Is a Home-Based Franchise Right for You?

Have you been thinking about exploring home-based business ideas? If you have found yourself dreaming of working from home, there’s a franchise for that. It’s easy to see why having a home-based business is attractive, too. The dress code is relaxed, there’s no rush hour commute to deal with, and, best of all, you avoid…

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How to Start Your Home-Based Business

Many people want to own their own business, but a much smaller number actually take the leap. 69% of men and 58% of women say that they aim to be their own bosses, yet only four percent of Americans are self-identified entrepreneurs. What accounts for this discrepancy? Risk. Many are too afraid to start their own businesses for fear…

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4 Great Business Ideas for Stay-at-Home Moms

During the first few years of being a new mum, all of your time is taken up looking after your little one. As they grow up, though, and especially after they start going to school, you might find yourself at something of a loose end. This can be a difficult period, perhaps the first in…

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Moving Your Startup from the Garage to an Office Space

For most start-ups and small businesses, the move from a den, garage, basement or worse into a business location is usually the result of a major milestone being achieved. Generally, the milestone is funding or profitability indicating that the long-term viability of the business is secure—and with that comes the ability to make this monumental…

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4 Online Businesses You Can Start from Home

These days, the power of the Internet is incredible. There are loads of moneymaking opportunities right at your fingertips and from the comfort of your own home. With the new year approaching, perhaps you’re looking to make some extra cash on the side. Or, maybe you’re ready to leave your full-time job and become your…

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5 Tips on Work-Life Balance for “Homepreneurs”

As a home-based entrepreneur you must be familiar with the envious musing of your friends, “You’re so lucky to be working from home! I wish I could too!” If only they knew. Balancing domestic responsibilities and a professional enterprise is no easy feat; even the most organized entrepreneurs find it difficult to manage both work…

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Business Centers Make a Perfect First Office

In a recent post entitled “The Home-Based Business: Basics to Consider” the author states that over 52% of all businesses in the USA are home-based. When I read that I wondered to myself: “How many of those are locked into low growth, lost customers and major time lost, because of changes to the address and…

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5 of the Best Home-Based Franchise Opportunities to Consider

Nothing beats working from the comfort of your home for many people. Zero commute, the ability to work in your PJs, and saving on overhead are just a few reasons people choose to open a home-based franchise. If the idea of working out of your home appeals to you, read on, because we’re going to share…

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5 Tips for Working from Home with Kids

If you’re a work-at-home parent, then you may be wondering how to strike the ideal balance between being an attentive parent and getting work done. Whether you are a remote worker, a freelancer or an owner of a home-based business, when your kids are home during most of the day, you may find that working…

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3 Tips to Survive and Grow Your Home-Based Business

The thought of working right in the comfort of your own home is exciting. You have no boss and you don’t have to worry about your work schedule because you can work at your most convenient time and you decide your own schedule. A home-based business offers many advantages to the family, as well. It’s…

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