Should You Self-Publish Your Book?

The following are five reasons why small businesses should self-publish (open publish) a book: 1.      Marketing. Being able to hand someone a book is more powerful and memorable than giving them a brochure or business card. Self-Publishing gets easier and easier each year for home-based entrepreneurs. 2.      Expertise. Having a book on a topic or niche is an effective way to establish a company...

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Blind Drop Shipping to Grow a Home-Based Business

A Business Secret Seldom Discussed By Brad Beiermann Ph.D., Hienote Inc. The concept of drop shipping is not new, but has found itself in the midst of a growth curve fueled by Internet commerce. As a retailer, you will put the product pictures on your site at retail pricing and wait for an order. Drop shipping is a process used by a manufacturer, or authorized wholesale distributor to ship your single item orders directly to your customers....

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How to Effectively Manage, Buy, and Sell Businesses

Franchisor Mike Schaack Successfully Provides Business Brokerage Services By Priscilla Y. Huff In 1999, based on the recommendations of a respected business friend and the positive results of his own research, Mike Schaack invested in Murphy Business & Financial, a premier franchise of business brokers located throughout the United States, Canada and parts of Europe. Presently, Schaack is Regional Director for the state of Colorado. When considering...

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How to Start Your Own Online Used Book Store

A Fun, Profitable, and Low-Risk Home Business By Steve Johnson Running your own home book store is fun and profitable, and it is an ideal choice for many people who want to start a low-risk home business. You can start part-time, avoiding the high cost of storefront rent, yet at the same time you can sell used books, music CDs, and educational videos to anyone, anywhere across the country or around the world if you choose. You can sell used books,...

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When it's a True Network Marketing Company...

In regard to network marketing, people will sometimes ask, "Isn't this a pyramid scheme?" The answer is "no." Here's the difference: Pyramid Scheme: - The company  does not have a legitimate product or service that people would buy if they weren't in the business. - The company will pay people to recruit others into the deal. True Network Marketing Company: - People are paid strictly based on the sale of products/services. Sue and Rod are network...

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12 Home-Based Business Ideas for the Summer

Originally promoted as "Spring" home business ideas, these 12 can also apply to "Summer." Professional Organizing – Work with business owners, homeowners, and professionals to “spring clean” and organize their living and work spaces. 1. Balloon Decorator – Use balloons to decorate clients’ homes, offices, wedding reception halls, retirement dinners, trade show events, and other venues for birthdays and other special events. www.BalloonHQ.com/ 2....

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