Record keeping: It sucks, but must be done
Keeping records is, for many, the most boring part of managing a business. While most people freelance because they love the area they work in, not so many actually enjoy the paperwork that comes with...
View ArticleWhy you should conduct a feasibility study before starting up
While every great business starts with an idea, not every idea becomes a profitable business venture, and the sad fact is many will never get anywhere. While everybody can come up with ideas,...
View ArticleThe Importance of Having a Comfortably Sized Workshop
Whether you consider jewelry a hobby or a business, having a comfortably sized workshop will go a long way towards reducing your stress and increasing the enjoyment you take from your trade. A workshop...
View ArticleHow to Write a Business Letter
As a small business owner you may find that learning how to write a business letter is often a forgotten skill on small business manuals, until you need to write one of course. Business letters are...
View ArticleBusiness Link Regional Advisors Are Gone, Now What?
When Business Link scheduled to be closed by the government on November 2011, many small business owners and entrepreneurs may be wondering how to get support to start a business, information about...
View ArticleTips for Decorating Your Home Office
As a work at home professional, one of the most common mistakes is not spending enough time setting up a comfortable home office from where to work. Creating a work environment that helps you focus on...
View ArticleContract Negotiation for Beginning Freelancers
Negotiating your first contract as a freelancer can be a nerve wrecking experience. On one side, you want to get paid as much as possible. On the other, you don’t want to scare a potential client away,...
View ArticleDo You Need a Partner for Your Startup?
You’re planning on finally putting that great idea you have into motion. You’re going to start your own business. Your own business will give you the freedom you want financially and in your personal...
View ArticleHow to Start your Own business
Starting your own business is much simpler than it seems. Thousands of people every year start their own businesses from their homes and garden sheds, or by taking advantage of shared office spaces and...
View ArticleHow Small Business Loans Can Get Your Business Off the Ground
There’s little doubt that you can start a small business without capital. Many home based business ideas are planned around minimal start up costs, and many people are proud of having been able to...
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