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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 tally the sales on a calculator and make any computer entries later. If you operate a mail order (or online ordering) business, you can package and ship orders you’ve already received.
However, if your business is solely on the Internet, whether involving sales, writing, consulting, teaching, …read more

This article in Business Week, Before Setting Up Shop on eBay, by Karen E. Klein, provides tips to consider about insurance, taxes, licensing, permits and other similar issues before setting up your Home Business.  Even though it may be an online business, rather than one with customers coming to a shop in your home, you may find several legal and regulatory matters to take care of first.
These regulations may vary from state to state, county to county, and even town to town.  However, it’s better to be aware of them before you begin.
Ms. Klein mentions the book, eBay for Dummies, by Marsha Collier …read more

Many home business owners are taking advantage of the Internet for their operation. Some combine Internet sales and promotion with a shop in their home. Others conduct their business solely via the Internet.
What are some of the advantages of this ever growing innovation in business?
*Less Investment – Generally the investment for an Internet based home business is less than that of the traditional business, even when a shop may be in your home.
*Many Opportunities – Business on the Internet or conducted by using the Internet is growing every day. Creative business people are finding new products and …read more