Archive for August 7th, 2008
Monterey County The Herald: The crack attack. It’s not everybody’s everyday problem, but if you are a woman who likes to wear low-rise jeans, quite possibly you’ve experienced it. That’s when stooping, bending or just sitting creates a gap between the bottom of your shirt and the top of your jeans, revealing underwear and excess [...]
Being 'That Mom' Who Gets Noticed
The Washington Times: For many Washington women, personal style evolution follows a linear course – the office dictates what you wear to work, then once small children arrive, the highest priority becomes whatever is washable. Eventually, though, new jobs, new body types and a new attitude call for new clothes. That’s where Joyce Neave comes [...]
To Work From Home, Prioritize Your Tasks
Times Herald-Record: A reason that resonates with me and other young parents is that you can be home with your children and earn some money, while maintaining the intellectual stimulation that many stay-at-home parents miss. I decided to start my own business, but even if you are not the entrepreneurial type, there are lots of [...]
Saving And Printing Digital Photos Is Made ‘Photofun’
In this electronic age, almost everyone depends on digital cameras to take their photos and they use photo printing centers to get those pictures printed off for them. There are so many options available, but some of them stand out like Photofun.com. They offer many different options at prices lower than you would even find [...]
His Latest Invention, Shutter Flowerbox
The Telegraph: For Troy Whitworth, the feeling after inventing a new product is like “postpartum depression.” Whitworth recently finished with his new invention, “a flowerbox for shutters” in which he said the product is “patent pending.” Whitworth has been in the landscaping business for 25 years as a private contractor with a business called Whitworth [...]
GateHouse News Service: The time has finally arrived. That small business you started a couple of years back is poised for growth. While you’re ready to take the next steps toward expansion, you may not have the extra funds necessary to bring your business to the next level. You need cash, but the idea of [...]
Home Biz: Miriam’s Busy Fingers
NewsHerald.com: Miriam Shutes has been ill or disabled most of her 50 years. Her left leg was amputated some years back due to circulation problems and her right leg is horribly swollen due to the same thing. As a result of taking so many antibiotics for so long, Shutes developed cirrhosis of the liver. Despite [...]
Online Sellers Face New IRS Rules
The Wall Street Journal: If you regularly sell items on online auction sites, you may find yourself on the Internal Revenue Service’s radar. Recent legislation aims to help the IRS collect more taxes from online enterprises, many of which either don’t know about their tax obligations or are ignoring them, according to the agency. The [...]
Eight Million Entrepreneurs Served
Inc.: SCORE, an all-volunteer organization offering free guidance for budding entrepreneurs, this month served its eight millionth client. Dubbing itself the “Counselors to America’s Small Business,” the group has offered tips on everything from start-up financing to exit strategies since 1964, and today boasts over 10,500 volunteer business counselors. The group estimates that the 1.1 [...]
Entrepreneur’s Have Learning Options With Local Colleges
Pro2Net: An entrepreneur who’s mystified by accounting or putting a marketing plan together can get some help, and soon, with the arrival of the fall semester. Schools, colleges and universities around the country offer a variety of courses aimed at small business owners, and many cost little or nothing. Many who take courses became entrepreneurs [...]
