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Who’s The Boss?

One of the things that many people find appealing about owning and operating a home – based business of their own is the notion of being your own boss. While it is true that the home – based professionals who own and operate their own businesses are in charge of and responsible for many things, they do have to answer to people other than themselves. In other words, the notion that you are your own boss is only partially true. The exact number and type of other people that you must answer to depends upon your business. Here are a … Continue reading →

Cost Cutting Tips for Home Based Professionals

If you are a home-based professional, you are probably always on the lookout for ways that you can spend less of your hard earned money on business expenses. Today, I have rounded up a few suggestions that could help you to keep more of your money in your pocket. Of course, saving money is great but these suggestions are only really worth doing if they can fit in with the way that you do business and the needs of your business and your clients. Make sure that you thoroughly examine these and any other cost saving strategies that you come … Continue reading →

New or Used Office Equipment?

We occasionally talk here in the Home Business blog about making purchases of office supplies and equipment. Depending on the type of business you are operating, equipment and supplies could be a major and constant concern or more of a periodic issue in your planning and budgeting. Even for those of us with relatively small businesses and minimal equipment needs, equipment may very well be one of our largest expenses. Deciding whether to buy brand new in a box, or consider something used or refurbished can be a major business decision. I know a few people who have bought used … Continue reading →

Computer Updates and Maintenance

Perhaps you are more patient and efficient than I am and you actually do all those computer updates and routine maintenance checks on a regular basis? For me, it seems like those little yellow-framed boxes are popping up on my computer constantly: “Update Needed” or “Check Status.” While I know in the back of my head that they are an important element to keeping my business computer in working order, it can be so time consuming! The last thing I want to do after signing on in a fit of inspiration is to have to “restart” my computer in order … Continue reading →

New Computer? Or More Memory?

I am technologically challenged–not necessarily in terms of how to create and save a file or how to use certain software programs, but definitely when it comes to understanding exactly how computers work. I don’t know my hard drive from my megabytes from a memory card. I’m not even entirely sure what the difference between a disk, cd, dvd, and zip drive is (thank goodness for teenagers)–but I am learning that when I think that I’m running out of capability, I might only need an upgrade–not an entirely new system for my home business. I have a tendency to just … Continue reading →

Do You Need More Than One Phone Line?

Technology is one of the things that make it possible for so many of us to branch out and start our own home-based businesses. With the personal computer and desktop publishing, fax machines, cell phones and other cutting edge technological advances available at our finger tips, it has become possible for home businesses to compete—even on an international level—with all sorts of more traditional types of businesses. It can be challenging, however, to figure out just how much technology we need, and when it is to make upgrades and additions. If your business depends on the telephone, you will likely … Continue reading →

Do You Need a Database?

As recent as ten years ago, businesses (especially small ones) got by just fine with a rolodex or an index card filing system for contacts and names. But, with the advent of the personal computer, it is much more common and efficient to put everything into a database of some sort. Have you been wondering if your business is large enough, or if you will be more efficient if you set up a database for your work? There are dozens of computer database software programs available. If you have purchases a computer with any sort of office software already bundled … Continue reading →

Are You “Optimizing” Your Business Computer?

I want to be the first person to admit that I do not know all the programs, bells and whistles that are available on my computer. The one I use for my home business is relatively new—I purchased it brand new less than a year ago and took it right out of the box, hooked up all the peripheral equipment and went right to work. And, while I feel pretty efficient, I am willing to bet that I have not even begun to optimize my business computer and use it for all the things it is capable of… Taking a … Continue reading →

Ten Steps…Step 7

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Step 7. Yes folks, we’re almost through all ten steps! Now you need to purchase necessary equipment that you may not already have! I’m not talking about equipment that is specific to your business type, but the basic business equipment needed to run a home based business. First, obviously, a computer. You simply cannot function effectively or efficiently in today’s business world without a computer. See my blog post specifically addressing how to purchase the right computer for your business needs here: http://home-business.families.com/blog/purchasing-a-computer-for-your-home- business-needs You will also need a printer. But do you also need a copier and a fax … Continue reading →