Starting a Business: Advice from the Trenches If you’re like thousands of other designers, programmers and other creative professionals out there, at one point in time you’ve considered starting your own business. Unlike most, you’ve gone against common sense and decided to open shop for yourself. And not just freelance full-time, mind you, but file for the company name, get some stationery, and wade through the legal mumbo-jumbo. Maybe even get a real office with a water cooler. This article offers real-world advice from the trenches of a small start-up, and is applicable to designers, web developers, copywriters, usability experts and all manner of service providers. Write a Business Plan#section1 The most important thing you can do to prepare for starting and operating your own business. Beyond the mental exercises, a good business plan will give you a much better chance of getting a small business loan from a bank than walking in and saying, “I like Photoshop and maybe a can do some websites or something. Funding#section3 Good:
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StartupNation - Source for Small Business Advice, Help Starting a Business, Entrepreneur Forum Working from home: A few thoughts A 10-step commute from bedroom to home office can be life-changing, but it’s not for everyone. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ most recent study on working from home found that roughly 15 percent of workers in the United States worked from home at least once a week. At the time the study was published (2005), Americans were spending up to 100 hours a year commuting to work, the equivalent of two weeks of vacation time. And while some may prefer sitting in traffic sipping a latte, spending that same time lying on the beach sipping a margarita sounds a whole lot better. It’s 2011, and time to think out of the box and out of the office. Making a smooth transition There are many factors that help determine if an individual will be successful working from home. Knowing your ideal work environment is key to making this decision. For those who want to give working at home a try, there are a few more things to consider. Missing out on promotions? Finding a work-at-home job Reverse outsourcing
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