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We found a great article on how small businesses can save money easily. This article covers ideas like: Environmental savings - turning off computers, lights, etc Contract savings: search market before contract expires.  Office savings: Free software, ebay etc Cashflow savings: Invoicing tools (freshbooks.com, Xero) that have built in reminders Plus some quick ideas: 5 quick ways to save money in less than 5 minutes - When the last person leaves...

Why you should know the difference before seeking self employment opportunities. I remember when I started working for myself at age 24. It felt good to say I had my own business. But in reality, back then, I was really self employed. In fact, I was a contractor with one source of income and the added burden of extra paperwork when it came to paying my tax! Nevertheless, being self employed was the first step towards achieving my dream of becoming a business owner of a mortgage...

Starting a business is an exciting time, but it can also be a little overwhelming. To help make sure you're on the right track, here are the top questions you should ask yourself before getting your business off the ground. 1. What is my idea?
It sounds like an obvious thing to know, but your business idea will steer your future planning. Your idea is the starting point from which everything else is shaped, so while it may change as your business grows, it's important th...