BizOp Blogs

EzineArticles.com: If you have been considering a new business venture, it is worth noting that while many businesses are having a tough time now, there is one type of business that is doing well. Many people think down economic times are a time to run away from business ventures. The real thing you... More

AsiaOne: When Jimmy Wales was struck by the idea of a Web-based encyclopedia built by volunteers, he thought he had stumbled on something that could change the world. He called his invention Nupedia. Articles would be provided free by specialists. And content would go through a seven-step editorial... More

FORTUNE Small Business: Question: I am a green card holder and have tackled the retail and restaurant business in India. I have experience with management of parties and events, including conferences. At present I am living in Madison with my son, but I want to create an independent business and take... More

Entrepreneur.com: Business Overview Two things make starting a singles-only event promotion business a safe bet in terms of the potential for success and profitability—a 50 percent divorce rate, and people choosing to stay single much longer than in decades past. Lots of people in their, 20s, 30s,... More

TrendHunter: US parents can now hire a private service to check if their teenagers are getting involved with drugs. Sniff Dogs offers a way of checking out drugs in private homes for the first time. The service is billed as discreet, as parents can not only conduct a search without their teenager’s... More

PR Web: At the Law Offices of Barron & Posternock, in Moorestown, NJ, our experience, as well as those of our clients, has left us sensitive to the numerous legal mistakes small business owners make. We offer this in an effort to help you avoid them. Pre-Formation 1.Starting a business while employed... More

Branding Strategy Insider: A strong brand is defined and characterized by the following 9 dimensions: 1. A brand drives shareholder value 2. The brand is led by the boardroom and managed by brand marketers with an active buy-in from all stakeholders 3. The brand is a fully integrated part of... More

YourHub.com: Brett Mosley sees value in those old cell phones and music players stashed away and forever forgotten in the bottom of desk drawers – and he says you should, too. Mosley, president and CEO of BuyMyTronics.com, is the brains behind a cash-for-trash concept that purchases used and,... More

Idea Marketers: Whether you’re working from home because you’re a single mom trying to make ends meet or you’re a married mom hoping to use a few spare hours each week to add to the household income, chances are good that you don’t want to spend $100,000 to open a small business.... More

Best Syndication: 1. Make sure you have the skills and experience required for the job. If the employer wants someone who types 80 words per minute, then you need to meet that requirement. Don’t fake it because many jobs will have a test or an interview and you’ll eventually be found out... More

CaymanMama.com: Step 1 – Obtain an Employer Tax ID All businesses, large and small, are required to pay federal and state taxes. In addition, local taxes must be paid depending on the state the business is in. A business owner who is just starting out needs to obtain employer tax identification... More

Business Wire: Prospective entrepreneurs of all kinds who want to participate in Global Entrepreneurship Week have a growing list of diverse, challenging and motivating events to choose from. They can check out www.UnleashingIdeas.org for all the details. The Week, Nov. 17-23, offers a first-ever,... More

U.S. News & World Report: When something gets riskier, you get less of that thing. Just look at how the trend of a decline in venture capital activity has amplified as the economy has worsened. So consider the following claim a blow against the conventional wisdom about small businesses and start-ups: Turns... More

Washington Post Blogs: The U.S. government is the world’s largest purchaser of goods and services so it’s no wonder that many small businesses aim to fatten their bottom lines by landing a lucrative federal contract. At least 23 percent of federal agencies’ spending must go to small... More