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Archive for the ‘Disadvantages & Concerns’ Category

May 16th, 2008

Fun Friday: Where Do Items For Your Home & Home Business Come From?

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 Here at the b5media Business Channel, we’re having a Fun Friday post consisting of a listing of where various products used in our home and business come from. 
On some business and financial blogs, there has been chatter implying the US economy would be better off if residents purchased products made in this country. 
So….bloggers here are checking around […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 3 comments

March 22nd, 2008

High Gas Prices Change Business Methods & Stimulate Creativity

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 Are we facing a recession?  Are we in the midst of one?  Or is it simply media generated based on a few facts?
Whatever else you think, you’ll find that oil has reached a new high on the world market. Thus, with this increasing price of fuel, whether for transportation or heating,  and translating into higher costs […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 2 comments

February 9th, 2008

5 Tips For Solving Challenges & Overcoming Mishaps

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When I wrote the post the other day, Can Internet Mishaps Affect Your Home Business, I had no idea we’d be experiencing a bump in the blogosphere so soon at b5media and Home Biz Notes.
Fortunately we have a super tech team here, so we’re up and running with some more great posts for […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 4 comments

January 17th, 2008

500 Teens Gatecrash Party - Is Your Home Business Safe When You’re Away?

Is your home and home business safe when you are away? This is an extreme example of what can happen when you are away from your home.
Teen Corey Delaney put out a party invitation on Facebook while his parents were out of state on vacation. 500 people turned up, causing an alcohol fuelled nightmare for […]

By Yvonne Russell -- 5 comments

January 8th, 2008

Managing One’s Time As A Home Business Owner

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The tendency to become distracted by other tasks and people when we work at home challenges many of us.  We find it difficult to block off specific amounts of time and tasks free of interference from family, friends, and other work facing us.
There’s an interesting article, with informative tips at CareerJournal.com, Running a Home Business Like a Big-Company […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 2 comments

January 7th, 2008

Share Your Favorite Home Business Myth For Our Home Biz Myth Busted Series

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Our popular Home Biz Myth Busted Series continues in 2008.
Home business myths abound. What is fact? What is fiction?
If you are thinking of starting a home business, you’ll want to know what you can expect, as far as is possible. You can’t really ask your competition, so sometimes you learn on the fly.
If you […]

By Yvonne Russell -- 12 comments

December 28th, 2007

When The Internet Is Down, Does Your Home Business Grind To A Standstill?

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Are you so dependent on the Internet that your business comes to a standstill when electronic problems occur? Does your business cease when your computer fails, your server has problems, or there are Internet challenges? What happens when electricity goes out in your area?
If you have a walk-in shop in your home, you probably can […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 1 comment

December 2nd, 2007

Local Ordinances May Cause Concern for Home Businesses

          When starting most home businesses, especially where you’ll have walk-in customers, hire employees or require numerous deliveries, make sure you’re checking out the local ordinances of your town or city.  There’s not one standard for the entire country in the US.  This probably holds true for most countries.  So you’ll need to see what […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 2 comments

November 26th, 2007

5 Tips for Recovering From Disappointments & Losses in Your Home Business

Everyone faces losses and disappointments in life, whether personal or business. Sometimes you even feel like giving up on a project or dream. However, somehow we generally “get ourselves up, brush ourselves off, and start all over again!”
Celine, at Pimp Your Work, has 5 great tips for facing a loss or disappointment. […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 2 comments

November 6th, 2007

Mystery Shopping Scams - Consumer Affairs Caution - Video

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We’ve talked about the upside of Mystery Shopping.Here is a mystery shopping consumer affairs caution.
It talks about things that are promised to mystery shoppers, and warns about companies that ask you to pay a fee to join. This signals a shonky operation.

Here are some further cautions about mystery shopping scams from the Federal Trade Commission.
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By Yvonne Russell -- 3 comments

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