Archive for July, 2007

Family Ties: Advantage or Disaster?

Wednesday, July 25th, 2007

Many companies in the United States that are now large corporations began as family businesses. Even today, a large number of the small businesses in this country that begin today are general partnerships in which partners are siblings, parents and children, cousins, or otherwise related to one another. However, this is not always a good [...]

Eyeing up the Competition

Wednesday, July 18th, 2007

When you start a business, it is most likely that there will be other businesses in your area competing for customers. These businesses may or may not be friendly toward you or receptive to the idea of your business joining the community. It is important to always be mindful of your competition, whatever your business [...]

Free At Last: The Freelancing Home Business Option

Wednesday, July 11th, 2007

If you have a specific skill that you can bring to the community, perhaps you would benefit from starting a freelancing business from your home. There are a number of job opportunities within the realm of the freelance world, and this situation is perfect for those who wish to work from home, like expecting mothers [...]

Cash Flow: Record Your Company’s Finances

Wednesday, July 4th, 2007

When you are starting a new business or expanding a home based business, it is very important to accurately record and manage your company’s finances. By keeping good records, you can avoid problems with taxes and employees and also carefully track the progress of your business. Without financial records, your business may be failing every [...]