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Finding Insurance: A Beginner’s Guide for the Self-Employed - http://www.theworkathomewoman.com

Posted by HollyHanna under Startups
From http://www.theworkathomewoman.com 4397 days ago
Made Hot by: sprint01 on April 20, 2012 4:04 pm

A big concern many people have when debating leaving a job and becoming self-employed is health insurance. Knowing you have different options to keep your family from financial ruin, should there be a medical emergency, may help you decide to take a risk and go for your dream. Read More

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Starting a Business: Do You Have the Support System You Need?

Posted by MMarquit under Startups
From http://personaldividends.com 4397 days ago
Made Hot by: Entrepreneurosaurus on April 20, 2012 2:56 am

Many would-be entrepreneurs are contemplating starting a business right now. The time is ripe for new businesses, but you also need a strong support system if you want to start your own business. Read More

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5 Totally Logical Reasons For Entrepreneurs To Be Optimistic

Posted by UPmarketArt under Startups
From http://smallbusiness.uprinting.com 4398 days ago
Made Hot by: janvee3 on April 18, 2012 11:47 pm

It's easy to be all negative when it comes to entrepreneurship. Which is understandable, because it's pretty darned hard.

But there ARE plenty of bright spots.

Read on to see 5 of them. Read More

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Freelancing: Placing Guest Posts for Clients

Posted by MMarquit under Startups
From http://plantingmoneyseeds.com 4400 days ago
Made Hot by: DMDdistribution on April 17, 2012 3:35 am

Placing guest posts for clients can be a way to earn money -- but it can also be more trouble than it's worth. Think carefully before following this course of action with your freelancing business. Read More

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8 Ways to Track Your Business Success

Posted by DrShannonReece under Startups
From http://blog.drshannonreece.com 4400 days ago
Made Hot by: JimmyJams on April 17, 2012 3:20 am

Having a business plan, and incremental goals is a great way to know how you will get where you want to go. But you’ve also got to determine how effectively you are moving in the direction of your goals.

Some business owners use online tools to track measurable results, and others create unique Read More

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The Early Years of Entrepreneurship: A Step-by-Step Approach to Surviving and Thriving

Posted by SBA.gov under Startups
From http://www.sba.gov 4404 days ago
Made Hot by: MindCircusMedia on April 16, 2012 3:38 am

By Caron Beesley. Entrepreneur and founder of The Body Shop Anita Roddick once said: “Nobody talks about entrepreneurship as survival, but that's exactly what it is and what nurtures creative thinking.” The first few years of small business ownership are undoubtedly the toughest. So, what strategie Read More

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Should I Climb The Corporate Ladder Or Start My Own Business?

Posted by Glen Craig under Startups
From http://freefrombroke.com 4403 days ago
Made Hot by: JimmyJams on April 14, 2012 3:07 am

Is it worth climbing the corporate ladder? By starting you own business you have much more potential. See how Steve at MyWifeQuitHerJob.com started his online business.
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4 Time-Tested (but Trendy) Business Ideas

Posted by sannwood under Startups
From http://www.buildalittlebiz.com 4404 days ago
Made Hot by: sprint01 on April 13, 2012 12:32 pm

How do you build something that’s time-tested, but audience-approved? Here are four trustworthy techniques to consider when marketing your next business idea. They’re four small things that have proven to work time after time after time. Read More

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TweakYourBiz TV talks With Mike McGrath of supply.ie

Posted by supply.ie under Startups
From http://tweakyourbiz.com 4405 days ago
Made Hot by: smallbizwoman on April 12, 2012 5:01 am

Mike McGrath’s B2B online quotation service, supply.ie is a boon - offering buyers an efficient liaison point with suppliers that saves companies time and money. Read More

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Give Kids an Entrepreneurial Head Start with BizWorld

Posted by MMarquit under Startups
From http://plantingmoneyseeds.com 4405 days ago
Made Hot by: Marketing_Mashup on April 12, 2012 4:41 am

It’s never too early to start teaching your kids about money — and about starting a business. A solid understanding of money, and of how business works, can start your child on a path to financial freedom — on his or her own terms. Read More