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Be Alert, Work At Home Scams Are On The Rise!
in Home Based Business, on January 20, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 1520753 With the increasingly grim economic forecast and rising unemployment rates, the amount of work at home scams on the net is increasing. The most popular right now are the money mule schemes, which masquerade as job ads for at home "shipping cl...
Tax Time Is Here!
in Home Based Business, on January 9, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 1274521 It's that time of year again. Now's the time to make sure you have all the tax documents you need. If you work as an independent contractor, you'll need to get 1099's from the companies you did work for. You may also need to file a S...
New Year, New Goals!
in Home Based Business, on January 6, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 7736556 Happy New Year everyone! Now that 2009 is upon us, bringing us a new president and the promise of change, what are your goals for your business? Vote and let us know!
How's Business?
in Home Based Business, on December 12, 2008
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Happy Thankgiving
in Home Based Business, on November 27, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 315245 Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Take time out from your business to enjoy your family and friends and count your blessings. In today's tough times, every one counts! Once you've filled up and gotten your Black Friday bargains, get back to work a...
Staying Upbeat in During Tough Times
in Home Based Business, on November 10, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Rhienna Cutler With the economic forecast filled with nothing but doom and gloom, it's hard to not feel worried and anxious. It seems like job security, whether you are an employee or self employed, is a thing of the past. While many businesses are being for...
Get Out and Vote!
in I got Spam?!, on November 3, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Jon Helgason Hey everyone, no matter how busy your business may be, take the time to get out and vote tomorrow. This is perhaps the most important presidential election in history and the outcome will affect us all one way or the other. Don't sit back thinking...
Get Out and Vote
in Home Based Business, on November 3, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Jon Helgason Hey everyone, no matter how busy your business may be, take the time to get out and vote tomorrow. This is perhaps the most important presidential election in history and the outcome will affect us all one way or the other. Don't sit back thinking...
The Economy and Your Business
in Home Based Business, on October 18, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Chad Anderson
The current state of the economy has many Americans worried about their financial futures. Everyday brings news of another company laying off workers or being taken over. While freelancers usually have an advantage in tough times, many are stil...
Feeling Secure in an Insecure Ecomony
in Home Based Business, on October 6, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , christine balderas The gloomy economic forecast has most of us worried. If you're self employed you may be feeling especially uneasy. Unlike traditional employees, we can't head to the unemployment office if we find ourselves out of work. Fortunately for u...
Back on My Feet
in Home Based Business, on October 4, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Paul Rosado
Hi everyone! I apologize for the lack of posts lately. I've been under the weather. Posting will resume today so stay tuned!
Coworking Sites
in Home Based Business, on September 16, 2008
© Travis Isaacs
Working from home can be a fun and rewarding experience in many ways, but it also tends to be isolating. Unlike traditional workers, we don't have co-workers to chat with or vent to. For many of us we may go days or weeks without talking face to face with people, and for so...
Canadian Election Focuses on Self Employed
in Home Based Business, on September 15, 2008
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 4583601 A Federal Election is underway in Canada and one of the political parties involved, the Tories, is hoping to capture the vote of the countries thousands of self employed workers but promising to expand government benefits such as parenta...
McCain, Obama, and Home Businesses
in Home Based Business, on September 9, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 6354025 Hello readers! For this post I want to talk about the upcoming presidential election and ask you what you think about the candidates . Which one do you think will do the most for those of us who own home based businesses, telecommute, work at home ...
Home Office Tools: The MagicJack
in Home Based Business, on August 30, 2008
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The MagicJack is advertised as a money saving solution for both businesses and consumers. It works by plugging into your USB port and allowing you to make local and long distancce calls over your high speed internet connection for free. It costs ...
Protecting Yourself Against Scams
in Home Based Business, on August 29, 2008
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Anyone who watches TV has probably seen at least one infomercial promising an amazing home business opportunity. Just about all of them are scams and the only one making the huge amounts of money they promise is the company behind the scam. Unfortun...
Scam Alert: "Winning In The Cash Flow Business"
in Home Based Business, on August 28, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Norman Chan If you're a night owl you've probably seen an infomercial about a home based business "opportunity" called "Winning in the Cash Flow Business". It's hosted by a man named Russ Dalbey who claims you can make huge amount...
Red Flags to Watch for When Looking For Work at Home Jobs
in Home Based Business, on August 16, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Norman Chan
With the state of the economy and rising gas prices, working from home is more popular than it's ever been. Companies all across the country are encouraging their employees to telecommute and still more are creating online and Work from home ...
5 Things No Home Office Should Be Without.
in Home Based Business, on August 15, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 5546755 Home offices come in all sizes, ranging from a corner of the dining room table to full rooms dedicated to the home business. What's your office like? No matter what size it is, there are a few things no good home office should be without!
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Projecting a Professional Image
in Home Based Business, on August 14, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, christine balderas Projecting a professional image for your business isn't always easy, especially when the dog's barking, the kids are fighting, and your neighbor's trying out his new leaf blower . Newsday has an excellent article on home busine...
Verizon Pushing Too Hard For FIOS?
in Home Based Business, on August 8, 2008
Perhaps the most important tool a home based business owner has is Internet access. Without it, many of us would be hard pressed to get much done. Most of us pay a decent sum each month for either DSL or Cable Internet service. In my case, it's DSL, courtesy of verizon . Having Internet a...
BBB Warns of New Work at Home Scam
in Home Based Business, on August 4, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 4277865 The BBB is warning of a new work at home scam . A website calling itself CashKrazy.com promises lots of cash for simply signing up and answering surveys. Users who sign up are also subscribed to "InBox Dollars" and "Survey Spot"...
Hilton Hotels Announces Work At Home Program for Reservation Agents
in Home Based Business, on July 28, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, David H. Lewis hilton hotels has announced a new program that allows their Reservation Agents and Customer Service Reps to work from home. Called Hilton@Home it was designed in response to rising gas costs and the weak economy.
Today's consumer demands...
Working at home can be key bootstrap
in BootStrapMe, on July 25, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Alex Slobodkin
Moms of young children may do it to spend more time with their families.
Some workers may prefer it as a life-style choice allowing more time for family and personal pursuits and as way to save gas money in these trying economic times.
For boots...
Marketing Do's and Don'ts
in Home Based Business, on July 11, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 5938710 For most home business owners marketing is far from a favorite chore. However, for a business to be successful it has to be done. Here are a few tips to make it a little less painful!
Do join forums and discussion lists related to your business a...
Preparing Your Business for Your Vacation
in Home Based Business, on July 10, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Alex Slobodkin Summer is in full swing, and if you are like most folks, it's also vacation time. Here are some tips to prepare your business for your richly deserved time off:
Do give your clients plenty of notice. They will appreciate it, and your professi...
Work At Home Jobs
in Home Based Business, on July 5, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 4845945 Here is a terrific article from the Hartford Courant about working from home. It offers some great information, stats and tips. For example did you know that the ratio of scams to legitimate work at home job ads on the internet is a whoppin...
HP Issues Laptop Advisory
in Home Based Business, on June 27, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 6031857 If you're like me, your computer is an essential tool in running your home business. For those of you with an hp notebook , there is an important announcement you need to know about. HP is acknowledging that there is a known hardware issue...
The Mobile Home Office
in Home Based Business, on June 20, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Don Bayley
This is the time of year when most of us would rather be anywhere but at our desks-and for those of us who work from home, we can be! This is one of the true benefits of working from home. If you've got a laptop you can take your office anywhere! ...
Handling Your Home Business In a Crisis
in Home Based Business, on June 16, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 5877587 In the past few weeks I've weathered several small crisis'. I had a catastrophic computer crash, and then just last week a sudden death in my family. I'm sure I'm not the only one-with severe weather affecting people all over the cou...
Getting an EIN
in Home Based Business, on June 9, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Brandon Rose
Hello my fellow home business owners! I apologize for my absence..my DSL service went out Thursday and didn't get fixed til today. Don't you just love technology?
Taxes are one area where home business owners don't have an advantage. N...
Desk Solution For Small Spaces
in Home Based Business, on May 31, 2008
Many home business owners face the same problem-no space! Here is a solution. This beautiful desk is compact enough to fit into a corner or alcove, yet with it's wide surface and attached two drawer filing cabinet , it has lots of room. It looks stylish and professional too, and it'...
Resume Tips For Telecommuting Jobs
in Home Based Business, on May 29, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Tammy Peluso Looking for a telecommuting job? You're not alone. With gas prices rising higher and higher telecommuting and home based businesses are more popular than ever. CNN has a great article with tips to help your resume stand out. Check it out here .
How To Find a Real Work At Home Job
in Home Based Business, on May 22, 2008
© Bob Randall
Looking for a real work at home job? It's not easy. There are a tremendous amount of scams out there, some which can even land you in jail. However, there are a lot of legit opportunities out there as well, and with gas prices soaring work from home positions will onl...
TierOneAds Now Available!
in Home Based Business, on May 18, 2008
I'd like to interrupt our regular programming for just a minute to tell you about Creative Weblogging's new ad network called TierOne ads. This network allows bloggers to register for free and set their own CPM rates. Advertisers are then able to chose the ones that best fit both their...
Is Your Business Data Backed Up?
in Home Based Business, on May 16, 2008
© Stinging Eyes
If not, it should be, and quickly-and not just in one place either. I got a hard lesson in that this week. The hard drive on my main business PC died. I had two backups-one on the PC's secondary hard drive and one on a usb stick. I also had other data such as pictures and m...
National Work From Home Day
in Home Based Business, on May 15, 2008
© TedsBlog
Today is National Work From Home Day in the UK. Over 5 million people will say goodbye to their commutes and work from home. I think it's a wonderful idea and something the U.S. needs to adopt. With the price of gas continuing to rise, working from home is becoming a more econ...
Business Hours and the Home Office
in Home Based Business, on May 10, 2008
© roland
I recently realized that although I have a thriving home business, I've never set down any official business hours. I do try and take at least one day a week off, but other than that I am pretty much always available to my clients. Since they are located all over, from Oregon to t...
MLM/Network Marketing-What's Your Take
in Home Based Business, on May 8, 2008
Are you involved in a successful MLM/Network Marketing program? Or, have you been burned by one? I'd like to hear from you. I get questions from readers all the time asking about these programs and if they are really all they're cracked up to be. So lets hear it from you-give us the ni...
Postal Service Issues Advisory on Work at Home "Reshipping" Scam
in Home Based Business, on May 3, 2008
© jepoirrier
The Postal Service has issued an advisory on a growing work at home scam. This one is called Reshipping. How it works is like this. The victim answers an ad offering a work at home opportunity. The job seems simple enough. Receive packages at your home and repackage them, then s...
Homeowner's Insurance and Your Home Business
in Home Based Business, on May 2, 2008
© Laineys Repertoire
Think your homeowner's insurance is all you need to cover your home business? Think again! Homeowner's insurance won't cover any damage or loss to your home office, inventory, or equipment. For that coverage you may need several types of insurance, depending on...
Herbalife President Resigns in Disgrace
in Home Based Business, on May 1, 2008
© gruntzooki
Herbalife President Gregory Probert resigned today after admitting he lied about his academic credentials. He claimed in his biography that he had an MBA from California State University but last week admitted he had never actually completed the requirements for one. He had ...
Wallet Friendly Home Office Makeovers
in Home Based Business, on April 26, 2008
© Bill Lim
Yesterday I showed you before and after photos of my home office makeover. Today I'll tell you where I got my great new desk and organizational supplies. I used two great retailers, Levenger and The Container Store. My amazingly cool looking 3 story file organizer came from Le...
Home Office Makeovers
in Home Based Business, on April 25, 2008
I recently gave my home office (actually an alcove in my living room) a makeover. Let me know what you think. In tomorrow's post I'll talk more about how you can give your home office a makeover that's wallet friendly!
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Registering Your Business
in Home Based Business, on April 19, 2008
© ifindkarma
If you've started your own home based business, you'll probably have to register it with your state. This involves filling out a simple form and paying a fee of anywhere from $25 to $200 depending on your state's fee structure. Some states also require you to place an ...
Setting Up a Home Office
in Home Based Business, on April 18, 2008
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I was a guest blogger on WorkFromHomeMomma this week! I discussed setting up a home office and gave some tips on how to make it as comfortable and productive a place as possible. Check it out here and let me know what you think!
Home Office Supplies to Drool Over
in Home Based Business, on April 17, 2008
The latest Levenger catalog arrived in my mailbox today. If you've never heard of them, they are a company specializing in high quality office supplies, furniture, and as their logo states "Tools for Serious Readers". Their offerings are just gorgeous-I swear it's office supp...
Compact and Wallet Friendly Laptop For the Home Office and Beyond
in Home Based Business, on April 11, 2008
Are you looking for a low cost yet portable computing solution for your home office? I was too and found it in the new Asus Eee PC . This little dynamo sports a crisp 7 inch screen, 512MB of RAM, a 4GB solid state hard drive (this means no moving parts, which makes worrying about bumps and jars...
Job or Self-Employment?
in Home Based Business, on April 10, 2008
© stephentrepreneur
AARP has a great article on how to decide which is best for you. For some of us, it's a difficult and often scary decision to make. For others, like me, the choice was easy. I was fed up with the 9-5 grind, the office politics, the commute, all of it. I knew I was mea...
Top 5 Work At Home & Home Based Business Scams
in Home Based Business, on April 5, 2008
Here is a list of the top home based business and work at home scams and how to avoid them:
1. envelope stuffing - This scam has been around for decades. The ad promises big bucks for stuffing envelopes-all you have to do is pay a small processing fee. What do you get in return? A bookl...
Short on Workspace?
in Home Based Business, on April 4, 2008
If you're like a lot of us home based business owners, your space is probably limited, yet you need a workspace. If you're tired of sharing the dining room table or working on your couch or bed, fingerhut is offering a very nice desk at a great price. It's small and compact-...
Spring Cleaning For Your Home Office
in Home Based Business, on March 22, 2008
Whether you have an entire room or like me, just a corner of the living room, your office could probably use some spring cleaning . Here are a few tips.
1. Get rid of clutter. The very first thing to do is to go thorough your desk and surroundings and get rid of any papers, catalogs, etc, you ...
Get a Free Phone Number for Your Business
in Home Based Business, on March 21, 2008
Having a separate phone number for your business is both convenient and professional looking, but not everyone wants to deal with the expense of adding a second line to their home phone or the hassle of having two cell phones. There is an easier way. Check out Grand Central . This is a service ...
Sick Days and the Self-Employed
in Home Based Business, on March 20, 2008
... 2MinuteCommute has been quiet this week and for that I apologize. I caught a nifty stomach bug which put me out of commission for a few Days . It also got me thinking about sick days and us s...
Saturday Scam Alert: "Mystery Shoppers"
in Home Based Business, on March 15, 2008
There's a new work at home scam out there, folks. This one involves mystery shoppers. The ads claim you can make $500 a week as one. Mystery shoppers are folks paid to shop at and evaluate retailers. This particular scam invites people to evaluate western union by accepting a check, ca...
Thumbs Up For Vistaprint!
in Home Based Business, on March 14, 2008
Recently I posted an entry recommending Vistaprint as a great place for the home business owner to order business cards. I just wanted to add to that recommendation as I received an order from them yesterday. Not only did I order business cards, which are gorgeous, I also ordered some note pads...
Don't Put All Your Eggs In One Basket!
in Home Based Business, on March 14, 2008
Sure it may be a cliche but it's true. Let me explain. This morning I got a bit of a scare. A client of mine, and my highest paying one at that, emailed me to let me know his bosses were throwing around that dreaded phrase "budget cuts". Ugh! Fortunately it turns out whatever ones a...
Resources for Home Based Workers
in Home Based Business, on March 8, 2008
Looking for a home based job? I found an interesting and informative website that may help. I've checked it out and it looks pretty good. They don't charge a dime to access to their listings, and the positions I've read about so far look legit No rebate or payment processors here. C...
Companies That Hire Home Based Workers
in Home Based Business, on March 7, 2008
Want to work from home but a home based business just isn't for you? Fear not! There are many companies hiring home based workers these days, and Jobs@AOL just did a great article with links to the best. Most of the openings are for sales, customer service, or technical support posit...
You Know You've Made It When...
in Home Based Business, on March 6, 2008
You know you've made it when someone wants to interview you about your business! I was fortunate enough to have this happen to me, and you can read it here . It was a lot of fun and it gave me a valuable addition to my website, as well as free advertising ! If you ever have the chance ...
Is Network Marketing Right For You?
in Home Based Business, on March 1, 2008
If you've done even the slightest bit of research on home based business opportunities , you've probably heard of Network Marketing. Its a new name for an old business, multilevel marketing or MLM. This type of business involves not only selling a product, but recruiting others to d...
Taxes and Home Based Business
in Home Based Business, on February 29, 2008
Tax time is upon us again and if you are a Home based business owner or otherwise self-employed, taxes can be a real headache. 1099's, Schedule C's, Estimated Taxes, Quarterly Payments...it can really be overwhelming. Take my advice, don't do it yourself, at least not the first ye...
Free Business Cards
in Home Based Business, on February 29, 2008
Business cards are a must for every business owner-here are a couple of ways to get some for free!
Overnight Prints is offering 100 business cards for free. You can also purchase 250 for just $24.95 and 1000 for only $39.95. Their cards are full color and high quality.
Vistaprint also offe...
Online Networking for Homebased Business Owners
in Home Based Business, on February 25, 2008
Working from home is usually a solitary and sometimes loney pursuit. If you're feeling the pangs of isolation, try these online forums where you can meet, chat with and network with home based business owners and work at homer's just like you!
Work at Home Forum
Work at Home Moms...
Reader Feedback
in Home Based Business, on February 25, 2008
... Hello Readers! We at the 2MinuteCommute would like to hear from you, the readers. We want to know what you think. What things do you want to see more of? What things do you wish there was less of? ...
Why I Love Having a Home Based Business
in Home Based Business, on February 22, 2008
Today is a perfect example of why a home based business is worth the effort. Right now it is 25 degrees out and snowing heavily. The forecast is for a very snowy, icy, stormy day. In another hour or two, the folks who have "regular" jobs will be getting up and heading out into th...
Interesting New Scam Targeting Home Businesses
in Home Based Business, on February 19, 2008
I got an interesting email today. It was from a friend and fellow business owner. The message raved about a new marketing opportunity that not only guaranteed my business website would get a tremendous increase in traffic, but I could make a hefty profit each month just by adding some links to my...
Technical Difficulties
in Home Based Business, on February 17, 2008
... by spammers, those folks we all love to hate.
CW is back now, so please bear with me as we get the 2MinuteCommute back on track!
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Crazy Like a Fox? Maybe, If You Fall For This!
in Home Based Business, on February 10, 2008
Have you seen this commercial on T.V.? It's full of cheerful people talking about how they make thousands a day with their home based business, and has a cartoon fox telling you you can too, just go to his website to get a free "Home Business Training Package". Notice how they...
Home Based Business Scams
in Home Based Business, on February 9, 2008
I recently did a search on Google Video for " homebased business " and was amazed at what saw. Every scam and "opportunity" you've ever heard of was there. Missed the infomercial? You could find it there. Over 1,000 videos promising amazing home based businesses and the ch...
