One of the characteristics of running your own small business is that your hours are rarely nine-to-five. On the one hand, this can allow great flexibility for those owners who need a little more time at home in the mornings, such as parents who need to complete the school run. On the other hand, as […]
Engage in the Startup Community
November 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Sometimes, starting your own business can feel lonely. Often your friends and family have “normal jobs” and cannot relate to the struggles and hard work behind starting a business. Instead, they patronize you with jokes like, “at least you can work in your pajamas all day” or “you don’t even have a boss.” Getting involved […]
Get Out of the Home Office with a Co-Working Space
October 2, 2012 By 2 Comments
When starting a new company, you might be stuck working in a home office for a long time. While many entrepreneurs enjoy that, others get sick of the lonely feeling and isolation of working alone at home. While a company office might not be cost-effective, co-working might be a good fit. What is it? […]
Registering Your Business as an LLC
September 24, 2012 By 1 Comment
Once you get the ball rolling on your business, you need to decide what type of legal model you are going to use for your business. An LLC is a popular way to register a business, as it is inexpensive, easy to maintain, and provides the owner with a layer of legal protection. Register […]
Turning a Hobby into a Business
September 17, 2012 By 1 Comment
If you are like me, you have at least one hobby that you enjoy spending your time (and money) doing. However, unlike most people, I turned my hobbies into income streams. It is not very hard to jump from hobby to small business. Here are some steps you can take to turn a money drain […]
