People dream of having a home based business for many reasons. 'I want to spend more time with my kids.' 'I can make more money working for myself.' Or 'I want more flexible hours.' While these are all true, like all things, home based businesses have their own difficulties and drawbacks. Here are the real pros and cons that real entrepeneurs have encountered. As one put it, … [Read more...] about Pros and Cons of Starting a Home Based Business
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5 Questions to Ask Before Starting a Home Based Business
Many people dream of starting a home based business: 'I'd like to quit this 9 to 6 job, work from home, and be my own boss!' But it's not as easy as that. In fact, there are some aspects to a home based business that is actually harder than being a salaried employee. Here are some realities of running a home based business that can help you decide whether it's really for … [Read more...] about 5 Questions to Ask Before Starting a Home Based Business
How does Branding Work?
If you own or operate a business then you should know that branding is part of the formula that will ensure your business' success. It is important that you know something about branding, how it works and how it can contribute towards your success. In this article you will find a simple guide to branding. Like all of o5.com's recipes for life, the tips are practical and … [Read more...] about How does Branding Work?
4 Questions to Ask Before Turning a Hobby into a Business
You love baking and your friends say you make the best cupcakes in the world. 'You should sell this!' they say—and your mind starts whirring. Maybe you can turn your hobby into a business. Maybe you can make loads of money doing something that you love. But this is a major decision. A hobby is fun; a business, however, is inherently risky and will take hours of your time. … [Read more...] about 4 Questions to Ask Before Turning a Hobby into a Business
7 Common Work-at-Home Scams
Millions of people lost their jobs during the recession. They tried to look for extra ways to augment their income and support their families, turning to work-at-home offers that, at the time, seemed like the perfect solution to their problems. Unfortunately, many of those were scams. According to the Federal Trade Commission, cases of work-at-home scams have been on the … [Read more...] about 7 Common Work-at-Home Scams