In business, there are no guarantees. There is simply no way to eliminate all the risks associated with starting a home-based business, but you can improve your chances of success with good planning, preparation, and insight. Start by evaluating your strengths and weaknesses as a potential owner and manager of a small business. Carefully consider [...]
Monthly Archives: February 2009
Who Works At Home?
Who Works From Home? Details Revealed by WorldatWork As we mentioned in our blog last week, WorldatWork has just published its annual study, Telework Trendlines 2009. One of the things their report shows is what kind of people are currently working from home. Here are the details: Gender 61% male, 39% female Age Age 18-34 [...]
Home Based Business and Tax Stimulus
Home Businesses Share of the $288 Billion Tax Stimulus Package If you’re a home based business owner, you’re probably been wondering what the $288 billion tax stimulus bill means to you. Here’s a rundown on your slice of the pie: Net Operating Loss Carryback If you’ve paid taxes on income sometime in the last five [...]
Telecommuting New Summary 022309
SLO County Roundup San Luis Obispo Tribune, CA - 12 hours ago He and his family have moved out of state, but he will continue doing work for the district, telecommuting as a consultant for Carmel’s office. … Broadband for all The Daily of the University of Washington, WA - 12 hours ago It is a repository of knowledge, [...]
Bank Account Info Scam
If you operate a home-based business do not to respond to letters falsely claiming to have been sent by the Small Business Administration (SBA) asking for bank account information in order to qualify you for federal tax rebates. The fraudulent letters were sent out recently on what appears to be an SBA letterhead. It says [...]
