Home Office Telecommuting

Telecommuting essentially means that an employee is connected to the office via electronic equipment – computer, fax machine, video conferencing, modem, etc. The employee can work either from home or an outside office some or all of the time.
There are several considerations to take into account when contemplating offering this option. Is the position appropriate [...]

What It Takes To Open A Bed And Breakfast

A bed and breakfast inn may seem like the ideal way to ditch your nine-to-five routine and become your own boss. But a B&B is more than a home-based business – the home is the business. Do you have what it takes? (Hint: It takes a lot!) Benefit from the hindsight of experienced innkeepers before [...]

3 Sources For Funding Your Business

Securing sufficient funds for your new business is vital to its long-term success. While most lenders expect you to put up some of your own money, you’ll need to secure substantial funding from other sources. Here are three sources of funding to consider when starting your own business.
1. The U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small [...]

Contract Negotiation And Writing Tips

Knowing the laws about contracts can save you future hassles and misunderstandings. While there are laws that uphold verbal agreements, proving what was said can be difficult. Committing terms to paper can help avert problems. Here are some contract guidelines.

One-To-One Marketing With Customer-Relationship Management

Capitalize on your most valuable customers by implementing customer-relationship management applications. Identifying customer patterns will help you predict future buying behavior based on past purchases, as well as direct your marketing efforts.