What was originally thought of as a mom and pop business with an employee or two is being redefined as the recession rages on.  That same business might simply be mom or pop now.  Also known as the single employee small business, it leaves you — the owner — as that employee.
According to news-press.com, business owners are piling on new titles.  They’re accountants, receptionists, marketing specialists, custodians, and at times they’re the only investor.
Contrary to this news the freelance industry proves otherwise.  As businesses try to save money where they …

If starting a business is your area of interest then you should know that now is the time to get started.
While it is no surprise to me, a recent study from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation shows that the negative impact on business startups during a recession is slim.  Furthermore, many of the businesses featured in the 2009 Fortune 500 and 2008 Inc. lists are businesses that launched during a recession.
For those of you that launched your business when times were good and find yourself trying to stay afloat, …

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When was the last time you offered your hand in friendship to a stranger?  When was the last time you simply smiled at someone while walking by?  When was the last time you did a kind deed just because you could?
The economy has many good people feeling down.  While some have lost their jobs, others are trying very hard to keep the one they have.  Some entrepreneurs are seeing a decline in business, while others are struggling to come up with plans for staying a float.  Yet, no …

More than anything, I have been reading articles and blog posts talking about how we can barter or trade our way into saving money when money is tight. My new favorite is the Swap Party
Do you and a few of your friends need some new clothing? If you’re all close enough in size, why not get together and swap out your old for some of theirs? You end up with a couple new outfits and clear out your closet of those things that you don’t wear anymore.
Swap …

At this point in time, we are officially in a recession. So now what? Many individuals have found themselves unemployed and potentially out of a home because of the slumping economy. On the other hand there are people who only consider this decline as a thorn in their side. Sure, the price of gas may be down by dollars from where it was just a little earlier this year but so many people have lost their jobs over the last few months that they don’t care. …