An essential part of starting your own side business is letting potential customers that you are IN business! Word of mouth and referrals are vitally important, of course, but you must be prepared to present your business and your products … Continue reading →

We’ve talked previously about starting your part-time business, and we’ve primarily focused on businesses that sell physical items. But an equally valuable (and sometimes easier) idea is to start a service-based business. What kind of service business could you start? … Continue reading →

When you are starting your new part-time business, take a few minutes to think about what legal category your business will be. This is important for both legal and tax reasons. Don’t get scared, though! Many part-time businesses, especially those … Continue reading →

You have the basic idea for your new small part-time business: You know your basic product selection, or services that you want to offer. You have your business requirements set up, and you may have even started selling your products … Continue reading →

You have an idea for a part-time business—great! Before you dig in, take a step back and set some clear business goals for yourself. WHY: Your personal goal Why do you want to start a part-time business? Purely for extra … Continue reading →