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Weaving Your Web

Amazon needs a Web site. Sears needs a Web site. But does your home-based business need a Web site? The answer to that question has as much to do with your customers as it does with you.

Apr 06, 2009

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More than half of new businesses in the U.S. start at home, reports the U.S. Census Bureau. But before you order business cards for your startup or relocate your home business to a new community, check whether home businesses are allowed in the neighborhood.

Apr 06, 2009

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Don’t Throw That Away

Which business documents should you keep, and for how long? You’d better know the answers because getting it wrong can be costly. If challenged by the IRS, you’ll probably lose if you can’t produce supporting documents.

Apr 06, 2009

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Micro-Business Owners Want Changes To The Home Office Deduction

Ask many self-employed business owners about the home office deduction and you’ll hear groans of frustration. That’s what the NASE heard when it surveyed association members last year.

Apr 06, 2009

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Four Ways To Hug A Tree

Maybe you don’t have time to save a forest or rescue a whale. But, you can still do your part to protect the environment while sitting in your home office swivel chair. Paying a little attention to what you buy and how you use or dispose of products in your office could make the Earth a better place – and save you some money, too.

Apr 06, 2009

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How To Secure Your Home Office For The Holidays

‘Tis the season to get ripped off, if you’re not careful. Home offices are notoriously security challenged. There are no armed, uniformed guards. No sign-in, sign-out routines or employee passes. Barred windows are atypical.

Apr 06, 2009

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Consumer-Directed Health Plans

The future of health care is here and it’s called “consumerism,” the same principle that drives your choice of supermarket each week. Learn more about consumer-directed health plans and health accounts such as HSAs, HRAs, and FSAs.

Apr 06, 2009

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Last Minute Small Business Tax Tips From NASE National Tax Advisor, CPA

With Tax Day next week, is your return gathering dust in your home office? The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) has one piece of advice – take a deep breath.

Apr 06, 2009

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How Your State Affects Your Health Insurance

Health insurance is one of the most heavily regulated industries in the United States. These regulations give consumers a measure of protection against unscrupulous business practices...

Apr 05, 2009

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