Archive for February 16th, 2005
What The Entrepreneurial Lifestyle Is Really Like
Ilyce Glink: Every year, millions of Americans strike out on their own and add the word “entrepreneur” to their resume. But with a failure rate as high as 80 percent, the fear factor alone scares many wanna-bes away. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Starting a business is a life-long dream for some. [...]
Age Isn’t An Issue For Entrepreneurs
Gladys Edmunds: I read that article a few days after a budding entrepreneur asked me what the future holds for entrepreneurs. The future is always bright for entrepreneurs. People who want flexibility, control of scheduling and more balance in life, all while making a living, usually become entrepreneurs. And, the best thing about being an [...]
SF Gate: “The burgeoning online real estate industry has scored an important victory in California as a federal judge ruled it is unconstitutional for the state Department of Real Estate to require ForSaleByOwner.com to obtain a broker’s license in order to advertise home listings.” This is really good news for anyone wanting to start a [...]
National Work-in-Your-Slippers Day
Entrepreneur Daily: Although the image of homebased entrepreneurs as business owners who roll out of bed and get straight to work in their pjs may not be truly accurate, it’s still not a bad idea to celebrate the success of those entrepreneurs who’ve managed to strike a happy balance between their business and personal lives [...]
Self-Employed Are Audit Targets
Nolo: “The IRS claims that most tax cheats are in the ranks of the self-employed, so it is not surprising that the IRS scrutinizes this group closely. As a result, the self-employed are more likely to get audited than regular employees. If you are self-employed, stick to these two rules, at a minimum, to avoid [...]
