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When Recession Equals Opportunity
5 women launched their long-held dream of starting a business by finding gaps in the marketplace and filling them, despite the recession. Follow the 4 tips here to do the same.

Hit the Highway
Create a mobile office and watch the bumps on the road to a working vacation disappear.

Hire Your Spouse and Save
Employing a spouse, or a child, can be a great way to save on health benefits and taxes. Here's what you need to know.

Dealing With the Unexpected
You thought you knew what working from home would be like--until you came face to face with problems you hadn't planned on. Here's what you can do to solve your homebased dilemmas.


Work/Life Balance
Balance Is a Myth
Either work or life will require more attention at times. Give it the attention it needs, then move on.

Me, My Partner and My Company
Is your business interfering with the 'life' side of the work/life equation?


Time to Expand
Marketing Locally? Think Globally
Thinking outside the borders can expand your customer base.

Should I Expand My Business?
Assess your risk and reward by asking yourself these questions.



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Need a Business Idea? Here are 55
You can start any of these home based businesses for less than $5,000.

Get Help Starting Your Home Based Business
If you want to get started quickly and cheaply, a franchise or training program might be the choice for you.

Find the Right Virtual Match
When you're looking for freelance help, know what you need and be sure you're comfortable with the person you choose.

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

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

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

A Place for the Home Based
Shared work spaces give solo-preneurs offices to call their own.

A Marketplace with a Mission
Etsy.com founder Rob Kalin hasn't just created an online marketplace for crafts; he's built a site that creates entrepreneurs and strives for a sustainable future.

5 Home Design Businesses to Start
If you’ve got a knack for interior design, painting or fix-it work, one of these business ideas could be your perfect opportunity.

Start a Home Redesign Business
Got a knack for rearranging? Get in on the newest niche for home designers.

Innovate With Existing Products
Looking to innovate on a concept that already exists? Ordinary products get new life when they find the perfect blend of form and function.



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4 Sure Ways to Get Publicity
There are more channels for exposure than ever, but it takes diligence to keep your business in front of the right ones.

Grow Your Business With Your Kids
As your children require less of your time, you can work on expanding your business.

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