoming exhausted. It is important... Read more »
by Danny Brown on November 27th, 2007
There’s a growing trend for people to work from home these days, especially in today’s climate of job insecurity, mergers and company collapses. One market that has grown exponentially in the last ten years is work at home moms (or WAHMs), especially new mothers. It’s an ideal arrangement, since the mom gets to spend more time with her family, and start her own business at the same time. So what are some of the best home businesses for WAHMs?
* Starting an online business. This could be anything, and you can start from the smallest amount of income as well.... Read more »