More From Karen E. Spaeder
SBA Hosts National Small Business Week
Awards, events will celebrate America's spirit of entrepreneurship
Start a Business This Summer? Why Not!
For teen entrepreneurs, minimum wage summer jobs just won't do.
Should I Start a Summer Business
I want to start a business this summer, but my schedule is always packed. I'm worried it will take up too much time once school starts again. What can I do?
How Do I Start a Successful Coaching Business?
I'm really interested in starting a success coaching business. I'm really good at giving advice to my friends--and their friends, family, etc. What do I need to know in terms of marketing? And will people take me seriously, since I'm so young?
Can I Run My Business From Home?
I am a 14-year-old who is looking to start a small business. Will I be able to run this business from home? I will not have any customers coming to my house. Also, what forms do I need to fill out and what taxes do I need to pay?
Life Can Change in an Instant
So be prepared, and be happy with all you've accomplished as a homebased entrepreneur.
It's About the Positive
Negative thoughts can suck the life out of you and your business. Keep them at bay--and keep the positive flowing in.
Need Start-Up Cash?
New service matches angel investors with entrepreneurs
Starting a Business
What Should I Use as My Business Address?
Solutions to your most common mail-handling questions
You Go-Getter, You
Today's teens aren't waiting for a degree to start a business. Ain't America beautiful?
For Love or Money?
Don't start a business until you've answered this question.
Take the Plunge.Carefully
Should you start a business? Yes! But only after you've knocked out the possibility of instant failure.
Marketing
Who Is Your Market-and What Do They Want?
Before you get set on one target market, figure out if there are any others eager for your product or service.
<I>Really</I> Back to Basics
If it's a simpler way of life you want, the answer is simple: Become an entrepreneur.
It's Your Office--So Make It Yours!
Whether it's functional or fashionable you want, make sure your home office is uniquely <I>you</I>.