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Online Freelance Work is Going Strong

As a home-based professional who does freelance work online, I am very much interested in how other online freelance workers are doing in the down economy. Today, I took a look at a report on online freelance work which was put out by Elance, a web site where freelance professionals of all kinds can bid on and work on jobs for clients around the world. The report focuses on what has been happening for online freelancers during the second quarter of fiscal year 2011. I am happy to say that things look good for online workers across the broad spectrum … Continue reading →

Is a Home-Based Franchise for You?

You are probably very familiar with the concept of franchises. There are probably at least a few franchises in your local area, whatever that local area may be. In the Northeastern United States there are a few fairly ubiquitous names that stand out as you drive through the various cities and towns, names like Jiffy Lube, Pub 99, and Dunkin’ Donuts. While brick and mortar franchises are easy to see in your community, there are many other franchises out there that you can run from home. From cleaning services like Vanguard and ServPro to tool sales businesses like Matco and … Continue reading →

How to Ease Your Fear of Failure When Starting a Business

Owning your own business can certainly give you a boost of confidence from time to time. It is likely to be among the accomplishments of which you are most proud. Owning your own business can also bring with it its fair share of anxiety. While it is normal to experience anxiety as part of owning your own business, it is also possible to overcome it. One common anxiety among those that are just starting out with their home-based businesses is the fear of failure. Many new businesses fail, and home-based businesses are no exception. Sometimes the realization that you are … Continue reading →