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9 Part-Time Home Business Ideas

nicherv — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:28:29 +0000

Many people have had a dream of starting their own business but are afraid to give up the security of their day job and risk everything on self employment. Others would like to find a way to supplement their income while doing something they love. Here are 9 business you can start from home part time and grow while you still have your full-time job. You're sure to learn a lot about running your business and you'll be able to test the waters without taking a huge risk. 1. Home Based Business Idea - Computer Tutor If you're good with computers and know your way around a laptop and a desktop and you have a patient personality, starting a part-time business as a computer tutor can provide extra income nights and weekends and give you time to start growing your client list and word-of-mouth referrals. You can get started with just minimal advertising and keep your services confined to a small area so you don't run up any travel expenses. This part-time business can also lead to a Continue Reading

10 Signs of a Great Franchise Opportunity

nicherv — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:10:58 +0000

How do you know when you've found the right franchise for you? A good franchise opportunity has these 10 vital signs: 1. Industry growth. What is the growth potential of the industry you're considering? Some franchisors provide market research on their industry, but don't rely on this information alone. Do your own research. Equally important is growth potential in your local area. Frozen yogurt may be the hottest franchise trend, but if your neighborhood is already saturated with yogurt shops, it's not a good opportunity for you. 2. Unit growth. Ongoing growth in the number of franchise units shows that a franchise is thriving. One key benefit of buying a franchise compared to starting your own business from scratch is the franchisor's name and brand recognition -- and the more units that are open, the more brand awareness consumers have. 3. Strong support from the franchisor. What kind of training and assistance do you receive to get your franchise up and running -- and keep it Continue Reading

How To Create a Great Business Name

nicherv — Sun, 31 May 2009 23:52:47 +0000

A great name is the beginning of a great brand. It should be memorable and create a certain feeling when heard. Here's a quick how-to on creating one and making sure it's not already used. Difficulty: Average Time Required: A few hours Here's How: Brainstorm. Think about how you want people to feel when they hear the name. Write down the words on paper and then categorize them by primary meaning. Relate. Think about related words and phrases that evoke the feelings you want. Hit the thesaurus and find all the synonyms for your words and phrases. Relate more. Find out the Greek and Latin translations of your words. Figure out what colors, gemstones, plants, animals, etc., relate to your words. Experiment. Start playing with combinations of your various words and partial words. Don't be judgmental now - just make a list. Reflect. Review your list and just give some thought to each name. How does it make you feel when you hear it? Communicate. Go over the list with someone you trust. Continue Reading

Exit Strategies for Your Business

nicherv — Wed, 27 May 2009 11:59:32 +0000

If you're thinking ahead to the day when you'll no longer run your business, think about these five exit strategies now so you'll be prepared for your future. Entrepreneurs live for the struggle of launching their businesses. But one thing they often forget is that decisions made on day one can have huge implications down the road. You see, it's not enough to build a business worth a fortune; you have to make sure you have an exit strategy, a way to get the money back out. For those of you who like to plan ahead--and for those of you who don't but should--here are the five primary exit strategies available to most entrepreneurs: The Modified Nike Maneuver: Just Take It. One favorite exit strategy of some forward-thinking business owners is simply to bleed the company dry on a daily basis. I don't mean run it in the red--I mean pay yourself a huge salary, reward yourself with a gigantic bonus regardless of actual company performance, and issue a special class of shares that only you Continue Reading

Assessing Income Opportunity Home Based Business Ideas

nicherv — Sun, 24 May 2009 00:05:21 +0000

With literally thousands of opportunities available to entrepreneurs, it may seem difficult at times to decide which idea you should focus on to develop and nurture into a fledgling business. Many people spend too much time developing an idea, only to find out that there is some significant weakness that is preventing them from being successful. Having a set of quick assessment criteria to apply to every idea can save a great deal of time and allow you to focus on the high potential winners. Everyones assessment criteria will differ since their objectives and personal requirements will vary. In addition your list will grow and also be fined tuned overtime as you gain experience with it. Sometimes learning what you like to do and do not like to do will also cause you to make adjustments as well. So what sort of criteria should be in an early assessment criteria list for assessing home based business ideas? The standard items for everyone should include the following: what are the Continue Reading

The Top Ten Funny Franchise Names that Mean Serious Business

nicherv — Sat, 23 May 2009 18:56:32 +0000

Need help thinking of a great franchise name? Look at some of the top 10 funny franchise names that mean serious business! Nerds ToGo So many individuals and businesses rely on their computers for communication. Furthermore, many businesses simply can not function if their computers are not working properly. As people struggle to keep up with advancing technology, many of them work on computers everyday and still have no idea how to make even the simplest repairs when things go wrong. Of course, this is true because computers and complex machines and someone who is not qualified to work on them should always call for help. Even so, many computer repair stores have a "bring it in and we’ll fix it" sort of approach. Nerds ToGo, however, has revolutionized the computer services industry by offering a "we come to you model." After all, people do not have the time and energy to break down their computers and take them to the repair shop. Moreover, this would be an impossible task for Continue Reading

Make Money Online Without Spending a Dime

nicherv — Sat, 23 May 2009 02:40:47 +0000

Even with no product and no Web site, you can get paid for what and who you know Making money online used to pretty much require you to have your own Web site, products to sell and some marketing savvy. But a new generation of dot-coms have arisen that will pay you for what you know and who you know without you having to be a web designer or a marketing genius. But it's hard to tell hype from the real deal. I did a search on "make money online" and "making money online", and much of the information out there is just promoting various infoproducts, mostly about Internet marketing. I see why people sometimes ask, "Is anyone making money online besides Internet marketing experts?" So I put together a list of business opportunities with legitimate companies that: * Pay cash, not just points towards rewards or a chance to win money * Don't require you to have your own Web domain or your own products * Don't involve any hard-selling * Aren't just promoting more Internet marketing * Give a Continue Reading

10 Legitimate Businesses You Can Start for Under $20

nicherv — Sat, 23 May 2009 02:19:11 +0000

Business Ideas on a Budget Whether you're starting a business on the side while still employed elsewhere, a student or homemaker looking for extra income, or unemployed and trying to figure out what to do, there are plenty of opportunities for you to start up a side business inexpensively. It's unlikely any of these will make you a living in the first few months, but they all have the potential to grow into full-time businesses. We'll take a look at 10 such opportunities and, most importantly, tell you what to do with the $20! 1. Webpreneur It's what everyone who's ever surfed the Web dreams of—just stick a web site up there and watch the cash roll in! Well, that just doesn't happen overnight, but the fact of the matter is it's really not very hard to do. To do it right, start by picking a subject matter you know a lot about. Then get a domain and create a web site. It doesn't even matter what technology you use—just be totally anal-retentive about it looking good and provide Continue Reading