Self Employment

Have you ever had a day when you wished you had a partner to share the ups and downs of running your own business?

Infusionsoft's user conference InfusionCon is sharing great ideas and strategies to help small businesses grow. Worth a look.

Companies are finding that sites like Facebook can do more harm than good, unless employers establish a smart social media policy.

Often misperceived as nothing more than hobbyists and part-timers, home-based business owners represent one of the most educated, successful and growing sectors of the small business economy. And home-based businesses are on the...

For many new business owners, business incorporation may not be a four-letter word. Step back and ascertain whether incorporation is right for you. Here are some points to consider.

Deducting health care costs is one way I try to get at least a little bit back from the blood suckers that are constantly looking for creative ways to raise my premium --...

Millions of Americans are dreaming about leaving their current jobs to become their own boss. How you part ways with your employer can impact your future success. Be prepared to do it the...

Will you be willing to relinquish control of this important aspect in favor of some other advantages they might be offering?

For many years, marketing to seniors has been regarded as a waste of time - that this demographic was set in its ways and closed to new ideas. But a few years ago,...

When you are self-employed, you are responsible for a lot more when it comes to taxes. You can also find interesting deductions where you might not expect them. The California Society of CPAs...

Does running your own business ever make you feel like a glorified butler scurrying after your customers’ every whim? Do clients make you feel indebted to them for the pleasure of hearing them...

Through its scholarship program, ServiceMaster Clean, a successful commercial cleaning franchisor, awards new franchises to qualified women and minority applicants.

Here are several events that may trigger a need to re-evaluate your retirement plan.

Who hasn't dreamed of being their own boss? Answerable to no one and free to choose how and when you work, freelancing is an appealing career choice that continues to gain popularity largely...

The term “hobbypreneurs” has been used to describe passionate hobbyists that turn their hobbies into successful businesses. Recently, Intuit, the maker of many small business accounting and software programs commissioned a survey that...

What you need to know about the coming income verification requirements.

Here are ten events and trends that influenced risk management in 2009.

Today's guest post is written by Katherine Leslie, a 22-year-old college graduate with a degree in political economics. Her thoughts are insightful and may cause you to realize how bright and different many...