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Starting a Business as a Manufacturer's Rep
If you're a top seller and have years of experience under your belt, going independent as a manufacturer's representative may be your ticket to sales success.

Let's Get Busy
Start cookin' with the hottest homebased businesses in town.

Starting a Business as a Interior Designer or Decorator
Got a flair with furniture and a knack for cool color combinations? You might want to think about putting your design talents to work.

Finding the Best Homebased Business for You
There are no guarantees when it comes to starting a business, but these ideas could lead you to success.

Starting a Business as a Financial Advisor
77 million baby boomers need financial advice to be ready for retirement. Are you prepared to provide it?

Starting an Eldercare Business
A growing population of older individuals combined with your skills as a caregiver could mean a new business opportunity for you.

Starting a Desktop Publishing Business
Combining your design and writing skills, this business is the perfect blend for people with an eye for the artistic and an ear for the written word.

Starting a Bookkeeping Business
If you're detail-oriented, a lover of numbers, and honest to a fault, a bookkeeping business might be the perfect match for you.

Fun Money
Whether your passion is pottery, painting or playing video games, there's money to be made from your hobby.

5 Businesses to Start This Weekend
Don't wait another minute--start a new business now with these part-time ideas.

How to Start a Medical Claims Processing Business
A doctor's attention should be on patients--not money matters. Help medical professionals focus on their core competencies with a medical billing service.

6 Steps to a Successful Online Auction Business
Going once, going twice: Online auctions make it easier than ever to sell products online. So what are you waiting for?

Starting a Part-Time Child-Care Service
The market is there for this type of service--so here's how to find it.

The Pros and Cons of Network Marketing
Is network marketing all it's cracked up to be?

Starting an Arts & Crafts Business
Think all you need to know is how to knit or paint? Not quite. If you want to start a serious crafts business, you'll have to focus on the business and the craft.

Best Recession-Proof Businesses
Even in a recession, you can start a business. Find out which ones were voted most likely to succeed.

Starting a Home Inspection Business
Get trained, get going and get a piece of a multimillion-dollar industry.

Secrets to Mail Order Success
Mail order isn't the shoo-in start-up it was years ago, but it's possible to thrive—if you specialize.

Making Money Cooking At Home
There's a lot more to it than turning on the stove.

How to Start an e-Business
Is starting a new Internet business a bad idea? Not if you start smart and learn from others' mistakes. We'll tell you how.

How to Start a Gift Basket Service
You've been complimented on your crafty and unique gifts for years. Turn your talent into a hot new business with a gift basket service.

How to Start an Event Planning Service
Put your party experience to good use by planning, designing and throwing events for private and corporate clients.

From Freelancer to Design Firm Owner
How to transition from freelance jobs to creating your own firm

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