Business Tips & Advice
One of the more challenging aspects of a home-based business is a home office organization. A lack of space contributes to the problem, making the task of organizing file folders, binders, and other paperwork difficult. There are many strategies that can assist a home-based business owner that needs help with home office organization, beginning with the use of small business bookkeeping software. Small Business Bookkeeping...
There are lots of ways to become self-employed, and not all of them are easy to find on work-at-home job boards. Some self-employment opportunities are difficult to find, but that doesn’t mean they’re difficult to live. Here are some of the basics and good jobs for self-employment. These are simply some new and proven ways to make money for a living. Have a look at...
Missed payments will affect a credit rating for the next 7 years. It is 10 years in the case of chapter 7 bankruptcy. There are many occasions when it is no longer possible to keep up with debt repayments. It is widely recognized that defaulting on credit will, subject to the severity of the transgression, change credit scores for the worse. Whilst it’s not possible...
Individuals need to be proactive about protecting their personal information. Credit card numbers and social security numbers should be carefully guarded. If one’s identity is stolen, the victim is usually unaware until collection agencies or tax authorities contact him with demands for payment of large sums of money. Personal Information Taken from the Mail and Garbage A primary way in which identity thieves gain information...
People are becoming more aware of protecting our planet and business-savvy people can take advantage of this by starting green businesses. Gardens for small spaces and selling eco–friendly cleaning products are just two ideas for environmentally conscious people that want to make a difference. Also, there are innovative ideas such as selling compostable and renewable coffee cups for innovative and entrepreneurial minds. Green Business Ideas...
The advertising business is in the midst of a 21st Century odyssey, but unlike Homer’s Ulysses, it does not know where home is anymore. For that reason, it may take even more years than Ulysses did to get there. Today’s ad business knows more about what is not home than it does about where home is. Most experts agree that newspapers can no longer provide...
When the time comes to find your first job or a new one, there is a lot you will have to do. You will have to fill out your resume and start applying for jobs on your own. But all of that effort will take a lot of time. If you are looking for a way to find a new job and don’t have the...
Product packaging goes a long way from transporting the product safe and sound to displaying it attractively. Today’s packaging responds to consumers’ demand for choice and convenience. As people’s shopping IQ grew over the years, trends in product packaging have shifted towards quality rather than cheap pricing. Customers are more likely to pick a product that is better packaged and exhibits a premium feel. It...
Machining is entering a new era with the introduction of new technology, specifically CAD. This computer-aided design software allows producers to create an exact model for their products, including holes and certain specs. You can easily use CAD software, and anyone can learn about it provided they spare some time. The following are reasons why machining companies use CAD: 3D Designing CAD software has become integral...
Each year the National Small Business Association develops a Year-End Economic Report on small businesses that looks at company confidence and their anticipated growth. As the economy ebbs and flows, the NSBA keeps track of how independent risks and company changes help or hurt those developing companies. Here are some lessons your team can learn from last year’s report. 1. Understand Your Finances Finances are...
