Small Business Resource Center

Make your hobby pay its way

Posted December 11, 2007 - 16:41 by Philip Brewer

Making Extra Cash, Lifestyle, DIY, Art and Leisure, Small Business Resource Center

Spinning wheel with yarn

Hobbies generally end up in the expense category. Depending on the hobby, you may be paying for equipment, supplies, books and magazines, classes, training--the list goes on. Short of turning your hobby into a business, is there any way to get your hobby to pay its own way? Very possibly.

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Credit Card Rewards Programs

Posted November 30, 2007 - 16:22 by Nora Dunn

Small Business Resource Center, Shopping, Credit Cards

credit card rewards

It is a murky world of credit card points, rebates, fees, and interest rates out there. A lot of it comes down to personal choice, but here is some information to aid your plight for a suitable credit card rewards program.

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Business Advice from a Billionaire

Posted November 28, 2007 - 09:47 by Julie Rains

Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center

school meeting

Someone who showed me unprecedented, unexpected kindness in a brief, but efficient, meeting years ago is now one of the world's richest people, according to Forbes magazine. You’ve probably never heard of him but he’s a billionaire with some business advice to pass along. I thought I’d summarize it for you here.

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Top Seven Reasons why I use my Credit Card for Everything

Posted November 13, 2007 - 16:19 by Nora Dunn

Small Business Resource Center, Credit Cards

present credit card

I charge absolutely everything to my credit card. Everything. Even $3 purchases if I can. Why, you ask, in a world where credit cards are "evil", would I do such a thing? Read on...  

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Five Easy Steps to Keeping Track of Expenses for the Self-Employed

Posted September 27, 2007 - 20:22 by Nora Dunn

Taxes, Small Business Resource Center

receipts envelope

I have had as many as five separate businesses at once to keep track of, including proper accounting of expenses for tax purposes. And it takes me no more than 5 minutes per week to do.

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To Start or Not: The Entrepreneurial Debate

Posted August 2, 2007 - 09:51 by Sarah Winfrey

Small Business Resource Center, Entrepreneurship

Hardworking Ant

Let's face it: most of us have ideas that we think might sell. And most of us think we'd love to work for ourselves. But is that really a good idea? Here are 10 things to consider if you're thinking of starting your own business.

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Going Freelance: The Top 10 Tips

Posted July 26, 2007 - 23:57 by Ed O'Reilly

Small Business Resource Center, Entrepreneurship

business woman

So you made your move: you’re finally out on your own, earning a living on your terms.No more commuting, no more answering to middle-management and say goodbye to bad office coffee. You’re the boss…and the salesperson, bookkeeper, janitor and receptionist; you’ll have to do your work and, in most cases, handle the other aspects of your budding business that – up until now – were handled by a co-worker at your last salaried position.

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The three secrets to a successful family business

Posted July 17, 2007 - 04:21 by Jonathan Bender

Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center

Everyone sees the family business as a safety net. If you fail in the corporate world, you can always put your talents to work at your dad's shop or snag a few hours at your uncle's place. But if your family doesn't prepare, that safety net likely won't be around for the next generation.

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Business Plan Basics

Posted June 14, 2007 - 13:48 by Julie Rains

Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center

failed business model t-shirt

I have a business and offer writing services so, on occasion, I have been asked to write business plans. Those making such requests are generally very eager, convinced of their no-fail ideas, and are being held back only by a lack of funding. Bankers do want to make loans but they also want to avoid loan defaults, so the would-be lenders ask for a business plan.

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20 amazing, outrageous and just plain weird tax deductions

Posted April 8, 2007 - 11:05 by Paul Michael

Career and Income, Small Business Resource Center, Taxes

Well, it's that time again. The tax deadline is just around the corner. If you still haven't done your return, take a look at the top 20 funky, strange and outrageous deductions that folks have tried, and sometimes failed, to get away with.

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