Small Business Basics

How to Advertise for Less

By Gardengates

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If you have a business or a product you want to sell, you need to get the word out. Advertising can be very expensive. Or not. Here are some ways to publicize what you offer without spending the big bucks... more »

How to Become A Freelance Graphic Designer

By ***amylaine

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Freelancing as a graphic designer can be a challenge when just starting in the market, but with a little hard work it can be profitable. Learn a few steps to get started in becoming a freelance graphic designer... more »

How to Become a Freelance Electronic Greeting Card Writer

By ***amylaine

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The electronic greeting card market is growing in numbers. So naturally the need for greeting card writers who can use their abilities to inspire electronically cards can be found. An electronic greeting card writer is different from the average ... more »

How to cancel or close your Pay Pal account

By SchoolOfLife

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Are you a merchant who uses Pay Pal to receive payment for your merchandise or services? Do you need to cancel your Pay Pal Account? Follow these simple steps and you'll be able to close your account quickly and easily... more »

How to Collect Delinquent Payments from Clients

By illuminator26

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It should be a sweet month you think to yourself. You’ve worked hard, billed your clients and are expecting to be compensated. Thirty days pass but you’ve received no check from XYZ. Then sixty. Next thing you know, you’re wondering if this ... more »

How to Create Great Business Cards With Your Own Digital Photos

By Psalmist4M

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If you are a great or average digital photographer and have shots you want to keep or share you may want to consider using them as advertisement for your business. Here are some simple steps:.. more »

How to Create Multiple Streams Of Income With A Website.

By ***amylaine

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Many say that creating multiple streams of income is a important aspect when looking to make a steady income online. Learn below how to create multiple income streams through a business website... more »

How to Create Successful Business Website

By Digi

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Congratulation, you finely decided to upgrade your business with a website. This is really important step which can take your business to a new level structurally and financially... more »

How to Design a Business Ad

By Gardengates

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To find the right venues to advertise takes time and research. Most are quite costly. So when you finally decide to advertise your business, you will want your ad to work! Here are some guidelines on how to put together a basic, good ad... more »

How to Design and Print Your Own Business Card

By Angelgirlpj

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If you have a business of your own designing and printing your own business card is a must, it will save you money and hassles of ordering them. You can take pictures that mean something to you and use them in your design... more »

How to Design Your Own Business Cards

By Gardengates

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Your business card represents you and the service or product you are offering. When you give your business card to someone, it will have to speak for you in your absence. Your card needs to be simple, eye-catching, memorable and reflect basic ... more »

How to Develop Your Small Business Marketing Strategy Elements

By georgelarson

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Developing and following a small business marketing plan is an essential task that must be continually undertaken. Marketing strategy elements that encompass shifts in market conditions, the economic outlook, or a significant change in what ... more »

How to Do It Before You Sell It - Pricing your Jewelry

By HeleneCanuck

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A really tough thing to do: pricing your custom made anything. But you must do it before you can sell it. A number of factors must be considered, not the least, your expertise and that illusive intellectual property... more »

How to Download Microsoft Office for Free

By mattgeorgia

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Writing programs and writing software is one of the main uses of computers. Document software is always in high demand, especially good text programs. One of the most well known is Microsoft Office which includes Microsoft Excel and Microsoft ... more »

How to Earn Extra Money By Adding An Affiliate Link.

By ***amylaine

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Ehow is a great place to earn from things you know, but there is only so much that you can say in a how to article. Sometimes a reader is looking for a longer explanation or a little something more. This will give you a opportunity to add a ... more »

How To Earn Extra Money Helping Others Become Earth Friendly

By ***amylaine

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Despite the lowing economy green or earth friendly business' are profitable. Not only do you make money but you can also earn while helping others. Here are a few low cost ideas to make extra money saving the environment... more »

How to equip a new office

By CruiseExpert

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When starting up, you don't need the best. Capitol is short. Make a budget and live with it. Make a list of what you will need , not what you want... more »

How to file a DBA in Orange County, California

By wiskcat

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So you finally decided to go into business for yourself!! And after all of the brainstorming, you have the perfect name for your business. Now you just need to file your name to make sure it is yours and stays yours... more »

How to Find Free Business Grants For Women

By ***amylaine

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Business grants for women are funded through various sources to inspire up and coming women entrepreneurs of various ages and ethnic back grounds... more »

How to Find Office Furniture

By mattgeorgia

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If you are starting a business you will need office furniture to give your office that professional office furniture look. Whether you need home office furniture or office furniture there are many ways to find a large selection of quality office ... more »

How to Find the Best Paper Shredder at the Best Price

By David Sarokin

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Paper shredders aren't just for the office any more. Many people have opted to shred their personal documents to help keep their private information private, and prevent identity theft. But which paper shredder is best for your needs? Here's ... more »

How to Find the Home Based Business For Your Personality

By brantsbabe

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You know you want to start a home based business. Working for someone else has you down, and you're tired of getting up and leaving the house each morning, just to do something you don't even enjoy. The first step in starting a home business is ... more »

How to Get a Small Business Credit Card

By HowardBThiname

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A business credit card is different from a consumer credit card because you use it to purchase needed equipment, materials and supplies. Often, a business credit card will also provide incentives for purchasing business-related materials... more »

How to get a toll free number

By 02SmithA

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If you have a small business and need to be in contact with your customers, a toll free number is something you'll want to consider. How do you go about getting a toll free number?.. more »

How to get free business directory assistance

By torque63

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Find yourself in a city while traveling and want to find a good place to eat or rent a car? You need directory assistance but the phone company charge you up the wazoo for their service, I will show show you how it's easy to use and it's free ... more »

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