Archive for February 18th, 2005
Fortune’s The Smartest Books We Know
Fortune: “You can’t always have the perfect book at the ready. But you can have the perfect reading list on hand. Which is why FORTUNE called upon its staffers to select 75 books that will stir your brain—and maybe even stir you to action.”
Independent Contractors vs. Employees
A reader wrote: Our company always uses workers who are independent contractors and receive 1099 forms for tax purposes. Can you explain the difference between employees and independent contractors, and tell me when we should use one or the other? I’m not a lawyer, so please don’t rely on me for legal advice, but independent [...]
Childcare Tops Female Start-up List
Business Europe: Businessesforsale.com says there is high demand for businesses in this sector among women who are either launching for the first time or planning to grow existing operations. Hair and beauty salons, cafes, diners, hotels and guesthouses were other sectors favoured by female entrepreneurs, said the group. Marcus Markou, chairman at Businessesforsale.com, said: “Women [...]
Best Home Businesses for People 50+
Amazon: “For the fastest-growing segment of our population, here is a comprehensive guide to starting and running a home-based business in midlife and retirement. A baby boomer turns fifty every seven seconds, creating what will soon be the largest and most influential senior generation in history. These dynamic seniors have both a desire and a [...]
20 Businesses You Can Launch For $100 Or Less
Small Business Opportunities Magazine: Garage Cleaning And Organizing Souvenir And Memory Books Junk Removal Watches For Sale Advertising Specialties Meal Delivery Button &Amp; Badge Making Make Bunk Beds Sunglass Shop Lawns &Amp; Landscapes Safety &Amp; Security Move-in Service Holiday Decorating Birthday In A Box Biz Mail Order And More Carve A Niche Online Auction Seller [...]
How To Find Hidden Public Domain Materials that You Sell on eBay
Although it it’s just an advertisement for his for his series, this video from James Jones of Kick Butt Business Ideas about finding underexploited niche markets on eBay actually contained some new (to me)and interesting tips and ideas.
