Business Planning Information

Small Business Idea: Personal Concierge Service

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:41:05 +0000

As people in today's society get busier and busier, the idea of having someone to handle your personal errands becomes very attractive. Think about your own schedule at your busiest. Imagine being able to save a few hours a week by hiring someone to run to the cleaners, take your dog to the vet and plan your travel itinerary for your next vacation. Sounds great, doesn't it?

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Three Easy Ways to Freshen Up Your Home Office for Free

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:51:59 +0000

This time of year always makes me want to open all of the windows, clear out the room and create a new office for the new season. This happens a few times a year in my home office, and if I opted to buy new equipment, furniture or decorations each time, it would be a pretty hefty expense.

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5 Reasons to Get Out of the Office This Weekend

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:30:46 +0000

It's Labor Day weekend, and small business owners everywhere are closing up shop for one last summer vacation. Are you in? Or will you be spending the long weekend in your office, trying to catch up and get ahead for September?

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Small Business Idea: Freelance Writing

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:15:59 +0000

The best small business ideas maximize what you're good at and what you're passionate about. If writing is your ultimate hobby, you may find that creating a business that allows you to market yourself as a freelance writer is the perfect combination of passion and business.

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Business Rules Are Made to Be Broken

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:11:47 +0000

There are some very useful rules for naming a business, and I believe in all of them. But, if you looked at the name of my own business, you might notice something a little off.

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Three Steps to Successful Business Bartering

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:53:40 +0000

Have you ever traded services with another small business owner without money exchanging hands? Bartering is a way to fulfill a business need by trading. It can be increasingly popular in tough economic times.

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Small Business Idea: Pet Sitting

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:31:35 +0000

A love of animals, trustworthiness and consistent availability can be signs that you should start a pet sitting small business. Pet sitters are typically available during normal business hours, weekends and holidays to take care of animals by taking them for walks, feeding them, cleaning their cages, etc.

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Four Types of Accounting Help for Small Businesses

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:24:55 +0000

Managing your small business finances can be tricky territory. It has to be done consistently and accurately, and many small business owners lack the desire, knowledge or experience to manage their books effectively.

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5 Ways to Break Out of Your Comfort Zone

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:23:44 +0000

Success is not always a comfortable place. Well, it's usually more comfortable once you've arrived, but getting there can require you to walk on a path that has you itchy, anxious and wishing you could turn around and jump back in the zone.

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Small Business Idea: Bookkeeping

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:46:43 +0000

Many small business owners look to outsource managing their books, either because it's not something they enjoy, or it's something that have no desire to learn. This is why starting a business as a bookkeeper for other small business owners can be an excellent business idea.

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