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Small/Home Business Feature Writer: Katelyn Thomas

Welcome to the Small/Home Business section of Suite101! According to the Small Business Administration, over 99% of US businesses are small businesses, so if you are searching for information on starting or running a small business, you are in good company.

In the small/home business topic, you can find information on ideas for a home based business, small business funding, creating a small business website, small business insurance, small business plans, small business marketing and managing a small business.

Get the information you need to help your business thrive by browsing through our articles and blog posts. Need to know about something you don't see here? Please email your suggestions for topics that you'd like to see covered in future articles.

Latest articles in Small/Home Business

How to Start a Small Business in Canada Dealing Antiques
Learn how to own your own business dealing antiques in Canada. Starting your own business in Canada is an easy to follow procedure for experienced dealers.
The Legal Basis for Employee Records Retention
The question of how long to keep employee records is often unclear. This article explores some of the federal legal requirements regarding record retention.
Small Business Key Points to Consider Before Borrowing Money
Borrowing money is a common funding source for small business, but it's important to know the key points to consider before actual lending takes place.
Tim Swanberg, Montana Woodworker, Ovando, Montana
Tim Swanberg, of Ovando, Montana, wasn't a born woodworker. Rather, he discovered the joys of woodworking while a college student studying fish biology.
Starting A Vending Machine Business
A look at the requirements to start a business in the supply and service of vending machines.
Importance of Email Signature to Small Business Owners
Email signature is important to small/home business as an effective way to communicate with customers and an inexpensive tool to increase website traffic.
Budget Marketing - Photography Equipment Rental Tips
Renting photography equipment can help small businesses stay within their marketing budget.
Research is the Key to Successfully Starting a Business
As the Great Recession drags on without end many are looking toward starting their own business as a way to make ends meet. But how is that done?
Ergonomics, Key to Your Health at Work
Spending hours in front of your computer doesn't have to result in injury. There are simple things that you can do and purchase to stay healthy.
Netgear Wireless Routers: Configuring Netgear Rangemax Routers
Netgear wireless routers are relatively cheap, which is attractive to small businesses. Save even more by configuring the Netgear Rangemax router yourself.
Small Business Help With Writing a Business Plan
For small business, help is available below to write a business plan specifically suited to the needs of Small & Medium Enterprise (SME) business.
Small Business Help With Marketing
For small business, help to understand what should be included in a marketing plan as well as possible marketing activities are outlined below.
Work at Home Ideas – Telephone Answering Service
Running a home-based telephone answering service for small businesses is an excellent work-at-home opportunity Here's what you'll need to consider
Basic Food Hygiene Requirements for B&Bs
Even though a bed and breakfast doesn't serve evening meals, there are still strict food hygiene requirements to adhere to.
Home Office Deduction for Schedule C- IRS Red Flag?
Schedule C filers have an increased risk of being audited by the IRS. Why the tax man is watching home daycare and other businesses closely.
Managing Accounts Receivable in a Small Business
Time constraints and limited staff can challenge small businesses, but defined credit policy and consistent focus will improve collection of receivables.
Save Money on Cheap Kids Clothes- Become a Magic Kids Distributor
Magic Kids offers distributors an opportunity to sell and purchase closeout-liquidation fashions for children. Cheap designer kids clothes are hot.
Understanding Disability Buy-Out Insurance
Small business partners may want to consider buying Disability Buy-Out insurance.
Free Business Classes and Workshops in New York City
Learn about places that offer free business classes and workshops in New York City. These locations include the Brooklyn Public Library and Pace University.
On Becoming Self Employed: Questions for Business Readiness
When seriously thinking of self employment, self-profiling questions need careful answers way before business planning and business start-up.
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