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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November 13, 2008 By Leave a Comment
If you are looking to improve your rankings in Google or reach the top 10 (if not the #1 spot) in Google, I highly recommend downloading Google’s Search Engine Optimization Starter Guide which Google released on Nov 12 through their official blog The guide has all the information you need to do well in Google [...]
Follow @powerhomebizDelays When Starting a Business
November 11, 2008 By 2 Comments
Someone asked an interesting question: “Is it normal to run into delays with a new business BEFORE you even get started?” The asker has been focused on her new business and has been working hard to get everything in order. Alas, things are not working out as planned and she has experienced delays and other [...]
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November 11, 2008 By 3 Comments
Oftentimes, passion and commitment to a business idea is not enough to successfully start a business. You need the resources to see that vision into a thriving business. Alas, a lot of home business entrepreneurs find it hard to raise the capital they need to jumpstart their businesses and realize their entrepreneurial dreams. They just [...]
Follow @powerhomebizHigh-End Undergarments: A Business Suitable for Bad Economies
November 6, 2008 By 2 Comments
Many entrepreneurs are asking, “What businesses are good to start when the economy is bad?” This rationale given by supermodel Elle MacPherson in an interview with Daily Express in launching her high-end line of undergarments Elle MacPherson Intimates really cracked me up: “For every down-at-heel hedge fund manager who has had to ditch his mistress [...]
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