Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T01:06:25.722-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:home-based-business Nick Leiber nleiber106 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7521240210794861825-0093d5aa4bfcd3af567c343a0c844033 2009-11-13T15:49:16.289-05:00

Some of your neighbors are running pretty successful home-based businesses, and you may not even know it...

Some of your neighbors are running pretty successful home-based businesses, and you may not even know it... http://www.thefranchisekingblog.com/2009/11/homebased-businesses-are-no-laughing-matter.html Joel Libava jlibava813 13 12 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16557867670798802008-8b293969155f4bf3f2b561bf5923990d 2009-10-27T06:01:31.107-04:00

More than half of all U.S. businesses are based at home. These companies often are dismissed as quaint hobbyist ventures, but new research suggests that's a mistake. An estimated 6.6 million home-based enterprises provide at least half of their...

More than half of all U.S. businesses are based at home. These companies often are dismissed as quaint hobbyist ventures, but new research suggests that's a mistake. An estimated 6.6 million home-based enterprises provide at least half of their... http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/content/oct2009/sb20091023_263258.htm?chan=smallbiz_smallbiz+index+page_top+small+business+stories Dane Carlson dcarlson281 64 61 3 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12676721477151927104-37d72c6687a3f4109e24ff36a8f9cbe4 2009-11-12T07:55:02.005-05:00

Believe it or not, it takes a long time to become an overnite success! Once you have chosen your particular home based business, the two most important things to remember are to stay focused and not to get discouraged.

Believe it or not, it takes a long time to become an overnite success! Once you have chosen your particular home based business, the two most important things to remember are to stay focused and not to get discouraged. http://www.smallbusinessbrief.com/articles/small_business_issues/010221.html Dane Carlson dcarlson281 6 5 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6077791159049490105-37bff3b34dfb975da4385e933d69c7ca 2009-10-23T01:20:00.000-04:00

home and handle being a constant slave to your phone. But if you play your cards right, a home-based business can be a boon for your professional and personal life, say successful home operators including Marcella Reiter, of Magic Words International.

home and handle being a constant slave to your phone. But if you play your cards right, a home-based business can be a boon for your professional and personal life, say successful home operators including Marcella Reiter, of Magic Words International. http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r2284264809&f=9791 39 36 3 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16214139332244587998-a42f3a3b68ecfd7509424e4054f1930b 2009-10-25T21:20:38.944-04:00

...and office rents. If you are just a beginner in the business, you ... a business. Read Full Article Here:

...and office rents. If you are just a beginner in the business, you ... a business. Read Full Article Here: http://www.articlesbase.com/home-business-articles/homebased-business-1379464.html 35 33 2 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3174177905296175593-363facb16ab1f6f24b0391529645addb 2009-10-27T06:04:38.403-04:00

SCORE, a nonprofit group that partners with the U.S. Small Business Administration, has a Palm Desert office whose volunteers will answer questions every Sunday in The Desert Sun's Business Plus section. Volunteers have varied business backgrounds,...

SCORE, a nonprofit group that partners with the U.S. Small Business Administration, has a Palm Desert office whose volunteers will answer questions every Sunday in The Desert Sun's Business Plus section. Volunteers have varied business backgrounds,... http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091025/BUSINESS02/910240359/1006/news01/Ask+SCORE++Insurance+a+must+for+home+businesses Dane Carlson dcarlson281 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14119270575035025649-53a91d06ee6db4a0689b7890f511512d 2009-10-01T08:20:05.397-04:00

It’s 8am and you’re about to step into another satisfying work day. Surrounded by your essential tools including your computer, fax, and phone you plunk down at your desk, coffee in hand, and pull up your calendar to assess the day ahead. No traffic, no suit and tie, no killer heals. It’s just you, your checklist and a productive day ahead. Where to begin?

It’s 8am and you’re about to step into another satisfying work day. Surrounded by your essential tools including your computer, fax, and phone you plunk down at your desk, coffee in hand, and pull up your calendar to assess the day ahead. No traffic, no suit and tie, no killer heals. It’s just you, your checklist and a productive day ahead. Where to begin? http://blog.inc.com/one-person-business/2009/09/seven_solopreneur_survival_tip_1.html Dane Carlson dcarlson281 24 22 2 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9261881252355070556-a34d846d1a5985c949dfa2ca53730c20 2009-10-08T07:14:24.132-04:00

Many people don’t realise that not all home-based franchises are enabling you to do most of your work from home. Some do allow your home to be the ‘headquarters’, where business operations are done mostly outside the...

Many people don’t realise that not all home-based franchises are enabling you to do most of your work from home. Some do allow your home to be the ‘headquarters’, where business operations are done mostly outside the... http://www.franchisenote.com/home-based-franchises-work-from-home-franchises-vs-mobile-franchises.html Ivan Widjaya iwidjaya482 27 27 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16086537703317430669-5db31fd7a730eca8ef5926c2a9db82a7 2009-09-21T07:38:46.817-04:00

What do computer giant Dell, gourmet food basket maker Tastefully Simple, and organic brewer Honest Tea have in common? Though all three are now multi-million dollar companies, all were originally started within the founder’s home. You’ve probably heard how Michael Dell worked out of his garage to build his empire, but equally inspiring are the stories of Jill Blashack Strahan- who assembled gift baskets on the pool table of her backyard shed- and Seth Goldman- who brewed tea at his kitchen sink and presented homemade samples to clients in thermoses.

What do computer giant Dell, gourmet food basket maker Tastefully Simple, and organic brewer Honest Tea have in common? Though all three are now multi-million dollar companies, all were originally started within the founder’s home. You’ve probably heard how Michael Dell worked out of his garage to build his empire, but equally inspiring are the stories of Jill Blashack Strahan- who assembled gift baskets on the pool table of her backyard shed- and Seth Goldman- who brewed tea at his kitchen sink and presented homemade samples to clients in thermoses. http://www.getentrepreneurial.com/5_things_every_stayathome_entrepreneur_needs.html Dane Carlson dcarlson281 33 32 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6837599400338483898-cf5db2dd2b6f152aac4200c345cb8c49 2009-10-03T13:31:51.807-04:00

Are you one of many of the millions of Americans now working outside traditional workplaces who have found themselves surprised by how difficult home-office life can be? Before they were married in September, Nicci Young and Richard Wiese first had...

Are you one of many of the millions of Americans now working outside traditional workplaces who have found themselves surprised by how difficult home-office life can be? Before they were married in September, Nicci Young and Richard Wiese first had... http://www.small-business-articles.com/the-home-office-life-can-sometimes-be-harder-than-it-looks/ Ivan Widjaya iwidjaya482 9 8 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13846818368063967665-8146ea4596688739e29b3c0b959e2b2d 2009-08-03T08:56:58.902-04:00

Searching for jobs you can do from home used to be a matter of scanning the Sunday classifieds for offers to get rich quick by stuffing envelopes.

Searching for jobs you can do from home used to be a matter of scanning the Sunday classifieds for offers to get rich quick by stuffing envelopes. http://finance.yahoo.com/career-work/article/107428/10-best-and-real-work-at-home-jobs.html?mod=career-leadership Dane Carlson dcarlson281 66 66 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:865676128121868931-f8791b99de413eee519c6ad3bdb87d39 2009-04-03T15:35:57.055-04:00

The internet is filled with websites that claim to offer high-paying work at home opportunities that require little to no skills or effort.Don't believe the hype. Finding and obtaining any work from home job, that is worth having, is going to require the same efforts that a typical 9-to-5 job does- dedication, strong job skills, and a willingness to succeed.

The internet is filled with websites that claim to offer high-paying work at home opportunities that require little to no skills or effort.Don't believe the hype. Finding and obtaining any work from home job, that is worth having, is going to require the same efforts that a typical 9-to-5 job does- dedication, strong job skills, and a willingness to succeed. http://www.examiner.com/x-5268-Dallas-Working-From-Home-Examiner~y2009m3d27-Fridays-work-from-home-job-markets Dane Carlson dcarlson281 98 98 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7044020688660976374-20d6b9e08ea10d9d0695ad034b3996f7 2009-09-29T09:16:36.726-04:00

Joe Hayes is something of a boy wonder. The 12-year-old, who’s just begun sixth grade at Goodman Middle School, makes body lotions, soaps and candles that he sells at the Gig Harbor Farmers Market and online under the business name Eau du Joe Bodyworks.

Joe Hayes is something of a boy wonder. The 12-year-old, who’s just begun sixth grade at Goodman Middle School, makes body lotions, soaps and candles that he sells at the Gig Harbor Farmers Market and online under the business name Eau du Joe Bodyworks. http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2009/sep/26/kid-entrepreneur-gig-harbor-life/?story_detail_gig-harbor=1 Dane Carlson dcarlson281 9 9 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1201306305313090982-e7c50aff8dc5550d93b70ec81c381a96 2009-07-21T07:00:11.081-04:00

The recession opens up plenty of opportunities to many. Laid-off employees and new entrepreneurs are setting their sight to home-based business for its undeniable benefits: Low startup cost, some even can be started with nothing...

The recession opens up plenty of opportunities to many. Laid-off employees and new entrepreneurs are setting their sight to home-based business for its undeniable benefits: Low startup cost, some even can be started with nothing... http://www.noobpreneur.com/2009/07/21/2009-top-20-home-business-ideas/ Ivan Widjaya iwidjaya482 54 54 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12743364251825206403-dcced608f5352640140dd8c6dd8305c3 2009-02-13T11:28:25.809-05:00

Starting a business today, with the way the economy is, can be scary for anyone. Don’t let it keep you from making your dream of owning a business a reality. It can be done with careful planning and...

Starting a business today, with the way the economy is, can be scary for anyone. Don’t let it keep you from making your dream of owning a business a reality. It can be done with careful planning and... http://www.business-opportunities.biz/2009/02/13/10-tips-for-starting-a-home-business-in-a-recession/ Dane Carlson dcarlson281 67 66 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:792037244091528035-d0769a56c4e0b39907e4ea34a469e553 2008-12-10T05:55:00.000-05:00

Home Based Franchise Vs. Other Home Based Business Opportunities : You may be thinking why I want to buy ... I can start my own business from

Home Based Franchise Vs. Other Home Based Business Opportunities : You may be thinking why I want to buy ... I can start my own business from http://home-based-franchises.weebly.com/home-based-franchise-vs-other-home-based-business-opportunities.html 78 77 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15085084475740894090-9772eed5db6b5977e24a50a3f44be43c 2009-01-30T23:58:02.922-05:00

The future is now. Sometimes, we don’t look outside our little angle of it, and that means we miss some possibilities. Other times, we realize something’s out there and we have part of the puzzle, but we’ll catch a different view that gives us even...

The future is now. Sometimes, we don’t look outside our little angle of it, and that means we miss some possibilities. Other times, we realize something’s out there and we have part of the puzzle, but we’ll catch a different view that gives us even... http://www.chrisbrogan.com/100-internet-possibilities-to-investigate/ Jacek Slominski jslominski382 67 67 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4004906212273367093-6dd250b2e2ea4222579987f6bd3a1cee 2009-10-06T09:40:04.963-04:00

Not only does she have more energy, but her spirits are running high. She attributes it to the healthy lifestyle she and her husband, Jason, are leading with their daughters, Jocelyn, 4, and Madelyn, 2. At the core of it is a new exercise DVD the...

Not only does she have more energy, but her spirits are running high. She attributes it to the healthy lifestyle she and her husband, Jason, are leading with their daughters, Jocelyn, 4, and Madelyn, 2. At the core of it is a new exercise DVD the... http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090908/LIFESTYLE/909080302 Dane Carlson dcarlson281 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17230219312301475217-d425b0543ef2c04b6aeea3795b5187b6 2008-12-04T19:49:40.056-05:00

n an age of ever-changing technology and online opportunity, home is where the office is. At least that's the reality for a number of entrepreneurs who are forgoing traditional office space for more creative setups.

n an age of ever-changing technology and online opportunity, home is where the office is. At least that's the reality for a number of entrepreneurs who are forgoing traditional office space for more creative setups. http://images.businessweek.com/ss/08/07/0723_home_offices/index.htm Nick Leiber nleiber106 56 55 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12879292118935293587-79389a493e79ed24b34cfacbb1350ae5 2009-07-23T08:31:05.945-04:00

Whether you're starting a business on the side while still employed elsewhere, a student or homemaker looking for extra income, or unemployed and trying to figure out what to do, there are plenty of opportunities for you to start up a side business...

Whether you're starting a business on the side while still employed elsewhere, a student or homemaker looking for extra income, or unemployed and trying to figure out what to do, there are plenty of opportunities for you to start up a side business... http://entrepreneurs.about.com/cs/businessideas/a/10startupideas.htm Dane Carlson dcarlson281 27 27 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:854581252359103574-7667f3e4319c05d83f44b65af2f205b9 2009-08-25T14:19:59.116-04:00

I recently moved from Chicago to Los Angeles embarking on a work-from-home arrangement. Here are 10 best practices gleaned from my experience so far.

I recently moved from Chicago to Los Angeles embarking on a work-from-home arrangement. Here are 10 best practices gleaned from my experience so far. http://blog.winningworkplaces.org/blog/winning-workplaces/0/0/10-best-practices-transitioning-to-work-at-home Mark Harbeke mharbeke724 7 6 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9846664108937269141-c6126fad676913ad881a208312197050 2009-03-05T15:54:20.175-05:00

Click the play button on the video window to the see the show segment Why do some women make big bucks in their home-based businesses while others don't? That's the question internationally renowned author/speaker Maureen G. Mulvaney, aka MGM, set...

Click the play button on the video window to the see the show segment Why do some women make big bucks in their home-based businesses while others don't? That's the question internationally renowned author/speaker Maureen G. Mulvaney, aka MGM, set... http://www.abc15.com/content/living/familylife/story/How-a-Valley-mom-went-from-a-swim-coach-to/aO8zprg_MU-Szb_TP6HZeA.cspx Angela Shupe ashupe226 32 32 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8803306910760093486-f718365a768c2f62d743b1d29b216808 2009-05-04T14:14:35.240-04:00

The virtual assistant (VA) industry has literally exploded in the last few years. You may have heard of the very popular book, The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Richby Timothy Ferris. You might even know of a VA or two. But how do you know when you’re ready to start outsourcing?

The virtual assistant (VA) industry has literally exploded in the last few years. You may have heard of the very popular book, The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Richby Timothy Ferris. You might even know of a VA or two. But how do you know when you’re ready to start outsourcing? http://www.webbusinessfreedom.com/2009/01/10-ways-web-businesses-can-use-virtual-assistants/ Dane Carlson dcarlson281 15 15 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9571960774322571836-86f2dd5a54763d44923cad7aa025b2c2 2008-12-29T05:54:13.385-05:00

Servers are generally used in corporate data centers. However, now they’re ready to enter your living room. Attracting home buyers, HP MediaSmart Server for PCs and Macs will centralize digital media and files for backup, remote access, sharing and...

Servers are generally used in corporate data centers. However, now they’re ready to enter your living room. Attracting home buyers, HP MediaSmart Server for PCs and Macs will centralize digital media and files for backup, remote access, sharing and... http://www.mytechboxonline.com/mtohome/home-hpserver-12.html Rakesh Raman rraman103 33 33 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6313335124441014329-6d21587cc04b4ca5c1c3653d61cd18f2 2008-12-24T21:58:25.029-05:00

The home purchase & mortgage includes a 250 square foot detached home office that is located within walking distance in a clustered neighborhood business compound.

The home purchase & mortgage includes a 250 square foot detached home office that is located within walking distance in a clustered neighborhood business compound. http://blog.onlinelandplanning.com/2008/12/23/clustered-neighborhood-home-offices-nho.aspx Rick Abelson rabelson385 25 25 0 0