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Home Based Small Business Opportunities You Can't Miss
Owning a small business is a great way to earn a living, but when you say “small business” you may be thinking “home based business.” Here are the differences between the two, as well as some business opportunities to look into.

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How Small Businesses Can Prosper by Using e-business
Small business owners can quickly become big time players in their chosen business field by utilizing the many advantages of operating in the electronic world of the Internet. This article was published in the May 2000 edition of “The SBA’s Business Success Magazine” and explains the methods available for small businesses to succeed in the e-commerce arena, and gives real life examples of how other small business owners did it.
Are Small Capital Grants Worthwhile?
The MicroStart approach is to make small grants available to participating MFIs. These grants can be used to cover operating losses or to capitalize loan funds. SUM staff wanted these grants to be a way to funnel small doses of funds in a way that would not overwhelm a small and young MFI’s capacity to absorb them. Each grant has a ceiling of $150,000 and is used for either covering operating losses and/or for loan capital.

When is the right time to expand?
When is the right time to expandis a question that many small business owners have. There are many issues that need to be addressed to find the answer but one of the big ones is how much will the expansion cost (the initial outlay) and how much cash (operating cash flows) will be generated. A tool to help evaluate whether the operating cash flows generate a return to justify the initial outlay is called Net Present Value (NPV).
Unsure About a Home Based Business? The SBA Can Help
If you have ever had questions related to starting or operating a small business, the SBA (small business association) has a wealth of knowledge available to answer many of the common (and not so common) questions a small business owner may have. This article takes a look at some of the most helpful information that the SBA provides.
Top 5 Small Business Franchise Opportunities At Your Fingertips
A small business franchise is a great way to break into the business world in this economy. You get the stability of a franchise (one of the few sectors of business that has shown growth in the last year) and you get all of the benefits of owning and operating your own business. Here's 5 great examples of small business franchises currently available.
The Value of Branding
When a small entrepreneur understands what a brand really is, and learn to focus on their business development from that angle, then they will "grow up" to be the big businesses of the future. Big business that grows from the small entrepreneur standpoint are connected with the impact they have on their customers and the world - but are finally operating from a place of power. All of this comes from having effective branding for your business!
Home Business Opportunity - Learning To Control Emotions
When operating a home business opportunity you may face situations which will infuriate you. Many business owners may find it hard to contain their habit of getting angry over issues, be it big or small.
What Do You Need to Get a Small Business Loan?
Sooner or later most small businesses need to get a small business loan, whether to get the operating capital for business startup or to finance an expansion. But whether you're approaching a bank or a friend for a small business loan, the lender will have the same expectations. You can greatly increase your chances of successfully securing a small business loan by being prepared to meet those expectations.
If Operating Rooms Were Run Like a Small Business...
What do operating rooms and small businesses have in common? Not much from my current perspective having spent the last few days and nights at a major NYC hospital. However, operating rooms, more specifically the surgeons in the operating rooms, can learn plenty from small business best practices.
Getting things going in a New Business
Starting a business of any size requires hard work and a dedication to details. It’s vital to understand and be in compliance with small business laws. Just because your small business is “small” doesn't mean that the growing stages of your business are any less important. Be prepared for a tough battle, the odds are against you. Dr. Gregory Murphy, dean and director of the MBA program at The College of Business at the University of South Indiana, has been quoted by the Evansville Business Journal that as many as 80% are out of business by the fifth year. SBA economist, Brian Headd, during his report to SCORE, states that a study showed that 48% of small businesses were still operating after four years. SBA further reports that more than 65% of businesses survive two years.

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