Unless you are a high technology start-up looking for venture capital, you do not need a 50-page book with dividers and index tabs to start a business. You do, however, need a business plan. More >>

At a recent small-business conference, the speaker announced the formation of a new online venture designed to help rural small business owners reach an increasingly global retail marketplace. It's called "Yabie" (pronounced "YAH-bee"), and the name stands for "You and Business in e-Commerce". More >>

Without a doubt, hands down, the most common question I get from new clients is: "I'm thinking of starting a business, but I'm afraid that if I make a mistake, someone is going to sue me." Here's part two of this article... More >>

Without a doubt, hands down, the most common question I get from new clients is: "I'm thinking of starting a business, but I'm afraid that if I make a mistake, someone is going to sue me"... More >>

"While I plan to continue my networking program, I'm thinking that I may also want to do some 'cold calling' on some of these companies, for example by sending them e-mail newsletters and other 'news release' communications that may generate interest... What do you think of that idea?" More >>

Recently, I had the privilege of attending the 2012 New York Business Expo at the Javits Center in New York City... As I do when attending any trade show, I look for the 'little' exhibitors that are just getting off the ground. Here is some advice from people who have 'walked the walk' and are struggling to build a successful business in the icy crucible that is the Big Apple. More >>

Back in the day, when the baby boomers were young, every neighborhood had at least one 'Fuller Brush man' or 'Avon lady' selling products door to door in their spare time. Interestingly, the model appears to be coming back with the increasing popularity of social media websites, and a lot of companies are looking to pay people for recommending and selling their products to their friends, neighbors, and family members... More >>

One of the benefits of working from home is the ability to set your own schedule, work around your family, and even lounge in your pajama pants from time to time. However, is there a way to still retain our professionalism while we're working at home? More >>

Anyone who's ever sold anything online knows that often the most unpleasant part of the process is packing, shipping and fulfilling orders. So it should come as no surprise that one of the hottest things in online retail right now is the "Fulfillment By Amazon" service offered by Amazon.com... More >>

When we find a useful article for our listeners who work from home, we like to bring it to your attention in the Work-at-Home section. Here's an article entitled "Top 4 Work-from-Home Scams," which breaks down for you how to know when a work-at-home employer is legitimate and when they're just trying to take your money... More >>