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Why Harley Davidson Should Sell Car Insurance

Guest Blogger — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:16:29 +0000

For many baby boomers and those on the fringes of generation X, the introduction to a Harley Davidson motorcycle came either from watching Evel Knievel nearly kill himself trying to jump over the fountain in front of Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, or from images of a Hell’s Angel motoring down the street. But if you were able to admire these images from distance, then they created quite the romantic image of the Harley Davidson motorcycle.

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5 Simple Methods to Get More Orders for Your Fiverr Gigs

Guest Blogger — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Fiverr (located at fiverr.com) is a good place where you can sell your services at 5 bucks each. It is actually simple to use. You just need to list your gig in the Fiverr website and wait for the orders to come in. If done well, it can become a lucrative online business model that will potentially bring thousands of dollars per month. In order to earn more from Fiverr, you need to make sure that you get good amount of orders for your gigs. Here are 5 simple methods to get more orders for your Fiverr gigs:Read the rest...

Free Money for Small Businesses

Jessica Bosari — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:35:50 +0000

Small businesses are the cornerstone of the economy and provide financial freedom to many Americans. For some, small business provides a way for a person to pursue his passions while earning a living, making for the most rewarding lifestyle imaginable. Still, starting a business from the ground up can be an expensive proposition, and many people give up without even trying because they can't afford to start their business.Read the rest...

Don't Let Bad Credit Destroy Your Business Dreams

Guest Blogger — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +0000

Having bad credit doesn’t mean that you can’t start your own business. It only means that you have to get a bit creative in locating your funding. If today’s economy has left you unemployed or you simply want to be your own boss, don’t let bad credit slow you down. There are ways you can secure start-up funding for a business even if you have less than perfect credit.Read the rest...

Are Abandoned Storage Units Worth Your Time and Money?

Jessica Bosari — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

It was once a seemingly secret society, drawing only small handfuls of people. Now, thanks to popular television shows like Spike TV’s “Auction Hunters” and A&E’s “Storage Wars,” more and more people are bidding at storage unit auctions and hoping to make a profit.Read the rest...

How to Make Extra Money Selling Flowers

Mallory Hall — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 05:00:00 +0000

Whether you are looking to make a little extra money on the side or you want to start a full-time business, selling flowers is just the beginning. A successful business requires marketing, keeping track of your competition, knowing how to set your prices accordingly and actually making a sale. However, if you have the time, patience and perseverance, starting a business to sell flowers could prove to be extremely profitable.Read the rest...

Microsoft? Google? These Days It's All the Same

Jessica Bosari — Fri, 20 May 2011 23:17:44 +0000

With the recent purchase of Skype, the Internet video calling company, Microsoft continues to expand into markets typical to Google. Microsoft paid 8.5 billion dollars in an all-cash deal, leaving investors skeptical. This, the largest deal Microsoft has made in its history, might just be too rich for investors. Analysts see no way Microsoft can generate enough revenue and profit from Skype to compensate. Microsoft outbid other software giants such as Google and Facebook, who offered to partner with or buy Skype for $3 - $4 billion.Read the rest...

Renting out? Do it Right.

Cheryl Johnson — Mon, 16 May 2011 05:00:00 +0000

Interested in renting out a room in your home or rental property? In this economy when houses are increasingly difficult to sell, renting may provide a lucrative alternative. Others look at renting as easy money. Just spruce up a place, do a little maintenance and watch the money come rolling in. The truth is that it can be a dream or it can be your worst nightmare. If you have good renters that pay on time and take care of the property, renting can be a good source of income. However, like any worthwhile venture, it’s not a get-rich-scheme and requires advance planning to increase your chances of success.Read the rest...

Never Miss Mileage Deductions Again

Cheryl Johnson — Wed, 04 May 2011 20:15:41 +0000

If you own a small business or are an employee with business mileage, you know that the mileage deduction can save you money on your taxes. The rate is going up in 2011 to 51¢ per mile, making it an even more lucrative deduction. However, keeping track of mileage can be a hassle; forgetting to record trips, having to guess at mileage and keeping up with written logs can be time consuming and stressful. There’s a handy little gadget that can take those problems off your hands; it’s called CarCheckup, and it makes keeping up with mileage virtually painless.Read the rest...

Is Network Marketing for You? What You Need to Know...

Heather Hollingsworth — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 05:00:00 +0000

Network marketing jobs can be extremely lucrative for individuals who enjoy selling products directly to their customers. Most network marketing positions allow the salesperson to control his or her salary through choosing how aggressively they approach their sales work. It can be a nice part time job for a little extra spending money, or it can be full time work that pays all of the bills. Before you dive into the network marketing world, you need to decide if this kind of work is right for you.Read the rest...

eBay Buys GSI, but Why?

Jessica Bosari — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:13:28 +0000

eBay, in a deal announced on Monday, March 28th, has bought out GSI Commerce. GSI is a multi-service company that currently provides e-commerce solutions, including marketing, payment processing and customer service, to over 180 different companies such as Zales, Toys R Us and Radio Shack. The merger deal, worth $2.4 billion dollars, is eBay's most expensive purchase since 2005 when the online auction company bought Skype for $2.6 billion.Read the rest...

How to Fix the Economy: It Starts With You

Jessica Bosari — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:00:00 +0000

The economy is still in dire straits, but there is a light of improvement beginning to shine. You may not realize that the actions of each individual can make a big difference for the country as a whole. In a consumer-driven economy, you are the cogs turning the wheel. I'm not saying you should spend more money or buy more stuff. I'm saying, you can help by choosing where you spend your money more carefully.Read the rest...

How to Send and Receive Faxes for Free - Really!

Jessica Bosari — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 06:00:00 +0000

You can send and receive faxes for free, even without a fax machine! All you need is a computer and an email address. If you only use faxes occasionally for personal use, you don’t need to buy a fax machine, sign up for a paid fax service, or run across town to the office supply store or library. While you won't find a free option that is ideal for business, you can still send business faxes for very little money without buying a fax service subscription. To do the job, you need two different services.Read the rest...

7 Free Productivity Apps: Opera versus Chrome

Jessica Bosari — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:56:45 +0000

I’m a fickle mistress. No sooner have I started using one mind-blowing free application that I find yet another, more exciting, simpler and easier to use app. Such was my experience this morning, in a fit of unproductive procrastination (or so I thought at the time). The discovery of these amazing free apps has inspired me to work this time, so perhaps my meandering was for good purpose!Read the rest...

Four Ways to Cut Small Business Costs

Jessica Bosari — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 17:39:49 +0000

You have probably been bootstrapping your business without even knowing it. If you’re using your own money, or pouring your profits right back into the business, that’s what you’ve been up to. You can get more from bootstrapping by learning how to cut business expenses. The more you cut, the more investment capital remains to grow the enterprise.Read the rest...

6 Ways New Entrepreneurs & Freelancers Can Save Money Now

Money Crashers — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 21:12:11 +0000

As a fledgling entrepreneur myself, I can tell you there is a lot of uncertainty when first starting your own business. In fact, I plan on quitting my day job and pursuing my business ventures full-time very soon. Once the stable paychecks and the financial security of a day job are no longer in my life, I definitely foresee some anxious moments.Read the rest...

Blogging - The Low Cost, High Return Marketing Tool for Small Business

Jessica Bosari — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:04 +0000

For service driven markets, blogging has proven over the last several years to be a low cost, high return form of marketing. While product-driven companies typically need to focus on providing exceptional products and advertising, service-driven markets rely more on presenting their services as reliable and trustworthy in a place where potential clients might notice.Read the rest...

How to Save for a Large Purchase

Jessica Bosari — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 18:27:44 +0000

Alright honestly, who likes saving money? Not too many people. The savings rate before the recession started proves that. However, there are times when it must be done. Not being able to purchase a needed vehicle may make your life a little more difficult. While saving for large purchase is not something that you can do overnight, these tips can help.Read the rest...

Five Money-Saving Tips for Your Small Business Startup

dlawwill — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 02:01:09 +0000

Starting a business - whether it is a brick and mortar establishment - or an online venue it can require a significant amount of time and capital to start. Thankfully, the web provides several shortcuts to bypassing the costs that most traditional business owners have to pay when beginning their businesses. Learn a few ways to save when opening an online business.Read the rest...

The're at it Again! How Credit Card Companies are Trying to Dupe Consumers

Jessica Bosari — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:44:25 +0000

The introduction of credit cards in the early nineteen fifties created an economic monster that has rapidly drained the life blood out of the economy of the United States. Credit cards have become addictive, creating a nation of credit junkies. The usage of credit cards has increased the cost of living by twenty to thirty percent or more for consumers, while filling the coffers of the credit card companies with trillions of dollars in interest. While the CARD act, enacted in May 2009 and put into effect February 2010 changed some of that, the companies have found a loophole and are already trying to exploit consumers with it.Read the rest...

Completely free conference calling, really.

Jessica Bosari — Mon, 10 May 2010 10:00:43 +0000

Yep. Conference calling for free...iotum, a communications company, recently launched a new service called calliflower. If you've used a business-oriented conference bridge before, it has all of those features, but it's even a bit more than that.

From their web-based dashboard,you can create calls and invite participants as well as manage and record the call. It also provides you and the other callers with a visual information about the call and the people on it. If you have documents related to the call, you can upload those into the interface to share them with everyone...Read the rest...

Business Taxes 101: The Basics

Jessica Bosari — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:16:37 +0000

Filing business tax returns can feel like a major ordeal, especially if you're not great with paperwork or numbers. Don't assume you have to file in the spring. Here are the basics of business taxes, when to file and other things you should know. Read the rest...

When to file

Failure to file on time results in a late payment penalty plus interest. If you owe taxes, you'll be charged an additional 5% monthly, up to a maximum of 25%, so know when to file and ensure you meet the deadline.

Save money on your home internet business

Jessica Bosari — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:01:53 +0000

When you finally make the leap and start your own home-based Internet business, it’s vital you think carefully where you can spend your money wisely and where you can save. By making some smart decisions, you can boost your success and help your business make more money. Assuming you’ve done your research before starting the business and you know who your target audience is, there are a few things you can do to save money on spreading the word about your business. Read the rest...

Year End Savings for Small Business

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:22:04 +0000

This is a unique time in history to run a small business. Many start-ups are able to operate with virtually no overhead, mobile communication and computing, and with plenty of pay-as you-go contract employees to choose from.

And while, yes, the economy is slow to recover from last year’s meltdown, the stimulus efforts to get consumers to spend their money presents a golden opportunity to buy whatever you need to thrive going forward. It’s time to roll up your sleeves and take advantage of this year’s year-end bargains.

They are better than ever. Here are a few examples of what’s out there and how your business can benefit: Read the rest...

Nine ways to save money on office supplies

Tyra — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:40:16 +0000

You probably want to keep your office space or desk well stocked to be efficient in your work, but the price can sure add up. If you shop smart, you can keep a chunk of change in your wallet. Here's how... Read the rest...

Incorporate as an LLC, S-corp, or C-Corp ?

billeater — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:40:38 +0000

Planning on starting a business soon? One of the first decisions you'll need to make is what type of entity your business is going to be. The most common choices are to form the company as an LLC, S-Corporation, C-Corporation, or as a Sole Proprietor.

Each one has advantages and disadvantages, and depending on the type of business you are starting, you could save yourself a significant amount of money by choosing the right one for your needs. Each entity varies, with some of them excelling at simplicity and flexibility, others with certain tax or legal benefits. Read the rest...

Free web presentation service, similar to WebEx

billeater — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:00:20 +0000

WebEx™ is a great service, and you've probably either hosted a session with it yourself, or used it as a meeting participant. However, even the lowest cost plans are $39 to $59 monthly, or 33 cents a minute per meeting participant. The most common use of this kind of software is to share a presentation with a number of remote participants, with the meeting leader controlling the presentation.Read the rest...

Tips on Buying a Computer on a Budget...

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:51:41 +0000

While computers are great pieces of technology to have, they can be expensive to purchase. By looking in the right places or catching great after-holiday sales, you can find an affordable computer without too much trouble. When your family needs a computer for school or work, and your budget is fixed, it can be hard trying to figure out how to come up with the funding for one. There are ways to get the computer that you need without spending a lot of money. You just have to know where and when to shop, to get the deal(s) that you are looking for.Read the rest...

Save 8 to 26 percent on small business FedEx shipping

billeater — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:00:00 +0000

If you have been doing the shipping for your small business at a local pack and mail service, or at a FedEx store, you can save quite a bit by going direct, and adding a special discount available to certain credit card holders...Read the rest...