Archive for January 18th, 2007
The Passionate Entrepreneur 1. Need to know what state laws apply to your business? It can be hard to track down the website for the appropriate state or local offices. But there are two websites that link to state and local governments. State and Local Government on the Net is operated by a private group [...]
Ebay Membership First of all, are you a member of the Ebay community yet? If not, visit the web site listed at the end of this article to get that taken care of right away! It’s free and very easy to sign up. Just fill in some basic information like your name, address and phone [...]
Yahoo Finance: This advice from Neal Polachek, Senior vice-president, research and consulting for The Kelsey Group. A key consumer turn-off is the business that doesn’t answer its phones, even during normal business hours. People might be used to calling the major U.S. chains and being trapped in voicemail jail, but they expect more from your [...]
5 Businesses You Can Start in Your Pajamas
Inc: 1. E-Learning Provider New tools make it easy to teach and interact with students via the Web. Share your expertise online by creating a multimedia curriculum including podcasts and video blogs. 2. Geriatric Caretaker As the population ages, there are many business opportunities related elder care — not all of which require the skills [...]
Dell To Award $30,000 To Innovative Small Business
Austin Business Journal: Computer giant Dell Inc. and the National Federation of Independent Business are looking for a few good businesses, and they’re willing to pay. Dell and the NFIB are searching for small businesses in the Central Texas region to compete for the fourth annual Small Business Excellence Award. The winners of the program [...]
SeacoastOnline.com: Christine Hanisco is always in a hurry these days. “You’re my second interview today,” she says as she opens the door of the Kingston ranch home where she creates and sells “Dippy Chick” dip mixes. “I just finished a radio interview for the Start-Up Nation radio program.” While many mom-and-pop businesses begin with mom [...]
