Things You'll Need:
- Multifunction Fax Machines
- Telephones
- Desk Lamps
- Used Furniture
- Trade Magazines
- Accountants
- Attorney
- Office Supplies
- Used Computers
- Small-business Accounting Software
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Step 1
Keep complete and accurate accounting records, and review your expenses at the end of each month to determine where you could cut back.
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Step 2
Join a purchasing alliance for small and home-based businesses to get discounts on everything from health insurance to office supplies.
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Step 3
Purchase multifunction office machines. For example, look for a fax machine that also copies and scans documents.
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Step 4
Take tax deductions for business use of your vehicle and home.
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Step 5
Earn supplier discounts. Often a supplier will offer a 2-percent discount if an invoice is paid within 10 days of the invoice date.
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Step 6
Give free Internet access services a try (see 'eHow to Evaluate Free Internet Service Providers').
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Step 7
Go over your insurance coverage with your agent and look for ways to cut your premiums. Consider adding an incidental business option to your existing homeowner's insurance at a much lower cost than a standard business liability policy. Shut off nonessential equipment at night.
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Step 8
Check garage sales and thrift stores for office furniture. You can get great bargains, and sometimes you can even find like-new used or reconditioned fax machines and typewriters.












Comments
lucyyy said
on 5/5/2009 Don't forget the savings on work clothes! Some home business owners wear the same bathrobe every day for work. Others feel like they need to be showered and dressed to really get down to work. But you certainly don't need the same work wardrobe you'd have for most office jobs.
foxynyc said
on 5/4/2009 great ideas
tinksmagic said
on 2/26/2009 Great ideas! Sorry you have trolls :( These are all items to consider.
ABC123S said
on 12/18/2008 I did start my home based business a few years ago, but didn't really follow through with it and things didn't take off. I then started working at home part time and kept my day job as a teacher. I will have my second child in a few months and plan on staying at home full time. I've applied to several at home jobs and also the http://www.document-do-it-yourself-service.com/jobs.html link. I really hope I hear something soon.
Sarah
S56Pell said
on 11/28/2008 Oh Great!! I think I've got everything on the list, lol. I haven't gotten my home based business off the ground as yet. I work at home though and also trying to get things to where I can manage a home based business. Thanks for the extra info. Nice to know I'm right on track, lol.
Sandy
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