Wouldn’t it be great to have someone else do all the selling for you? What if you could have lots of people out there promoting your business and not have to manage them or pay their benefits? You can, and here’s how. Part 1: Listen to the words your clients use when describing you during your interactions together. You may hear: ... Read More
Archives for June 2011
Getting Started: Researching Your Business Idea
So you have an idea for a product or service, awesome. You have told all of your closest friends your thoughts and they are encouraging – or discouraging, depending on the person, great. Now … take a step back. It is often the hardest thing to look objectively at your own idea, especially if the fruition translates into riches and ... Read More
Starting an Incorporation Business – Interview with Nellie Akalp
Nellie and her husband, Phil started their first incorporation business in 1997 while they were attending law school. They were surprised by the overwhelming demand for their honest, time-saving, and affordable incorporation services. In 2005, they sold their business to Intuit (for $20 million dollars) and retired, but, after their ... Read More
How Results Only Work Environment is Changing the Way We Work
There’s a lot of talk these days about this thing called the work-life balance. Traditional companies everywhere brag that employees come first with fun little programs like casual Fridays, no meeting Wednesdays, and company bonding events such as (mandatory) picnics and happy hours. And don’t forget about the anonymous employee ... Read More
Legal Considerations: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know
Raise your hand if you procrastinate when it comes to some aspects of your business. In business, like in life, there are going to be parts you love, and parts you’d rather sweep under the rug for a while. More often than not, the legal aspects of running a business are pushed aside as you focus on serving your customers and making ... Read More
How a Love of Office Supplies Turned Into a Successful Business
Holly Bohn launched See Jane Work in 2004 after becoming discouraged by the challenge of finding office supplies and desk accessories for her accounting office. She wanted a workspace that was productive and organized, but also fun and unique, so she decided to create a brand with the products she wanted. Find out how Holly's ... Read More
Are You Ready to Start Your Own Business?
Starting a business is not meant to be a breezy, two-step process that can be handled and taken care of within 30 minutes or less. To properly start your own business, you need to start with questions that you will be able to answer: Who do I talk to about beginning a start-up? Where do I go if I want to get a loan? What’s my ... Read More
Keeping the Kids Busy: Summer Remedies for Work-at-Home Moms
As summer comes around, it presents unique challenges for work-at-home moms. School is out, and all of your regular routines are thrown out the window. Trying to entertain your kids while squeezing in some work can be a major challenge. But with a little pre-planning and creativity, your little ones can have fun this summer while you ... Read More
Functional Fashion for the Work-at-Home Woman
The other day I was cleaning out my closet, and as I sifted through the trouser pants, button-down shirts, and heels, I realized that I no longer needed these items. As a work-at-home woman, I have the luxury of a casual and comfy dress code. But as your image is one of the main ways people perceive you, you don't want to take ... Read More
Types of Freelance Writing Jobs: A Client, a Gig, or a Gamble?
One of the benefits of being social online is the opportunity to talk to other online business owners about the similarities and differences in what our businesses entail and how we run them. Even though I run a Virtual Assistant (VA) business, there are many areas that are just the same as any other online business. One such ... Read More