The election is coming right up, and I will be so glad when it is over. While I have paid some attention to the discussions that are going on in order to make an informed decision of how to vote, I have refrained from participating in the outpouring of political discussion that has been going on on Facebook. That may seem odd to some people, I mean, I am a lawyer – don’t lawyers like arguing and debating? Sorry to disappoint, folks, but I only like arguing and debating if I am getting paid to do it. Anyways, as the … Continue reading →

One thing that a person who is thinking of starting a home – based business may be thinking about as they go through the process of designing the business is whether to go into business alone or with other people. The decision is not always an easy one, and it does of course depend upon many factors. The following are a couple of suggestions to get you started on thinking about this very important topic. It is certainly not an exhaustive list, and anyone who is setting up a business should be sure to think through a major decision such … Continue reading →

If you are a stay – at – home parent, you may be wondering whether you are qualified to start your own home – based business. Let’s look at how your previous work experience, paired with the skills that you have acquired through the work of being a parent, could translate into a skill set that can enable you to start a home – based business. As an added bonus, thinking through this exercise may even point you in the direction of what your new home – based business could be. This is both a fun and practical thing to … Continue reading →

Home-based professionals are often looking for cost-effective ways to get the word out about their business. Recently, social media like Twitter have become very popular with businesses large and small. Social media gives you the ability to share information with your clients and potential clients quickly and easily, and it puts the information right where they are looking – at their computer or smartphone. Just like with any form of advertising, your message will only be effective if you know how to use that media properly. For example, visiting blogs and leaving spammy comments with a link to your site … Continue reading →