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Any business owner will tell you that marketing is a necessity. However, you want to automate the marketing process as much as possible so that you have time to actually run your business.

One way to do this is with leads. With a truly good offer, the "selling" part can be done for you. Here are Read More

Flyers can be a great advertising tool for local businesses. They can be cheaper and easier to make than a brochure, and they can hold much more information than a business card.

Flyers can be used for all sorts of businesses - for general advertising or for promoting a special event or sale. H Read More

Most new mothers would prefer to stay at home with their kids, but many need to work. Many moms are starting home-based businesses because they want the best of both worlds.

But what is a good home business to start - one that has a flexible schedule without constant deadlines and costs very lit Read More

Whether people need to supplement their income or they enjoy being part of the workforce, we're seeing more and more baby boomers deferring their retirement to a later date. There are several great ways people can earn income - and they can do it from home.

In fact, many of these work options m Read More

A great time to start a business can be when the economy is in a downturn because there is less competition and supplies, services and staffing is typically cheaper. That said, there is still a big challenge: getting financing.

Banks are not handing out lots of loans, especially to new start-up Read More

The clothing rental business is a growing field. Boutique owners have the ability to acquire their inventory of dresses, accessories and other apparel from a variety of different resources. They can outsource the job of cleaning to a local dry cleaning service - which also can be a source of custom Read More

Good business ideas are ones that give consumers something they want that they do not already have - which can often be a solution to a problem. Brainstorm all the different problems a person could have - including health issues, emotional problems, physical difficulties, educational challenges, fi Read More

New technology and resources are enabling small businesses to compete with the big guys. You can have a tiny, new one-person company, but you don't have to act like one.

Take phones, for example. A small business owner can get a toll-free 800 business phone number and attach it to an existing ho Read More

Do you really need insurance for your home business? Here's how to find out for free, plus 5 simple ways to save money on commercial insurance for your business. Read More

If you run your own business, there's one thing you can't avoid - and that's taxes. However, they don't have to be as bad as they sound, and home business owners without employees have a big advantage - that taxes just become a whole lot simpler!

That said, there are tools and resources that you Read More