Posts Tagged ‘Starting a Business’

Starting a Business During the Holidays

While you're running around to shops looking for last minute gifts or baking up a storm in the kitchen and worrying about getting your holiday decorations in place, it's probable that you're not thinking about starting a business at this time of year. But are there any benefits to doing so? Advantages to Starting a Business During the Holidays There may be a few advantages to starting a business at the end of the year - say between Thanksgiving and Christmas or whatever seasonal holidays you celebrate in December, including: Most shoppers are in a buying mood. If you plan to sell products this could work to your advantage, especially if you plan on starting a business that involves selling gift items. You may be able to reap some tax advantages by starting a business before the end of the year, specifically by capturing some deductions, including, but not limited to office-in-home tax deductions. Because stores are very competitive and offer extended sales during the Continue Reading

Break the 5 Barriers to Starting a Business

Many cubicle workers hate their jobs and secretly wish to start a business. It’s the Dilbert environment with a overbearing boss watching every move and taking credit for good ideas that feeds the dream of entrepreneurship. If ever there was a better time to start your own business now would be it. Entrepreneurs today have access to a wealth of knowledge, a variety of support sources and reduced startup costs. Break the 5 Barriers to Starting a Business No Money: Having enough money to start a business is claimed by many entrepreneur wannabees to thwarting their dreams. The reality of a successful business is to bootstrap it in the beginning and accomplish the most critical mission of any startup… finding a customer. Forget the fancy office, the cool CEO chair, or glossy four color brochures. It doesn’t take big dollars to start a small business. Over 48% of the Inc. 500 started their business with less than $20,000. No Time: Working a full-time job, raising a family, and Continue Reading