Hope everyone is having a great holiday season, even if the economy is sagging and business owners like you and me are feeling the pinch. It’s almost end of the year, and it’s time again to draw up our New Year’s resolutions for our businesses. Preparing resolutions for the next year is my sort of [...]
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December 16, 2008 By 1 Comment
I’ve just started on my Christmas shopping and now hoping that the gifts I bought online would arrive by December 24. It’s a nail biting experience, with all the shipping unknowns (package got lost!) Since I’ve got 3 kids, I buy mostly toys and learning tools. One thing that surprised me is the wide discrepancy [...]
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December 16, 2008 By 3 Comments
Given that we are in the middle of a recession, if you were to start a business, what would it be? Where do see the opportunity? That’s a very interesting question to ponder, especially for entrepreneurs willing to capitalize on opportunities available. I’ve seen a number of responses, blog posts, opinions on the types of [...]
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December 10, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The loyalty marketing consultant and magazine publisher Colloquy has created a Retail Loyalty Index to answer a key question: To which retailers do consumers profess their deepest loyalty, and why. The Index is based on a survey of 3,000 U.S. consumers in six demographic segments: Affluent household heads, Young Adults, Seniors, Women, Hispanics and a [...]
Follow @powerhomebizHome Business Weekend Ideas During a Recession
December 9, 2008 By 2 Comments
Someone asked for advice on what part-time home business can he do now when the economy is in a recession. He is looking for a business that he can do from home on weekends. He has already tried getting a stall in the market, and offering DJ services — which both failed miserably. When the [...]
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December 6, 2008 By Leave a Comment
If you’re thinking of earning from your expertise — whether presenting yourself as a consultant or as an expert in your field — there’s a new web tool that will allow you to earn money from your blog or website. SpeaktoMe Expert Services http://www.speak-tome.com/ offers a widget that makes giving expert paid advice to clients [...]
Follow @powerhomebizStarting a Laundromat Business
December 3, 2008 By 1 Comment
If you are thinking of starting a laudromat business, here are important factors to consider: 1. Location = Location is key to the success of a laundry mat business. Location is all about proximity to the target demographic market and placement in an area that is convenient, with lots of parking, and affordable rent (you [...]
Follow @powerhomebizExplore More Payment Options for Your Buyers
November 25, 2008 By 1 Comment
Much ado has been made about the comeback of layaway programs. KMart is even advertising heavily their layaway program, which allows customers to pay the item over an 8-week period During these tough economic times, take the cue from big retailers and explore more payment (even credit) alternatives for your customers. The goal is to [...]
Follow @powerhomebizTop Ten Ways to Bring Holiday Joy to Your Small Business
November 19, 2008 By 4 Comments
With the current state of the economy, many small businesses are struggling to get paid for the products and services they provide. Learn 10 tips to help small businesses address their receivables problem and allow small businesses to enjoy the holidays.
Follow @powerhomebizEbay Sellers: IRS Wants You to Declare Your Income
November 16, 2008 By 1 Comment
In an effort to narrow the tax gap, IRS has been going after eBay and other auction sites for years. The IRS estimates that unpaid taxes from individuals, as opposed to big corporations, account for more than 70% of the tax gap. And within that group, the self-employed are considered the biggest offenders comprising roughly [...]
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