5 Questions About Starting Your Home Business
So, you’re considering starting your own home based business, but are a little uneasy and nervous about taking your first steps. Don’t panic. We’re here to help answer your questions! To try and help ease you into making a more informed decision, I’m going to write about some questions I think you might have about [...]
Where to Find a Real Wholesaler
So, you’ve decided on a product or two to sell online and are in the process of finding yourself a good wholesaler for your product. You sit back in your favorite chair, power up your laptop, open up your favorite web browser and type in Wholesaler or Distributor into the search box. STOP!!!
Do not use [...]
What is a Reseller Certificate? And Why You Need It!
What is a Reseller Certificate?
A Reseller Certificate allows you, through your business, to buy goods without paying tax. It is your responsibility to collect the applicable taxes from your customers when they order the product from you. Currently, most states require you to collect taxes from customers who reside in the state your business is [...]
Looking for a Wholesale Supplier? Beware the Middleman!
If you are looking to sell products on the Internet, finding a good wholesale supplier is a must. With such a crowded online marketplace, distinguishing yourself from all the other competitors can be difficult, and many times, price is the determining factor. The better price you can get from your wholesaler, the better profit margins [...]
Cut Your Costs by Using Open Source Software
Are software costs eating into your profit? In order to keep your home office or small business running smoothly, certain productivity applications are a must. Unfortunately, for those on a budget, software purchases can get expensive. Over the years, I have found that many of the tasks that I perform can be done with free [...]
Choosing the Right Domain Name for Your Blog
If you decide to write an online blog, you will need to create a domain name so that others will be able to find you on the Internet. You have two choices: subscribe to an online blog service like Wordpress.com or Blogger.com, or create your own branded name like mine, SimplyWebtastic.com.
Take the time to consider your [...]
Setting Up Your Business Financial Structures
An important, and often overlooked, first step in organizing your new business, is to setup all your financial structures that will control the flow of your money. In this topic, we will cover many of the back-end infrastructures that should be in place to allow you to successfully conduct your business. Some of this may seem [...]
Should I Incorporate My Business? Absolutely!
Starting your own business, whether large or small, requires many careful financial considerations that will effect you and your future business. Creating a business entity, such as a Sole Proprietorship, Corporation, Partnership, or LLC, will help separate your personal financial information from that of your business. The choice you make can impact many aspects of your business, including taxes, [...]