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An acquaintance from my previous career wrote to me recently asking about the steps I took when I made the switch to working at home: It’s official: I’m ready to get out of here. I’m tired of working...
View ArticleBusiness Card Doodles
Perhaps the most well-known post in the history of The Simple Dollar is Everything You Ever Really Needed to Know About Personal Finance on the Back of Five Business Cards. That article was borne out...
View ArticlePersonal Finance, Small Businesses, and Spouses with Disabilities
A few weeks ago, I put out a call on Twitter and on Facebook for detailed posts that people would like to see. I got enough great responses that I’m going to fill the entire month of July – one post...
View ArticleSmall Business Health Insurance: An Employer’s Guide
For More Information on Health Insurance, Visit Our Health Insurance Guide New provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) set to go into effect in 2014 will have a significant impact on small business...
View ArticleBest Business Credit Cards of 2014
You don’t need to have 1,000 employees and a mahogany-walled board room to reap the rewards from business credit cards this year. Small businesses with few employees, sole proprietors, and independent...
View ArticleHow to Start a Blog: A Side Business Primer
One of the most common requests I get from readers is for detailed information on how to start a side business of some kind, especially how to start a blog. With minimal equipment and ample time, how...
View ArticleProtecting Your Business From Natural Disasters
Hurricanes and earthquakes can wreak havoc on your business, but too many owners overlook these risks. Running a business is fraught with challenges that must be addressed on a daily basis, ranging...
View ArticleSaving Money in Your Startup — Part 2
So you’re thinking about starting a business. Congrats! Now what? Odds are good that if you’re starting a business, you’re a “solopreneur” — meaning it’s just you, and you’ve got some questions about...
View Article17 Strategies to Survive Working From Home With Children
Younger kids can be a handful when you’re trying to get things done. Photo: Rob Briscoe If you’ve ever thought working from home with small children beats driving to the office each day, you may be...
View ArticleSaving Money in Your Startup — Part 3
Here are tips to generate sales and market your business, whether you hire a team or do it yourself. Photo: Tech Cocktail If you’ve been following along with this series, you’ve already thought about...
View Article11 Money Moves to Make Before Becoming a Mommy-Preneur
Ditching the 9-to-5 routine can be incredibly rewarding, but be sure you’re financially prepared to take the leap. Photo: Julie Jordan Scott For years, I sat behind a desk crunching numbers, analyzing...
View Article17 Simple (and Mostly Free) Ways to Double Your Marketing Efforts
Stepping up your marketing efforts could be as simple as making a few phone calls. Photo: CWCS You’ve been in business for some time, but things have taken a turn for the worse: Operations are coming...
View Article15 Money Principles for the Newly Self-Employed
Keep your business and personal finances separate, and try not to borrow from friends and family if possible. Photo: SBA Being an entrepreneur is scary at times. Income fluctuates, there are no...
View ArticleSaving Money in Your Startup — Part 4
Email marketing offers small businesses a big return on a small investment. Photo: MailChimp If you’re a small business owner or entrepreneur, you’re constantly searching for ways to reduce expenses,...
View ArticleMaternity Leave for Women Entrepreneurs
As an entrepreneur, you’ll have to create your own maternity leave. Plan ahead so you can enjoy your new baby without worrying about your business. Photo: Ray Dumas In addition to the steady paycheck,...
View ArticleBest Cloud Storage Providers for 2014
Over the past 20 years, data has moved out of your hard drive and into the cloud. The world is becoming more and more mobile without compromising accessibility. Luckily, technology has quickly advanced...
View ArticleBest Email Marketing Services for 2014
As we continue to explore the best solutions for small business today, we’ll focus on email marketing services. Make sure you visit Saving Money in Your Startup – Part 4, where Joe discusses the four...
View Article12 Budget-Friendly Steps to a Home Office Makeover
Clear the clutter, paint a bold accent wall, hide the cords, and ditch fluorescent lighting for lamps t0 create a more invigorating and productive workspace. Photo: Sam Figueroa A home office is...
View ArticleLife Insurance for Your Business: The Basics
Could your business survive without you? Life insurance is a must-have for small-business owners and partners. Photo: Christian Senger Businesses of every size and type operate on a risk-reward basis....
View ArticleSaving Money in Your Startup — Part 5
Keeping good books is essential to keeping your business… in business. Photo: Dave Dugdale Have you ever written a check and paused for a moment to mentally check your bank account to make sure there...
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