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Starting a Bakery: Success in the Niche Food Business

We often hear of small businesses deathly scared when big boys – particularly Wal-mart – come to town. And they have every reason to be: big businesses have deeper pockets, offer wider goods selection, and have tighter relationships with suppliers that allow them to give deep discounted prices.
So it is very refreshing to see a [...]

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Business Idea: Pink Taxi Service for Women

Entrepreneurs across the globe have recognized the business potential in offering secure transportation options for women. Women-only transportation companies such as taxi-services are gaining ground in countries such as the United Kingdom, Lebanon, Iran, Egypt, among others.

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15 Home Business Ideas that Thrive During Recession

Many people are fearful of starting a business during a recession. Times are tough, and people are curbing their spending, which makes the idea of starting a business in a downturn economy even more daunting.

However, for many families and individuals affected by the recession (whether they lost their homes or their jobs), finding more ways [...]

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How to Grow a Food Business

A friend of mine sent me some food items from ImpromptuGourmet.com to try out, and I must say that I’m impressed. I never ordered meals over the Web before and I am surprised at the quality, speed of service, and yes, even taste.

This made me realized the vast potential of the Web for food product [...]

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How to Start a Computer Repair Business

If you have a passion for working with computers and have the technical knowhow to make it work and trouble shoot problems, you may want to consider starting you own computer repair business.
With computers now an integral and commonplace equipment in both businesses and homes, computer repair is one of the fastest growing industries today. [...]

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Starting an Office Cleaning Business

Office cleaning is a competitive business and tougher to break into compared to home cleaning business.

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To get contracts, potential clients may ask you to go through a bidding process wherein you will compete with more established and bigger businesses in your area. Otherwise, this is a business that will require you to network, network [...]

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Business Ideas for Tough Economic Times

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 businesses that [...]

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Home Business Weekend Ideas During a Recession

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 economy [...]

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Starting a Laundromat Business

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 don’t [...]

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High-End Undergarments: A Business Suitable for Bad Economies

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 due to [...]

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