This is a pretty nifty printer which could be a great help in your home business… especially if you can get it for free.
Just blog about your best holiday shopping story. Check out the details. Good luck!

In our “Apprentice” type friendly competition on the b5 Business Channel, we’re following Kay as she sets up her business selling aprons and chefs hats for children. Last week, we posted, Starting a Business on a Limited Budget at Startup Spark, information on how to use $500 for her promotion. (This also gave some great marketing tips for any start up business.)
This week:
Kay just found out that the novelty buttons that she sews onto her children’s aprons and chef’s hats are manufactured by the same company in China that has been associated with selling toys coated with lead …read more

When you are developing creative home business promotions, it’s a great idea to include contests in your marketing toolbox.

Contests can be free or inexpensive but have a big impact
Can liaise with suppliers for free or discounted products or services
Contests can highlight existing or new products or services
Contests can be tied in with another promotional event or occasion
You can partner with complementary businesses for wider reach and more pizzazz
Creates interest and a sense of fun and occasion for you and your customers
Can often collect emails, addresses or business cards as part of the entry
Attract …read more

Here’s a chance to get your business online, or to add a blog to connect and interact with customers and prospective customers.
Top Hosting Center is holding a competition. First prize is free hosting for a year, and a free domain name registration to boot. There are second and third prize hosting packages too.
All you have to do is write a blog entry about the importance of having your own domain name, as opposed to a free one such as a blogspot domain. If you have a home business, having your own domain name is crucial for credibility and …read more

Miki Saxon of Leadership Turn is celebrating the revamped b5 media Sports Channel with a huge giveaway. She is offering 24 mini coaching sessions (20-60 minutes.) This would be perfect for an exisiting home business owner or a start up.
Miki says “The offer is open to any person, at any level, who is out there DOING.” Find out more about Miki and her innovative coaching approach.
Get on over there and drop Miki an email or phone her. Details are at Leadership Turn.
Mary Emma and I have also been celebrating the expanded Sports Channel launch with two posts of our own.
What’s …read more

No business operates in a vacuum without competitors striving for your customers/clients.  This is not to say everyone is out there wanting to take your business away or hoping you fail.  Sometimes, too, your business is so specialized that there aren’t many with your skills or abilities or edge on an innovative product.
However, when you start a business be knowledgeable about others in the same field who would be competing for your clientele.  Also, stay attuned to anyone starting a business that would take away your customers. 
When a business becomes successful, other people often desire to start a similar one.  …read more