According to a Center for Disease Control study , an estimated 16 percent of children and adolescents ages 6-19 years are overweight. And the number seem to be growing! In fact, this estimate represent a 45% increase from their previous study. Childhood obesity is caused by a myriad problems. But a huge part is attributed [...]

Here are some resources on how to start a party planning business How to Start a Planning Business Personal Event Planning Business Plan (Free) Party Planning Business Party planner’s growing business I recommend reading the following books for in-depth information The Party Planner by Charles Maring, Jennifer Maring, and David Tutera It’s Party Time: How [...]

The best type of website with Adsense are those sites that attract visitors who are looking for ways to spend money. Make your site as simply an information source – not the final destination. Visitors should be looking for something else – and if those are found in your ads, then they are very likely [...]

Online local directories work, according to a new study by the Interactive Advertising Bureau and comScore. Their research entitled “Impacts and ROI of Internet Local, Classifieds, and Directory Advertising” shows that online local directories can be a powerful medium to drive online and offline sales. The local space attracts highly valuable customers who are likely [...]

We have been planning on a redesign of PowerHomeBiz.com and have contacted a web design firm to do the job. The quote was for a pretty substantial (for a home-based operation, that is) 5-figure amount; but we know that we need to do this. We agreed on the quotation, and waited on the contract to [...]

There are times when you need to call a potential customer, whether to follow up on an earlier conversation or gasp, to cold call. Calling a prospect and leaving a message can be daunting at times. I hate talking to answering machines, but I know I have to leave a message so I often have [...]

The baby boomer market is big. The Census Bureau estimates that there are 78.2 million Americans born between 1946 and 1964, or what is known as “baby boomers.” If you are trying to reach this market, it is important to avoid the mistake of lumping all the baby boomers together as one market. They’re not: [...]

Guy Kawasaki in his book “The Art of the Start” has a very interesting way of highlighting the importance of choosing the right name for your business. According to him, “A remarkable name for your organization, product or service is like pornography: It’s hard to define, but you know it when you see it.” I [...]

One of the most common questions I get asked is, “How can I start a business with no money?” Oftentimes, no money means no assets, no savings, bad credit, no families or friends to turn to, and does not know anyone who can invest in the planned business. Someone over at Yahoo Answers asked if [...]

Everyone wants to jump in on the blogging bandwagon. Blogs are the cheapest and most inexpensive way of getting an online presence. With a number of free and easy to use services available, you can create a blog in minutes. Because the blog creation process is simplier than website creation, blogs enable many individuals and [...]