Saw this in the travel section and thought it was really a neat idea. Vocation Vacations was started by Brian Kurth, a former business executive from Oregon. He started his company in 2004 and his organization connects curious people with mentors who have the jobs they have only thought about pursuing. Vacationers pay a fee […]

I read an article about saving money on taxes in our Parade magazine this weekend. I thought it was important enough to pass on some of the things I learned from it. As you know, in May the IRS will start mailing out the one-time “economic stimulus” tax rebate. The article mentioned that all you need […]

Do you want to retire early? Here are some quick steps you can take toward furthering your goal toward early retirement. First, you have got to save for it. Savings are probably the most important component. If you need to increase your savings consider paying off credit cards, eating out less and buying used whenever it […]

Use a “To File” box or pile - separate from your  “Out Box” - near your desk.  This will help keep the clutter on your desk to a minimum.
Before you put a peice of paper in the To File Box, write a key word in the upper corner of the paper before you put the […]

More people are running small businesses than ever before, and many of us run our businesses out of our homes! However, we tend to overlook normal business insurance to protect our assets, and that could put everything at risk.
 Normal personal homeowners insurance many not cover the expense of business property like important records, accounts receivables, […]

Are DropShip Suppliers Scams or Reliable Merchants?
Well, I do have some experience with using dropship suppliers as a method for finding products to sell online (think EBay). I can tell you that when you start searching the internet, many suppliers are really just middle men who charge you a membership fee to access their site. […]

The Small Business Administration
O.K., getting a business loan may not be instant gratification, but a little work upfront may speed up the process. The Small Business Administration suggests having complete documentation in order.
Common documentation includes: (take a deep breath) purpose of the loan, history of your business, financial statements for three years (existing businesses), schedule of term […]