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You will also need a phone system. The best option to
consider is using a virtual phone system such as Ring Central
which will provide callers with a greeting such as this
“Thank you for calling (insert company name)”. “If you know
your party’s extension, you may dial it at any time. For
sales, press 1…”
These virtual phone systems then [...]
Once you’ve decided to start a home or online business, with
the proper planning and some old-fashioned common sense, you
can create a home office work environment where you can thrive
while still projecting a professional image for your home or
online business.
The idea of planning and setting up a home office, or expanding
or improving the space you already [...]
I know I have touched on this topic somewhat before, but this
stuff is so important that I wanted to make sure I covered a
few of these issues again.
Keep Business Records Separate From Personal Records
• It might be tempting to pay some of your personal bills
from your business checking account, but this is an absolute
business “No-No”. [...]
Once you have officially formed your company and obtained an
Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS, (this is
not needed in your company structure ended up being a sole
proprietorship), you are now ready to open one or more bank
accounts.
Set Up Company Bank Accounts
Take your EIN and a copy of your articles of organization/
incorporation with you to [...]
When first starting out in an online or home business it is
improtant to keep yourself “in the right frame of mind” on a
consistant basis.
Keeping a positive attitude can make or break you when it
comes to your efforts, as well as your day to day life.
When people think bad thoughts, or worry about the “what if”
facture, [...]
I would strongly recommend getting an Autoresponder / Email Marketing Service before you start setting up any websites or blogs.
I know what you’re thinking…. Why?
The reason I say get an Autoresponder service first is that you are going to want (and need) to capture names and email addresses. On websites - for further updates, for [...]
When running a business it’s important on keeping not just good, but GREAT records!
One of the most important aspects of your business is
book-keeping. Keeping your financials straight is the life
blood of your business.
I strongly recommend Intuit QuickBooks Pro Edition 2009
Choose the most popular version of America’s #1 small business
financial software. It is so efficient, it [...]
I meet newbies on a regular basis within the online, make money
or home business niche from all sorts of or walks of life
from around the world.
They all have one thing in common. A burning desire to have a
successful online business like many people that they meet
through conversations on groups, forums, twitter or other
social networking sites.
The [...]
Remember – before you even go ahead a set up a business plan,
make sure you have done your research before you waste your
time and money. I wouldn’t even bother setting up a business
plan or doing any other steps until you are confident that the
market or niche you are getting into is worth wild. Once you
are [...]
OK… now that you have gone through the process of informing
the state that you live in what “Organizational Structure” you
want your business to be, (LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, General
Partnership, LLP, or Sole Proprietor), and have completed
and mailed in (or submitted electronically) the proper forms;
the next step would be to complete all tax and/or IRS forms
and submit [...]
