All Entries in the "Self-Employment" Category

Matching Boomers & Retirees with Startups

Retired Brains assists boomers, seniors and retirees in finding entrepreneurship opportunities, along with resources for venture capital and more.

Bond Program Expanded to Aid Contractors

There’s good news for small construction or supply companies that require a completion bond-also known as a surety bond-to bid on a project.

Helping Small Businesses Help the Recovery

According to the Small Business Administration, small businesses represent 99.7 percent of all employer firms in the U.S. and employ just over half of private-sector workers.

Can an S corporation Save Me Money?

Before you hang up that shingle, there are a few important steps to consider when forming your new venture.

Laid Off? Consider Sharing Your Skills as a Professional Coach

New opportunities await when you share your skills as a professional coach.

Resources for Balancing Family and Work

Flexibility could be helpful in weathering a stormy economy.

Timelines, Schedules, and Distractions: Questions and Answers to Increase Your Writing Productivity

There is wisdom in specifying the time you will write or the number of words you will write. One is not better than the other, but having a specific goal is important.

Proof Pawsitive: Pet Industry Offers Opportunities

If you are looking for a new opportunity in a growing industry, starting a pet-oriented business may be “woof” a look.

A Self-Employed Prescription For Health Reform

When it comes to health reform, the self-employed say cost containment is key. They also oppose mandating coverage unless there is substantial financial assistance to help pay for it.
Those are just two key findings in a new survey of self-employed individuals conducted by the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE).
The majority of the self-employed who [...]

Tips for ‘Chance Entrepreneurs’ Starting a Business

If you’ve been sending lots of resumes and getting the runaround, you’re not alone. According to the U.S. Labor Department, unemployment is the highest level in 25 years.
Is it any wonder that many unemployed, underemployed and workers fearing the loss of their jobs are now considering going into business for themselves? After all, if you’re [...]

Small Businesses Make Big Impact

Your neighborhood coffee shop where everyone knows your name–and your favorite type of pie; the local mechanic you trust with your car; the hardware store that has been family run for three generations: These are the images that come to mind when many people think of “small businesses.”
Did you know, however, that small businesses, those [...]

Creating New Sources of Income

A growing number of consumers are finding that developing an extra source of income can be one way to reduce the stress that often accompanies an uncertain economy.
For example, when the economy weakens and the future seems uncertain, many Americans begin to look to direct selling, or sales made on a one-on-one basis away from [...]

Your Own Business: All Sewn Up

For people looking to sew up some extra income, a lucrative, home-based embroidery business can be a terrific option. And with the right equipment, getting started is even easier than it may “seam.”
In addition to the added cash flow, benefits include:

Choose your hours–Work part-time, full-time, mornings, evenings, weekends, after the kids have gone to bed [...]

Could Your “Dream Job” be at Home?

When it comes to places to work, an increasing number of people now say “there’s no place like home.”

Guide to Becoming a Boutique Owner

Open Your Own Clothing Store – 205 Pages Jam-Packed with Content!
Do you love clothes and shopping? You may spend a lot of time in boutiques, but nothing compares to the fun and financial rewards of having your own boutique. The Guide to Becoming a Boutique Owner shows you:

How to decide what type of boutique to [...]

Guide to Becoming a Bookstore Owner

Guide to Becoming a Bookstore Owner – Get Paid to Read, Buy and Sell Books
Imagine having a rewarding career as a bookstore owner. You will have the freedom to make your own decisions and express your creative spirit while you discover new books and share old favorites. Order the Guide to Become a Bookstore Owner [...]