http://www.gowholesale.com/news/articles/Starting_a_Business Wholesale News & Insights en-us Copyright 2007, goWholesale.com 2008-05-09T00:00+00:00 support@gowholesale.com support@gowholesale.com Wholesale News & Insights 1970-01-01T00:00+00:00 1 daily http://www.gowholesale.com/news/view/When_Disaster_Strikes/ We all think that "it couldn't happen to me" but we all KNOW that's not true. Steve Strauss addresses what to do to prevent excess loss in case disaster strikes. Steve Strauss 2008-05-09T00:00+00:00 When Disaster Strikes http://www.gowholesale.com/news/view/How_Home_Office_Design_Affects_Productivity/ Having an office at home is wonderful. You can be around your family more and you won't have to travel back and forth, to and from work, especially with gas prices being so high these days. Here's how to make the most of it! goWholesale 2008-05-09T00:00+00:00 How Home Office Design Affects Productivity http://www.gowholesale.com/news/view/Proprietorship_Partnership_Corporation_or_LLC__Which_Structure_is_Best_For_Your_Business/ Starting a small business can be confusing, in terms of deciding what "type" of business yours will legally be defined as. There are five main types of business organizational structures: sole proprietorship, general partnership, limited partnership, corporation and limited liability company (or LLC). Each is set up and operated differently, and each is looked at differently in terms of taxes and legal protection. Knowing which one is right for you and your business is crucial, and can save you from future legal and tax headaches. goWholesale 2008-05-07T00:00+00:00 Proprietorship, Partnership, Corporation, or LLC? Which Structure is Best For Your Business http://www.gowholesale.com/news/view/Health_Insurance_for_the_SelfEmployed/ Although being self-employed offers many advantages - being your own boss, enjoying all the profits, etc - there are also some downsides. For example, you no longer receive sick pay from your employers should you fall ill. Obviously this can pose problems, especially if you have mortgage payments to meet and other monthly outgoings, since without any sick pay, you don't have any income when not working. Thankfully, there are options to take out health insurance if you're self-employed. goWholesale 2008-05-07T00:00+00:00 Health Insurance for the Self-Employed http://www.gowholesale.com/news/view/Tips_for_Beating_Entrepreneurial_Burnout/ If you're like many entrepreneurs, you love everything about your small business. You love what it is about, how it runs and the whole industry surrounding it. With all that love, it is hard to think you could ever get tired. But entrepreneurial burnout is common. Here's how to manage it if you can't get away. goWholesale 2008-05-01T00:00+00:00 Tips for Beating Entrepreneurial Burnout http://www.gowholesale.com/news/view/Building_A_Business_in_a_Bad_NeighborhoodPros_and_Cons/ When you think of opening a new business location, where do you start looking for your storefront? For many, the answer is to start at the hottest real estate spot in town and keep moving outward until they find something in their budget. Have you ever thought about starting at the other end of the spectrum? goWholesale 2008-04-30T00:00+00:00 Building A Business in a Bad Neighborhood-Pros and Cons http://www.gowholesale.com/news/view/How_to_Start_a_New_Business_in_Your_Spare_Time/ If you've been dreaming about starting your own business, but just can't take yourself away from the security and steady paycheck of your current job, don't fret. Many successful business owners started their company with just a few spare hours in the evenings and on weekends - and you can too! Here are some tips for getting your business idea out of your head and in front of customers. goWholesale 2008-04-25T00:00+00:00 How to Start a New Business in Your Spare Time http://www.gowholesale.com/news/view/Start_A_Business_During_a_Recession__It_Just_Might_Work/ There is a recession coming according to many economic forecasts. This has many people who were thinking of starting a business changing their minds and running for the hills until the low economic tide washes over. But is this the best solution? A recession is as good a time as any to start a new business. For some, this may even be a better time than during years of smooth economic sailing. goWholesale 2008-04-15T00:00+00:00 Start A Business During a Recession? It Just Might Work http://www.gowholesale.com/news/view/Tips_for_Setting_up_Shop_in_the_City/ Setting up shop in the inner city can have a lot of benefits including an accessible location, not to mention lower turnover of a workforce which is more diverse and underutilized than the national average. The real estate may be lower cost as well. However, before you set up shop, there are a few things to keep in mind. goWholesale 2008-04-08T00:00+00:00 Tips for Setting up Shop in the City http://www.gowholesale.com/news/view/Getting_the_Proper_Insurance_for_Your_HomeBased_Business__And_why_relying_on_your_homeowners_insurance_is_a_BIG_mistake/ Many home-based business owners are surprised to learn that their homeowners' or renters' policies do not cover most aspects of their home-based business. It's important to remember that it only takes a single catastrophe or lawsuit to completely shutdown a business, leaving its owners in financial ruins. So, it's best to be prepared for the unforeseeable with the proper business insurance coverage. goWholesale 2008-04-04T00:00+00:00 Getting the Proper Insurance for Your Home-Based Business - And why relying on your homeowners' insurance is a BIG mistake! http://www.gowholesale.com/news/view/The_Truth_About_the_term_Wholesale_Cost__If_youre_a_new_business_owner_it_might_not_mean_what_you_think/ Many new small business owners have learned the hard way that a product's wholesale cost isn't always the same for everyone. They wrongly assume that the cost they're getting from the manufacturer or distributor is the standard wholesale price, and are then shocked to see other retailers selling the same item for just a few dollars more than what their wholesale price was. Needless to say, all wholesale prices are not created equal, however, there are ways even a small retailer can level the playing field. goWholesale 2008-04-04T00:00+00:00 The Truth About the term "Wholesale Cost" - If you're a new business owner, it might not mean what you think! http://www.gowholesale.com/news/view/Glossary_of_NotSoCommon_Retailing_Terms/ Have you heard some terms that you do not know what they mean? Do you appear to have the 'dear in the headlights' look when someone mentions a term that you should know, but do not? If you are just entering into the retail business, these terms will help to indoctrinate your lingo in the retailing industry. goWholesale 2008-04-02T00:00+00:00 Glossary of Not-So-Common Retailing Terms http://www.gowholesale.com/news/view/Should_You_Go_WiFi_Tips_for_Making_Your_Business_Wireless/ You are considering going wireless in your organization giving you and your staff more flexibility. However, you are not sure how to go about implementing Wi-Fi in your organization. Read on for some things to keep in mind when researching the equipment ensuring that your organization will be secure with the flow of information. goWholesale 2008-04-02T00:00+00:00 Should You Go Wi-Fi? Tips for Making Your Business Wireless http://www.gowholesale.com/news/view/Foolproof_Ways_to_Survive_Your_First_Year_in_Business/ It's often been said that a business' first year is the hardest. There are issues with money, management, competition and a slew of other pitfalls just waiting to sink a new business. But, don't get discouraged, being aware of these common stumbling blocks and learning how to avoid them will help you to be better prepared to survive the growing pains of your business' first year. goWholesale 2008-04-01T00:00+00:00 Foolproof Ways to Survive Your First Year in Business http://www.gowholesale.com/news/view/Top_5_Business_Startup_Myths_that_Separate_the_Truth_from_the_Lies/ With so much information out there about starting a business, it's hard to pick out the truth from a sea of myths. Here are some of the most popular ones. goWholesale 2008-03-29T00:00+00:00 Top 5 Business Startup Myths that Separate the Truth from the Lies http://www.gowholesale.com/news/view/Working_From_Home_The_Basics_of_Setting_up_a_Home_Office/ Today, most small business entrepreneurs have a home office - even if it's just to catch up on a little office work on the weekends. Whether you're considering setting up a home office for full or part-time work, here are some helpful suggestions in getting it set up right the first time. goWholesale 2008-03-28T00:00+00:00 Working From Home: The Basics of Setting up a Home Office