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The Basics of Starting a Home-Based Business
Everything you need to live, work and outsource from your couch

Can Twitter Really Help Your Small Business?
Use Twitter to market your homebased business.

25 Common Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs
Do you have what it takes to get through the recession? Here are the traits that get home based business owners through the hard times.

Design Your Office Space
You don't have to break the bank to set up a home office that's both functional and pleasing to the eye.

Grow Without Growing Pains
From outsourcing to renting conference space as-needed, create a big-biz feel for your small biz.

5 Green Businesses You Can Start at Home
These low-cost options can supplement your income or become a full-time gig.

Ways Home Based Businesses Can Save
Cutting out the expense of an office lease isn't the only way a home based business can save.

Avoid the Pitfalls of Social Networking
An online presence is a great way to connect with people, but remember: Everything you write or say online can be found . . . and held against you.

Home Based Business Reality Check
Questions to ask yourself before diving in.

Family Support is Paramount
Learn how five mompreneurs found ways to get help and inspiration from their spouses and their children.

Money Saving Ideas for Home Based Entrepreneurs
You don't have to be rich to start your own business--just wise with your money.

5 Perfect 'Spare-Time' Online Businesses
It doesn't take much time or effort to start moonlighting on the internet.

Running a Company From Home
Setting clear boundaries and carving out time for your work is the key to being a well-balanced home based entrepreneur.

In-House
Thinking of starting your own homebased business? Take a peek behind the shutters and find out what it's like to make the dough right at home.

Launching Your Mompreneur Business
These tips will help you determine just what type of business to start and offer a few "first steps" to get you going.

Stop Procrastinating!
Are you burying yourself in busywork to avoid really starting your business? These 10 tips will help you change your attitude--and get going.

Tips on Shipping Your Product
You can’t have a successful eBay business without a way to ship your goods. Here are some tips and tools to help you do it right.

Is Starting a Homebased Business For You?
How you can use existing skills to start your own homebased business.

Finding the Perfect Business Idea
You know you want to start a business. Now what? Try searching these sources for ideas.

12 Months to Startup
Follow these 12 steps to have your business up and running in a year.

Starting a Business With Your Spouse
5 things to consider before making your business a family affair