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Own a small business?  We've got in-dept coverage of benefits from the SBA, tips for filing your business taxes, stories that cover the differences between an LLC, sole proprietorship, and a corporation, and dozens of other helpful articles for the budding entrepreneur.

Out Side the Box Money Tips for Small Businesses

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Sometimes, when you want to save your business money, you need to step outside of the box. Conventional money saving wisdom does not always save small businesses enough money, particularly during the early days of the business. After all, for small businesses, saving money is the ability to spend more money on company growth. Thinking out-of-the-box can fill the gap by reducing expenses, increasing profits and allowing for company growth.Read the rest...

How to Turn Irregular Income Into a Dependable Salary

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As a blogger over the last five years, I’ve learned some hard lessons about managing money. Self-employment means income is irregular and occasionally non-existent. Income can rise and fall sharply in an instant, making it hard to plan ahead. Go through a few cycles of income spikes and drops and you figure out how to even things out so you don’t starve during lean times. Here’s what’s worked for me to turn my irregular income into a regular salary:Read the rest...

DIY - Is It Time to Make Your Own Job?

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With unemployment being at the eight percent mark or above now month after month, job security is no longer a benefit that anyone enjoys. If you are currently unemployed and looking for work, starting a business may be the best option for you. Many self-employment opportunities are available and affordable for everyone.Read the rest...

Have a Great Idea but No Money? Try Kickstarter

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For those who have creative projects from video games to novels, Kickstarter is a great potential funding option. Every part of the creative process needs an infusion of cash to get it off the ground. Social funding, or “crowd funding” as it is sometimes called, is relatively new, but it works well.

Over history, many great ideas never gained traction for a simple lack of funds. Crowd funding gives idea makers a way to create interest in an idea as well as find the funds needed to make it a reality. You no longer have an excuse not to try out a new idea for a gadget.  You don’t have to win a spot on a reality show or spend thousands of your own money getting the product off the ground.  The help you need is at your fingertips.Read the rest...

Small Business Idea: Be a Local Tour Guide

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Becoming a Tour Guide is not only a fun way to earn an income, but it’s also a very flexible one. You can make it a full time occupation or just a part time job, and you can do it out of a home office. You can set your own hours and choose your own touring routes and fees.Read the rest...

Gobza Deals: Will it Save You Money or Just Annoy Your Friends?

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Finding a great deal is one of the main reasons so many people shop online instead of going to a standard brick and mortar store. When shopping online, you have access to hundreds of different stores offering a particular product, not just one or two. You can check out what other consumers say about a product before you buy, instead of flying blind on your own. Not only does the Web give you online stores, you also get social savings sites that connect social networks of people together for one great deal.Read the rest...

Self-Employed? Avoid these Pitfalls

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Since our economy continues to struggle, many more people are becoming self-employed. This is a wonderful option as long as there is proper preparation and thought that goes into your business plan. After all, what can be more exciting than to walk into your own place of business? We have all had dreams of being self-employed. Some people jump into a business without a thorough plan and they succeed. Others research, plan, and extensively prepare for their own business, open the door to their self-employment only to face their own failure. Although no one can prepare someone to be successfully self-employed, anyone thinking about taking this step can at least prepare for some of the pitfalls they may face.Read the rest...

Smart Tips for a Reselling Business

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Online services like eBay and Amazon have made it easy for anyone to create a reselling business that can be successful. With a little attention to detail and the right product line, you could build a reselling business that brings in more than a few dollars on the side. The first step is to approach your sales as a business rather than a hobby. Decide what to sell and where you want to sell it, and then put together a good system for tracking your assets, inventory and profits.Read the rest...

Reader Question: Ideas for Changing Careers

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Claudia from Texas writes:

Hi Jessica, my name is Claudia Lee and I recently moved from RI to TX to care for my aging mom. I left my successful massage business and have tried to start a massage therapy business here with little success so far. In the meantime, I would like to make money to pay for bills and groceries. I have a bachelors degree and have had many experiences in life. After completing my degree I went on to coach volleyball at the Div 1 level. I left that career to teach physical education and coach sports. Combined coaching of 20 years before a Massage Therapy degree has allowed for an interesting career so far. I now find myself open for a career change and wanted a little guidance. Thank you for your help, Claudia.Read the rest...

Save Money by Using Social Media to Market Your Business

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Social media works for much more than getting caught up with your old high school friends and seeing pictures of your second cousin's pet rabbit. Many entrepreneurs are finding that social media is an excellent way to promote their small businesses, network with other like-minded business owners and make important contacts.Read the rest...