In this video I cover some of the important things to think about and do before starting an IT business. I cover where to go for help on the business side and give you a few suggestions on what type of business to start. [+]

Advantages of Starting a Part-Time BusinessYou get a trial time, to see if business ownership is right for you and you are right for business ownership. If you should find it really is not for you, then you still have your job, which may not look so bad once you have experienced the other side of the coin.Running a small business, part-time, reduces the amount of risk involved. Starting out small and making mistakes early in the game, will result in a much smaller loss if the business should fail.You still have your income from your job to pay the mortgage, car loan, groceries, child care, etc…while the business is being established. Once you begin to show profit, you will be able to leave the profits in the business to grow the business. The more money you are able to [+]

Have you ever heard of the term "encore career"? It is an expression that Marc Freedman uses to describe ways baby boomers are reinventing themselves in "retirement." Here are some suggestions, based on the experience of my partner, Dr. Fred, and myself, for coming up with your own online business idea.

Come up with an idea

Two years ago I was a participant in a group coaching session given by Dr. Fred. It brought together business owners, both men and women, and freelance consultants like myself looking for new perspectives and directions on their business and life challenges. Dr. Fred talked about the prospects facing people in the "Third Age" (their 50s, 60s and 70s), just like ourselves. We had the chance of living another 30 years - a period providing unexpected opportunities and exciting challenges. Dr. Fred referred [+]

For anyone considering starting a business, there are a lot of points to be considered and a lot of bases to be covered before taking the leap into self-employment. Despite the tax benefits available today for new businesses and the draw of being your own boss and making your own business hours, the risks are very real for starting a new business. You need to get some business advice to be sure that you’ve taken all the necessary steps to begin your own business seamlessly and successfully.

So, to whom can you turn to be sure that you’re beginning your business and not missing any necessary steps? Keep you search to your local businesses and service providers to establish good business relationships at the outset of your company.

It's always been the American dream to be able to make a living doing what you love.  Coming up with an idea, make it into a business and then make a lot of money from your own efforts.  Unfortunately, thousands of businesses fail every year due to the fact that they aren't familiar with what is involved in running your own home business.  The purpose of this article is to hopefully share with you some of the risks involved and directions you can take before you venture into creating your own home business.Before starting your own home business, decide which direction you would like to go.  Most suggest that you find what you love to do and create a business around that.  For an example, if you enjoy making candles, consider creating your own business selling your candles.  Or, if [+]

This is an i.t support business, me and my collegue are starting. and we are looking to get in the retail side of things aswell, i.e os cds, computers laptops printers. [+]

ASE certified auto mechanic, I have a little money saved up and want to open my own garage. Any ideas are appreciated. [+]

I want to open up a tailor alterations repair shop and wondering if i should register my store as a LLC (Limited Liability Company) or as an INC (Incorporated)? If i want to get credit from a bank, would registering my business as an INC serve me better?

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I mean the consultants have skills in all administrative fields, hr, data entry, ms office software, excel, powerpoint, presentations and the list goes on , however I dont know which way to take this, offsite, on-site, or depending on project? or just structure my business like an agency, i'm stuck. I have a vision but im wandering please help!!! [+]

I want to start my own web page desning business in my hometown. I don't know much about business aspect of this situation. But i am a software engineer so i know how to do what my business would provide. But i needed to know a basic understanding of what i would have to go through to start this business up. ANd things such as what i would have to through to see about gov't grants in creating this business. Can any one help me in providing with some essential information on this? [+]