November 18th, 2008
Listen to Your Customers - Doing Your Marketing Research
I was talking this evening with a young couple who have an idea for a business. Their idea is great - they want to make beautiful handmade stone crosses. Like many home business owners, they don’t really get the importance of listening to their customers and doing research to figure out what customers want. Here […]
By Jean Murray -- 0 comments
November 3rd, 2008
Are you getting paid for work, but not as a “real”business? If so, you are missing out on some tax advantages and other benefits of having a business. Over the next few weeks, I will give you some tips on how to set up a home business. Today, I
My daughter-in-law is one of those “mile […]
By Jean Murray -- 1 comment
May 15th, 2008
HomeBizNotes.com
Work at home moms become involved in many types of businesses.There’s so much opportunity out there…on the Internet and offline in a traditional business, or combining the two. Some businesses may involve working entirely from one’s home; others include going to places outside the home, yet using your home as a base.
Here’s simply a […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments
May 7th, 2008
HomeBizNotes.com
Were there favorite family foods of your childhood, foods your mom, grandmother, and other family members prepared and served? Do you have or use these recipes?
Then consider doing this for others and getting paid.
Why not collect them into a recipe book or scrapbook for your use and to pass along as a family legacy? Here […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 5 comments
April 9th, 2008
HomeBizNotes.com
Do you ever wonder what someone looks like and how their voice sounds? Our modern technology is making this more common. We can post photos on our blogs, but until we develop a podcast, the voice may remain a mystery.
However, Yvonne Russell, my co-blogger here at Home Biz Notes, is solving that at her Growing Your […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 1 comment
January 24th, 2008
HomeBizNotes.com
Home businesses range from small one-person operations to larger ones with employees and equipment. They may be operated solely online or completely off line in a portion of your home. Also, you might have the office in your home, but your service is performed at your customer/client’s house or business.
Here are just thirteen possibilities, if […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 5 comments
November 22nd, 2007
Everyone from rockstars to politicians are using You Tube or other similar free video storage and distribution services for promotion.
There is potential here for promoting your home business as well.
Given that you know how to operate the basic equipment, here are a few tips on getting your message across.
Introduce yourself and name your business
Speak […]
By Yvonne Russell -- 4 comments
October 25th, 2007
Two weeks ago we celebrated our first year blogiversary at Home Biz Notes.
As co-blogger here with Mary Emma, I’ve been exploring the archives. Here are my top Home Biz Notes picks from October to December, 2006. Most home business principles don’t change too much over time, so these posts contain some home business gold. […]
By Yvonne Russell -- 2 comments
October 18th, 2007
Freelance Writing
Editing Services
Gift Basket Service
Pet Grooming
Mystery Shopping
Specialist Bookstore
Quilt Making & Sales
Jewelry Making & Sales
Artist
Virtual Assistant
Ebay Seller
Handbag Crafting
Professional Blogging
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